Nigeria fake drugs: Authorities crack down
Copperleaf2017-12-20T00:11:11+01:00The World Health Organization says up to a third of medication in some parts of Africa could be fake. Source: BBC African news
December 2017
Antenna power
Copperleaf2017-12-20T00:02:47+01:00South African firm Poynting in a global leader in the design and manufacturing of antennas. Source: BBC African news
Ablel Xavier to continue as coach of Mozambique and develop football
Copperleaf2017-12-19T12:50:01+01:00Former Portugal international Abel Xavier will continues his mission to develop football in Mozambique as his contract as national team coach is extended. Source: BBC African news
Jeremy Brockie unaware of Caf's plan to scrap the Africa-based player award
Copperleaf2017-12-19T12:04:53+01:00New Zealand and SuperSport United Jeremy Brockie striker says he had no idea Caf planned to scrap the 2017 Africa-Based Player of the Year award. Source: BBC African news
Steinhoff's former chair Christo Wiese in the spotlight
Copperleaf2017-12-19T00:06:18+01:00The owner of Poundland and Bensons for Beds is set for a crucial meeting with investors as it struggles for survival. Source: BBC African news
South Africa's ANC picks Cyril Ramaphosa as leader
Copperleaf2017-12-18T22:54:36+01:00After a bruising battle, the ANC veteran is chosen to succeed Jacob Zuma to lead the party. Source: BBC African news
Are South Africans pleased with ANC leadership result?
Copperleaf2017-12-18T20:08:40+01:00Cyril Ramaphosa beat the president's ex-wife to the post. Source: BBC African news
Salah, Mane and Aubameyang vie for Caf Player of the Year award
Copperleaf2017-12-18T11:24:05+01:00Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang are the nominees for the Confederation of African Football's Player of the Year award. Source: BBC African news
Dozens die in clash between Ethiopian Somalis and Oromos
Copperleaf2017-12-18T11:17:11+01:00The two ethnic groups share a long border and have fought in the past over wells and grazing land. Source: BBC African news
Ahmed Hegazi: West Brom make on-loan defender's move permanent
Copperleaf2017-12-18T10:42:55+01:00On-loan defender Ahmed Hegazi joins West Bromwich Albion on a permanent basis for an undisclosed fee. Source: BBC African news
Egypt wins world squash double
Copperleaf2017-12-17T21:21:02+01:00Egyptian third seed Mohamed Elshorbagy beats his brother Marwan to win his first World Squash Championships title in Manchester. Source: BBC African news
Benin begin search for new national team coach
Copperleaf2017-12-17T15:05:18+01:00Benin begin the search for a new national team coach after Oumar Tchomogo's contract as manager of the Squirrels expired on Saturday. Source: BBC African news
Egypt line up friendly fixtures against Portugal and Bulgaria
Copperleaf2017-12-17T12:57:30+01:00Egypt will play two friendly fixtures against Portugal and Bulgaria in March 2018, as preparation continues for next year's World Cup in Russia. Source: BBC African news
South Africa's ANC party to vote for new leader
Copperleaf2017-12-17T04:52:39+01:00South Africa's governing party will vote to decide who will lead it after President Jacob Zuma. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria defender Gbenga Arokoyo hopes to revive MLS career
Copperleaf2017-12-16T13:53:13+01:00Nigeria defender Gbenga Arokoyo hopes to get his career back on track at MLS club Atlanta United after returning from a long injury layoff. Source: BBC African news
Jacob Zuma and the ANC: Are South Africa's dreams of freedom dead?
Copperleaf2017-12-16T10:36:00+01:00One of the most important elections in South Africa’s modern history takes place this weekend, with the pick of the new ANC leader. Source: BBC African news
Why 2018's big food trend could come from West Africa
Copperleaf2017-12-16T00:49:46+01:00West African food is tipped by chefs and experts to be big in 2018. Source: BBC African news
Nigerian law graduate denied call to bar for wearing hijab
Copperleaf2017-12-15T19:51:39+01:00Amasa Firdaus was refused entry in Nigeria after insisting on wearing a headscarf under her wig. Source: BBC African news
Digitally preserving Africa's artefacts
Copperleaf2017-12-15T11:55:07+01:00The National Museum of Kenya has started a new programme to digitally preserve African artefacts. Source: BBC African news
South Africa's Jacob Zuma: Scandals and successes
Copperleaf2017-12-15T11:51:32+01:00Jacob Zuma has faced some controversies during his time as ANC leader. Source: BBC African news