Bricks made using urine invented by South African scientists
Copperleaf2018-11-10T07:20:24+01:00Scientists in South Africa have come up with an innovative way to make bricks from urine. Source: BBC African news
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November 2018
The 'painted wolves' of Zimbabwe
Copperleaf2018-11-09T22:29:40+01:00The endangered African wild dog will enthral TV viewers when it features in David Attenborough's new Dynasties series. Source: BBC African news
Esperance beat Al Ahly to win African Champions League
Copperleaf2018-11-09T21:34:18+01:00Saad Bguir is the unlikely two-goal star as Esperance of Tunisia defeat Egyptian side Al Ahly 3-0 to win a third CAF Champions League title. Source: BBC African news
Family tragedy of Somalia's Mogadishu hotel owners
Copperleaf2018-11-09T19:35:35+01:00The owner of a hotel dies in bomb blasts, three years after his father was killed in a similar attack. Source: BBC African news
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma dropped by Mali
Copperleaf2018-11-09T15:28:30+01:00Brighton & Hove Albion's Yves Bissouma is dropped from the Mali squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Gabon. Source: BBC African news
Equatorial Guinea name West Ham's Pedro Obiang
Copperleaf2018-11-09T09:16:39+01:00Equatorial Guinea name West Ham midfielder Pedro Obiang in their latest squad for an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Senegal. Source: BBC African news
Netherlands-born Osama Idrissi yet to decide on Morocco
Copperleaf2018-11-09T08:47:57+01:00Netherlands-born Osama Idrissi is yet to decide on his international future despite been included in the Morocco squad for upcoming matches. Source: BBC African news
Didier Drogba loses USL Cup final with Phoenix Rising in what could be his last game
Copperleaf2018-11-09T08:10:12+01:00Didier Drogba loses what could be the final game of his career, as his Phoenix Rising team are beaten in the United Soccer League Cup final. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 November 2018
Copperleaf2018-11-09T00:15:14+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Mental health in Nigeria: Hauwa Ojeifo's 24/7 helpline for women
Copperleaf2018-11-09T00:10:01+01:00Hauwa Ojeifo set up a mental health helpline for women after suffering from depression herself. Source: BBC African news
Henry Onyekuru replaces injured Odion Ighalo for Nigeria
Copperleaf2018-11-08T09:47:08+01:00Henry Onyekuru replaces injured striker Odion Ighalo for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against South Africa. Source: BBC African news
Caf reinstate Equatorial Guinea for Women's Africa Cup of Nations
Copperleaf2018-11-08T09:14:46+01:00The Confederation of African Football reinstates Equatorial Guinea to the Women's Africa Cup of Nations to replace Kenya following an appeal. Source: BBC African news
Andrew Harding: The 'bank heist' that sparked a parliamentary brawl
Copperleaf2018-11-07T22:34:12+01:00The collapse of a rural bank reveals the extent of corruption in South Africa. Source: BBC African news
Cameroon kidnap: Joy as freed students returned to parents
Copperleaf2018-11-07T21:26:05+01:00There were emotional scenes as the children arrived back at their school. Source: BBC African news
Tanzania police arrest 10 over 'gay wedding' in Zanzibar
Copperleaf2018-11-07T17:07:22+01:00Amnesty International calls for the release of 10 men detained after an alleged gay celebration in Zanzibar. Source: BBC African news
Cameroon kidnap: Bamenda students freed
Copperleaf2018-11-07T09:01:20+01:00The students were among 82 people kidnapped on Sunday in the restive Anglophone region. Source: BBC African news
Prince Charles in Africa: A royal visit to a land of princes and chiefs
Copperleaf2018-11-07T00:44:56+01:00Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on Prince Charles' visit to Ghana. Source: BBC African news
Red Star Belgrade 2-0 Liverpool: Reds 'lost mojo' in shock defeat
Copperleaf2018-11-06T23:00:24+01:00Manager Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool struggled to "find their mojo" in a surprise defeat by Red Star Belgrade in the Champions League. Source: BBC African news
The Somali family in the US divided by Trump's travel ban
Copperleaf2018-11-06T18:56:53+01:00Somali refugee Nimo Hassan's family has lived without her husband in the US since his visa process stalled. Source: BBC African news
Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia back for Morocco
Copperleaf2018-11-06T15:38:56+01:00Juventus defender Mehdi Benatia is included in the Morocco squad for the first time since the World Cup in Russia. Source: BBC African news