Coronavirus: What does Covid-19 mean for African democracy?

What does Covid-19 mean for the 20 national elections scheduled in Africa in 2020?

Africa’s week in pictures: 8 – 14 May 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

South African minister embraces ‘zol’ meme that mocks her cannabis slang

When Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma used outdated slang in a speech, a DJ and others were quick to respond.

South African minister embraces ‘zol’ meme that mocks her cannabis slang

When Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma used outdated slang in a speech, a DJ and others were quick to respond.

Benin’s farming bootcamp for aspiring entrepreneurs

Agro Bootcamp is teaching urban professionals how to become profitable farmers in a single week.

Burkina Faso: Twelve terror suspects ‘found dead in their cells’

An investigation is launched after 12 people die in police cells overnight in Burkina Faso.

Dance in your front room with Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse

Strictly Come Dancing winner Oti Mabuse is here to make your home workout a perfect 10, with a mixture of dance-related exercises.

Somalia’s coronavirus khat bans leaves chewers in a stew

Somalia's government curbs the use of khat after raising concern that it could help spread Covid-19.

Coronavirus: How to protect your child’s mental health

Here are some of the ways parents can help protect their child's mental health during the pandemic.

Coronavirus: Tanzania hospitals overwhelmed – US

President John Magufuli says the crisis is being exaggerated and has stopped publishing case numbers.