MG Piece Livelihood Over Lockdown Damola Morenikeji And Chude E1590713708559

Oped: Some African countries are choosing livelihoods over lockdowns

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Africa’s governments are not often in the news for good reason and the opprobrium that they receive is often well deserved. But in this particular instance, they have acted responsibly and thoughtfully — customising global recommendations in order to safeguard local imperatives.

As it becomes evident that the severity of lockdowns does not necessarily  constitute “flattening of the curve”, the world may need to pay attention to African governments — and for good reason this time.

Read the full piece here, as published by Mail & Guardian.

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