Aya Cissoko: Boxer and author on feminism and fighting back
Copperleaf2018-04-09T23:02:29+01:00French boxer and author Aya Cissoko is encouraging other women to take a stand. Source: BBC African news
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April 2018
Virunga National Park: DR Congo rangers killed
Copperleaf2018-04-09T16:29:04+01:00Suspected rebels have killed five rangers and their driver in the Virunga National Park. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria's Buhari to run in 2019 elections
Copperleaf2018-04-09T15:26:19+01:00The announcement ends months of speculation about the 74-year-old leader's plans. Source: BBC African news
Ghana's Aduana Stars win big in Confederation Cup
Copperleaf2018-04-09T08:22:08+01:00Ghana's Aduana Stars thrash Fosa Juniors of Madagascar 6-1 in the first leg of the Confederation Cup group stage play offs on Sunday. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: The handshake that left millions of Kenyans confused
Copperleaf2018-04-09T00:08:03+01:00Joseph Warungu reflects on the plight of Kenyan opposition supporters after their leader reconciled with his political nemesis. Source: BBC African news
Kane confident of beating Salah to golden boot
Copperleaf2018-04-08T22:35:42+01:00Tottenham striker Harry Kane says he is confident he can eclipse Mohamed Salah to win the Premier League golden boot. Source: BBC African news
Morocco announce three 2018 World Cup warm-up fixtures
Copperleaf2018-04-08T14:47:36+01:00Morocco will play friendly internationals against Ukraine, Slovakia and Estonia as part of their preparation for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Source: BBC African news
Tunisia injury blow – Msakni out of World Cup
Copperleaf2018-04-08T09:53:02+01:00Tunisia forward Youssef Msakni will miss the World Cup in Russia after being ruled out for six months with a knee injury. Source: BBC African news
How the crisis in the Gulf could spread to East Africa
Copperleaf2018-04-08T01:15:04+01:00The battle for influence between the rival powers in the Gulf crisis could tear apart Somalia and its neighbours in the Horn of Africa, writes the BBC's Mary Harper. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria's women pay for 'lack of preparation'
Copperleaf2018-04-07T15:09:07+01:00Nigeria striker Desire Oparanozie says a lack of 'adequate preparation' is to blame for their 8-0 drubbing by France in a friendly on Friday night. Source: BBC African news
Rayon Sports, Enyimba and Al Masry all secure Confed Cup advantage
Copperleaf2018-04-07T10:41:45+01:00Enyimba of Nigeria, Al Masry of Egypt and Rayon Sports of Rwanda gain the advantage after the first leg of their Confederation Cup play-offs. Source: BBC African news
My friendship with Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Copperleaf2018-04-06T23:21:14+01:00A Canadian diplomat tells of his close friendship with the South African anti-apartheid campaigner. Source: BBC African news
Counting the cost of South Africa's listeriosis outbreak
Copperleaf2018-04-06T15:25:03+01:00Having killed more than 180 people, an outbreak of listeriosis could also have a huge financial impact on South Africa. Source: BBC African news
Behind the arms deal that landed Zuma in court
Copperleaf2018-04-06T15:13:41+01:00How ex-President Jacob Zuma is allegedly implicated by a multi-billion dollar arms deal. Source: BBC African news
Klopp to give Salah until the last minute to make derby
Copperleaf2018-04-06T14:54:07+01:00Liverpool's Mohamed Salah will be given until the last minute to recover for Saturday's derby against Everton, says Jurgen Klopp. Source: BBC African news
'I can manufacture better doors here in Rwanda'
Copperleaf2018-04-06T13:12:31+01:00The Rwandan door company trying to reduce imports by competing against Western manufacturers. Source: BBC African news
South Africa ex-President Jacob Zuma charged with corruption
Copperleaf2018-04-06T09:14:32+01:00Jacob Zuma, who was forced from office in February, is accused of taking bribes in a 1990s arms deal. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 30 March-5 April
Copperleaf2018-04-05T23:22:40+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
European tour firm denies Cameroon 'kidnapping'
Copperleaf2018-04-05T12:47:12+01:00African Adventures says a group of its clients were stopped by armed men but were allowed to leave. Source: BBC African news
Sierra Leone election: Julius Maada Bio fast-tracks presidential oath in a hotel
Copperleaf2018-04-05T09:17:16+01:00Former military ruler Julius Maada Bio is the winner of the run-off presidential election. Source: BBC African news