The dancing slum kids tipped for stardom by Rihanna
Copperleaf2018-03-18T00:08:33+01:00The Ikorodu Kids are a dance troupe from Nigeria who are getting rave reviews from celebrities. Source: BBC African news
March 2018
Salah 'on his way' to earning Messi comparisons – Klopp
Copperleaf2018-03-17T21:56:01+01:00Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah is "on his way" to being mentioned in the same breath as Lionel Messi after his four goals against Watford. Source: BBC African news
History made for Uganda, Botswana, Swaziland
Copperleaf2018-03-17T19:36:48+01:00Uganda's KCCA, Swaziland's Mbabane Swallows and Botswana's Township Rollers become the first clubs from their countries to reach the Champions League group phase. Source: BBC African news
Mayotte unrest: French island residents round up 'foreigners'
Copperleaf2018-03-17T19:29:48+01:00A group of residents from the Indian Ocean French island take suspected illegal migrants to police. Source: BBC African news
Jacob Zuma: Former South African president faces corruption trial
Copperleaf2018-03-16T23:01:12+01:00South Africa's former president faces 16 corruption charges linked to a 1999 arms deal. Source: BBC African news
Botswana's Ian Khama: Trump encouraging elephant poaching
Copperleaf2018-03-16T22:21:55+01:00Overturning a ban on importing hunting trophies threatens elephants, says Ian Khama. Source: BBC African news
Ibenge insists Mavinga does have a future with DR Congo
Copperleaf2018-03-16T18:13:39+01:00DR Congo coach Florent Ibenge insists Chris Mavinga is in his plans, despite the defender demanding an explanation after his latest omission from the squad. Source: BBC African news
Who will be Ethiopia's next prime minister?
Copperleaf2018-03-16T16:30:12+01:00After Hailemariam Desalegn's shock resignation last month, we profile seven people who could be Ethiopia's next prime minister. Source: BBC African news
Vanilla pod farmer: 'Timing is everything'
Copperleaf2018-03-16T12:40:25+01:00Known for its sugarcane, Mauritius has also starting farming the more challenging vanilla crop. Source: BBC African news
Mugabe's bare-knuckled challenge to Mnangagwa's legitimacy
Copperleaf2018-03-16T09:17:07+01:00The former Zimbabwe leader holds his first press conference since being ousted from power. Source: BBC African news
Spain riots over Senegalese vendor's death
Copperleaf2018-03-16T07:30:11+01:00Protesters clash with police after the death of a Senegalese man who they say was chased by officers. Source: BBC African news
"We're here to win" – Morocco 2026 World Cup bid CEO
Copperleaf2018-03-16T05:14:23+01:00Hicham El Amrani tells the BBC his country's World Cup bid is "not a stunt" as they prepare to meet Fifa's deadline for handing over its bid book. Source: BBC African news
Africa's week in pictures: 9-15 March 2018
Copperleaf2018-03-16T01:30:04+01:00A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week. Source: BBC African news
Zimbabwe's ousted Robert Mugabe: 'We must undo this disgrace'
Copperleaf2018-03-15T23:30:23+01:00Former Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe gives his first interview since he was ousted. Source: BBC African news
Letter from Africa: Why Nigeria's hate speech bill is a jokes killer
Copperleaf2018-03-15T01:19:08+01:00Nigeria is debating a hate speech bill which, if passed, would condemn to death those found guilty. Source: BBC African news
African women 'inspire comic book heroes'
Copperleaf2018-03-15T00:14:02+01:00You've heard of Wonder Woman and Black Panther, but what about Queen Amina and Ireti Moremi? Source: BBC African news
Libya migrants: Smuggling network arrest warrants issued
Copperleaf2018-03-14T22:23:21+01:00The arrest warrants include accusations of human trafficking, torture, murder and rape. Source: BBC African news
Australia considers visas for white South African farmers
Copperleaf2018-03-14T16:56:25+01:00A diplomatic spat erupts after Australia says white farmers need "help from a civilised country". Source: BBC African news
Sierra Leone election: Julius Maada Bio beats Samura Kamara in first round
Copperleaf2018-03-14T08:47:13+01:00Julius Maada Bio now faces the ruling party candidate in a run-off in two weeks' time. Source: BBC African news
Uganda's Makerere University: 'My lecturer tried to rape me'
Copperleaf2018-03-14T01:19:29+01:00A student at Uganda's Makerere University says staff harassed her when she reported an attempted rape. Source: BBC African news