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
August 2018
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
'Save trees when roasting Eid sheep' in Niger
Copperleaf2018-08-17T10:26:49+01:00Authorities in Niger want Muslim celebrants to use coal instead of firewood at next week's festival. Source: BBC African news
Toulouse unveil former Cameroon captain Stephane Mbia
Copperleaf2018-08-17T08:55:21+01:00Former Cameroon captain Stephane Mbia returns to play in France as he is unveiled by Ligue 1 side Toulouse. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria knocked out of Women's Under-20 World Cup by Spain
Copperleaf2018-08-17T08:17:04+01:00Nigeria are eliminated from the Women's Under-20 World Cup after losing 2-1 to Spain in the quarter-finals in France. Source: BBC African news
Ghana government moves to avoid Fifa ban
Copperleaf2018-08-17T07:56:38+01:00The Ghana government agrees to stop a legal process to liquidate the country's football association in order to avoid a global ban by Fifa. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 10-16 August 2018
Copperleaf2018-08-16T23:15:18+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere this week. Source: BBC African news
Arrested Ugandan Afrobeats MP 'severely beaten'
Copperleaf2018-08-16T14:34:47+01:00The 36-year-old musician turned politician has become a real thorn in the side of Uganda's long-time leader, Yoweri Museveni. Source: BBC African news
Sudanese man 'behind UK terror attack'
Copperleaf2018-08-15T09:28:59+01:00The man being held over the suspected terror attack is Salih Khater, originally from Sudan. Source: BBC African news
Alex Song: Former Cameroon and Arsenal midfielder signs for Sion
Copperleaf2018-08-15T08:06:35+01:00Former Cameroon and Arsenal midfielder Alex Song signs a two-year deal with Swiss top-flight club Sion. Source: BBC African news
South Africa rhino poaching: 'Bribes paid to court syndicate'
Copperleaf2018-08-15T04:19:42+01:00Investigations point to a corrupt court syndicate keeping rhino killers beyond the reach of the law. Source: BBC African news
Animal poaching: British soldiers' Malawi mission to stop poachers
Copperleaf2018-08-15T04:12:38+01:00Lance Corporal Chad Spalding says he doesn't want animals ending up as "just a bunch of pictures in a book". Source: BBC African news
Why single Nigerian women battle to rent homes
Copperleaf2018-08-14T23:26:43+01:00Many landlords in Nigeria suspect single women of being prostitutes, making it difficult for them to rent. Source: BBC African news