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Africa's Pandemic Stories

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A Potful of Resilience

Joyeuese Kubwubuntu describes how she supported her mother and siblings in Rwanda when lockdown forced the family restaurant closed

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My Sweet Lockdown Surprise

Vincent Ochieng describes the joy and uncanniness of finding love and dating in the shadows of the pandemic

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Differently Able

For differently abled Africans, Covid19 measures have meant a new level of adjusting in a world that doesn't always consider their reality.

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Culture Shift

Dzikamayi Chando reflects on the new ways of being and showing up in a time of a pandemic.

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Cycle, Brother, Cycle

Richard Wanjohi narrates the joy and challenges of a take over of Nairobi's roads by cyclists as a result of lockdown

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Finding Hope in Service

Esther Nyamekye celebrates the joys of teaching neighbourhood kids, following school closures

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Dark Days, Clear Future

Amanya Aklam describes his evolution and those of family members during lockdown

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Africa in Focus: Highlights from the Qatar Economic Forum 2021

CovidHQAfrica showcases some of the highlights from the Qatar Economic Forum which touch on the effects pandemic on the continent as well as what lies in store for the future.

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You’ve Got a Friend in Me

Somto Ihezue details how his bond with his sister strengthened during lockdown

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A Spirit of Communion

Khalayi Emily Wekulo describes life as a pregnant teacher, parent and church member during the pandemic

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My Father, My Hero

Araba Andrews paints a poignant portrait of her late father, whom she lost during the pandemic

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My Daughter's Laughter

Giving birth at the start of the covid pandemic affected me psychologically and professionally as a student studying a dual PhD programme. Antenatal checks at the hospital were frightening as I fretted over getting infected by the virus. However, I soon learnt to ignore my fears, which erupted again just


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