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Coronavirus pandemic in China: Tracking apps boost state surveillance
In China, mobile data is becoming a key tool in the fight against Covid-19. Across the country, local authorities are increasingly working hand in hand with the technology provided by…
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COVID-19 in India: Sanitary crisis and lockdown measures push millions off their job
The Indian government has extended its lockdown – but some state ministers are nevertheless eager to see wealth become a priority over health. The sanitary crisis has pushed millions off…
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India: Stigmatising those with Covid-19 will only help spread it
If India's sudden nationwide lockdown engrains social distancing in the minds of citizens, that will definitely be a plus, argues The Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy Director Ramanan…
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Mozambique: How to fight Covid-19 while fighting an insurgency
It's not just the Sahel, Nigeria & Cameroon that have to contend with Islamist insurgencies. Human Rights Watch Southern Africa director Dewa Mavingha calls for the region and the continent…
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While local authorities dither, Mali faithful continue to gather at mosques
Local and religious authorities in Mali are yet to agree whether gatherings at mosques should be restricted as part of efforts to reduce the spread of coronavirus. The country is…
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Wuhan’s wet markets re-open, but customers remain wary
Beijing began lifting restrictions on wet markets where live produce is often sold last weekend. After several months of lockdown, customers have been slow to return, with supermarkets more convenient.…
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Covid-19 adds pressure on stretched water resources in Burkina Faso
The coronavirus epidemic has increased pressure on water resources in Burkina Faso. During March and April, the hottest months of the year, the country frequently experiences water shortages. In some…
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In Nairobi, food riots and fears of virus spread
Kenya has applied a night-time curfew, but stopped short of a full lockdown. In cities such as Nairobi, where more than half of residents live in overcrowded slums, measures already…