Focus on Africa Episodes Episode guide
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South Africa outlines Covid-19 recovery path
South African government outlines path to social and economic recovery
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Angelique Kidjo repurpose Makeba's "Pata Pata" to spread word on Covid19
Angelique Kidjo has repurposed the 1960s hit song "Pata Pata" to spread word on covid19
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Why Tanzania has gone against the grain in it's Coronavirus fight
We look at how Tanzania has been dealing with covid19 without locking down it's economy
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Thousands arrested in Morocco for violating Covid19 measures
Police in Morocco arrest more than fifty thousand people for violating Covid19 measures
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Authorities in Nigeria shutdown Quranic schools to stop coronavirus spread
Authorities in Nigeria have shutdown Quranic schools to stop coronavirus from spreading
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Coronavirus: How global pandemic is helping the world breathe
On World Earth Day we take a look at how a global lockdown is helping the world breathe
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Cameroon admits army involvement in civilian deaths
Cameroon government admits army involvement in the killing of civilians in February
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How an African hand washing expert is helping save lives in the time of coronavirus
How an African hand washing expert is helping save lives in the time of coronavirus
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Kenyans question why they have to stay in quarantine despite testing negative for COVID19
Kenyans ask why they have to be put into quarantine despite testing negative for COVID19
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Oil Price: How a dip in global oil demand is affecting African countries
A massive dip in global oil demand is having a negative effect on African countries
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The food delivery services giving locked down Nigerians a vital lifeline
How the food delivery service has become a lifeline for Nigerians under lockdown
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Political stand-off in Lesotho in the midst of coronavirus
There's a political stand-off brewing in Lesotho in the midst of a coronavirus lockdown
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Ghana lifts coronavirus restrictions
Ghana has eased restrictions on areas under coronavirus lockdown
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Coronavirus Nigeria: Doctors voice concerns over government spending priorities
The doctors are from Nasarawa state which does not have any ventilators.
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Coronavirus: Malawi delays planned lockdown
The High Court granted an injunction to postpone the lockdown for at least seven days
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Zimbabwe looks set to lift three week lockdown.
The measures were introduced to stop the spread of Covid-19
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Coronavirus: What will be the impact on the aviation industry?
Aircraft around the world has been grounded to stop the spread of Covid-19
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Coronavirus: Lockdowns are affecting economies around the continent
Can countries mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19?
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Coronavirus: Traders at a market town in Ethiopia have introduced social distancing
The town of Gebre Guracha has kept the market open by moving into an open field.
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Coronavirus: US to halt funding to WHO, says President Trump
How will the decision affect the global fight against the coronavirus pandemic?
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Coronavirus: A doctor working on the frontline answers your questions
Dr Mohamed Kamara is a consultant at Greater Manchester Hospital in the UK
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Kenya: Dozens protest mandatory quarantine over poor conditions.
Those being held at an isolation centre in Nairobi say conditions are unbearable
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South Africa: Life under lockdown
Senior Economist Neva Makgetla wants a more citizen-centred approach towards lockdowns
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Cameroon makes wearing face masks compulsory
The order for people to wear masks in public came into effect overnight
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How useful are masks in stopping the spread of coronavirus?
The World Health Organisation explains how and when wearing a mask can be beneficial
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13/04/2020 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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13/04/2020 GMT
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
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Coronavirus in South Africa: facing adversity in local communities
People who are diagnosed with Covid-19 say they are experiencing victimisation
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Easter celebrations in the time of a pandemic
Our audience tells us how they celebrate Easter while under social distancing measures
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Africans come under attack in China over coronavirus
Africans in China have been attacked over coronavirus