Uganda's President Museveni impose nationwide lockdown

Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has announced strict measures to last just over two weeks to stop the spread of coronavirus including a ban on private vehicle use, meaning anyone needing emergency medical care will need to ask a high-level district official for permission to leave their home.

Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari has announced a lockdown in Lagos - the commercial hub of Nigeria, as well as the neighbouring state of Ogun and the capital Abuja on Monday night, following an announcement that the fight against the virus was a "matter of life and death".

(Image: Strict rules on public gatherings are already being enforced. Credit: Getty)