Coronavirus in Africa: Christians urged to worship from home

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Church leaders in Nigeria and Kenya urge Christians to fight coronavirus by not going to church.

Manu Dibango: The saxophone legend who inspired a disco groove

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Manu Dibango, whose Soul Makossa filled New York dance floors, died this week at the age of 86.

Coronavirus: 150 Tunisians self-isolate in factory to make masks

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They are churning out 50,000 a day, plus other gear to keep doctors protected from coronavirus.

Coronavirus in Cameroon: Can the virus be a catalyst for peace?

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Rebels in Cameroon join other armed groups around the world calling for ceasefires to tackle Covid-19.

Zambia leap up women’s Fifa rankings

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Zambia record the biggest move of any team in the women's football rankings after their shock Olympic qualification.

Pop star MP Bobi Wine sings coronavirus alert for the world

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Uganda's Bobi Wine is using his music to encourage collective action to stop the spread of the virus.

Coronavirus: South Africa reports first deaths as lockdown begins

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The country's health ministry says cases have passed 1,000, as a three-week lockdown begins.

Coronavirus: South Africa begins three-week lockdown

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Police and the army patrol the streets as all but essential movement is banned across the country.

Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020

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

Africa’s week in pictures: 20-26 March 2020

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