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Are lockdowns helping Africa's battle against COVID-19?

Cai Nebe | Emily Gordine
April 24, 2020

While lockdowns in Asia and Europe have been the go-to method in stopping the coronavius spreading, they have been seriously problematic when applied in Africa. Across the continent, business has stalled and more importantly, people are facing hunger as limited savings and resources dry up. But it also depends on how each state applies them.

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Cai Nebe Producer, podcaster and reporter for DW Africa