Coronavirus in Africa: Locusts add to food security concerns

Locust swarms in East Africa pose additional challenge in the continent's fight against coronavirus.

Coronavirus: Kenya quarantine escapees arrested while drinking at bar

The pair were found drinking in a bar which had defied orders to close to halt the spread of Covid-19.

Coronavirus: Why some Nigerians are gloating about Covid-19

Many rich Nigerians, including the political classes, used to go abroad for medical treatment - but no longer.

Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?

There is growing concern about the impact the virus will have on poorer countries.

Coronavirus: How will the developing world cope?

There is growing concern about the impact the virus will have on poorer countries.

Coronavirus: Caution urged over Madagascar’s ‘herbal cure’

President Andry Rajoelina claims a locally developed plant-based tonic has already cured two people.

Kenya facing World Cup ban as Amrouche refuses extension

Kenya's men's national football team look set to be kicked out of their qualifying group after failing to pay their former coach.

Coronavirus: Five of the countries most at risk from famine in 2020

As the World Food Programme warns of the worst crisis since WWII, which countries are most vulnerable?

Coronavirus: South Africa deploys 70,000 troops to enforce lockdown

Security forces are struggling to enforce the lockdown intended to stop the spread of the virus.

Kenya hunts those filmed fleeing coronavirus quarantine centre

Those in mandatory confinement have been complaining about prison-like conditions and the expense.