This paper aims to look at the impact of COVID-19 on global elections, particularly Africa. The paper used a desktop approach with careful thoughts and considerations as to the quality of the sources of information. The paper contends that regular and competitive elections are fundamental to the proper functioning of modern representative democracy. After four years long, the electorate gets to exercise what may be its only chance to speak on the performance of its public representatives by either sanctioning them or renewing their mandates. But what is to be done when a roaring pandemic such as Covid-19 strikes in an election year? The spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is having a significant impact on global democracies around the world particularly in countries going to elections this year. Many countries have postponed elections due to the outbreak of COVID-19. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the political systems of multiple countries causing suspensions of legislative activities, and rescheduling of elections due to fears of spreading the virus. Sixty-two (62) countries and territories across the globe have decided to postpone national and subnational elections due to COVID-19. Out of this at least eighteen (18) countries and territories have decided to postpone national elections and referendums. Twenty-six (26) countries and territories have decided to hold national or subnational elections as originally planned despite concerns related to COVID-19. Out of this, at least eleven (11) countries have held national elections or referendums. In Africa, the pandemic is forcing African states to choose between holding elections on time and postponing them for the welfare of the citizenry. Elections have been scheduled for 24 African countries and the autonomous region of Somaliland. Some have already taken place, while the vast majority are scheduled for the second half of 2020. Out of the 18 countries in which COVID-19 cases have emerged, nine have yet to go to the polls. The Covid-19 pandemic poses an additional challenge to electoral processes in Africa and raises concerns for the holding of free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections, all while ensuring the safety of citizens. With the global threat of the pandemic, states are now being forced to evaluate whether they are in a position to hold credible elections, a component of democratic governance, and further of peace, security, and development. We, therefore, contend that the ramifications of the pandemic would have a major influence on the future politics of Africa. Any decision to postpone or cancel elections in Africa should not be made lightly; where circumstances permit, elections should always be held and held on time. After all, even during the height of the Spanish flu which killed hundreds of thousands of Americans, elections were held in the US.

Keywords: COVID-19; Global Elections; Africa; Ghana; Ethiopia; Nigeria; Egypt; Ivory Coast.

Abstract: Approximately 5,934,457 people with 362,713 fatalities have been affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic since it was detected in populations in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. There are no antiviral drugs or vaccinations available as therapy, or preventive measures. Passive Immunization by selectively neutralizing antibodies attached to specific SARS-CoV-2 antigens may be a possible way to address the imminent safety hazard of the COVID-19 pandemic while developing vaccines. The concept of Passive Immunization in COVID-19 treatment is addressed here, along with a synopsis of all its historical epidemic confrontational applications.

Keywords: COVID-19, Passive Immunization, Antigen.

Covid 19 pandemic has become a global health problem requiring the quarantine of more than half of the planet. Questions were raised about the dangers of this virus on the health of athletes and the effects of imposed quarantine on their athletic lives. Methodology: through the analysis of several scientific articles were published on the recent four months, we will try to shed the light on various questions that allows athletes and coaches to better understand the strategies and conduct to follow during this pandemic period. Results: the answers to the questions raised, revealed the weakness of athletes facing intense exercise, the maintenance of physical fitness of athletes must be ensured by sub maximal exercises while avoiding rest periods. The good lifestyle requires proper nutrition, regular hydration and a healthy framework that needs good sleep and avoids negative psychological attitudes. Conclusion: Although the virus appears more dangerous on old and sick people, young people and athletes have not been spared. In the absence of a vaccine, preventive measures remain, for the moment, the best means of control. The athletes, their coaches and the sports authorities are challenged on various questions asked to better confine the athletes

Keywords: Covid19 ; immunity ; quarantine; de-training.

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the closure of schools around the world. To ensure the continuity of teaching and learning, schools, colleges and universities have moved their classes and lectures online. This study focused on the online learning experiences of college students and their perception of online learning in Ghana. The descriptive phenomenological research design was employed. Ten college students were selected from four colleges of education using the snowball sampling procedure. Participants were interviewed via phone. Colaizzi’s phenomenological data analysis process was adopted for this study. Findings were presented in themes and supported by quotes from research participants. Thematic analysis revealed the following themes: 1. Nature of online learning, 2. Connectivity problem, 3. Internet bundle, 4. Challenges with Device, 5. Household production and 6. Overall perception of e-learning. The findings revealed that both social media and online learning platforms were used for teaching and learning by the Colleges of Education in Ghana. It was also found that students experience internet connectivity problems, financial difficulty due to the high cost of internet bundle, challenges with devices and disruption as a result of the need to assist in household production. College students suggest that online learning should be suspended due to the number of challenges associated.

Keywords: College Students, COVID-19, Ghana, Online learning.