Pop star MP Bobi Wine sings coronavirus alert for the world

Uganda's Bobi Wine is using his music to encourage collective action to stop the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus: South Africa reports first deaths as lockdown begins

The country's health ministry says cases have passed 1,000, as a three-week lockdown begins.

Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown

Police and the army patrol the streets as all but essential movement is banned across the country.

Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020

A selection of the best photos from across the continent this week.

No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa

South Africa government has introduced stringent measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.

No alcohol, no dog walks: Lockdown life in South Africa

South Africa government has introduced stringent measures to halt the spread of coronavirus.

Cameroon rebels declare coronavirus ceasefire

It is hoped more militias will follow suit to allow people to get medical treatment amid the pandemic.

Coronavirus: South Africa prepares for three-week lockdown

South Africa will go into a 21-day lockdown against the coronavirus at midnight on 26 March.

Coronavirus: East African gambling sales down 99%

The gambling sector in East Africa is in a 'total mess' following the collapse of global sport in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, says a Ugandan official.