Coronavirus: The fears of a Kenyan domestic worker who can’t stay at home

Esther has to keep working to feed her family in Kenya but is worried about catching coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Gebrselassie donates to Ethiopian fund

Ethiopian athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie donates nearly $50,000 to a committee set up to fight the spread of coronavirus in his homeland.

Mali goes to the polls despite coronavirus fears

Long-delayed parliamentary elections are being held a day after the country's first Covid-19 death.

Coronavirus: Zimbabwean broadcaster Zororo Makamba died ‘alone and scared’

The death of young Zimbabwean journalist Zororo Makamba exposes his country's healthcare problems.

Coronavirus in Africa: Christians urged to worship from home

Church leaders in Nigeria and Kenya urge Christians to fight coronavirus by not going to church.

Coronavirus in Africa: Christians urged to worship from home

Church leaders in Nigeria and Kenya urge Christians to fight coronavirus by not going to church.

Manu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove

Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86.

Coronavirus: 150 Tunisians self-isolate in factory to make masks

They are churning out 50,000 a day, plus other gear to keep doctors protected from coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Cameroon: Can the virus be a catalyst for peace?

Rebels in Cameroon join other armed groups around the world calling for ceasefires to tackle Covid-19.

Zambia leap up women’s Fifa rankings

Zambia record the biggest move of any team in the women's football rankings after their shock Olympic qualification.