'Dangerous complacency' to global HIV epidemic risks resurgence
Copperleaf2018-07-19T23:01:04+01:00The response to the global HIV pandemic is risking a resurgence of the disease, experts warn. Source: BBC African news
July 2018
Egypt sarcophagus: Mystery black tomb opened in Alexandria
Copperleaf2018-07-19T18:54:55+01:00Archaeologists unseal a huge black granite sarcophagus found in the ancient city of Alexandria. Source: BBC African news
Trevor Noah defends 'Africa won the World Cup' joke
Copperleaf2018-07-19T16:02:34+01:00A French diplomat accuses Daily Show comedian Trevor Noah of denying the players' "Frenchness". Source: BBC African news
Big win for Gor Mahia over Yanga in Confederation Cup
Copperleaf2018-07-19T04:41:34+01:00Kenya's Gor Mahia score a big win over their regional rivals in the Confederation Cup as Enyimba go to the top of their pool and Hilal are held at home. Source: BBC African news
Beating the stigma of STIs with secret home-testing kits
Copperleaf2018-07-18T23:59:21+01:00A Nigerian start-up is helping young people take charge of their sexual health. Source: BBC African news
Lagos Death Cafe founder: It's about life
Copperleaf2018-07-18T23:37:03+01:00Once a month Hope Ogbologugo hosts a Death Cafe in Lagos where people gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Source: BBC African news
Are journalists in Egypt under attack?
Copperleaf2018-07-18T21:49:15+01:00Egypt's parliament has passed a new law regulating the media. The BBC's Sara Aboubakr looks at the impact. Source: BBC African news
Mandela 100: Key events and quotes from his life
Copperleaf2018-07-18T20:45:59+01:00A look back at key events and quotes in the life of Nelson Mandela on what would be his 100th birthday. Source: BBC African news
The feminist who revolutionised Egypt
Copperleaf2018-07-18T08:14:27+01:00Huda Shaarawi launched a successful feminist revolution fighting for the rights of girls and women. Source: BBC African news
Esperance edge thriller with KCC, Ahly claim easy win
Copperleaf2018-07-18T04:27:10+01:00Tunisians stay top of their African Champions League pool with a come-from-behind win as 8-times champions Ahly take victory in a must-win game. Source: BBC African news
Desta Gebremedhin on hopes for change in Eritrea
Copperleaf2018-07-17T21:48:41+01:00Many Eritreans are hoping that peace with Ethiopia will lead to an end to one-party rule at home. Source: BBC African news
Nelson Mandela: Why some young South Africans think he 'sold out'
Copperleaf2018-07-17T21:20:29+01:00Young South Africans give their views on anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela, born exactly 100 years ago. Source: BBC African news
IS fighters' orphaned children stranded in Libya
Copperleaf2018-07-16T21:29:04+01:00Children like Jumana have been left behind after the Islamic State group was pushed out of Sirte, Libya. Source: BBC African news
World Cup 2018: Who makes your team of the tournament?
Copperleaf2018-07-16T18:22:33+01:00With thrilling games, superb individual performances and huge shocks, Russia 2018 has been a classic World Cup. But who gets into your best XI? Source: BBC African news
Frozen in time: Inside Eritrea's embassy
Copperleaf2018-07-16T16:36:53+01:00Dust-covered cars, furniture and beer are revealed as Eritrea re-opens its Ethiopian embassy after 20 years. Source: BBC African news
Egypt military officers get immunity over 2013 crackdown
Copperleaf2018-07-16T16:22:19+01:00Commanders may be shielded from prosecution over the violence after President Mohammed Morsi's ousting. Source: BBC African news
Mauritian festival brings island sights and sounds to UK
Copperleaf2018-07-16T15:34:54+01:00The tropical island of Mauritius - in the Indian Ocean, off south-east Africa - brings a slice of island life to the UK. Source: BBC African news
Andrew Harding: Using tarot cards to predict South Africa's future
Copperleaf2018-07-15T23:35:14+01:00Jacob Zuma is not leaving South Africa's political scene quietly. Source: BBC African news
South Africa's Diepsloot township: 'My neighbour is a rapist'
Copperleaf2018-07-15T23:27:49+01:00Vigilantes are burning rapists to death in the South African township of Diepsloot. Source: BBC African news
Djokovic beats SA's Anderson to win Wimbledon
Copperleaf2018-07-15T16:25:53+01:00Novak Djokovic earns his first Grand Slam victory in more than two years by beating Kevin Anderson to win the Wimbledon men's final. Source: BBC African news