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
April 2018
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
What would you do with free money?
Copperleaf2018-04-04T23:13:14+01:00Villagers in Kenya are taking part in the world's largest trial to see what happens when charity cash goes directly to the people who need it. Source: BBC African news
Ethiopia told by Fifa to implement changes to electoral process
Copperleaf2018-04-04T18:18:37+01:00The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) is told by Fifa to make key changes to its electoral process before presidential elections can take place. Source: BBC African news
Obafemi Martins ruled out for at least six months
Copperleaf2018-04-04T15:20:35+01:00Nigeria international Obafemi Martins is ruled out action for at least six months, according to his Chinese Super League club Shanghai Shenhua. Source: BBC African news
V&A's Ethiopian treasures: A crown, a wedding dress and other loot
Copperleaf2018-04-04T15:12:54+01:00The UK's V&A museum offers to return on loan treasures seized 150 years ago during a military battle. Source: BBC African news
Mauritius athlete 'assaulted at Commonwealth Games'
Copperleaf2018-04-04T02:46:37+01:00Australian police say they are investigating a complaint against an overseas team official. Source: BBC African news
Winnie Mandela – the woman who refused to be broken
Copperleaf2018-04-04T00:02:40+01:00The death of South Africa's veteran anti-apartheid activist Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has sparked a debate about how she should be remembered. Source: BBC African news
The 'baby warehouses' which cater for Israel's unwanted migrants
Copperleaf2018-04-03T23:42:10+01:00Thousands of babies and young children are being cared for in informal - and sometimes dangerous - nurseries. Source: BBC African news