The maternity kit that's saving lives in Nigeria
Copperleaf2018-09-03T23:10:42+01:00One woman has created a maternity kit to prevent mothers from dying in childbirth in Nigeria. Source: BBC African news
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September 2018
Bristol City's Al Ahadji Sesay excited by Sierra Leone chance
Copperleaf2018-09-03T09:00:47+01:00Young Bristol City goalkeeper, Al Hadji Sesay, is delighted to get his first call up to the Sierra Leone national team. Source: BBC African news
Hundreds escape Libya prison amid deadly clashes in Tripoli
Copperleaf2018-09-03T00:07:55+01:00Some 400 detainees force open the doors of a prison near Tripoli as militias battle in the capital. Source: BBC African news
Should Africa be wary of Chinese debt?
Copperleaf2018-09-02T23:55:59+01:00African countries have shown a healthy appetite for Chinese loans but some experts now worry that the continent is gorging on debt, and could soon choke. Source: BBC African news
Yaya Toure: Olympiakos fans welcome former Manchester City player to Athens
Copperleaf2018-09-02T21:52:29+01:00Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is welcomed by thousands of fans in Athens as he finalises a move to Olympiakos. Source: BBC African news
Dutch-born Mazraoui to join up with Morocco for Nations Cup qualifier
Copperleaf2018-09-02T16:00:07+01:00Noussair Mazraoui will join up with Morocco's squad for their Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Malawi after turning down appeals from the Netherlands. Source: BBC African news
Somalia's capital Mogadishu hit by huge explosion
Copperleaf2018-09-02T09:31:00+01:00At least three soldiers are killed and 14 people hurt, with a school collapsing in the blast. Source: BBC African news
Mr Eazi's tips on how to break into the music industry
Copperleaf2018-09-02T00:59:06+01:00One of Africa's biggest stars gives his top tips on how you can break into the music industry. Source: BBC African news
The all female anti-poaching unit protecting elephants
Copperleaf2018-09-01T23:24:22+01:00This team of women are protecting elephants in the South African bush from ivory poachers. Source: BBC African news
Western countries urge calm after deadly Tripoli clashes
Copperleaf2018-09-01T15:32:32+01:00At least 39 people, including civilians, have died as rival militias battle in the capital Tripoli. Source: BBC African news
Maasai battle to save vultures
Copperleaf2018-09-01T00:08:11+01:00Six out of eight species of the bird are endangered in Kenya. Source: BBC African news
Nigerian singer Tobi Ibitoye on making it big in Romania
Copperleaf2018-09-01T00:02:01+01:00Tobi Ibitoye says starring in a TV talent show made him 'the face of diversity' in the Balkan nation. Source: BBC African news
South Africa: The groups playing on the fears of a 'white genocide’
Copperleaf2018-09-01T00:00:43+01:00Conservative South African groups are carrying out international campaigns against the government's land reform plans. Source: BBC African news
August 2018
DR Congo's Mulumbu joins Celtic
Copperleaf2018-08-31T22:36:58+01:00Celtic complete the permanent signing of midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu and add Filip Benkovic on a season-long loan. Source: BBC African news
Bobi Wine: Uganda's pop star MP re-arrested at airport
Copperleaf2018-08-31T09:38:15+01:00A Ugandan MP allegedly assaulted by the military is detained trying to go abroad for medical treatment. Source: BBC African news
Gambian social entrepreneur Isatou Ceesay makes fashion from plastic
Copperleaf2018-08-31T07:13:10+01:00Isatou Ceesay runs a project in The Gambia which recycles plastic waste to create fashion. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 24-30 August 2018
Copperleaf2018-08-30T23:14:49+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week. Source: BBC African news
Celtic hopeful of Mulumbu deal
Copperleaf2018-08-30T21:49:54+01:00Celtic are close to completing a loan deal for Leicester City centre-half Filip Benkovic, says manager Brendan Rodgers. Source: BBC African news
UK PM shows off dance moves – again
Copperleaf2018-08-30T18:37:09+01:00Theresa May danced with a group of scouts during a visit to the UN offices in Nairobi, Kenya. Source: BBC African news
Confederation Cup quarter-finalists set
Copperleaf2018-08-30T08:33:25+01:00The line up for the quarter-finals of the Confederation Cup is complete with five teams sealing their places after the final group games. Source: BBC African news