England v Tunisia: The story of the trouble at France 98
Copperleaf2018-06-17T21:46:05+01:00England's last World Cup meeting with Tunisia was overshadowed by rioting and violence. What happened in Marseille in 1998? Source: BBC African news
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June 2018
World Cup 2018: Senegal’s Ciss ruled out through injury
Copperleaf2018-06-17T15:41:01+01:00Senegal defender Saliou Ciss is ruled out of the 2018 World Cup in Russia with an ankle injury and is replaced in the squad by Adama Mbengue. Source: BBC African news
Aquarius in Valencia: Spain welcomes migrants from disputed ship
Copperleaf2018-06-17T09:16:24+01:00More than 600 migrants who were turned away by Italy and Malta are arriving in Valencia. Source: BBC African news
South Africa's cash-in-transit heists: A national emergency?
Copperleaf2018-06-16T23:24:57+01:00Gangs wielding AK47s and explosives are targeting South Africa's cash-in-transit industry - with sometimes deadly results. Source: BBC African news
Super Eagles go down 2-0 in first match
Copperleaf2018-06-16T21:37:53+01:00Oghenekaro Etebo's own goal and a Luka Modric penalty give Croatia a winning World Cup start against Nigeria in a poor match. Source: BBC African news
World Cup 2018: Egypt forward Mohamed Salah fit to face Russia
Copperleaf2018-06-16T14:12:28+01:00The Egyptian Football Association says striker Mohamed Salah is fit to start their next game against Russia on Tuesday. Source: BBC African news
How well do you know team Nigeria?
Copperleaf2018-06-16T13:42:23+01:00How much do you know about the Super Eagles? Source: BBC African news
Nigerian football fans embrace Russia ahead of World Cup
Copperleaf2018-06-16T00:20:15+01:00Hundreds of Nigerian fans have arrived in Moscow ahead of the their country's match against Croatia. Source: BBC African news
Model Olivia Sang on 'colourism' in the fashion industry
Copperleaf2018-06-15T23:24:25+01:00Model Olivia Sang wants to challenge perceptions of beauty. Source: BBC African news
Locked up in Canada for eight months 'over name mix-up'
Copperleaf2018-06-15T21:24:44+01:00A Canadian citizen is suing the government for $10m after he was imprisoned by border security. Source: BBC African news
Morocco lose to injury time own goal
Copperleaf2018-06-15T18:32:30+01:00Iran win their first match at a World Cup finals in 20 years as Morocco substitute Aziz Bouhaddouz scores an own goal in injury time. Source: BBC African news
Boris Becker claims CAR immunity
Copperleaf2018-06-15T07:53:24+01:00The tennis star, who was declared bankrupt in 2017, is a diplomat for the Central African Republic. Source: BBC African news
The surprise place where hijab can spell trouble
Copperleaf2018-06-14T23:48:49+01:00Wearing the Islamic headscarf, or hijab, is getting more difficult for some women in Egypt. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 8-14 June 2018
Copperleaf2018-06-14T23:45:43+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Rachel Saunders: Second missing botanist's body identified
Copperleaf2018-06-14T23:27:11+01:00Police identify the body of Rachel Saunders, months after she and her husband were abducted. Source: BBC African news
'Ignacius Sancho made me sure of who I am as a black Briton'
Copperleaf2018-06-14T23:07:44+01:00A new play tells the story of the first black British voter, almost 250 years ago. Source: BBC African news
'Ethiopian PM Ahmed said release Tsege or I resign'
Copperleaf2018-06-14T08:24:25+01:00Jailed Ethiopian opposition leader Tsege says PM Ahmed threatened to resign unless he was released. Source: BBC African news
Daniel Amokachi has high hopes for African teams in Russia
Copperleaf2018-06-14T07:54:39+01:00The Nigerian legend has high hopes for African teams in the 2018 World Cup. Source: BBC African news
Why landlocked Ethiopia wants to launch a navy
Copperleaf2018-06-14T00:11:54+01:00Ethiopia has signed deals with several neighbouring countries for access to their ports. Source: BBC African news
Grenfell Tower: Global roots of fire victims
Copperleaf2018-06-13T23:18:52+01:00How the Grenfell Tower tragedy sent shockwaves around the world. Source: BBC African news