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First LookA Kenyan woman's solar panel supports a community in lockdownLucyline Wanja Silas saved up to buy a聽solar panel and now it is keeping her lights on and her neighbors' phones charged during Kenyas blackouts and an economic slump. Falling solar prices mean more people can switch to clean energy.
First LookIn African nations, it's doubly hard for kids to distance-learnRemote learning is especially difficult for young students in many African nations, where access to internet or electricity can be spotty. On top of missed education, closed schools means the loss of shelter, meals, and safety for many students.
To help his country fight COVID-19, a doctor fights misinformationMoumini Niaon茅, a doctor and public health expert in Burkina Faso, says communication is essential to public health聽鈥� especially amid COVID-19.
From South Sudan to Australia: One man鈥檚 quest to save storiesSouth Sudanese refugee Peter Deng founded Africa World Books in Perth, Australia, to help the diaspora, and their new neighbors, learn about his home.
First LookEnd of FGM in Sudan? A draft bill sparks caution, hope.The World Health Organization says female genital mutilation constitutes an "extreme form of discrimination" against women. Nearly always carried out on minors, it is widely practiced in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia for different reasons.
First LookMalawi election: A vote for democracy and a new presidentLazarus Chakwera became Malawi's new president Sunday after months of street protests and a decision by the Constitutional Court for a new election.
Tourist treks helped save gorillas. What happens in lockdown?COVID-19 has shuttered wildlife tourism, threatening endangered species and people who rely on the parks for income. Can the industry adapt?
Protect the vote, or the voter? In African elections, no easy choice.Malawi holds its presidential election Tuesday. Amid COVID-19, questions of whether to postpone votes have mounted聽鈥� especially in Africa.
鈥楽ay Their Names鈥�: Why the George Floyd protests resonate globallyProtesters around the world are reacting to the killing of George Floyd by demanding that police violence in their own countries be stopped.
An ocean apart, similar stories: US protests hit home in South AfricaGeorge Floyd鈥檚 death has resonated around the world, particularly in South Africa, where Collins Khosa鈥檚 death renewed attention to police violence.
鈥楾he last person to know鈥�: What the lockdown means for one deaf driverLockdown has been difficult for Uganda鈥檚 informal workers. But those living with disabilities face unique challenges.
鈥楥ook Off鈥� heats up: Netflix debut a triumph for Zimbabwe filmWhen the film 鈥淐ook Off鈥� debuts on Netflix June 1, it will mark a first for the streaming service 鈥� and Zimbabwe.
First LookSouth Africa's COVID-19 alcohol ban saves lives but brews debateSouth Africa banned the sale of alcohol and tobacco as a preventive health measure during the pandemic. While the ban has led to bootlegging and fierce debate,聽hospital emergency room admissions from alcohol-related crimes and vehicle accidents have dropped.
How a DIY nation has made it this farSomaliland鈥檚 lack of recognition is a challenge. But it also offers an interesting example, at a time when countries are likely to slash foreign aid.
First LookAn unlikely truce: Cape Town gangs deliver food amid lockdownIn the poor area of Manenberg, the coronavirus crisis has brought both economic hardship and a break from violence as聽rival South African gangs team up to deliver food to struggling families.
First LookBurundi holds high-stakes presidential election amid virusThe East African country held a crucial presidential election despite the pandemic. President Pierre Nkurunziza, surprisingly, decided to step aside after a divisive 15-year rule, but says his will remain a "paramount leader" in the country.
FocusFor refugees, a plea: You can鈥檛 beat a pandemic by leaving people outHow can refugees聽鈥� the world鈥檚 most vulnerable 鈥� cope with the coronavirus threat? There is no safety net, no margin for error.
First LookAfrican nations find solutions to shortages in virus crisisAcross the African continent, countries are preparing for a peak in COVID-19 cases, long after Europe and the United States have snapped up medical supplies. Many hope local ingenuity and production will lead to more independent solutions for future health crises.
Ebola experts鈥� tips to fight COVID-19: Listen. Build trust. Show respect.As COVID-19鈥檚 spread continues, countries are learning lessons from past epidemics, particularly the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
Livestreamed safaris, coming to a laptop near youWildEarth offers virtual safaris broadcast from South Africa. The service鈥檚 popularity has soared amid COVID-19.
