College Student Wonders: In Hardcore Kenya, Is COVID-19 Lockdown Needed?
As Kenya shuts down to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, one young Kenyan says his country has a lot of other threats to worry about.
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Manu Dibango And Aurlus Mabele, Two West African Musical Giants, Die Of COVID-19
The coronavirus has taken the lives of two elderly musicians in Paris: Manu Dibango, a Cameroonian saxophone and vibraphone superstar, and Aurlus Mabele, the king of Congolese soukous music.
'The Dread Of Responsibility' — Paul Farmer On The Pandemic And Poor Countries
The co-founder of Partners in Health talks about the challenges facing already challenged health-care systems as coronavirus spreads.
African Countries Respond Quickly To Spread Of COVID-19
Countries are doing everything from closing schools to banning weddings. But there is concern about the toll on fragile health-care systems, livelihoods and people with HIV, TB and malaria.
State Department Offers Repatriation Flights For Americans Stranded In Morocco
The department expects about 1,000 U.S. citizens and permanent residents to leave Morocco using the chartered flights. The country had imposed sudden, sweeping restrictions on travel.
Concern Grows Over Africa's Readiness For Coronavirus
As more cases of the coronavirus are being reported in Africa, concern is growing about the continent's woefully unprepared health care systems.
Coronavirus Fears Derail Friday Prayers For Muslims Across The World
"Islam doesn't permit practices that would put human life in danger," said the head of religious affairs in Turkey, one of a host of Muslim-majority countries to curtail gatherings at mosques.
Monitoring How Other Countries Are Handling Coronavirus Cases
We've heard a great deal about the experience of the coronavirus pandemic in China and Europe but how is it impacting other countries? We check in with our reporters in Pakistan, Kenya and Mexico.
Kenya Criticized For Letting China Flights Land Amid Coronavirus Scare
African nations are taking the coronavirus seriously. In Kenya, the government is facing a lawsuit over allowing flights from China to enter the country.
Mubarak, Egypt's Ousted President, Is Dead At 91
For many Egyptians, Mubarak became the symbol of all that was wrong with their country. His nearly 30-year rule is recalled as a time of repression and economic stagnation for all but an elite few.