Coronavirus: A father’s fears in Kenya’s crowded Kibera settlement

A family of seven in one room in Kenya's largest informal settlement fears the spread of Covid-19.

Coronavirus: A father’s fears in Kenya’s crowded Kibera settlement

A family of seven in one room in Kenya's largest informal settlement fear the spread of Covid-19.

Coronavirus: How will Covid-19 affect African economies?

BBC's Maya Hayakawa explains how the virus might affect African countries' economies.

Victor Olaiya: Nigeria’s ‘evil genius’ trumpeter who influenced Fela Kuti

Nigerian Victor Olaiya, who died last month, was a musical pioneer and mentor to the Afrobeat legend.

Coronavirus: Algeria protests called off for first time in a year

Opposition activists urged protesters to stay inside to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Aurlus Mabélé: Congolese music legend dies ‘from coronavirus’

'King of soukous' Aurlus Mabélé died on the same day he was taken into hospital.

Kenyan athletics star Eliud Kipchoge explains how he’s keeping fit while in quarantine.

The greatest marathon runner in the world, Eliud Kipchoge, is keeping a video diary for the BBC while he is self-isolating.

Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of links to

Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extort money.

Coronavirus: The taxi driver falsely accused of links to

Jude Ikuenobe was falsely accused on social media of using a Covid-19 patient to extort money.

Africa’s week in pictures: 13-19 March 2020

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