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Governments all over the world are grappling with the coronavirus pandemic that is quickly spreading among populations. More than ever, trust between citizens and their governments is a critical factor in facilitating good governance and ensuring an effective response to the pandemic. Within an African context, this paper examines the dynamics that influence public trust in governments and their implications on effectiveness in response to social distancing protocols. The paper derives lessons for African governments to build, maintain and leverage public trust for the management of Covid-19 and other related diseases.

The global trade network of raw materials has been subject to much research and discussion. This paper links the history of the Guinean Bauxite mine, known as the Sangaredi Mine, to the distribution of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. This linkage serves as a case study which speaks to the more extensive dialogue of exploitative resource mining and global health inequity. The COVID-19 virus and vaccine amplify the neo-colonial legacy affecting Guinea’s economic health and the well-being of its population. The linkage highlighted in this paper serves as an essential avenue to discuss long-standing policies rooted in economic inequity.