Africa

Truck drivers in East Africa have been branded Covid-19 “super spreaders” by political leaders, as governments there implement strict testing regimes they say are needed to stop the spread of the disease. 

Tanzania’s President is often described as Africa’s Trump – not least because of his bizarre pronouncements on coronavirus.

Funerals have been held for 13 rangers who were killed in an attack in Africa’s oldest national park

Another 15 people have been killed in clashes in the Libyan capital, Tripoli over the last two days – according to the World health organisation.

A showdown between Kalifa Haftar’s forces and militia supporting the government in the capital could plunge Libya into another spasm of violence.

Opposition groups in Sudan have called for a fresh wave of protest against the 30-year long dictatorial rule of President Omar al-Bashir. Steep price rises three weeks ago sparked widespread demonstrations in which dozens of people have been killed, many shot by government forces.

Ethiopia and Eritrea have officially ended their “state of war”, declaring a new era of friendship and peace. Leaders from both countries embraced on the tarmac of Asmara airport and agreed to resume trade, economic and diplomatic relations. A border war at Badme broke out between the two countries in 1998, leaving some 80,000 people…

Speculation is rife that Mr Mugabe might go to live in South Africa where there have also been protests against him today. Inigo Gilmore discusses the situation from Johannesberg.

She’s a singer-songwriter with three Grammys to her name and an activist with an impeccable pedigree. Matt Frei speaks to Angelique Kidjo – ‘Africa’s premier diva’.

Kenya could be heading for political chaos tonight after the Opposition leader called for a ‘resistance movement’ to refuse to vote just hours ahead of tomorrow’s re-run of the Presidential election. Earlier, its Supreme Court had said it couldn’t rule on a petition to delay the election process because not enough judges turned up. Human…

At least 24 people have been killed in post-election violence in Kenya – the opposition claim that number is much higher.

It is the richest and most populous country in Africa, but parts of Nigeria are lurching towards a man-made famine. As the Nigerian army drives out the Islamists of Boko Haram from the north-east of the country, it is uncovering the scale of destruction they have left behind.

Interview with Maureen Gallagher, a senior nutrition adviser for Unicef on the ground here in Northern Nigeria.