As the spread of the COVID-19 speeds up in Africa, governments are implementing stricter measures to contain the epidemic. In sub-Saharan Africa, Rwanda has taken the lead by imposing a complete lockdown.

The Africa Risk Capacity is a specialised Agency of the African Union and they are currently undertaking an urgent exercise to model the potential impact of the coronavirus on Africa to inform and guide member states. This modelling according to the ARC will look into the likely short-term and medium-term effects of the pandemic on the continent as well as how to mitigate these shocks. Mohamed Beavogui, Director General and United Nations Assistant Secretary General, African Risk Capacity joins CNBC Africa for more insight into this.

Several African countries are due to benefit from a nearly $2 billion programme from the World Bank aimed at helping developing countries deal with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, thousands of people across Nigeria have been stranded away from home as states across the country shut their borders in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus; unease is also ramped up as police are accused of abusing their powers. And finally, poorer communities in Rwanda face yet more hardship to come as the

As part of efforts to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund has approved $500 million to cancel six months of debt payments for 25 countries, nineteen of them in Africa. Also, in DR Congo, the Gombe commune in the capital Kinshasa has been isolated from other neighbourhoods. It's suspected of being the epicentre of cases in the country, as our correspondent reports. And finally, a group of volunteers in Dakar are spreading the word about how people can slow down the spread of Covid-19. Our Observers team reports.

As part of efforts to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, the International Monetary Fund has approved $500 million to cancel six months of debt payments for 25 countries, nineteen of them in Africa. Also, in DR Congo, the Gombe commune in the capital Kinshasa has been isolated from other neighbourhoods. It's suspected of being the epicentre of cases in the country, as our correspondent reports. And finally, a group of volunteers in Dakar are spreading the word about how people can slow down the spread of Covid-19. Our Observers team reports.

We look at the wave of police brutality sparked by coronavirus lockdowns in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya. Nigeria's national human rights commission says the police crackdown has killed 18 people in two weeks, more than the 12 who have so far died of the virus. For a dose of positivity, we turn to the UK, where British papers are hailing 99-year-old war veteran "Captain Tom," who has raised over £17 million for the National Health Service by walking 100 laps of his garden.

We look at how the IMF and the World Bank are planning to alleviate the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic in Africa. The head of the IMF, Kristalina Georgieva, has been speaking to FRANCE 24

With Zambia imprisoning two men to 15 years for gay sex and Uganda detaining LGBQ+ activists, the African continent is a difficult place for homosexuals. Why is that?

From establishing special commissions to mounting public billboards, Africa has made strides in tackling corruption. But the problem refuses to disappear. We catch up with our correspondents in Nigeria, Uganda and Zimbabwe on the battle against corruption.

Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Saturday⁣. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Saturday.⁣

Nigeria, Algeria and Niger are renewing efforts to implement a decades-old plan, as they look to benefit from EU efforts to wean itself off Russian gas. But is there enough political will and funding for the project?

South Africa is reluctant to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and they are currently hosting a joint maritime drills with Moscow. A continental power house — South Africa insists that they have a right to conduct their foreign relations in line with the country’s interests.