Countries such as Senegal, South Africa and Uganda previously made efforts to reopen schools under strict health and safety conditions. However, this remains particularly challenging for African students owing to the ‘digital divide’. In response to some of these limitations, South Africa, for example, has seen a newly forged public-private partnership between government and network providers such as MTN, Telkom and Vodacom. Luanda is currently studying towards an Honours degree in International Politics at the University of South Africa (UNISA). Her areas of research interest include BRICS, South African foreign policy, youth and human rights.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 30, 2020 14:03 UTC