We’ve got another deep dive episode this week, featuring a conversation between Kim and Rachel on COVID-19 vaccines, global distribution, and the difference between equality and equity.
They also take us through some of the top news stories of the week, including ongoing talks about a hydroelectric dam on the Nile River in Egypt, the election in Djibouti, and more.
Books, Links, & Articles
- Bargaining for Women’s Rights: Activism in an Aspiring Muslim Democracy by Alice Kang
- “The man who helped make ordinary Africans’ voices heard.” by David Pilling
- ““West Africans welcome strong government action against COVID-19. But many still don’t trust their government.”.” by Aminatou Seydou
- “Egypt, Ethiopia Tensions Escalate as Nile Dam Talks Falter.” by Amira El-Fekki and Jared Malsin
- “Starving Tigray: How Armed Conflict and Mass Atrocities Have Destroyed an Ethiopian Region’s Economy and Food System and Are Threatening Famine.” by World Peace Foundation
- “How Far Will the Ethiopian-Eritrean Alliance Go?” by Lynsey Chutel
- “The Conflict in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: What to Know.” by Michelle Gavin
- “Ethiopia’s Tigray War: A Deadly, Dangerous Stalemate.” by International Crisis Group
- “Djibouti to vote as veteran ruler Guelleh seeks fifth term.” by France 24
- “Equitable COVID-19 vaccine distribution will lead to the biggest reduction in deaths.” by Global Vaccines Alliance
- “We Are Not Guinea Pigs’: The Effects of Negative News on Vaccine Compliance.” by Belinda Archibong and Francis Annan
- “The Legacy of Colonial Medicine in Central Africa.” by Sara Lowes and Eduardo Montero
- “Africa has started vaccinating against the coronavirus. But do citizens trust their governments on vaccine safety?” by Aminatou Seydou
- “COVAX: Working for global equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.” by World Health Organization
- “Global Trends 2040.” by the US National Intelligence Council
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