Mauritius President Gurib-Fakim to resign over financial scandal
Copperleaf2018-03-09T19:00:21+01:00Mauritius's president is accused of spending thousands of dollars on a charity-provided bank card. Source: BBC African news
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March 2018
Ex-Fifa chief Blatter expresses support for Morocco World Cup bid
Copperleaf2018-03-09T18:54:52+01:00Former Fifa president Sepp Blatter expresses his support for Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup and not the United States/Canada/Mexico joint bid. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 2-8 March 2018
Copperleaf2018-03-09T09:01:02+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Ugandan author wins $165k prize
Copperleaf2018-03-08T16:41:54+01:00Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi's debut novel was initially rejected by British publishers. Source: BBC African news
Riyad Mahrez: Leicester winger says team-mates stood by him
Copperleaf2018-03-08T16:10:30+01:00Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez says he has had no problems with his team-mates since his failed move to Manchester City. Source: BBC African news
Mhlengi Gwala: Thousands raised for chainsaw attack athlete
Copperleaf2018-03-08T11:24:45+01:00Mhlengi Gwala is now "doing well" after surgery, an official has told the BBC. Source: BBC African news
Ghanaian actress Yvonne Nelson on motherhood and life in the spotlight
Copperleaf2018-03-08T09:02:28+01:00The actress, model and producer answers questions from BBC Africa's audience. Source: BBC African news
Gavin Fischer: My uncle, Nelson Mandela and the Rivonia Trial
Copperleaf2018-03-08T00:17:18+01:00The BBC's Gavin Fischer hears his great-uncle's voice for the first time in newly released tapes. Source: BBC African news
Gambian footballer tackling marriage
Copperleaf2018-03-07T23:59:01+01:00Aminata Camara is the Gambian Under-17 football captain – but her family want her to stop playing and get married. Source: BBC African news
UK to pay for £700,000 prison wing in Nigeria
Copperleaf2018-03-07T22:31:24+01:00The project is designed to help expedite the return of foreign offenders serving time in British jails. Source: BBC African news
Sierra Leone votes for new president
Copperleaf2018-03-07T09:33:03+01:00President Koroma is stepping down after two terms, meaning there is a three-way battle to succeed him. Source: BBC African news
Ahly dominate Mounana in African Champions League
Copperleaf2018-03-07T05:16:44+01:00Egyptian giants Ahly secure a big first leg win in the last-32 of the African Champions League, with three other ties still in the balance. Source: BBC African news
Making boots from hippopotamus and ostrich
Copperleaf2018-03-07T00:18:09+01:00How Zimbabwe's Courteney Boot Company became one of the world's most exclusive footwear firms. Source: BBC African news
Rex Tillerson slams China's relationship with Africa
Copperleaf2018-03-06T21:36:27+01:00The US secretary of state launches a stinging attack ahead of his six-nation tour of Africa. Source: BBC African news
2019 Afcon: Cameroon boosted by Moroccan support
Copperleaf2018-03-06T18:24:55+01:00Cameroon's hosting of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations receives a major boost after Morocco throws its support behind next year's finals. Source: BBC African news
Child marriage numbers falling, says Unicef
Copperleaf2018-03-06T04:38:49+01:00The UN children's agency estimates 25 million child marriages have been prevented in the past decade. Source: BBC African news
SuperSport prepare for tough Confed Cup tie in Angola
Copperleaf2018-03-05T18:33:36+01:00South Africa's SuperSport United, last year's Confederation Cup runners-up, will face Petro Atletico in Angola on Tuesday in the last 32 of this year's competition. Source: BBC African news
Listeria outbreak: South African neighbours ban meat exports
Copperleaf2018-03-05T16:48:20+01:00South Africa recalls polony and other meats, after a food poisoning outbreak kills 180 people. Source: BBC African news
Wydad confident ahead of title defence
Copperleaf2018-03-05T16:33:08+01:00Wydad Casablanca of Morocco begin the defence of their African Champions League crown this week with their coach confident they can 'retain the title.' Source: BBC African news
Pumza Fihlani: Meeting the man who says he can walk on air
Copperleaf2018-03-05T01:53:39+01:00Shepherd Bushiri is known around Africa for his "miracles" - including appearing to walk on air. Source: BBC African news