Africa’s essential truckers say they face virus stigma

Posted on June 7, 2020 / Posted by integral
Africa's essential truckers say they face virus stigma



  • In this photo taken Monday, June 1, 2020, Tanzanian truck driver Ally Akida Samwel washes his hands next to his truck as he waits to be allowed to enter on the Kenya side of the Namanga border crossing with Tanzania. Africa's long-haul truckers carry food, fuel and other essential supplies along dangerous roads, but now they say they are increasingly accused of carrying the coronavirus as well. The drivers say they are stigmatized and even threatened in some countries. Photo: Brian Inganga, AP / Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

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