How the spread of coronavirus is testing Africa

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A surge in cases of Covid-19 will push the continent's health infrastructure to the limit.

Coronavirus over Easter: Gospel singer Evelyn Wanjiru leads worship online

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Evelyn Wanjiru has found a way to mark the Christian festival without setting foot in a church.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Lockdown extension condemned

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Extending restrictions until the end of April will create an economic disaster, the opposition says.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Lockdown fears for Johannesburg residents

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Residents in Johannesburg discuss the challenges they face two weeks into South Africa's lockdown.

Caf using break to settle referee payments backlog

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The Confederation of African Football (Caf) says it is using the suspension of football due to the coronavirus pandemic to complete outstanding payments for match officials.

Africa’s week in pictures: 3-9 April 2020

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

Coronavirus in South Africa: The lull before the tsunami?

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South Africa sees an unexpected slow-down in the daily rate of infections, writes Andrew Harding.

Coronavirus: Great apes on lockdown over threat of disease

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Fears are growing that gorillas, orangutans and others apes could contract the virus.

Coronavirus: WHO chief and Taiwan in row over ‘racist’ comments

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Taiwan rejects accusations by the UN health body's head that racist slurs against him originated there.

Coronavirus: World Bank predicts sub-Saharan Africa recession

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The region's economy will shrink for the first time in 25 years because of the coronavirus, the bank predicts.