Covid19

The World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Friday that all hypotheses regarding the origins of the Covid-19 pandemic remain unresolved. This declaration follows a drawn-out four-year investigation that faced significant obstacles due to the withholding of essential data. The pandemic has had a staggering toll, with WHO estimates indicating that around 20 million lives were lost. It also wreaked havoc on economies, overwhelmed health systems, and drastically altered everyday life for countless individuals. The initial…

In a significant development, the University of Ghana has announced an immediate suspension of all social gatherings and student-organized events on campus. This decision follows a concerning resurgence of COVID-19 cases within the university community. Just as we were beginning to adapt to a semblance of normalcy, the challenges persist, reminding us how fragile that balance can be. On Thursday, June 26, 2025, the university’s Health Directorate confirmed new suspected and confirmed cases on campus, leading to this…

Somalia: SoDMA’s Controversial Contribution to Frontline Fighters MOGADISHU, Somalia - In a decision that has puzzled many, Somalia's government has delivered COVID-19 protective gear to frontline fighters, known as the Macawisley. This raises questions about the seriousness of efforts to combat the Al-Shabaab militants actively challenging stability in the region. The Macawisley, collaborating closely with the Somali National Army (SNA), have courageously engaged in the fight for peace. However, the…

October 16, 2024, will not just be an ordinary day in Minneapolis. On this cool autumn morning, Aimee Bock finds herself stepping into the stark, echoing halls of the federal courthouse. Her visage is caught in the lens of Aaron Nesheim, forever etched into the chronicles of the Sahan Journal. She stands accused, not merely of wrongdoing but of masterminding perhaps the grandest deception perpetrated under the pandemic’s shadow. Imagine this: a federal jury assembled, a motley crew of America’s…

In Senegal, the public transport company Dakar Dem Dikk has resumed liaison services since Monday, August 23, suspended due to the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic since July 17. as reported from Dakar, Théa OlivierNow that the new cases of Covid-19 are less numerous, the public company has decided to reopen the lines to the…

France has added Morocco and Algeria to its list of countries considered to be areas at high risk for Covid-19. The measure means that from Saturday, people arriving from either country will be subject to more stringent protocols, including self-isolation. A recent increase in the number of…

With the Covid-19 pandemic, African tourist countries are going through a deep crisis. Tunisia, Morocco, South Africa and Senegal have seen international customers disappear and local economies hit hard. A new sector may restore the taste for travel: e-tourism, an interactive virtual visitor experience. A young start, Maghreb Experience, thus offers to discover mythical places in Algeria, Morocco and…

The Covid-19 outbreak continues to worsen in Indonesia. Powered by the highly portable Delta variant, cases and deaths have risen across the country. Hospitals have become overwhelmed, forcing some of the newly infected to have no choice but to isolate themselves at home. We see how volunteers have helped. We also take a…

Burkina Faso, like other countries, is not affected by Covid-19. The vaccination campaign is slow. Faced with the population's unwillingness to be vaccinated, the country's authorities are raising awareness campaigns. This year, Tabaski's holiday will be marked by a pandemic. Mosque officials demand that obstacle measures be followed.…

For several weeks, Tunisia has been subjected to violence from highly violent Covid-19 contamination. A difficult situation that weighs heavily on a fragile health system. Citizens of the diaspora as well as Tunisian associations based in France have therefore joined forces to mobilize to help their country. By Nina Droff.