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
January 2018
Tunisia protests: Hundreds arrested
Copperleaf2018-01-10T16:41:50+01:00At least 10 towns were involved in the protest over a rise in the cost of living. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria to play England at Wembley
Copperleaf2018-01-10T16:24:02+01:00England 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
Botswana shuts 'miracle' pastor Shepherd Bushiri's church
Copperleaf2018-01-10T13:59:59+01:00Shepherd Bushiri is known around Africa for his "miracles" - including appearing to walk on air. Source: BBC African news
Zamalek's winless league streak against Al Ahly continues
Copperleaf2018-01-09T09:13:23+01:00Zamalek'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
Romania's changing face
Copperleaf2018-01-09T01:00:51+01:00Tobi Ibitoye went from the odd black kid to a pop star, epitomising Romania's changing attitude. Source: BBC African news
Oumar Niasse: Everton striker expected to leave in squad clearout
Copperleaf2018-01-08T21:01:16+01:00Oumar Niasse is expected to leave Everton with summer signings Davy Klaassen and Sandro also potential high-profile departures. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria's DSS 'arrests Cameroon separatist leader'
Copperleaf2018-01-08T18:33:29+01:00English speaking Cameroonians say they have been marginalised by the country's French speakers. Source: BBC African news
Ghana bars recruits over stretch marks and bleached skin
Copperleaf2018-01-08T17:06:02+01:00Those with bleached skin and stretch marks are disqualified from jobs with Ghana's immigration service. Source: BBC African news
Why African millennials can't get enough of Bitcoin
Copperleaf2018-01-08T01:54:08+01:00African millennials explain to Catherine Byaruhanga the attraction of risky cryptocurrency Bitcoin. Source: BBC African news
Oshoala: African footballer of the year wants more games for Nigeria's women
Copperleaf2018-01-07T12:43:49+01:00Three-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
Migrants drown in year's 'first shipwreck' off Libya
Copperleaf2018-01-07T05:03:47+01:00A dinghy carrying people attempting to reach Europe sank off the coast of Libya. Source: BBC African news
In pictures: Africa's first AfroPunk festival
Copperleaf2018-01-07T00:06:52+01:00The AfroPunk festival, celebrating alternative black culture, comes to Africa for the first time. Source: BBC African news
Casamance: Thirteen dead in attack in restive Senegalese region
Copperleaf2018-01-06T21:43:24+01:00The attack took place in Casamance, a region that has seen a long-running armed conflict. Source: BBC African news
Ehab Galal becomes 23rd Zamalek coach since April 2014
Copperleaf2018-01-06T18:06:25+01:00Egyptian 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
Tributes pour in for Guinea legend Papa Camara
Copperleaf2018-01-06T17:18:47+01:00Guinean 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
Migrants drown as dinghy sinks off Libya coast
Copperleaf2018-01-06T17:15:25+01:00Eight are confirmed dead and dozens more are feared missing after a boat sinks in the Mediterranean. Source: BBC African news
The rise of African contemporary art
Copperleaf2018-01-05T11:51:12+01:00African artists are enjoying an increasingly high profile at global exhibitions. Source: BBC African news
Short showers for India's cricket team in SA
Copperleaf2018-01-05T11:26:24+01:00Touring test side faces inconvenience in a city getting to grips with water shortages. Source: BBC African news
South African dies in Egypt balloon crash
Copperleaf2018-01-05T10:29:11+01:00One tourist dies and others are injured when a hot air balloon crashes near Luxor. Source: BBC African news