Jacob Zuma: South Africa president 'rejects ANC request' to stand down
Copperleaf2018-02-05T09:29:17+01:00ANC leaders may be trying to oust the president before a State of the Nation speech later this week. Source: BBC African news
February 2018
Esmond Bradley-Martin: Ivory investigator killed in Kenya
Copperleaf2018-02-05T09:14:25+01:00Esmond Bradley-Martin was found with a stab wound to the neck at his home in Nairobi, Kenya. Source: BBC African news
The teen rescuing street children in Nigeria
Copperleaf2018-02-05T00:28:56+01:00James Okina was a tearaway teen - now he is helping hundreds of children in Cross River State. Source: BBC African news
Ghana's autistic models turn heads and win awards
Copperleaf2018-02-05T00:16:07+01:00They've won awards and been made brand ambassadors in Ghana, after experiencing prejudice at school. Source: BBC African news
CHAN 2018: Morocco beat Nigeria 4-0 in final to lift trophy
Copperleaf2018-02-04T21:25:55+01:00Morocco become the first host nation to claim the African Nations Championship (CHAN) title with a convincing 4-0 win over 10-man Nigeria in the final. Source: BBC African news
CHAN 2018: Sudan beat Libya on penalties to earn third spot
Copperleaf2018-02-04T00:05:16+01:00Sudan goalkeeper Akram saves two penalties to earn his side third place at the African Nations Championship in Morocco. Source: BBC African news
CHAN 2018: Morocco and Nigeria prepare to contest final
Copperleaf2018-02-03T19:51:20+01:00There will be a new name on the African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy on Sunday as hosts Morocco take on Nigeria in Casablanca. Source: BBC African news
Italy attack targets African migrants
Copperleaf2018-02-03T15:34:39+01:00A man suspected of racially-motivated shootings that injure six is arrested in the town of Macerata. Source: BBC African news
Egypt unveils 4,400-year-old tomb of ancient priestess
Copperleaf2018-02-03T15:33:56+01:00The 4,400-year-old vault is covered with rare wall paintings, and belonged to a lady called Hetpet. Source: BBC African news
Why #MeToo isn't taking off in West Africa
Copperleaf2018-02-03T00:24:41+01:00Women in many African countries still feel unable to speak out about sexual abuse. Source: BBC African news
How Kenyans are coping with a TV shutdown
Copperleaf2018-02-03T00:24:06+01:00The most popular stations were cut off over plans to broadcast opposition leader Raila Odinga's "inauguration". Source: BBC African news
Riyad Mahrez: Leicester forward misses training for fourth day
Copperleaf2018-02-02T23:07:46+01:00Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez misses training for a fourth day running, after a potential move to Manchester City fell through. Source: BBC African news
West Ham sack Henry over African players comments
Copperleaf2018-02-02T22:36:39+01:00West Ham sack director of player recruitment Tony Henry over claims he said the club would not sign any more African players. Source: BBC African news
Central African Republic: Ex-militia leader wins top football post
Copperleaf2018-02-02T22:35:19+01:00A former warlord accused of atrocities is elected to the board of African football's governing body. Source: BBC African news
Eritreans shot in French mass brawl
Copperleaf2018-02-02T09:14:34+01:00Four people are in a critical condition after clashes between Afghan and Eritrean migrants. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 26 January – 2 February 2018
Copperleaf2018-02-02T08:10:31+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
South Africa gold mine: All 955 trapped workers freed
Copperleaf2018-02-02T06:41:39+01:00The South African workers had been stuck since Wednesday, when a power cut stopped the lifts. Source: BBC African news
Yemisi Adegoke on the Kenyan 'Snow Leopard' aiming for Olympic glory
Copperleaf2018-02-02T01:06:48+01:00Sabrina Simader is the first Kenyan woman to compete in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe opposition leader 'attacked' on campaign trail
Copperleaf2018-02-01T21:12:44+01:00Joice Mujuru's NPP party says she was pelted with stones in an act of political violence. Source: BBC African news
Kenya TV shutdown: Court suspends ban imposed over Odinga 'inauguration'
Copperleaf2018-02-01T13:55:04+01:00Channels were taken off-air over plans to broadcast opposition leader Raila Odinga's unofficial "inauguration". Source: BBC African news