Africa's Pandemic Stories
You Won't Find Anywhere Else
1.8 Times More Vulnerable
Carême Kouamé on the impact of the pandemic on the economic prospects of women.
An Escape Through Tech
Bukunmi Oyewole on William Alamu's exciting adventure into technology.
The Girl with the Face of God
Every birth has its own pain. 16 year old Maria endured her own. as told by Darlington Chibueze.
A New Narrative
Sophia Adepoju's Narrative spread illustrates Mbali Sebokedi's love for books, make up, her experiences of the global pandemic, and the power of community.
The Coffee-Woman
Nasra Bwana shares the story of 90-year-old Inyamwenye Omar, who speaks about her passion for her village's decades-old coffee tradition.
Upended.
Mpho Tsuene writes about the Tshikolomo's upending loss of loved ones.
HQ Africa: Vaccine Watch
We tap into HQ sources and partners that give us insight into what's happening on the continent's vaccine front. Here are this week’s highlights.
Power of the Wireless
John Simon writes from Keffi, Nigeria about how the wireless helped him overcome the effects of social distancing and help teach youngsters about the pandemic.
#AmplifyHQ - Introducing the Talent!
Amplify HQ is up and running with 23 incredible creators, learning new skills through our program, sharing ideas, and of course... creating!
Changing Minds, Changing Lives
Zaqi Alibhai speaks with young trailblazer, Nima Kassim, about her battle to win over her community in the coastal region of Kenya through the initiative she founded which seeks to empower women, combat gender based violence and educate about sexual reproductive health.
From Books to Cakes
Simproser Moraa recalls how she went from student life, to becoming a baker, as the pandemic birthed her entrepreneurial spirit.
Don't Forget the Children
So unkind is this pandemic, it hasn't spared the children. Jedi Ramalapa reports on the plight of South Africa's most precious.