Coronavirus in Africa: Living life under lockdown in Kenya

Two Kenyans share their experiences during lockdown and changes they have had to adjust to.

Libya conflict: GNA regains full control of Tripoli from Gen Haftar

Gen Khalifa Haftar's forces have been besieging the capital for more than a year.

Libya conflict: GNA ‘regains full control of Tripoli’ from Gen Haftar

Gen Khalifa Haftar's forces have been besieging the capital for more than a year.

Sudan banned FGM – what happens next?

FGM was outlawed by Sudan's new Sovereign Council, who have been in power since August 2019.

Viewpoint: What it’s like to be an African in the US

Kenyan journalist Larry Madowo writes about the racism he has experienced in the US.

Namibia’s doctor by day and rapper by night

Latoya Mwoombola is juggling two careers at the same time, that of a doctor and of a rapper.

Gambia demands probe after US police shoot dead diplomat’s son

Momodou Lamin Sisay, 39, from The Gambia, was shot dead after a car chase in Georgia.

SA court rules lockdown restrictions ‘irrational’

Rules around funerals, informal workers and exercise were found to be unconnected to halting the virus.

The Somali atheist activists who get death threats

Ayaanle and Kahaa work online to help Somalis who have views that do not square with tradition.

Coronavirus: Kenyan boy who made hand-washing machine awarded

Stephen Wamukota came up with a hand-washing machine that helps prevent the spread of Covid-19.