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Nigerian Protesters Shut Down Africa’s Largest City, Escalating Standoff With Government

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Nigerian Protesters Shut Down Africa’s Largest City, Escalating Standoff With Government

LAGOS, Nigeria—Tens of thousands of protesters brought the largest city in Africa to a standstill on Monday, mounting the biggest demonstration in a two-week campaign against police brutality and escalating a standoff with a government that has pledged to restore order. Groups of placard-waving protesters blocked major roads across Lagos, Nigeria’s sprawling commercial capital and … Read more

Rwanda’s Aggressive Approach to Covid Wins Plaudits—and Warnings

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Rwanda’s Aggressive Approach to Covid Wins Plaudits—and Warnings

Drones mounted with megaphones buzz above Rwanda’s streets and villages, reminding pedestrians to social distance. In one clinic, sleek white robots chastise people for not wearing masks. Health workers in protective clothing take test samples from drivers at traffic intersections. The tiny central African nation of Rwanda is implementing one of the continent’s most aggressive—and technologically sophisticated—strategies to contain … Read more