BBC Africa

Thousands of illegal gold mines tempt children into potentially lucrative but very dangerous work.

The BBC investigates allegations of exploitation in Spain's fruit and vegetable growing region Almeria.

Kenyans worry about being put into coronavirus quarantine where conditions are said to be like prison.

The 44 men were taken into custody around Lake Chad during an offensive against Islamist militants.

Somali musician Ahmed Ismail Hussein Hudeidi died in London from coronavirus at the age of 91.

The Holy Fire ceremony goes ahead in Jerusalem as most worshippers worldwide are told to stay at home.

Thomas Thabane, accused of killing his wife in 2017, says he is deploying soldiers to restore order.

The recent peace between once bitter enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea has transformed lives there.

The death of local footballer Edmond Bangura, who was just 24, in Sierra Leone has sparked concerns he may have died of coronavirus given his tender age.

Large crowds gathering at food markets have made social distancing impossible for many.

Elsie Kubie is alive and well, but a post using her photo wrongly claimed she had died of Covid-19.

There have been almost 1,000 deaths and more than 18,000 infections across Africa so far.

The Guangzhou authorities deny their actions have been racist, but admit that all African nationals have been tested.

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

The photo, taken by Yasuyoshi Chiba, shows a protester reciting poetry.

Eighteen people have been killed during the lockdown, while 12 have been by the virus.

A pride of lions take advantage of traffic-free roads in Kruger National Park for an afternoon rest.

Nigerian-born rapper Tommy Kuti, who lives in Italy, is urging Africans to take Covid-19 seriously.

Emeka Chugbo contracted the virus while managing an infected patient at his private clinic.

Former Barcelona and Cameroon striker Samuel Eto'o has said he will distribute supplies to 100,000 people to help support efforts to combat coronavirus in his home country.