Ethiopian cliff church gives priest daily test of faith
Copperleaf2018-02-19T01:35:32+01:00In the remote mountains of northern Ethiopia, a lone priest scales a 250m cliff each day to reach his church. Source: BBC African news
February 2018
Zimbabwe opposition leader: Morgan Tsvangirai mourned in Harare
Copperleaf2018-02-18T16:21:16+01:00President Emerson Mnangagwa calls on Zimbabweans to unite around the opposition leader's memory. Source: BBC African news
Fifa inspectors to visit Rwanda for Under-17 World Cup bid
Copperleaf2018-02-17T16:46:10+01:00Fifa will send a two-man delegation to Rwanda next week to inspect the country's facilities as they bid to host the 2019 Under-17 World Cup. Source: BBC African news
Grace Mugabe PhD: Arrest made over corruption allegations
Copperleaf2018-02-17T16:32:28+01:00An investigation was launched after the former first lady was awarded a doctorate in just months. Source: BBC African news
Zuma's fall a chance to take moral leadership
Copperleaf2018-02-17T15:42:31+01:00The BBC's Fergal Keane on a moment of hope in South Africa - a nation that both infuriates and inspires. Source: BBC African news
Nigeria bomb blasts cause deaths at fish market
Copperleaf2018-02-17T13:40:50+01:00Three suicide bombers strike in the town of Konduga killing at least 18. Source: BBC African news
Ellyes Skhiri commits his international future to Tunisia
Copperleaf2018-02-17T12:26:49+01:00Montpellier midfielder Ellyes Skhiri commits his international future to Tunisia after talks with the country's football federation (FTF). Source: BBC African news
Black Panther quiz: Which character are you?
Copperleaf2018-02-17T00:43:40+01:00The first Marvel superhero film with a predominantly black cast has won rave reviews and is expected to smash box office records. Source: BBC African news
More refugees than Syria: What's going on in DR Congo?
Copperleaf2018-02-17T00:41:11+01:00The crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo has produced millions of refugees, more than Syria, Yemen or Iraq. Source: BBC African news
Mahrez in line for Leicester starting spot
Copperleaf2018-02-16T22:55:40+01:00Manager Claude Puel says Leicester can "move on" from the Riyad Mahrez transfer saga after an FA Cup win over Sheffield United. Source: BBC African news
President Cyril Ramaphosa pledges 'new dawn' for South Africa
Copperleaf2018-02-16T22:51:24+01:00The new South African president vows to fight corruption in his first State of the Nation speech. Source: BBC African news
Ethiopia declares national state of emergency
Copperleaf2018-02-16T18:09:19+01:00The move is aimed at stemming a wave of anti-government protests, state media reports. Source: BBC African news
Oxfam sex scandal: Director promises justice for victims
Copperleaf2018-02-16T07:02:50+01:00The charity will set up a commission to ensure "justice" for victims after Haiti abuse allegations. Source: BBC African news
Winter Olympics 2018: Last but still dancing – Ghana's Akwasi Frimpong entertains skeleton fans
Copperleaf2018-02-16T03:27:39+01:00Despite finishing last in the men's skeleton Ghana's Akwasi Frimpong wins the hearts of the fans in Pyeongchang and celebrates the end of his Winter Olympics with a dance. Source: BBC African news
The Malian behind 'world's most audacious con'
Copperleaf2018-02-16T00:27:07+01:00How Foutanga Babani Sissoko pulled off one of the most audacious confidence tricks of all time. Source: BBC African news
Superheroes real and imagined in Africa's top shots
Copperleaf2018-02-16T00:20:25+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Cyril Ramaphosa due to become South Africa's president
Copperleaf2018-02-15T09:25:02+01:00South Africa's deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa is due to become president after Jacob Zuma resigns. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: Why there was an uproar over the name Prince
Copperleaf2018-02-15T01:30:00+01:00The country's births registry recently tried to prevent Ghanaian children from being given royal names. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai dies aged 65
Copperleaf2018-02-15T00:50:31+01:00The head of the MDC was for decades a strong opponent of former President Robert Mugabe. Source: BBC African news
Morgan Tsvangirai: The man who took on Robert Mugabe
Copperleaf2018-02-15T00:45:08+01:00Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, was best known for standing up to Robert Mugabe. Source: BBC African news