'Save trees when roasting Eid sheep' in Niger
Copperleaf2018-08-17T10:26:49+01:00Authorities in Niger want Muslim celebrants to use coal instead of firewood at next week's festival. Source: BBC African news
August 2018
Toulouse unveil former Cameroon captain Stephane Mbia
Copperleaf2018-08-17T08:55:21+01:00Former Cameroon captain Stephane Mbia returns to play in France as he is unveiled by Ligue 1 side Toulouse. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria knocked out of Women's Under-20 World Cup by Spain
Copperleaf2018-08-17T08:17:04+01:00Nigeria are eliminated from the Women's Under-20 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Spain in the quarter-finals in France. Source: BBC African news
Ghana government moves to avoid Fifa ban
Copperleaf2018-08-17T07:56:38+01:00The Ghana government agrees to stop a legal process to liquidate the country's football association in order to avoid a global ban by Fifa. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 August 2018
Copperleaf2018-08-16T23:15:18+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week. Source: BBC African news
Arrested Ugandan Afrobeats MP 'severely beaten'
Copperleaf2018-08-16T14:34:47+01:00The 36-year-old musician turned politician has become a real thorn in the side of Uganda's long-time leader, Yoweri Museveni. Source: BBC African news
Sudanese man 'behind UK terror attack'
Copperleaf2018-08-15T09:28:59+01:00The man being held over the suspected terror attack is Salih Khater, originally from Sudan. Source: BBC African news
Alex Song: Former Cameroon and Arsenal midfielder signs for Sion
Copperleaf2018-08-15T08:06:35+01:00Former Cameroon and Arsenal midfielder Alex Song signs a two-year deal with Swiss top-flight club Sion. Source: BBC African news
South Africa rhino poaching: 'Bribes paid to court syndicate'
Copperleaf2018-08-15T04:19:42+01:00Investigations point to a corrupt court syndicate keeping rhino killers beyond the reach of the law. Source: BBC African news
Animal poaching: British soldiers' Malawi mission to stop poachers
Copperleaf2018-08-15T04:12:38+01:00Lance Corporal Chad Spalding says he doesn't want animals ending up as "just a bunch of pictures in a book". Source: BBC African news
Why single Nigerian women battle to rent homes
Copperleaf2018-08-14T23:26:43+01:00Many landlords in Nigeria suspect single women of being prostitutes, making it difficult for them to rent. Source: BBC African news
Caf 'impressed' with Cameroon's preparations for Nations Cup
Copperleaf2018-08-14T09:19:13+01:00Confederation of African Football vice-president Amaju Pinnick is impressed with Cameroon's preparations to host next year's Africa Cup of Nations. Source: BBC African news
Palm oil: A new threat to Africa's monkeys and apes?
Copperleaf2018-08-14T09:16:23+01:00Large-scale expansion of palm oil in Africa will very likely risk the lives of primates, a study finds. Source: BBC African news
Samuel Eto'o: Qatar Sports Club announce signing of former Barcelona player
Copperleaf2018-08-14T07:57:15+01:00Former Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o signs for Qatar Sports Club. Source: BBC African news
The radio 'saved my little girl's life'
Copperleaf2018-08-14T07:50:45+01:00A large trial in Burkina Faso suggests listening to the radio could improve child health. Source: BBC African news
Senegal's Keita Balde completes his loan move to Inter Milan
Copperleaf2018-08-14T07:45:08+01:00Senegal winger Keita Balde completes a season-long loan move from French club Monaco to Italian side Inter Milan. Source: BBC African news
Hippo bite kills Taiwan tourist in Kenya
Copperleaf2018-08-13T03:50:44+01:00The animal turned on the Taiwanese man after he got too close with his camera at Lake Naivasha. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: Heroes and villains of Nigeria's parliament siege
Copperleaf2018-08-13T00:27:51+01:00Scenes resembling a coup Nigeria have left many scratching their heads. Source: BBC African news
The African footballers changing the game in India
Copperleaf2018-08-12T23:32:44+01:00A little-known style of football starring African players finds an unlikely following in India. Source: BBC African news
Barcelona win Spanish Super Cup in Morocco
Copperleaf2018-08-12T22:26:19+01:00Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen saves a last-minute penalty as they beat Sevilla 2-1 to win the Spanish Super Cup. Source: BBC African news