Long goodbye
Copperleaf2017-12-30T00:57:36+01:00Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene looks back at the African leaders who lost power in 2017. Source: BBC African news
December 2017
The litter-shaming photographer cleaning up her country
Copperleaf2017-12-30T00:44:27+01:00Ina Makosi takes pictures of models in places covered in litter around Dakar to encourage local communities to pick up their trash. Source: BBC African news
Egypt attack: Gunman targets Coptic Christians in church and shop
Copperleaf2017-12-29T22:14:27+01:00A gunman launched a double attack on a Coptic area, killing nine, says Egyptian interior ministry. Source: BBC African news
Tanzania threatens to shut churches after Magufuli criticism
Copperleaf2017-12-29T17:48:33+01:00The move comes after a religious leader criticised the government during a Christmas sermon. Source: BBC African news
Wilfried Zaha will not leave Crystal Palace in January, says manager Roy Hodgson
Copperleaf2017-12-29T13:47:47+01:00Winger Wilfried Zaha will not leave Crystal Palace during the January transfer window, according to manager Roy Hodgson. Source: BBC African news
Africa's smart cities
Copperleaf2017-12-29T13:18:08+01:00African cities are getting "smart" by embracing technology and improving efficiency. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria's Ahmed Musa faces uncertain future at Leicester City
Copperleaf2017-12-29T09:25:43+01:00Nigeria forward Ahmed Musa's future at Leicester City is uncertain as manager Claude Puel says his future will be discussed in January. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwean family stranded in Bangkok airport for months
Copperleaf2017-12-29T04:47:07+01:00The family of eight, including small children, are refusing to go home but can't travel elsewhere. Source: BBC African news
George Weah elected Liberian president
Copperleaf2017-12-29T01:28:33+01:00The former footballer will assume power in Liberia's first democratic handover in decades. Source: BBC African news
Africa 2017: a look back at the big events of the year
Copperleaf2017-12-29T01:09:10+01:00A look back at some of the major events that made the news in Africa in 2017. Source: BBC African news
Africa's year in pictures 2017
Copperleaf2017-12-29T00:23:21+01:00A selection of the best photos from across and about Africa this year. Source: BBC African news
Uganda set to name Sebastien Desabre as coach
Copperleaf2017-12-28T08:28:44+01:00Frenchman Sebastien Desabre looks set to be named as the new coach of the Ugandan national team. Source: BBC African news
Unicef says scale of attacks on children in conflicts is shocking
Copperleaf2017-12-28T04:32:46+01:00Unicef says children in conflict zones are being targeted in homes, schools and playgrounds. Source: BBC African news
Africa travel: What I learned visiting 30 countries
Copperleaf2017-12-28T00:47:42+01:00South African Katchie Nzama travelled the length of the continent - twice. Here's what she learnt. Source: BBC African news
BBC Africa Quiz Of 2017
Copperleaf2017-12-28T00:38:55+01:00Have you been paying attention to what's happened on the continent in 2017? Source: BBC African news
Growing feet? Try expandable shoes
Copperleaf2017-12-28T00:33:43+01:00Children from slums in Kenya are being given expandable shoes for their growing feet. Source: BBC African news
Drug-smuggling Briton Laura Plummer in 'bad prison'
Copperleaf2017-12-27T16:46:54+01:00Laura Plummer is transferred to a notorious jail in Egypt, her family has said. Source: BBC African news
Cameroon to deport US-based author Patrice Nganang
Copperleaf2017-12-27T16:05:43+01:00Mr Nganang was detained in early December amid claims he had threatened President Biya's life. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria's Henry Onyekuru faces World Cup fitness battle
Copperleaf2017-12-27T15:47:48+01:00Nigeria striker Henry Onyekuru faces a battle with a knee injury to be fit to be considered for the Super Eagles World Cup squad. Source: BBC African news
Saving Chad's elephants
Copperleaf2017-12-27T15:27:22+01:00With the rangers' protection, Zakouma's 500-strong herd is growing strong. Source: BBC African news