Sierra Leone votes in run-off between Maada Bio and Kamara
Copperleaf2018-03-31T03:35:34+01:00The vote was delayed after an allegation of electoral fraud in the first round earlier this month. Source: BBC African news
March 2018
Lake Chad: Can the vanishing lake be saved?
Copperleaf2018-03-31T01:18:45+01:00It's been shrinking fast, but could a plan to divert water to one of Africa's largest lakes stop it disappearing? Source: BBC African news
In pictures: The churches of Lalibela in Ethiopia
Copperleaf2018-03-31T00:32:27+01:00Ahead of Easter, the BBC's Frank Gardner's visit the churches of Ethiopia. Source: BBC African news
The country where children fear election time
Copperleaf2018-03-30T23:25:53+01:00Parents in Sierra Leone have been warned to take extra care of their children this election period as it's feared they could be ritually killed. Source: BBC African news
Mauritania court gives toughest sentence for slave owners
Copperleaf2018-03-30T19:08:44+01:00A man and a woman are sentenced in a country where slavery is widespread and convictions rare. Source: BBC African news
Grace Mugabe's farm invaded by Zimbabwe gold diggers
Copperleaf2018-03-30T08:44:23+01:00Zimbabwe's former first lady reports to the police that 400 illegal gold panners invade her farm. Source: BBC African news
Michy Batshuayi criticises Uefa for ending investigation into racial abuse claim
Copperleaf2018-03-30T06:13:58+01:00Borussia Dortmund's Michy Batshuayi criticises Uefa after it dismisses his allegation of racist chanting during a Europa League tie. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 23-29 March 2018
Copperleaf2018-03-30T02:14:25+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Making deliveries in a badly mapped world
Copperleaf2018-03-30T00:07:05+01:00Many countries still have no functioning address system. Is digital mapping the answer? Source: BBC African news
Lagos street dancers go viral after Rihanna retweet
Copperleaf2018-03-29T23:08:17+01:00These Lagos street children went viral after Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and P Diddy shared their videos. Source: BBC African news
Miguna Miguna: Kenya opposition figure deported again
Copperleaf2018-03-29T09:41:07+01:00He is sent to Dubai hours after a minister was convicted of contempt for not letting him enter Kenya. Source: BBC African news
World Cup 2018: Fifa investigates Pogba, Dembele 'racist' chants in Russia
Copperleaf2018-03-29T09:14:39+01:00Fifa and Russian authorities say they are looking into alleged racist abuse directed at France players during their 3-1 win over Russia. Source: BBC African news
Tomi Oladipo: Islamic State and the kidnap of Nigerian schoolgirls
Copperleaf2018-03-29T06:54:28+01:00The BBC's Tomi Oladipo looks at the links between the Islamic State group and Nigeria's militants following the Dapchi abductions. Source: BBC African news
'I felt dead', kidnap survivor Amanda Lindhout tells court
Copperleaf2018-03-29T00:44:26+01:00Canadian journalist Amanda Lindhout speaks at the sentencing hearing of one of her Somali kidnappers. Source: BBC African news
Inxeba wins South Africa film award despite ban attempt
Copperleaf2018-03-28T23:19:26+01:00Traditional leaders were furious at the film's portrayal of gay love within a Xhosa cultural initiation. Source: BBC African news
Vicky Momberg: South African estate agent jailed for racist abuse
Copperleaf2018-03-28T09:39:30+01:00Vicky Momberg used a derogatory word against a black police officer 48 times. Source: BBC African news
Morocco, Tunisia win World Cup warm-ups as Nigeria, Egypt lose
Copperleaf2018-03-28T08:56:39+01:00Morocco and Tunisia win their latest World Cup warm-up games as Senegal draw and both Egypt and Nigeria lose. Source: BBC African news
Abiy Ahmed named as head of Ethiopia's EPRDF ruling coalition
Copperleaf2018-03-28T08:17:49+01:00Abiy Ahmed's election paves the way for him to become the country's prime minister. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: Will age be a factor in Zimbabwe's poll?
Copperleaf2018-03-28T01:28:56+01:00There is a 35-year age gap between the leading presidential candidates - but will that help or hinder them? Source: BBC African news
Kenya columnists quit Nation Media Group over 'meddling'
Copperleaf2018-03-27T14:52:36+01:00Eight columnists say there is a "loss in editorial independence" at Kenya's biggest media group. Source: BBC African news