Africa and Covid-19: Economic recovery and electricity access go hand in hand

Covid-19 is threatening the lives of millions of people and disrupting every sector, including across Africa. In just a few weeks, the virus and measures to contain it have brought many African economies to a standstill, harming lives and livelihoods across the continent. As lockdown measures cut disposable income for electricity and endanger energy suppliers, Africa’s vulnerable energy sector may be weakened further.