Ethiopia bans foreign adoptions
Copperleaf2018-01-10T16:58:22+01:00Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are among thousands of US citizens to have adopted Ethiopian children. Source: BBC African news
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are among thousands of US citizens to have adopted Ethiopian children. Source: BBC African news
At least 10 towns were involved in the protest over a rise in the cost of living. Source: BBC African news
England will play Nigeria at Wembley and Costa Rica at Elland Road in their final friendly matches ahead of this summer's World Cup. Source: BBC African news
Shepherd Bushiri is known around Africa for his "miracles" - including appearing to walk on air. Source: BBC African news
Zamalek's latest 3-0 loss to Al Ahly means it is now 3886 days since they last won an Egyptian league match against their arch-rivals. Source: BBC African news
Tobi Ibitoye went from the odd black kid to a pop star, epitomising Romania's changing attitude. Source: BBC African news
Oumar Niasse is expected to leave Everton with summer signings Davy Klaassen and Sandro also potential high-profile departures. Source: BBC African news
English speaking Cameroonians say they have been marginalised by the country's French speakers. Source: BBC African news
Those with bleached skin and stretch marks are disqualified from jobs with Ghana's immigration service. Source: BBC African news
African millennials explain to Catherine Byaruhanga the attraction of risky cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Source: BBC African news
Three-time African footballer of the year, Asisat Oshoala, calls for more fixtures to be arranged for Nigeria's national women's team. Source: BBC African news
A dinghy carrying people attempting to reach Europe sank off the coast of Libya. Source: BBC African news
The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time. Source: BBC African news
The attack took place in Casamance, a region that has seen a long-running armed conflict. Source: BBC African news
Egyptian giants Zamalek appoint Ehab Galal as the team's new coach - the 23rd Zamalek coach since club president Mortada Mansour took charge in 2014. Source: BBC African news
Guinean football mourns the death of iconic former national team captain Papa Camara who died in Conakry at the age of 66 after a long illness. Source: BBC African news
Eight are confirmed dead and dozens more are feared missing after a boat sinks in the Mediterranean. Source: BBC African news
African artists are enjoying an increasingly high profile at global exhibitions. Source: BBC African news
Touring test side faces inconvenience in a city getting to grips with water shortages. Source: BBC African news
One tourist dies and others are injured when a hot air balloon crashes near Luxor. Source: BBC African news