Zimbabwe's women's anti-poaching group protecting elephants
Copperleaf2018-05-08T01:18:24+01:00Zimbabwe's armed female anti-poaching unit protects one of Africa's biggest elephant populations. Source: BBC African news
May 2018
Rwanda landslides after heavy rain bring 2018 death toll to 200
Copperleaf2018-05-07T17:16:17+01:00The government says more than 200 people have been killed by mudslides since January. Source: BBC African news
Zambia library warns 'half-naked' female students
Copperleaf2018-05-07T15:05:46+01:00A university tells female students to dress more modestly to stop distracting their male counterparts. Source: BBC African news
Malawi mourns death of former captain Jack Chamangwana
Copperleaf2018-05-07T13:20:14+01:00Tributes are paid to one of Malawi's greatest players, former captain Jack Chamangwana, who died in Blantyre on Sunday aged 61. Source: BBC African news
USM Alger big winners as Confed Cup group phase kicks off
Copperleaf2018-05-07T11:21:15+01:00USM Alger of Algeria beat Young Africans of Tanzania 4-0 as the group phase of this season's African Confederation Cup kicks off. Source: BBC African news
I sold all I had to go to Europe – now I'm home, and broke
Copperleaf2018-05-06T23:56:14+01:00More than 3,000 Nigerian migrants who failed to reach Europe have been flown home by the UN - leaving many unsure how to face their families. Source: BBC African news
Marylove Edwards: The 13-year-old 'Nigerian Serena'
Copperleaf2018-05-06T23:10:48+01:00At just 13, Nigerian tennis player Marylove Edwards is being tipped for future international success. Source: BBC African news
Vanilla price rise proves chilling for ice-cream makers
Copperleaf2018-05-06T23:06:44+01:00The higher cost of vanilla is proving chilling for an industry that relies on the exotic spice. Source: BBC African news
Tutankhamun 'secret chamber' does not exist, researchers find
Copperleaf2018-05-06T22:55:06+01:00After years of study, it turns out a secret burial chamber of Queen Nefertiti does not exist. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria Kaduna: Bandits slaughter 51 villagers
Copperleaf2018-05-06T16:28:17+01:00A gang of what are said to be former cattle rustlers kills 51 adults and children, razing homes. Source: BBC African news
Remembering Eritrea-Ethiopia border war: Africa's unfinished conflict
Copperleaf2018-05-05T23:13:35+01:00Twenty years ago, a fight for control of a dusty town on the Ethiopia-Eritrea border began - and continues to this day. Source: BBC African news
ǼLEX Senior Associate, Tiwalola Osazuwa appointed as the Social Secretary of the Intellectual Property Lawyers Association of Nigeria (IPLAN)
AelexIT2018-05-05T20:49:38+01:00ǼLEX congratulates our Senior Associate, Tiwalola Osazuwa, on her appointment as the Social Secretary of the Intellectual Property Lawyers Association of Nigeria (IPLAN). Her appointment was made at the IPLAN Annual General Meeting that held on [...]
Ghana defender Rahman returns to Schalke squad after injury
Copperleaf2018-05-05T15:36:07+01:00Ghana defender Baba Rahman returns to Schalke's squad for their game at Augsburg on Saturday, more than a year after suffering a serious knee injury. Source: BBC African news
Ahly held at home as Rollers take early lead in Group A
Copperleaf2018-05-05T11:35:01+01:00Township Rollers of Botswana take an early lead in Group A of the African Champions League as Egypt's Al Ahly are held at home by Esperance. Source: BBC African news
BBC journalist Laeïla Adjovi wins Dakar Biennale art prize
Copperleaf2018-05-04T23:25:51+01:00The series of photos tells the story of a fictional creature breaking free from African stereotypes. Source: BBC African news
Why Kenya hopes blockchain can end land grabbing
Copperleaf2018-05-04T23:21:30+01:00Kenya has a thriving technology scene and is now looking into how to take advantage of technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and blockchain. Source: BBC African news
Semenya sets new national record in 1500m
Copperleaf2018-05-04T18:47:49+01:00South Africa's Caster Semenya sets a national record to claim victory in the women's 1500m at the first Diamond League event of the year. Source: BBC African news
Luyanda Ntshangase: South African footballer dies after lightning strike
Copperleaf2018-05-04T16:45:05+01:00Luyanda Ntshangase's death is the third tragedy to befall Maritzburg United in three years. Source: BBC African news
Tony Henry: West Ham ex-head of recruitment charged over African player comments
Copperleaf2018-05-04T16:02:46+01:00West Ham's former director of player recruitment Tony Henry is charged with misconduct by the FA for allegedly saying the club would not sign any more African players. Source: BBC African news
'ATM pharmacy' launches in South Africa
Copperleaf2018-05-04T07:59:53+01:00The healthcare innovation aims to reduce long waiting times for some patients in South Africa. Source: BBC African news