Main content
Cameroon makes face masks compulsory
As COVID-19 cases soar
The government of Cameroon has made wearing of face masks in public spaces mandatory, following reports from the country's health authorities of a rise in cases of COVID-19, as the country becomes one of the worst hit in Africa.
Meanwhile, a fashion designer in Sierra Leone is making masks, and giving them away for free.
And we look at lockdown in a more citizen-centred approach as it's enforced in many towns villages and cities across the world and creating serious problems for citizens – especially those who don't have formal jobs
Podcast
-
Focus on Africa
Three essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa.