Saving Chad's elephants
Copperleaf2017-12-27T15:27:22+01:00With the rangers' protection, Zakouma's 500-strong herd is growing strong. Source: BBC African news
December 2017
Somalia aim to play at home after 30 years
Copperleaf2017-12-26T09:43:00+01:00The Somalia Football Federation wants to play internationals on home soil in 2018 for the first time in 30 years. Source: BBC African news
Liberia election run-off: Ex-footballer up against vice-president
Copperleaf2017-12-26T08:55:26+01:00They are vying to succeed Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first elected female president. Source: BBC African news
Mystery of the golden harp
Copperleaf2017-12-26T00:56:02+01:00The BBC's Sophie Ribstein takes a walk down memory lane to see if a golden harp she came across was used in a little-known concert in South Africa by Russian-born composer Igor Stravinsky. Source: BBC African [...]
Attack fears prompted UAE-Tunisia female passenger row
Copperleaf2017-12-25T15:28:52+01:00Fears women would commit attacks were reportedly behind a ban on female Tunisians flying to the UAE. Source: BBC African news
Tunisia bans UAE Emirates airline from landing in Tunis
Copperleaf2017-12-24T20:45:34+01:00The move comes after Tunisian women reported being stopped from boarding flights to the Gulf nation. Source: BBC African news
Pape Diop in emotional tribute to Espanyol after Eibar switch
Copperleaf2017-12-24T16:55:22+01:00Senegal international Pape Diop takes to social media to pay tribute to Spanish club Espanyol after sealing a move to rivals Eibar. Source: BBC African news
DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie inspired by Everton crowd
Copperleaf2017-12-24T14:26:30+01:00DR Congo winger Yannick Bolasie says the reception from Everton fans has inspired him to 'push even harder' as he continues his comeback from injury. Source: BBC African news
Mystery illness threatens to end former Sierra Leone U-17 star's career
Copperleaf2017-12-24T10:34:55+01:00Former Sierra Leone Under-17 World Cup player Emerson Samba's career looks to be over after suffering paralysis at the age of 30. Source: BBC African news
Giving back to the charity that helped me at Christmas
Copperleaf2017-12-24T00:25:51+01:00Joshua used to receive gifts from the Santa's Shoe Box charity, but now he helps out as a volunteer. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe takeover leader Chiwenga named Mnangagwa's deputy
Copperleaf2017-12-23T14:48:09+01:00Constantino Chiwenga led the military takeover that culminated in Robert Mugabe's removal. Source: BBC African news
Cameroon's Ambroise Oyongo agrees to Montpellier switch
Copperleaf2017-12-23T11:59:17+01:00Fit-again Cameroon international defender Ambroise Oyongo agrees a four-year deal to join 2012 French champions Montpellier. Source: BBC African news
Liberia election: What you need to know
Copperleaf2017-12-22T14:46:23+01:00Liberians are due to go to the polls on 26 December. Source: BBC African news
Exporting Swaziland's hand-made candles
Copperleaf2017-12-22T12:17:29+01:00How hand-made candles from Swaziland are competing with mass-produced rivals from China. Source: BBC African news
Can Cyril Ramaphosa foster economic recovery?
Copperleaf2017-12-22T11:56:05+01:00If Cyril Ramaphosa, the new leader of the ANC becomes South Africa's president, he will need a robust economic strategy. Source: BBC African news
Uganda FA releases a four-man shortlist for national team coach
Copperleaf2017-12-22T11:09:27+01:00The Federation of Uganda Football Associations names a four-man shortlist for the job as national team coach and will make a final decision before the end of the year. Source: BBC African news
Poll position?
Copperleaf2017-12-22T08:25:10+01:00The man who served as Ellen Johnson Sirleaf's deputy is attempting to follow in her footsteps. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria's Anthony Ujah re-joins Mainz from China's Liaoning
Copperleaf2017-12-21T08:37:31+01:00German Bundesliga side Mainz have re-signed Nigeria international striker Anthony Ujah from Chinese club Liaoning FC. Source: BBC African news
Ramaphosa vows to fight South Africa corruption
Copperleaf2017-12-21T02:40:47+01:00The new ANC leader pledges "radical economic transformation" for South Africa. Source: BBC African news
He lost his leg in a bus accident but now he plays for his country.
Copperleaf2017-12-21T00:45:19+01:00After losing his leg in a bus accident, Juma Hamisi started playing in the Tanzanian wheelchair tennis national team. Source: BBC African news