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Cyril Ramaphosa struggles to put on a face mask after urging people use them on public transport.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announces plan to reopen the economy but warns of new infections.

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

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

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

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

The WHO says there is no proof after the country's president claims a herbal tonic has cured people.

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

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

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

The police say dozens were killed after youths refused to join the militant group.

Hemelmal Abate is one of several Ethiopians giving up their properties to help the pandemic response.

Josephine Peter's husband described the nurse as "my heroine", says a hospital trust boss.

Witnessing Eliud Kipchoge's humble home life in rural Kenya sheds light on some of the secrets behind his remarkable athletic success.

The BBC's Andrew Harding reports on the ban on the sale of alcohol during the nationwide lockdown.

African football has taken a huge financial battering amidst the coronavirus outbreak.

The government initially denied that troops had any role in the deaths of 13 people, including 10 children.

The number of people facing starvation could almost double, the World Food Programme warns.

British-Somalis have been badly hit in both economic and human terms.

Thomas Thabane has been accused of being involved in the murder of his estranged wife.