Covid-Africa Part 1: The pandemic risks turning young people to extremism. How should we respond?

by Maia Blume/

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to reach deeper into communities in Africa. In response, governments are tending to adopt approaches similar to what has worked in parts of Asia, Europe and the United States; near total lockdowns, strict social distancing, enforced closures of business and strict enforcement measures.

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This is no time for social isolation: we need to connect. The question is how?

by Kate Simpson/

This week I dropped a card through the letter box of an older neighbour whom I hadn’t seen out on the street for a few weeks. She phoned me almost straight away and explained she has been self-isolating for the past 3 weeks.

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The March 2020 Wasafiri Gathering, Nairobi

by Hamish Wilson/

It’s that time of the year again – time to welcome you to our latest Wasafiri Gathering!

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