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Coronavirus: Nigeria tries to contain public fears over spread

Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.

The Nigeria government is trying to reassure the public they have the situation of index case one - the Italian who tested positive for Covid-19 - under control, even though they can't trace everyone who came into contact with him.

Also, Kenyans risk being fined $50,000 (£39,000) or two years imprisonment for publishing or sharing fake news about outbreak of coronavirus.

Plus, Afrobeats superstar Davido speaks on music, money and inspiration.

(Photo: Nigerian officials screening passengers arriving at the country's main airports. Credit: AFP)

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Tue 3 Mar 202017:06GMT

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