Uganda records first Covid-19 death

Uganda has recorded its first coronavirus death, according to the ministry of health. A 34-year-old woman was said to have been treated originally for pneumonia in hospital last week, but died on Tuesday after developing breathing difficulties.

Ahead of this year’s Caine Prize for African Writing, we’re giving you the opportunity to listen to extracts of the five stories shortlisted. Today’s reading is from "Grace Jones" by British-Nigerian writer Irenosen Okojie.

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(Photo: An Ugandan healthworker preparing to do a sample testing. Credit: Getty Images)