UN SRSG Mohamed Ibn Chambas - COVID-19 & Conflict in West Africa & the Sahel Photo Credit: Dominic Chavez/World Bank Date and Time: Friday 24th April, 11am Webinar via Zoom The United Nations has all hands on deck to fight a once-in-a-lifetime pandemic. In West Africa and the Sahel, the United Nations is mobilised on all fronts alongside local authorities and the populations in their fight against the spread of COVID-19, with dedication and solidarity. At this online event, Mr. Mohamed Ibn Chambas, UN SRSG for West Africa & the Sahel and Head of UNOWAS will discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential effect on both political stability and economic livelihoods. Register The Future of Africa and COVID-19 Date and Time: Wednesday 29th April, 11am Webinar via Zoom In this special book launch, we look at what the future holds for the African continent as it faces the Coronavirus crisis that has impacted the whole world. Dr. Jakkie Cilliers – chairman of the Board and Head of African Futures & Innovation at Institute for Security Studies – has just published his latest book ‘Africa First! Igniting a Growth Revolution’ and will join us from South Africa to discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic impacts on the shape of that future. Register From the APPG for Africa COVID 19: Early community engagement & accurate communication is crucial   The APPG Chairs have recently written a letter to the Secretary of State for International Development to press the importance of early community engagement when supporting African countries responding to COVID 19.  This draws on the findings of our inquiry of 2016 into preparedness for future health crisis and the Ebola outbreak.   Read report