Crypto regulation in South Africa, John Kerry in Egypt, stereotypes in emojis

Hi Quartz Africa readers!

This past week, South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, attended the G7 meeting in the UK, and urged member nations to do more to support lower income countries in the fight against  Covid-19.

As Covid-19 vaccination efforts ramp up in the world, the figures on the continent are appalling. Africa has only vaccinated 3.1% of the continent’s population, compared to 67% in North America and 31% in Asia. Meanwhile, the EU is holding enough stock to provide almost seven vaccines per person, the UK eight and the US five. The situation on the continent is not for lack of trying. When African governments tried to procure vaccines on the open market, they found themselves at the back of the line as stronger economies bought more than they needed.

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