Africa’s week in pictures: 3-9 April 2020

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

Coronavirus in South Africa: The lull before the tsunami?

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South Africa sees an unexpected slow-down in the daily rate of infections, writes Andrew Harding.

Coronavirus: Great apes on lockdown over threat of disease

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Fears are growing that gorillas, orangutans and others apes could contract the virus.

Coronavirus: WHO chief and Taiwan in row over ‘racist’ comments

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Taiwan rejects accusations by the UN health body's head that racist slurs against him originated there.

Coronavirus: World Bank predicts sub-Saharan Africa recession

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The region's economy will shrink for the first time in 25 years because of the coronavirus, the bank predicts.

From patient to healer: How this woman is saving lives

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Women who have overcome depression are running therapy sessions to help others

From patient to healer: How this woman is saving lives

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Women who have overcome depression are running therapy sessions to help others

Coronavirus in Africa: Emergency laws v individual rights

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Security forces in several states have allegedly abused their powers during the Covid-19 crisis.

Coronavirus in Africa: Emergency laws v individual rights

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Security forces in several states have allegedly abused their powers during the Covid-19 crisis.

Sadio Mane: Made in Senegal – five things we learned from the documentary

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A new documentary about Liverpool's Senegal winger reveals he had to run away to play football, Klopp didn't like him at first and Senegalese fans are pretty harsh.