Samira Sawlani

This year has seen major award wins and the release of critically acclaimed works by writers from across continent.

With rich countries having already secured big numbers of doses, calls grow for equitable distribution of vaccines.

People in African countries react with mix of ‘schadenfreude and horror’ at this week’s events in the US.

What was seen as an opportunity to usher in a new generation of leaders has become a rerun of an old political drama.

Doctors and nurses from across the continent recount experiences of fighting the COVID-19 pandemic on the front lines.

Countries across continent take drastic steps to fight coronavirus amid warnings number of infections is likely higher.

Questions about belonging have overshadowed Iqra Ismail’s footballing career, so she uses her experience to help others.

Stuck in the epicentre of a viral outbreak, young African students urge their governments to evacuate them.

No confirmed case on the continent yet but fears grow the deadly disease will reach countries with weak health systems.

Survivors struggle to move past trauma of al-Shabab siege on hotel and office complex in Nairobi that killed 21 people.