Russia registers world’s first coronavirus vaccine; Auckland in lockdown, UK jobs fall

AfricaSource Mar 21, 2025

In the scramble for Africa’s critical minerals, the West must not abandon the ESG agenda

By Zainab Usman and Rama Yade

As this race for minerals and metals critical for the energy transition heats up, both companies and governments must not abandon environmental, social, and governance principles in Africa.
Africa Energy & Environment
Russia registers world’s first coronavirus vaccine; Auckland in lockdown, UK jobs fall

AfricaSource Mar 17, 2025

This Women’s History Month, focus on African women’s achievements, not just their challenges

By Rama Yade

African women deserve recognition not just for the indignities they face, but for the heights they achieve.
Africa Resilience & Society
Russia registers world’s first coronavirus vaccine; Auckland in lockdown, UK jobs fall

MENASource Mar 10, 2025

Syria’s women face a new chapter. Here’s how to amplify their voices.

By Diana Rayes , Hind Kabawat

It is critical for women to be involved in transitional justice and constitutional reform processes in Syria.
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The future is here

Aug 11, 2020

Russia registers world’s first coronavirus vaccine; Auckland in lockdown, UK jobs fall

By Atlantic Council

Russia registered the first coronavirus vaccine, greeted with caution on concerns over clinical trials, as the number of cases globally topped twenty million. Auckland, New Zealand re-imposed a short lockdown after detecting local cases, a first in more than a hundred days. UK job figures declined and Scottish soccer was thrown into disarray after a quarantine breach.

Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Aug 11, 2020

Financial regulation in the face of COVID-19: Resilient but complex clockwork

By Emilie Bel

The COVID-19 outbreak has presented the financial system with its most challenging test since the global financial crisis ten years ago—and the system has held up.

Coronavirus Financial Regulation

In the News

Aug 11, 2020

Preparing for the post-pandemic tech environment: Dr. David Bray

By Atlantic Council

Dr. David Bray, the GeoTech Center's director, envisions a future where proper preparedness and a people-centered perspective will allow humanity to harness the incredible innovations anticipated in the coming years for good. On an episode of the "Futurized" podcast with Trond Undheim, PhD, David discussed this vision, and how we at the GeoTech Center are working to make it a reality.

Coronavirus Economy & Business

The future is here

Aug 10, 2020

Brazil, US reach grim milestones, New Zealand a hopeful one; UK job cuts in view

By Atlantic Council

The United States and Brazil reached grim milestones on coronavirus deaths and infections, while New Zealand marked one hundred days with no local cases detected. Employers plan job cuts in the United Kingdom, where a poll indicates many are leery of receiving a future vaccine.

Coronavirus

The future is here

Aug 7, 2020

Infections exceed two million in India; signs of possible slowdown in US infections

By Atlantic Council

Coronavirus cases exceeded two million in India, where community volunteers quit, saying they can’t respond to infections in rural areas. Signs emerged that the spread of the virus may be slowing in the United States, while Latin America’s economy faces a long recovery from the pandemic.

Coronavirus

New Atlanticist

Aug 6, 2020

Argentina reaches key debt deal amid COVID-19 downturn

By Valentina Sader

Avoiding its ninth default, this deal opens avenues for renewed confidence in the government’s ability to continue to safeguard the economy while establishing a necessary long-term macroeconomic plan for Argentina.

Coronavirus Fiscal and Structural Reform

AfricaSource

Aug 6, 2020

Innovating around infrastructure: An interview with Africa50 CEO Alain Ebobissé

By Aubrey Hruby

Watch Africa Center Senior Fellow Aubrey Hruby's interview with Mr. Alain Ebobissé, CEO of the Africa50 infrastructure fund, on the role of infrastructure investment in post-COVID recovery, Africa50's own efforts to support African markets during this period, and reasons for optimism in light of African digitization efforts.

Africa Coronavirus

In the News

Aug 5, 2020

Fontenrose joins Newsy to discuss Beirut explosion
Lebanon Resilience & Society

New Atlanticist

Aug 5, 2020

The IMF, the World Bank, and South Asia in the face of COVID-19

By Capucine Querenet

Given the region’s deteriorating economic outlook, heavy funding from International Financial Institutions (IFIs) is crucial to prevent a prolonged public health crisis and financial woes. Unfortunately, this has not yet materialized.

Coronavirus International Financial Institutions

The future is here

Aug 5, 2020

Global deaths reach 700,000 as Vietnam battles infection rise and Melbourne hunkers down

By Atlantic Council

The global coronavirus death toll now exceeds 700,000, with an estimate death every fifteen seconds. Infections spread in Vietnam, while the Australian city of Melbourne embarks on the toughest lockdown yet. But even in a pandemic people can’t forgo those little luxuries to keep them going—from coffee to bubble tea or burritos—Bloomberg says.

Coronavirus
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