DR Congo: Oil drilling allowed in wildlife parks
Copperleaf2018-06-29T23:44:56+01:00Virunga and Salonga national parks in DR Congo are home to threatened mountain gorillas and bonobo. Source: BBC African news
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June 2018
Hillal Soudani: Nottingham Forest sign Algerian forward for undisclosed fee
Copperleaf2018-06-29T19:00:08+01:00Nottingham Forest sign Algerian international Hillal Soudani for an undisclosed fee from Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb. Source: BBC African news
Yemisi Adegoke: How fake news fuels Nigeria's herder crisis
Copperleaf2018-06-29T17:09:19+01:00Fake pictures on social media are inflaming tensions after deadly clashes between farmers and cattle herders. Source: BBC African news
'Abacha loot' to be given to poor Nigerians
Copperleaf2018-06-29T16:54:21+01:00Some $300m allegedly stolen by ex-military ruler Sani Abacha is to be distributed to poor Nigerians. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria fuel truck blaze kills at least nine
Copperleaf2018-06-29T03:04:28+01:00Dozens of vehicles were engulfed in flames after a petrol tanker lost control in busy Lagos traffic. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 22-28 June 2018
Copperleaf2018-06-29T00:09:37+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week. Source: BBC African news
Can paying girls to go to school help South Sudan?
Copperleaf2018-06-28T23:13:39+01:00A programme in the capital Juba aims to increase school attendance by giving pupils cash. Source: BBC African news
World Cup 2018: Wahbi Khazri scores as Tunisia end with 2-1 win over Panama
Copperleaf2018-06-28T20:43:25+01:00A second-half strike from Wahbi Khazri ensures Tunisia end their World Cup Group G campaign with a victory, as Panama finish bottom. Source: BBC African news
Kenya fire: Several dead in Nairobi market
Copperleaf2018-06-28T09:38:31+01:00The blaze at the Gikomba market, one of the largest in Nairobi, kills at least 15 people. Source: BBC African news
Egypt FA boss: 'Ramadan affected World Cup'
Copperleaf2018-06-28T08:49:08+01:00The Egypt Football Association president Hany Abo Rida says fasting during Ramadan affected the Pharaoh's World Cup campaign. Source: BBC African news
The Aquarius migrant rescue ship is empty. Why?
Copperleaf2018-06-28T02:55:08+01:00The ship is caught in the middle of a diplomatic row, so it's been unable to do rescue operations. Source: BBC African news
Kareem Waris Olamilekan: A young Nigerian artist with grand plans
Copperleaf2018-06-28T01:14:10+01:00Nigerian artist Kareem Waris Olamilekan is inspired by Arinze and Michelangelo. Source: BBC African news
World Cup 2018: Senegal fans bring the party to Russia
Copperleaf2018-06-27T19:43:50+01:00These Senegalese fans have brought the party to the World Cup in Russia, with vibrant colours, energetic music and passion. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe's Mnangagwa blames Grace Mugabe faction for blast
Copperleaf2018-06-27T09:43:20+01:00Zimbabwe's president suspects allies of the former first lady were behind an attempt to kill him. Source: BBC African news
World Cup 2018: Senegal v Colombia
Copperleaf2018-06-27T08:47:01+01:00Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's World Cup game between Senegal and Colombia. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: Snapping at the heels of Zimbabwe's 'crocodile'
Copperleaf2018-06-26T23:46:55+01:00For the first time in decades, Robert Mugabe is not on the ballot - and more than 20 people now want to fill his shoes. Source: BBC African news
Noura Hussein: Appeals court overturns death sentence
Copperleaf2018-06-26T22:03:49+01:00The death sentence for a woman who killed her husband after he allegedly raped her is overturned. Source: BBC African news
World Cup 2018: Nigeria 1-2 Argentina – how you rated the players
Copperleaf2018-06-26T21:11:56+01:00Lionel Messi tops the player ratings as Argentina revive their World Cup hopes Source: BBC African news
Big winners, big losers: Kenya's addiction to gambling
Copperleaf2018-06-25T23:37:44+01:00Gambling is a multi-million dollar business in Kenya, but there are more losers than winners, writes Anthony Wanjiru. Source: BBC African news
Morocco knocked out after Spain draw
Copperleaf2018-06-25T21:13:07+01:00Iago Aspas' late equaliser - with the aid of VAR - sees Spain draw with Morocco to top Group B and secure a last-16 tie with hosts Russia. Source: BBC African news