Countries Worldwide Try To Figure Out When To Lift COVD-19 Restrictions
A look at how Kenya, India and the United Kingdom are dealing with the issue of when and how to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown.
Africa
Under Lockdown, A Nigerian Poet Encourages Others To Find 'Own Truth' In Poetry
A Nigerian poet under coronavirus lockdown searches for African poetry to give meaning to the moment.
Opinion: Why Is Support For Media Crackdowns Rising In Africa?
Surveys show growing rates in many African countries approve of government efforts to curb media freedom. Disinformation and political patronage are part of the problem, writes Jeff Conroy-Krutz.
Tony Allen, Afrobeat's Foundational Drummer, Has Died At Age 79
Tony Allen was one of the founders of the deep-grooved Afrobeat style — alongside his musical collaborator, Fela Kuti. The drummer died Wednesday evening in Paris of a heart attack.
Commuting In A Pandemic: These Health Workers Are Trekking And Canoeing
And a canoe is not the best option when the paddler can't swim. Here's how doctors and nurses are getting to work in Uganda after the government clampdown on traffic to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Nigeria's President Eases COVID-19 Restrictions, Citing Economic Hardship
Muhammadu Buhari said stay-at-home orders imposed last month have come at a "very heavy economic cost," with many Nigerians left without enough money to eat.
How South Africa Flattened Its COVID-19 Curve
Using methods developed with help from the U.S., South Africa has deployed an army of 28,000 contact tracers to track the spread of the coronavirus, and has flattened the curve of infections.
Spread Of Coronavirus Accelerates Across Africa
Millions of people in African countries are at high risk for COVID-19, without good access to doctors or medical equipment. Health officials are focusing on preventing the disease's spread.
PHOTOS: Lockdown In The World's Most Unequal Country
Since South Africa went into lockdown in late March, the country's social divisions have been brought into sharper focus than ever.
Bad Bunny And Bobi Wine Are Among The Global Artists Singing About Coronavirus
They're using music to raise awareness about COVID-19 — and how to reduce its spread. Researchers say that songs can help transmit important information during a disease outbreak.