Coronavirus: Transgender people ‘extremely vulnerable’ during lockdown

Rights groups say coronavirus restrictions are leaving vulnerable trans people even more exposed.

Jumia: The e-commerce start-up that fell from grace

Online retailer Jumia is struggling, a year after its debut on the New York Stock Exchange.

Former Ivory Coast rebel leader Guillaume Soro fined $7m in absentia

The ex-PM and presidential hopeful Guillaume Soro was tried for embezzlement in absentia.

Coronavirus: ‘One billion’ could become infected worldwide – report

An international aid group warns that vulnerable countries need urgent help to avoid major outbreaks.

French police officers suspended for using racist slur in viral video

The two officers in Paris were filmed using an extremely offensive word for North Africans.

French police officers suspended for using racist slur in viral video

The two officers in Paris were filmed using an extremely offensive word for North Africans.

What is behind Nigeria’s unexplained deaths in Kano?

The authorities look at whether an apparent spike in deaths in the north is down to coronavirus.

Coronavirus: What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns

What Africa countries are doing to help people to eat amid the lockdowns.

Coronavirus: Nigeria to ease Abuja and Lagos lockdowns on 4 May

There will be new nationwide measures, including a night-time curfew and mandatory face masks.

Coronavirus: Nigeria to ease Abuja and Lagos lockdowns on 4 May

There will be new nationwide measures, including a night-time curfew and mandatory face masks.