South Sudan children 'forced to watch rape'
Copperleaf2018-02-23T09:37:03+01:00UN investigators say they have evidence that 40 senior officials could be responsible for war crimes. Source: BBC African news
February 2018
Nigeria coach Rohr to stick with core squad for World Cup
Copperleaf2018-02-23T09:27:35+01:00Nigeria coach Gernot Rohr rules out bringing in new players to bolster his squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Source: BBC African news
Komla Dumor Award 2018: Seeking a rising star of African journalism
Copperleaf2018-02-23T03:37:26+01:00BBC seeks future star of African journalism for the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award 2018. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 16-22 February 2018
Copperleaf2018-02-23T01:55:17+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Orla Guerin: The place where people disappear
Copperleaf2018-02-23T01:51:03+01:00The Egyptian authorities are accused of arresting and torturing hundreds of opponents. Source: BBC African news
Moment policeman catches falling child
Copperleaf2018-02-21T22:12:21+01:00He was guarding a bank in Asyut, Egypt, when he spotted the boy three floors above. Source: BBC African news
England will be Tunisia's 'toughest' game – Maaloul
Copperleaf2018-02-21T19:02:39+01:00Tunisia international defender Ali Maaloul says England will be the 'toughest' team to beat in their 2018 World Cup group in Russia. Source: BBC African news
Why has Ethiopia imposed a state of emergency?
Copperleaf2018-02-21T15:54:20+01:00It follows the prime minister's shock resignation and the release of hundreds of political prisoners. Source: BBC African news
World Mother Language day: Tech words in your language
Copperleaf2018-02-21T15:06:00+01:00On World Mother Language day, BBC World Service colleagues tackle tech terms in their own languages. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: Mugabe 'unloved' on his birthday
Copperleaf2018-02-21T09:06:34+01:00Robert Mugabe is one of many leaders who find themselves out of favour once they lose power. Source: BBC African news
Spain: Father of migrant boy found in suitcase in Ceuta freed
Copperleaf2018-02-20T19:48:15+01:00Ali Ouattara's son Adou was found curled up in a suitcase being smuggled into Spain. Source: BBC African news
Damming the Nile: Explore with 360 video
Copperleaf2018-02-20T18:26:24+01:00Travel the length of the Nile with BBC News to find out how a new dam being built in Ethiopia is threatening to cause a serious rift with neighbouring countries Egypt and Sudan. Source: BBC African [...]
Idrissa Gueye: Everton midfielder signs long-term deal until 2022
Copperleaf2018-02-20T18:20:30+01:00Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye signs a new long-term contract at the club until June 2022. Source: BBC African news
Madonna: 'My son is Malawi's future president'
Copperleaf2018-02-20T17:28:55+01:00The US pop star praised her son adopted from Malawi, saying he would become its future president. Source: BBC African news
Mozambique rubbish dump collapse kills at least 17 people
Copperleaf2018-02-20T06:30:43+01:00Mozambique rubbish dump collapse kills at least 17 people, crushing five homes in the night. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria Boko Haram: Schoolgirls escape militant attack
Copperleaf2018-02-20T01:20:47+01:00Girls in north-eastern Nigeria manage to flee when the jihadists attack their school. Source: BBC African news
How Malawi reduced infant mortality
Copperleaf2018-02-20T00:31:53+01:00Every year 2.6m babies around the world don't survive beyond a month but Malawi's number is dropping. Source: BBC African news
BBC launches Yoruba and Igbo services
Copperleaf2018-02-19T18:11:02+01:00The BBC launches services for Yoruba and Igbo speakers in Nigeria and West and Central Africa. Source: BBC African news
More Africans should try winter sports, says Togolese cross-country skier
Copperleaf2018-02-19T09:10:20+01:00Togolese cross-country skier Mathilde-Amivi Petitjean says more Africans should compete in the Winter Olympics. Source: BBC African news
BBC starts Igbo and Yoruba services in Nigeria
Copperleaf2018-02-19T08:04:33+01:00The World Service launches online and social media in Igbo and Yoruba for audiences in Nigeria. Source: BBC African news