Africa’s week in pictures: 27 March-2 April 2020

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

Coronavirus: Where will be the last place to catch Covid-19?

Some places are yet to record a case - but what will they do if and when it arrives?

Coronavirus: Where will be the last place to catch Covid-19?

Some places are yet to record a case - but what will they do if and when it arrives?

Three human-like species lived side-by-side in ancient Africa

Two million years ago, Africa was home to three human-like species, new discoveries reveal.

Coronavirus in Lagos: Enforcing lockdown in Africa’s biggest city

We follow the Lagos task force in charge of enforcing a new ban on large public gatherings.

Abedi Pele: How Pape Diouf inspired me to greatness

One of Africa's greatest players, Abedi Pele, gives his memories of former Marseille chairman Pape Diouf.

Coronavirus: Fighting al-Shabab propaganda in Somalia

Muslim clerics in Somalia are moving to the front-line of the battle against coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Fighting al-Shabab propaganda in Somalia

Muslim clerics in Somalia are moving to the front-line of the battle against coronavirus.

Keeping fit during coronavirus: Nigerian footballer’s home workout using shoes

Nigerian footballer Desire Oparanozie is keeping fit at home during the lockdown using just shoes.

‘It feels like solitary jail’ – Kenyan basketball star stuck in Algeria

Kenyan national team basketball player Ariel Okal has spoken about his ordeal as he is unable to leave Algeria having just signed for a club there.