Adama Barrow: Gambia politics 'fragile' but progressing
Copperleaf2018-04-23T07:35:15+01:00The system was "polluted" with bad laws but things are improving, says the country's president. Source: BBC African news
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April 2018
Africans tackle Hong Kong prejudice with football
Copperleaf2018-04-22T23:28:18+01:00A team of African asylum seekers, All Black FC, hope football can change their lives in Hong Kong. Source: BBC African news
Egypt's Salah is UK's PFA Player of the Year
Copperleaf2018-04-22T23:22:28+01:00Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is voted the PFA Player of the Year for 2017-18, with Leroy Sane picking up the young player award Source: BBC African news
Koulibaly's Napoli winner puts pressure on Juve
Copperleaf2018-04-22T20:53:30+01:00Napoli are right back in Serie A title contention thanks to Kalidou Koulibaly's dramatic late header in their game with Juventus. Source: BBC African news
Arsene Wenger's African legacy after 22 years at Arsenal
Copperleaf2018-04-22T16:49:10+01:00As Arsene Wenger prepares to leave Arsenal after 22 years, he leaves a legacy of signing and nurturing some of Africa's top stars. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: The teenager fighting school bus sex pests
Copperleaf2018-04-21T23:15:45+01:00How one girl started an app to stop harassment of students on the commute to school in Tanzania. Source: BBC African news
Fifa experts give Morocco 2026 World Cup bid mixed review
Copperleaf2018-04-21T15:25:25+01:00After their first visit to Morocco to assess the country's suitability to host the 2026 World Cup, Fifa experts give the bid a mixed review so far. Source: BBC African news
Former African champions drawn in same Confed Cup group
Copperleaf2018-04-21T13:29:02+01:00Three former African champions will play in the same group in this year's Confederation Cup, following Saturday's draw in Cairo. Source: BBC African news
Prince Charles to be next Commonwealth head
Copperleaf2018-04-20T17:47:42+01:00Commonwealth leaders agree that the Prince of Wales will be the next head of the organisation. Source: BBC African news
How one woman was shunned for having cancer but found a 'new family'
Copperleaf2018-04-20T16:27:27+01:00This Kenyan woman was rejected by friends and family after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Source: BBC African news
Liberia warlord 'Jungle Jabbah' jailed for 30 years in the US
Copperleaf2018-04-20T16:24:01+01:00One witness told the US court how he had ordered the heart of a captive to be cooked for his fighters. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe parliament summons Robert Mugabe over diamond theft claim
Copperleaf2018-04-20T15:15:59+01:00A parliamentary committee aims to establish the extent of diamond plundering in Zimbabwe. Source: BBC African news
South Africa: Ramaphosa leaves Commonwealth summit to deal with protests
Copperleaf2018-04-20T09:37:14+01:00Cyril Ramaphosa leaves the Commonwealth summit in London to deal with violent clashes at home. Source: BBC African news
Kenya's Omar sacked by Bulgarian club for insulting team-mates
Copperleaf2018-04-20T08:06:34+01:00Bulgarain club Slavia Sofia sacks Kenya international Aboud Omar for insulting the club's coaching staff and his team-mates. Source: BBC African news
Is East Africa ready for kitenge Fridays?
Copperleaf2018-04-20T08:04:28+01:00The East African Community has recommended that people in the region wear colourful cotton fabric on Fridays. Source: BBC African news
'Greatest' distance runner showdown at London Marathon
Copperleaf2018-04-19T23:29:16+01:00Four of the world's top male distance runners battle it out at the London marathon. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 13-19 April 2018
Copperleaf2018-04-19T23:17:08+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
East African success in Confederation Cup
Copperleaf2018-04-19T08:42:35+01:00Four East African teams Al Hilal, Gor Mahia, Yanga and Rayon Sports all qualify for the group stage of the Confederation Cup. Source: BBC African news
Moment mace is stolen in Nigerian Senate
Copperleaf2018-04-19T08:28:25+01:00Intruders stormed into the Nigerian upper house and took the symbolic mace. Source: BBC African news
Fifa is monitoring the detention of DR Congo FA boss Constant Omari
Copperleaf2018-04-19T08:04:34+01:00Fifa says it monitoring the detention of its Council member and DR Congo Football Association president Constant Omari over embezzlement claims. Source: BBC African news