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Sizing Up the Threat of COVID-19 in East Africa

Sizing Up the Threat of COVID-19 in East Africa

FromThe Horn


Sizing Up the Threat of COVID-19 in East Africa

FromThe Horn

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Apr 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

COVID-19 poses an enormous threat in the Horn of Africa. Beyond deadly risks to public health and hospitals, democratic systems are already affected and critical diplomatic efforts disrupted. Outbreaks in camps housing refugees and other populations displaced by conflict could be catastrophic.Kenyan diplomat Ambassador Mahboub Maalim joins Alan for this second special COVID-19 episode. They discuss the implications of the disease on vulnerable populations, the threat to multilateral institutions and the limits of virtual diplomacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Apr 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The Horn of Africa is in turmoil. From revolution in Sudan to civil war in Ethiopia, from Somalia’s political stalemate and the regional spread of jihadism to troubled East African democracies, the region’s pace and scale of change are difficult to keep up with. The Horn, a podcast series from the International Crisis Group, helps make sense of it all. Host Alan Boswell and guests dive deep behind the headlines as they analyse events, debate diplomacy and discuss avenues toward peace. Hosted by Alan Boswell and produced by Maeve Frances Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.