Nigeria police arrest traditional priest after laying curse
Copperleaf2018-08-21T13:04:56+01:00The traditional priest placed a curse on those accused of links to a Nigerian church attack. Source: BBC African news
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August 2018
Anthony Nwakaeme: Nigerian rejects China over Nigeria future
Copperleaf2018-08-21T11:26:23+01:00Nigeria forward Anthony Nwakaeme moves to Turkey rather than China in order to keep alive his hopes of playing for the Super Eagles again. Source: BBC African news
Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf snubs China-based stars
Copperleaf2018-08-21T09:10:53+01:00New Cameroon coach Clarence Seedorf drops China-based players, including captain Benjamin Moukandjo, from his first squad. Source: BBC African news
Mourning my friend Mohamed, the dry cleaner of Mogadishu
Copperleaf2018-08-20T23:28:02+01:00Somalia's capital has been described as the world's most dangerous city - but some people there are trying to change that. Mary Harper came to know one of them. Source: BBC African news
Children of Blood and Bone author Tomi Adeyemi on her inspiration
Copperleaf2018-08-20T23:24:59+01:00Children of Blood and Bone author Tomi Adeyemi explains the inspiration behind her best-selling book. Source: BBC African news
The Ugandan students taking on malaria
Copperleaf2018-08-20T23:20:51+01:00Four Ugandan students have developed a revolutionary way to test for malaria without drawing blood. Source: BBC African news
Mane helps Liverpool secure victory
Copperleaf2018-08-20T22:11:45+01:00Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is "not interested in sending a statement" after beating hard-working Crystal Palace. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria unrest: Deadly attack on village in Borno state
Copperleaf2018-08-20T04:29:22+01:00Suspected Islamist militants launch a raid in Borno state, leaving several villagers dead. Source: BBC African news
Coptic monks charged with bishop's murder in Egypt
Copperleaf2018-08-19T20:06:02+01:00Two Coptic Christian monks will stand trial in Egypt after a bishop was found bludgeoned to death. Source: BBC African news
EgyptAir hijack: Cyprus extradites suspect Seif al-Din Mustafa
Copperleaf2018-08-19T14:12:31+01:00An Egyptian man who diverted a plane to Cyprus is sent home after a two-year extradition battle. Source: BBC African news
African Champions League: Wydad and Ahly reach quarter-finals
Copperleaf2018-08-19T12:42:34+01:00The final group games of the African Champions League will decide the last three teams in the quarter-finals after Wydad Casablanca and Al Ahly advance. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria's favourite leader won't become president – yet
Copperleaf2018-08-18T23:38:19+01:00Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is being praised for his leadership skills but he is unlikely to be president any time soon. Source: BBC African news
Kenya’s one-man band – Krackwhizz
Copperleaf2018-08-18T23:13:03+01:00Kenyan Joshua Kamau, also known as Krackwhizz, is a one-man band. Source: BBC African news
Kofi Annan death: World leaders honour former UN chief
Copperleaf2018-08-18T17:35:55+01:00Leaders honour Kofi Annan, the first black African to become UN secretary-general, who died aged 80. Source: BBC African news
Ancient Egypt: Cheese discovered in 3,200-year-old tomb
Copperleaf2018-08-18T13:46:40+01:00A new study says a substance found in broken jars by archaeologists is 3,200-year-old cheese. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria defender Troost-Ekong moves to Udinese
Copperleaf2018-08-18T13:24:54+01:00Nigeria's World Cup defender William Troost-Ekong describes his move to Italian club Udinese as the completion of 'a great summer.' Source: BBC African news
Kofi Annan, former UN chief, dies at 80
Copperleaf2018-08-18T09:41:26+01:00Kofi Annan, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work, has died aged 80, diplomats say. Source: BBC African news
Gervinho: Parma sign Ivory Coast forward for Serie A return
Copperleaf2018-08-17T16:49:35+01:00Italian side Parma have signed Gervinho on a three-year contract after Hebei China Fortune agreed to release the former Arsenal forward. Source: BBC African news
Morocco World Cup youngster Hamza Mendyl joins Schalke
Copperleaf2018-08-17T12:32:17+01:00Young Morocco World Cup defender Hamza Mendyl joins German club Schalke from French side Lille on a five-year deal. Source: BBC African news
Fifa rejects Nigeria call for talks as Giwa stands firm
Copperleaf2018-08-17T11:58:42+01:00Fifa rejects calls from the Nigerian government for a meeting to discuss questions over who runs the football federation with Chris Giwa refusing to give up his claims. Source: BBC African news