BBC Africa

The prematurely born baby, who had trouble breathing, is among the youngest victims in the world.

How the continent's sense of vulnerability may help it adapt to yet another deadly disease.

A group of South African actors in lockdown are making a hit online soap opera from their homes.

The virus could kill 40,000-45,000 in a country where tough curbs had seemed to work, experts warn.

Among those killed in the fighting is an aid worker from Médecins Sans Frontières.

Ugandan and Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper Denis Onyango is still working hard to keep fit, despite the uncertainty surrounding the return of football in South Africa.

Sports such as athletics, golf, tennis and motorsport are now permitted in Zimbabwe from 0800-1630.

Voters choose a new president as the current leader moves to a new elevated role of "supreme guide".

The continent has had less than 100,000 cases so far, but could be in for a prolonged outbreak.

Opposition activists, including an MP, say they were beaten and forced to drink urine by state agents.

Teranga provides a safe space for migrants to dance and overcome their journey to Europe.

The US Supreme Court rules in favour of damages over the 1998 bombings in Kenya and Tanzania.

Riek Machar, who was part of a taskforce to fight the pandemic, has tested positive for coronavirus.

Burundi's president did everything to remain in power five years ago but is now stepping down - officially at least.

Twelve rangers were killed in an attack on Virunga National Park in DR Congo last month.

Lesotho's prime minister, who is a suspect in the murder case of his former wife, resigns.

Cyril Ramaphosa says '"come, before we get arrested” to fans who get close to take a photo.

A new monument to the African nationalist hero is unveiled after parts of the original "melted".

Kenyan midfielder Mohammed Katana talks about playing in the Belarus league - one of the few that did not stop for coronavirus.

Scientists in Africa explain that any trials would be properly regulated and so the scare stories should be ignored.