Africa
COVID-19 could precipitate a new African debt crisis
Africa's already high debt distress has been exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
AfricaAfrica will struggle to offset recession risks
The World Bank is warning that Africa may face its first continental recession in 25 years
AfricaCOVID-19 will threaten African political stability
The pandemic is set to test seriously the continent’s political elites and governance
AfricaAfrica may face uncontrollable COVID-19 crisis
In just over a month since the first infection, the COVID-19 virus has spread rapidly across the continent
AfricaCOVID-19 may disrupt Africa’s food security
Food prices are rising as more governments implement social and movement restrictions
AfricaAfrica’s COVID-19 response may breed violence
Enforcement of social restrictions in several African countries has already sparked violence
AfricaAfrica may seek COVID-19 debt service reprieve
African leaders suggest that interest forgiveness on debt could help ameliorate the impacts of the COVID-19 crisis
AfricaAfrica border closures may create new COVID-19 dilemma
More countries are implementing border restrictions as COVID-19 cases mount
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