Conclusion (Implications of the results for practice, policy and future research)
This systematic review showing high rates of depression, anxiety and stress among African universities’ students during the current COVID-19 pandemic, might justify the need to reinforce psychological support (face-to-face or at least in remote mode) amid this subpopulation. This especially for students with poor social support and low economic status. While looking at our findings, further longitudinal studies might be interesting since they would provide how these psychological concerns evolve with pandemic. Also, it would be of interest to realize studies assessing the relationship between these mental health outcomes and academic performances.