Our guest, Samir Abdelkrim, entrepreneur and consultant, traveled the continent for four years to analyze the digital ecosystems of twenty-five countries. An experience from which he drew a book, "Startup Lions, at the heart of African Tech". He explains to us what are the solutions proposed by Tech "Made in Africa" ​​to fight against the spread of the coronavirus.

Also on the summary of this program: in Senegal, the Institut Pasteur de Dakar is on the front line in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. It has been designated by the African Union as a reference center for coronavirus. From the search for a vaccine to clinical trials, including the development of rapid and accessible screening kits for all, the missions of its researchers are numerous and essential.

Finally, in Tunisia, citizens are mobilizing to help caregivers in the face of the health emergency. Students have embarked on the manufacture of visors and parts for respirators, in order to compensate for the lack of equipment. Hoteliers welcome medical staff free of charge.

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