Before it happened, the idea of locking down millions of urban Africans seemed unthinkable. From Johannesburg to Accra, Nairobi to Lagos, teeming streets and bustling markets sit at the heart of the vibrant, chaotic and joyful shared experience of millions.
Yet as governments implement harsh measures in a bid to save millions of lives, the continent’s restless, entrepreneurial energy has been boxed in with its citizens...
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