Nigeria's Ogba Zoo attack: Three policemen killed
Copperleaf2017-09-25T18:14:09+01:00The deadly attack is seen as a big blow to Nigeria's efforts to promote tourism. Source: BBC African news
September 2017
Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma: SABC sorry for using 'Zuma ex-wife' title
Copperleaf2017-09-25T14:35:58+01:00South Africa's public broadcaster again apologises to ANC politician Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, Source: BBC African news
Zannah Mustapha founded a school that teaches Boko Haram children
Copperleaf2017-09-24T07:22:07+01:00Zannah Mustapha founded a school for children affected by Boko Haram violence in the heartland of the Islamist insurgency in Nigeria. Source: BBC African news
Kenya stripped of hosting rights for CHAN 2018
Copperleaf2017-09-23T18:31:33+01:00Kenya is stripped of the right to host the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) following a Caf executive committee meeting in Accra. Source: BBC African news
SuperSport United join FUS Rabat in semis
Copperleaf2017-09-23T16:25:08+01:00Thuso Phala scores twice to help SuperSport United of South Africa overcome Zambia's Zesco United to reach the African Confederation Cup semi-finals. Source: BBC African news
Bill Gates answers questions from BBC Pidgin audience
Copperleaf2017-09-22T20:31:11+01:00This is what some of BBC Pidgin's audience asked Microsoft Founder and philanthropist Bill Gates. Source: BBC African news
Africa's biggest modern art gallery opens in Cape Town
Copperleaf2017-09-22T16:20:44+01:00Entry to the Zeitz Mocaa in Cape Town is free at certain times for anyone with an African passport. Source: BBC African news
Senegal's US Ouakam ban reduced to five years
Copperleaf2017-09-22T12:02:06+01:00Senegalese club US Ouakam has a ban for fan violence that resulted in nine deaths reduced from seven years to five after an appeal Source: BBC African news
Gambia's all-female oyster catchers
Copperleaf2017-09-22T11:04:43+01:00The BBC meets the women in Gambia who are harvesting oysters for food and for water purification. Source: BBC African news
Could maggots save global food supplies?
Copperleaf2017-09-22T11:03:54+01:00Could maggots boost global food output? One South African firm is using them to boost limited stocks of fishmeal. Source: BBC African news
Smart farming's 'eye in the sky'
Copperleaf2017-09-22T10:55:24+01:00Farmers in South Africa are using drones to help them increase crop yields. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria to meet Ghana in Sunday's WAFU Cup final
Copperleaf2017-09-22T03:40:38+01:00Nigeria will play Ghana in Sunday's final of the WAFU Cup of Nations in Ghana, after semi-final victories on Thursday. Source: BBC African news
Political stink?
Copperleaf2017-09-21T23:42:11+01:00South Africa's Helen Zille made the shock revelation, arguing greasy hair is now a status symbol. Source: BBC African news
Migrant crisis: Dozens feared drowned off Libya coast
Copperleaf2017-09-21T22:08:47+01:00At least 50 people are feared drowned after a dinghy reportedly ran out of fuel off the Libyan coast. Source: BBC African news
Tammy Abraham: Striker commits to England amidst reports of Nigeria switch
Copperleaf2017-09-21T19:10:24+01:00Striker Tammy Abraham wants to have an international career with England despite reports of interest from Nigeria. Source: BBC African news
Kenya election: Poll body delays re-run by nine days
Copperleaf2017-09-21T17:19:22+01:00The election commission says it needs more time for reforms after the first vote was voided. Source: BBC African news
Kenya's Supreme Court criticises IEBC electoral commission
Copperleaf2017-09-20T16:10:21+01:00The presidential election was cancelled because the results were announced before being verified. Source: BBC African news
Kenya at a crossroads
Copperleaf2017-09-20T16:08:20+01:00Can a new election be held in the time allocated by Kenya's constitution? Source: BBC African news
Demonstrators scuffle as Kenya court explains poll cancellation
Copperleaf2017-09-20T15:15:17+01:00Kenya's Supreme Court blames electoral commission failures for the decision to annul the August poll. Source: BBC African news
Kenya court explains presidential election annulment
Copperleaf2017-09-20T14:47:41+01:00Kenya's Supreme Court has explained its decision to annul the re-election of President Uhuru Kenyatta. Source: BBC African news