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NIGERIA: The lock-down experiment

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The two-week lockdown of Abuja and Lagos enacted this week is a litmus test of the extent to which Nigeria can implement measures designed in and for rich economies in containing the spread of Covid-19. As President Muhammadu Buhari’s influential chief of staff Abba Kyari has tes…   Become a member to read the rest […]

BRAZIL: Significant delays but on the right track despite Bolsonaro

BRAZIL: Significant delays but on the right track despite Bolsonaro | Speevr

● Brazil has been doing the right thing to stem the spread of the coronavirus but resistance from President Jair Bolsonaro remains. ● A mega-package of stimulus and support measures has been announced but implementation is delayed due to lack of coordination. ● Other admini…   Become a member to read the rest of this […]

EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update

EUROPE: The politics of coronavirus – Daily update | Speevr

Below is the latest edition of our daily Europe coronavirus update. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you want to discuss any of the countries mentioned in more detail. Graph of the day Governments across Europe have put measures in place to support SMEs, which ar…   Become a member to read the […]

MOZAMBIQUE: More than one emergency

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In a late-night session on 31 March, the National Assembly approved President Filipe Nyusi’s state of emergency declaration, which applies from 1 to 30 April, in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, Mozambique now faces multiple emergencies: not only the pandemic itself bu…   Become a member to read the rest of this article

RUSSIA: Who leads the response to Covid-19?

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The government’s slow and uncoordinated response to Covid-19 has prompted municipal and regional administrations to take the lead in tackling the outbreak. While the central government now appears to be taking a more proactive approach, President Vladimir Putin is still playing a…   Become a member to read the rest of this article