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Truck Drivers in Spotlight As COVID-19 Hits East Africa

Truck drivers are protesting the restrictions placed on their movements following the COVID-19 lockdown in East Africa. They have been accused of spreading the novel coronavirus as they transport goods across borders.

Africa: Africa - When Closed Borders Become a Problem

DW, 2 May 2020

Many African states have closed their borders due to COVID-19. The movement of goods continues, albeit slowly. For people, transiting countries is difficult and the consequences… Read more »
East Africa: Truck Drivers In Focus As Virus Hits East Africa

Citizen, 26 April 2020

Uganda is pressing for action against cross border truck drivers it blames for the spread of Covid-19 infections in parts of the region. Read more »

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Uganda: Uganda's Virus Cases Rise to 83 As Two Kenyan Truckers Test Positive for COVID-19

Monitor, 1 May 2020

Two Kenyan truck drivers have tested positive for coronavirus in Uganda, pushing the country's total number of confirmed cases to 83. Read more »
East Africa: EAC Cargo Transport Crisis Amid COVID-19

Citizen, 29 April 2020

Truck drivers are taking the centre stage in the regional fight against Covid-19 in East Africa as restrictions on their movements are met with protests. Read more »
Tanzania: COVID-19 - Kenya Truck Drivers Protest Uganda's Border Rules

Citizen, 28 April 2020

Kenyan truck drivers and transport companies have protested a decision by the Ugandan government to stop them at entry points and make them hand over to Ugandan drivers. Read more »
Tanzania: Four More Tanzanian Truck Drivers Test Positive for Coronavirus in Uganda

Citizen, 27 April 2020

Four more Tanzanian cargo truck drivers have tested positive for coronavirus in Uganda as the country's confirmed cases rose to 79, according to Ministry of Health. Read more »