Somali President Mohamed 'ready to fight al-Shabab'
Copperleaf2018-02-09T17:57:43+01:00Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed tells the BBC that Somalia is on course to defeat the Islamist group Source: BBC African news
February 2018
Ugandans suspended over 'refugee scam'
Copperleaf2018-02-09T17:56:55+01:00In 2016, Uganda registered more refugees than any other country, mostly coming from South Sudan. Source: BBC African news
Mahrez set to return to training with Leicester
Copperleaf2018-02-09T09:05:00+01:00Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez is set to train for the first time in over a week since a proposed move to Manchester City fell through. Source: BBC African news
'I share my home with 28 refugees'
Copperleaf2018-02-09T00:31:54+01:00Frank Okoro, a school teacher and father of four, has opened his home to 28 traumatised refugees. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 2 – 8 February 2018
Copperleaf2018-02-09T00:07:11+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Andre Ayew: Father Abedi Pele suggested I rejoin Swansea City
Copperleaf2018-02-08T22:30:41+01:00Andre Ayew says his father, legendary former Ghana and Marseille player Abedi Pele, helped persuade him to rejoin Swansea City. Source: BBC African news
Rodriguez charged for 'racist abuse' of Bong
Copperleaf2018-02-08T18:50:54+01:00West Brom striker Jay Rodriguez says he is "in disbelief" about being charged with allegedly racially abusing Brighton defender Gaetan Bong. Source: BBC African news
Riyad Mahrez: PFA chief wants Leicester dispute settled 'as soon as possible'
Copperleaf2018-02-07T20:37:23+01:00Riyad Mahrez and Leicester should aim to resolve their dispute "as soon as possible", says players' union chief Gordon Taylor. Source: BBC African news
South Africa's Jacob Zuma could quit within days – ANC
Copperleaf2018-02-07T15:57:29+01:00The head of South Africa's ruling ANC is in direct talks with President Zuma over a power transfer. Source: BBC African news
Caf president Ahmad backs CHAN future
Copperleaf2018-02-07T13:47:05+01:00The Caf president Ahmad, says he does not see the need for major changes to the format of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). Source: BBC African news
Why one man challenged homophobia
Copperleaf2018-02-07T13:28:15+01:00Oratile Keith challenged homophobia online to highlight the prejudice that LGBT people still face in Africa. Source: BBC African news
Miguna Miguna deported from Kenya to Canada
Copperleaf2018-02-07T09:34:21+01:00The government says Mr Miguna, a dual Kenyan-Canadian national, renounced his Kenyan citizenship. Source: BBC African news
South Africa: ANC holds 'fruitful' talks with President Zuma
Copperleaf2018-02-07T08:58:52+01:00A key meeting about the South African president's future is delayed after "fruitful discussions". Source: BBC African news
Why Jacob Zuma is under pressure: Six key dates
Copperleaf2018-02-07T01:12:42+01:00Jacob Zuma's future may be decided in the coming days. This is why. Source: BBC African news
Riyad Mahrez: Leicester midfielder acting like 'big baby' since move fell through – Chris Sutton
Copperleaf2018-02-06T17:41:01+01:00Leicester's Riyad Mahrez has been acting like a "big baby" since failing to secure a move in January, says ex-England striker Chris Sutton. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe's opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai 'critically ill'
Copperleaf2018-02-06T17:38:00+01:00The main opposition leader, who is being treated for cancer, is reportedly suffering from exhaustion. Source: BBC African news
Pirates free 22 Indian crewmen in Gulf of Guinea
Copperleaf2018-02-06T08:56:09+01:00The vessel, the Marine Express, went missing in the Gulf of Guinea in West Africa last week. Source: BBC African news
The street dancers who dream big
Copperleaf2018-02-06T00:50:53+01:00The street dancers in Sierra Leone who are using their talent to try to make a living. Source: BBC African news
Rohr full of praise for Nigeria despite defeat in CHAN final
Copperleaf2018-02-05T17:17:30+01:00Super Eagles manager Gernot Rohr praises the Nigeria B side despite a 4-0 defeat by hosts Morocco in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final. Source: BBC African news
Alastair Leithead on the daring investigator who took on ivory poachers
Copperleaf2018-02-05T16:44:23+01:00Esmond Bradley Martin, who used data to tackle the illicit trade in ivory and rhino horns, was stabbed to death in Kenya. Source: BBC African news