Recent studies suggest that much of Africa risks being devastated by an uncontrolled outbreak of COVID-19. While the continent has avoided a worst-case scenario so far, whether it can continue to will depend on the steps national governments and international organizations take in the weeks ahead.

Last month, as the coronavirus continued to spread across the globe, the World Food Program warned that pandemic-related famine could eventually take more lives than the disease itself. Understanding the geography of the pandemic and the vulnerability of food systems is critical for a well-informed response.