Coronavirus: Why washing hands is difficult in some countries

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The World Health Organisation's advice is difficult to follow in some developing countries.

How the Ivorian president stunned West Africa by calling it quits

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Ivory Coast's President Alassane Ouattara confounds critics by announcing he will step down.

Sadio Mane makes coronavirus donation to Senegal

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Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has made a donation of 45,000 euros to the national committee fighting against coronavirus in his home country of Senegal.

Chad ‘repaying $100m debt to Angola with cattle’

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The first batch of 74,000 animals, to be shipped over 10 years, has reportedly arrived in Luanda.

Uganda’s Kanungu cult massacre that killed 700 followers

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Twenty years ago, they were locked inside a church that was set on fire in south-west Uganda.

Coronavirus: Do South Africans think their president has done enough?

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Young South Africans react to strict new measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Kenya introduces tight restrictions

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The East African state is in partial lockdown following the detection of three cases since Friday.

South Africa suspends football and cricket

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South Africa puts football and cricket activities on hold as it seeks to minimise the impact of coronavirus.

Coronavirus: African states impose strict restrictions

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Several states restrict foreign nationals, close schools and ban mass gatherings to halt the outbreak.

Ghana football suspended after government decree

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Ghanaian football postponed indefinitely at all levels of the game after government announcment.