Egypt zoo accused of painting donkey to look like a zebra
Copperleaf2018-07-26T14:09:17+01:00Cairo's International Garden municipal park denies painting black stripes on the animal. Source: BBC African news
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July 2018
Alphonso Davies: Bayern Munich sign 17-year-old for MLS record fee
Copperleaf2018-07-26T07:46:34+01:00Bayern Munich sign Vancouver Whitecaps teenage forward Alphonso Davies for $13m (£9.84m) - a record fee paid for an MLS player. Source: BBC African news
Man City 1-2 Liverpool: Riyad Mahrez scouting report
Copperleaf2018-07-26T07:40:34+01:00BBC Sport looks at the start of record signing Riyad Mahrez's Manchester City career after his £60m move from Leicester. Source: BBC African news
Salah & Mane score as Liverpool beat Man City
Copperleaf2018-07-26T06:11:46+01:00Mohamed Salah wastes no time in returning to goalscoring form as Liverpool come from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in New Jersey. Source: BBC African news
What happened to Zimbabwe's land reforms?
Copperleaf2018-07-26T00:02:35+01:00Both candidates have questioned Mugabe's controversial policy, in the run-up to the election. Source: BBC African news
Mali election: Militia mayhem threatens vote
Copperleaf2018-07-25T23:37:49+01:00The presidential election is set for 29 July despite militias terrorising large parts of the country. Source: BBC African news
Egypt announces four-man coaching shortlist to replace Cuper
Copperleaf2018-07-25T08:27:41+01:00The Egypt Football Association names a four-man coaching shortlist to replace Argentine Hector Cuper. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe in 10 numbers
Copperleaf2018-07-25T00:17:08+01:00The statistics that explain how things have got so bad in Zimbabwe. Source: BBC African news
Queen Amina: Nigerian warrior queen
Copperleaf2018-07-24T23:56:29+01:00In the 16th Century, ruthless Queen Amina commanded an army of 20,000 men in what is now Nigeria. Source: BBC African news
Arron Banks: Brexit donor paid thousands to Lesotho government minister
Copperleaf2018-07-24T18:49:45+01:00Leave.EU co-founder Arron Banks says the money was to fund a political campaign and denies corruption. Source: BBC African news
Reims sign veteran Togo star Alaixys Romao
Copperleaf2018-07-24T14:39:23+01:00Newly-promoted French club Reims sign veteran Togo international midfielder Alaixys Romao on a two-year deal. Source: BBC African news
Nigerian football coach Salisu Yusuf filmed taking cash
Copperleaf2018-07-23T23:16:37+01:00Previously unseen footage shows Salisu Yusuf, chief coach of the Super Eagles, accepting money. Source: BBC African news
The story behind Zimbabwe's scarf
Copperleaf2018-07-23T23:14:49+01:00How an accidental fashion accessory is helping Zimbabwe's new president rebrand the country. Source: BBC African news
The African invention school inspired by bike parts
Copperleaf2018-07-23T23:13:06+01:00The innovators' school Twende in Tanzania is helping people invent solutions to local problems Source: BBC African news
BBC Innovators: Africa's Invention School
Copperleaf2018-07-23T23:12:13+01:00Bernard Kiwia is the brains behind innovator school Twende, one that's helping his community to invent solutions to local problems. Source: BBC African news
Kenya slum demolished to make way for road
Copperleaf2018-07-23T21:39:38+01:00Residents got two weeks notice before the bulldozers moved in to flatten their homes for a new road. Source: BBC African news
Zvirekwi hopes to inspire others following amputation of left hand
Copperleaf2018-07-23T08:05:13+01:00Zimbabwe defender Hardlife Zvirekwi says his strength of faith has helped his return to professional football, following the amputation of his left hand. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: The Ghana quiz show bigger than the World Cup
Copperleaf2018-07-23T07:57:32+01:00Elizabeth Ohene explores whether it has inspired a generation of scientists and mathematicians. Source: BBC African news
Liverpool 1-3 Borussia Dortmund: Naby Keita scouting report
Copperleaf2018-07-23T05:34:25+01:00BBC Sport looks at the performance of new Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita, who will wear Steven Gerrard's old number this year. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe election: Five things
Copperleaf2018-07-22T23:59:53+01:00More than five million Zimbabweans are going to the polls on 30 July to vote in historic elections. But what makes it different from previous votes? Source: BBC African news