Mohamed Salah: Not my decision to sell Egypt forward – Jose Mourinho
Copperleaf2018-04-27T07:04:53+01:00Jose Mourinho says it was not his decision to sell Egypt forward Mohamed Salah when he was Chelsea manager. Source: BBC African news
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April 2018
World Cup 2026: US, Canada & Mexico make 'strong' bid – President Trump
Copperleaf2018-04-27T06:36:34+01:00US President Donald Trump says the country has put together "a strong bid" with Canada and Mexico to host the 2026 World Cup. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 20-26 April 2018
Copperleaf2018-04-26T23:41:39+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Fatma Samoura: Fifa executive cleared by ethics team
Copperleaf2018-04-26T21:41:47+01:00Fifa secretary general Fatma Samoura is cleared by the governing body's ethics committee of any wrongdoing following an investigation. Source: BBC African news
Marseille 2-0 FC Red Bull Salzburg
Copperleaf2018-04-26T21:40:26+01:00Dimitri Payet set up both goals as Marseille beat Austria's Red Bull Salzburg 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at Stade Velodrome. Source: BBC African news
Rodney Saunders: South Africa identifies body of missing horticulturalist
Copperleaf2018-04-26T08:06:53+01:00Horticulturalist Rodney Saunders and his wife disappeared in February, in a suspected IS kidnapping. Source: BBC African news
'Guns, germs and trees' determine gorilla's fate
Copperleaf2018-04-26T06:37:38+01:00The largest ever survey of western lowland gorillas shows most are living in unprotected areas. Source: BBC African news
Meet Nigeria's FBI – the female bikers
Copperleaf2018-04-25T23:41:33+01:00Taking women's health awareness across Nigeria, on a motorbike. Source: BBC African news
'I run for the family I'm not allowed to see'
Copperleaf2018-04-25T23:19:25+01:00Runner Salah Ameidan takes part in the Sahara Marathon every year - it's the closest he can get to his family, who live in territory governed by Morocco. Source: BBC African news
Billionaire faces Africa corruption case
Copperleaf2018-04-25T19:50:39+01:00A judge puts billionaire Vincent Bolloré under formal investigation over corruption allegations. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: Why I back the Swazi king's name change
Copperleaf2018-04-25T01:14:13+01:00Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene supports the name eSwatini, but suggests "land of many wives". Source: BBC African news
Pimpin' rides, Uganda-style
Copperleaf2018-04-25T00:35:11+01:00The Ugandan entrepreneur finding success using African fabric to style car interiors. Source: BBC African news
Crossing Divides: Can Nigeria's new tin mine heal ancient wounds?
Copperleaf2018-04-25T00:13:12+01:00Old rifts between farmers and herders have led to conflict, but a new tin mine may heal the wounds. Source: BBC African news
Crossing Divides: Nigeria tin mine heals ancient wounds
Copperleaf2018-04-25T00:12:57+01:00Despite a history of tension and violence, some Fulani herdsmen and Berom farmers in Nigeria now work together. Source: BBC African news
Mohamed Salah: The night the 'phenomenal' Liverpool man downed Roma
Copperleaf2018-04-24T22:37:14+01:00Mohamed Salah was named England's best player at the weekend. On Tuesday, he established himself as one of Europe's finest. Next step: the world? Source: BBC African news
Crossing Divides: Kenya jail's 'mindful' scheme aims to bring sides closer
Copperleaf2018-04-24T01:23:16+01:00Kenya's prisons are beset by violence, but deep breathing brings some inmates and guards closer. Source: BBC African news
77 applicants for vacant Cameroon coaching position
Copperleaf2018-04-23T17:32:32+01:00Former France coach Raymond Domenech and ex-Wales boss John Toshack are among 77 applicants for Cameroon's vacant managerial post. Source: BBC African news
Ahmed Hegazi: West Brom defender will not be charged over Danny Ings clash
Copperleaf2018-04-23T16:12:47+01:00West Brom defender Ahmed Hegazi will not be charged after appearing to punch Liverpool's Danny Ings during Saturday's 2-2 draw. Source: BBC African news
SA to tighten security after fan violence
Copperleaf2018-04-23T14:55:48+01:00South Africa's Premier Soccer League promises increased security at domestic matches, following crowd violence at a Cup semi-final on Saturday. Source: BBC African news
South African women win Goldman prize for stopping nuclear deal
Copperleaf2018-04-23T14:47:30+01:00Makoma Lekalakala and Liz McDaid won their court case against a secret deal with Russia worth ($76bn) £54bn. Source: BBC African news