Covid-19 Webinar Series: The impact of Covid-19 on Africa

Covid-19 Webinar Series Session 12:
The impact of Covid-19 on Africa

Africa continues to be a global strategic crossroad. A young, dynamic population and fast-growing economies mark many of the continent's most successful countries, features that have made Africa a site of competition between the United States and China. But conflict in Central Africa and ungoverned spaces from the Sahel to Somalia remain security concerns. There are reasons for cautious optimism with regard to many African countries' response to COVID-19, but the disease and the steps taken to mitigate it will doubtlessly affect Africa and its partners for years to come. This webinar episode will explore these events and their consequences, from the current state-of-play of public health in Africa to issues of human rights and governance to strategic implications regarding trade, debt relief and the potential security implications.

Speakers:
■ Mr Ralph Mamyia, Executive-in-Resident Fellow, GCSP;
■ Dr John Nkengasong, Director, Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention;
■ Mr Gervais Rufyikiri, Executive-in-residence, GCSP;
■ Ms Mausi Segun, Executive Director, Human Right Watch, Africa Division;
■ Ms Susan Stigant, Director of Africa Programs, United States Institute of Peace (USIP).

Moderator:
■ Dr Jean-Marc Rickli, Head of Global Risk, GCSP.
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