Sarah Ikumu on buzzing singing career after Britain's Got Talent
Copperleaf2018-06-13T08:15:37+01:00Sarah Ikumu is a 17-year-old schoolgirl who's already finding success as an international singer. Source: BBC African news
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June 2018
Letter from Africa: Why has Nigeria rejected paternity leave?
Copperleaf2018-06-12T23:29:37+01:00Many scoff at paternity leave in Nigeria but lifestyles are changing. Source: BBC African news
How young people and farmers are helping each other
Copperleaf2018-06-12T23:14:41+01:00Young urban investors are teaming up with farmers in Nigeria to help them scale up production. Source: BBC African news
‘They look hot’ – Fans react to Nigeria’s world cup outfits
Copperleaf2018-06-12T18:05:21+01:00The Nigerian football team's travelling outfits are arguably even more stylish than their playing kit. Source: BBC African news
The UK health tax hurting foreign nurses
Copperleaf2018-06-11T23:39:30+01:00A Kenyan nurse says a charge on migrant workers is forcing families like his to split up. Source: BBC African news
How a stick protects Oromo women in Ethiopia
Copperleaf2018-06-11T23:29:13+01:00The "Siinque" is a stick that is handed down from generation to generation by Oromo women in Ethiopia. Source: BBC African news
Spain to accept disputed migrant ship Aquarius
Copperleaf2018-06-11T23:23:41+01:00PM Pedro Sánchez will give "safe harbour" to hundreds of migrants caught in an international row. Source: BBC African news
2018 World Cup preview: Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal & Tunisia
Copperleaf2018-06-11T23:00:02+01:00We assess whether Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal or Tunisia could spring a surprise and finally take a team from the continent beyond the quarter-finals. Source: BBC African news
Life on board the Aquarius migrant rescue ship
Copperleaf2018-06-11T21:14:12+01:00A former volunteer describes caring for hundreds of migrants crammed on a ship in the Mediterranean. Source: BBC African news
Italy's Matteo Salvini shuts ports to migrant rescue ship
Copperleaf2018-06-11T09:41:23+01:00The Aquarius, carrying 629 people rescued from the Mediterranean, is told to stay put. Source: BBC African news
Nomia Iqbal: The new African beat set to get Europe dancing
Copperleaf2018-06-11T01:36:52+01:00One of Europe's biggest dance festivals is shining a spotlight on the diversity of modern African music. Source: BBC African news
Italy migrants: Interior minister's claims about immigration
Copperleaf2018-06-11T00:53:14+01:00The new coalition government has been outlining its immigration policies. Source: BBC African news
Queer in Nigeria: 'People don't think we exist'
Copperleaf2018-06-11T00:50:55+01:00A new book has been published in Nigeria to give LGBT women the opportunity to share their stories. Source: BBC African news
Egypt 2018 World Cup preview: Can Egypt get the best from Mohamed Salah?
Copperleaf2018-06-10T23:03:03+01:00Egypt now know they will have Mohamed Salah fit to play a part in the World Cup group stage, so can this team play to his strengths? Source: BBC African news
Sabrina Simader: 'I realised my Winter OIympics skiing dream for Kenya'
Copperleaf2018-06-10T01:31:37+01:00Sabrina Simader made history by becoming the first Kenyan woman to compete at the Winter Olympics. Source: BBC African news
Aspas strikes late to give Spain win over Tunisia
Copperleaf2018-06-09T21:03:25+01:00Tunisia, England's first World Cup opponents, make life difficult for Spain in their final warm-up until Iago Aspas grabs a late winner. Source: BBC African news
UN condemns Central African Republic hospital raids
Copperleaf2018-06-09T19:35:42+01:00The UN said it was impossible to tell who was carrying out the attacks with so many militias around. Source: BBC African news
South Africa win 10-try thriller
Copperleaf2018-06-09T17:16:06+01:00England's losing run continues as South Africa launch an astonishing fightback to win the first Test at Ellis Park Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe beat Zambia in dramatic final to retain Cosafa Cup
Copperleaf2018-06-09T16:14:37+01:00Zimbabwe retain the regional Cosafa Cup after scoring a dramatic, late equaliser to take the final into extra time, eventually beating Zambia 4-2. Source: BBC African news
Somalia conflict: One US soldier killed, four wounded in firefight
Copperleaf2018-06-09T02:02:03+01:00The US suffers a rare casualty in Somalia, where its forces help local troops fight jihadists. Source: BBC African news