ABSTRACT
It is not possible to attribute the low rate of COVID-19 in African nations to insufficient data, hence it is important to investigate the causes of this. This article examines a few of the hypothesised explanations for the low incidence and mortality rates in African nations. African nations' success may have been influenced by cultural traits including collectivism, short-termism, and aversion to ambiguity. Having a younger population also appears to have had a significant role in the disease's reduced spread and mortality. Further research is required to determine how much the high illness burden from infectious diseases may have contributed to reducing the symptoms, dissemination, and mortality. For instance, it's likely that Africans have been exposed to a coronavirus strain that confers some level of protection against the COVID-19 virus. Early in the pandemic, lockdowns and competent leadership were important in averting broad community transmission. However, despite increased vaccination, observation and monitoring must continue.