Africa’s spatial data science landscape in the context of covid-19 pandemic

The emergence of Covid-19 pandemic in late 2019 presented daunting challenges for designing and implementing sustainable solutions at both local global levels. situation was dire many developing economies with limited resources vulnerable healthcare systems especially Africa. Spatial data science (SDS) can be adopted utilized to assist countries communities understanding effectively responding pandemic. This article’s study reviewed recent literature the main goal assess application this data-driven technology-oriented modern approach addressing African continent. Findings indicate that while examples applications involving traditional geospatial technologies geographic information are abound, use more advanced SDS elements is fragmented. Additionally, various studies leveraged address one or complex questions against backdrop largely influenced by digital divide within Africa across globe. article identifies discusses these as well opportunities increased understand respond disasters like other problems. argument made a complete multiple SDS.