The recent peace between once bitter enemies Ethiopia and Eritrea has transformed lives there.

The death of local footballer Edmond Bangura, who was just 24, in Sierra Leone has sparked concerns he may have died of coronavirus given his tender age.

Large crowds gathering at food markets have made social distancing impossible for many.

Elsie Kubie is alive and well, but a post using her photo wrongly claimed she had died of Covid-19.

There have been almost 1,000 deaths and more than 18,000 infections across Africa so far.

The Guangzhou authorities deny their actions have been racist, but admit that all African nationals have been tested.

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