Eritrea and Ethiopia to re-establish diplomatic ties
Copperleaf2018-07-09T09:26:48+01:00Leaders agree to re-open embassies in their respective capitals after almost 20 years of hostility. Source: BBC African news
July 2018
South Africa ex-President Jacob Zuma's son charged with corruption
Copperleaf2018-07-09T09:12:05+01:00Duduzane Zuma is alleged to have pushed the interests of the controversial Gupta family. Source: BBC African news
How WhatsApp has helped heroin become Mozambique’s second biggest export
Copperleaf2018-07-08T23:47:58+01:00As many as 40 tonnes of heroin could be passing through Mozambique every year, in a trade that is boosted by the use of mobile phone apps. Source: BBC African news
Caf bans Kenyan referee Aden Marwa from all football for life
Copperleaf2018-07-08T14:27:10+01:00The Confederation of African Football (Caf) bans Kenyan referee, Aden Marwa, from all football activities for life. Source: BBC African news
Ethiopia-Eritrea border: Landmark summit aims to end conflict
Copperleaf2018-07-08T08:40:30+01:00The two leaders meet to seal a deal ending a two decade-old border dispute that led to a bloody war. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: Complaining about colonialism makes us the victims
Copperleaf2018-07-07T23:57:48+01:00Deriding Africa's former colonial rulers will not solve the continent's many problems, writes Nigerian journalist Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani. Source: BBC African news
'I'm the smartest man in Africa – or in the world'
Copperleaf2018-07-07T23:19:13+01:00BBC Africa One Minute Stories meets James Maina Mwangi - the self-proclaimed smartest man in the world. Source: BBC African news
In pictures: The Durban July in South Africa
Copperleaf2018-07-07T21:42:07+01:00The theme of this year's Durban July was "It Is Time" - and race-goers did not disappoint. Source: BBC African news
Mogadishu car bomb attack claimed by al-Shabab
Copperleaf2018-07-07T13:31:41+01:00It is the first large-scale attack launched by al-Shabab militants since Ramadan began. Source: BBC African news
Libya holds the key to solving Europe migration crisis
Copperleaf2018-07-07T00:00:59+01:00Libyan politicians lack the clout to rein in people-smugglers once controlled by former strongman Muammar Gaddafi, writes the BBC's Farouk Chothia. Source: BBC African news
Said Benrahma: Brentford sign Algeria international from Nice
Copperleaf2018-07-06T17:50:15+01:00Championship club Brentford sign Algeria international Said Benrahma from French side Nice for an undisclosed fee. Source: BBC African news
Who should Africa back in the World Cup?
Copperleaf2018-07-06T14:59:50+01:00Fourteen of France's footballers are eligible to play for African nations, but what are Africa's other remaining World Cup links? Source: BBC African news
Mozambique airline sackings after PM Rosário stranded
Copperleaf2018-07-06T10:54:48+01:00Mozambique's national airline has been struggling to get fuel for its planes. Source: BBC African news
South African boy of three drowns in Limpopo toilet
Copperleaf2018-07-06T09:58:55+01:00Omari Monono was at his aunt's house where he often played, police say. Source: BBC African news
Zambia name Belgian Sven Vandenbroeck as new coach
Copperleaf2018-07-06T09:27:14+01:00Belgian Sven Vandenbroeck is named as the new coach of Zambia to replace Wedson Nyirenda who resigned in May. Source: BBC African news
Why have Tilapia fish been banned in Ghana?
Copperleaf2018-07-06T07:08:56+01:00A Tilapia farmer hopes the ban will increase production in the country. Source: BBC African news
Glasses made to measure… for $1
Copperleaf2018-07-06T02:18:57+01:00Buying glasses with the correct lenses can be expensive - but it doesn't have to be this way. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 29 June – 5 July 2018
Copperleaf2018-07-06T01:56:25+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: Turning Nigerian herders into ranchers
Copperleaf2018-07-06T01:52:41+01:00The government plans to set up ranches across the country to end land conflict, will it work? Source: BBC African news
Tunisia open to bid for 2030 World Cup with Algeria and Morocco
Copperleaf2018-07-05T09:11:27+01:00Tunisia are open to the idea of a tri-nation bid for the 2030 World Cup along with Morocco and Algeria. Source: BBC African news