Nigeria’s deadly codeine cough syrup epidemic
Copperleaf2018-04-29T23:12:00+01:00With thousands in Nigeria addicted to codeine cough syrup, BBC Africa goes undercover to investigate. Source: BBC African news
April 2018
Guinea's Keita sees red again
Copperleaf2018-04-29T16:59:16+01:00RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita, who is joining Liverpool in July, is sent off for the fourth time this season as his team lose at Mainz. Source: BBC African news
Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor banned for one year
Copperleaf2018-04-29T13:28:02+01:00The Confederation of African Football bans Nigerian referee Joseph Ogabor for 'attempted match manipulation' in the Confederation Cup. Source: BBC African news
Reality Check: Are young Nigerians working hard enough?
Copperleaf2018-04-29T01:49:16+01:00President Buhari has sparked a social media backlash by saying young Nigerians want to 'do nothing'. Source: BBC African news
Nigerian Senator Dino Melaye and his many scandals
Copperleaf2018-04-29T01:07:16+01:00Dino Melaye's latest controversy is an alleged attempt to escape through a police van window. Source: BBC African news
Crossing Divides: Brazilian Christians rebuild 'Satan's' temple
Copperleaf2018-04-28T23:04:38+01:00Evangelical Christians are crossing the religious divide to rebuild an Afro-Brazilian temple, following a series of attacks. Source: BBC African news
Mali: Tuaregs killed in 'jihadist revenge' attacks
Copperleaf2018-04-28T21:35:49+01:00More than 40 members of the Tuareg community died in two separate attacks this week, officials say. Source: BBC African news
Gaetan Bong: Chris Hughton says Burnley fans' reaction was 'shameful'
Copperleaf2018-04-28T19:00:41+01:00Brighton manager Chris Hughton says the booing of defender Gaetan Bong at Burnley was "shameful". Source: BBC African news
Lions are being poisoned in Uganda's National Park
Copperleaf2018-04-28T00:38:49+01:00Can humans and wildlife live together in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park? Recent incidents suggest that it's an uncomfortable relationship. Source: BBC African news
Busting Africa's immunisation myths
Copperleaf2018-04-27T16:05:46+01:00The BBC look at some immunisation myths which are still prevalent across Africa. Source: BBC African news
Ghanaian Kingsley Sarfo to be prosecuted for rape in Sweden
Copperleaf2018-04-27T15:02:03+01:00Ghanaian midfielder Kingsley Sarfo is to be prosecuted in Sweden for the rape of a minor after being held in custody since February. Source: BBC African news
Kenya bans Rafiki ahead of Cannes debut over lesbian scenes
Copperleaf2018-04-27T14:36:45+01:00The Kenya Film Classification Board says Rafiki's lesbian scenes runs "counter to the law". Source: BBC African news
Mohamed Salah: Not my decision to sell Egypt forward – Jose Mourinho
Copperleaf2018-04-27T07:04:53+01:00Jose Mourinho says it was not his decision to sell Egypt forward Mohamed Salah when he was Chelsea manager. Source: BBC African news
World Cup 2026: US, Canada & Mexico make 'strong' bid – President Trump
Copperleaf2018-04-27T06:36:34+01:00US President Donald Trump says the country has put together "a strong bid" with Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 April 2018
Copperleaf2018-04-26T23:41:39+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Fatma Samoura: Fifa executive cleared by ethics team
Copperleaf2018-04-26T21:41:47+01:00Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura is cleared by the governing body's ethics committee of any wrongdoing following an investigation. Source: BBC African news
Marseille 2-0 FC Red Bull Salzburg
Copperleaf2018-04-26T21:40:26+01:00Dimitri Payet set up both goals as Marseille beat Austria's Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at Stade Velodrome. Source: BBC African news
Rodney Saunders: South Africa identifies body of missing horticulturalist
Copperleaf2018-04-26T08:06:53+01:00Horticulturalist Rodney Saunders and his wife disappeared in February, in a suspected IS kidnapping. Source: BBC African news
'Guns, germs and trees' determine gorilla's fate
Copperleaf2018-04-26T06:37:38+01:00The largest ever survey of western lowland gorillas shows most are living in unprotected areas. Source: BBC African news
Meet Nigeria's FBI – the female bikers
Copperleaf2018-04-25T23:41:33+01:00Taking women's health awareness across Nigeria, on a motorbike. Source: BBC African news