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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates5 hrs agoNiger's military leaders free ministers, but not ousted presidentPresident Mohamed Bazoum has been under house arrest since the 2023 military takeover.5 hrs agoAfrica5 hrs agoNigerian pastor acquitted of rape after eight years in South African jailTimothy Omotoso was accused of raping several of his congregants in a trial that gripped the country.5 hrs agoAfrica6 hrs agoEx-Shell boss tasked with cleaning up Nigeria's oil sectorPresident Tinubu restructures the NNPC, a company which has long struggled with corruption allegations.6 hrs agoAfrica11 hrs agoDeath sentence overturned for three Americans over DR Congo coup attemptThe Americans are among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court.11 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoInside Khartoum, a city left in ruins after two years of warThe BBC's Barbara Plett Usher visits Khartoum days after the city was recaptured by Sudan's government forces. 1 day agoAfrica1 day agoNigeria's spectacular horse parade closing RamadanIn the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoBBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan's ruined capital after army victoryOur correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan's army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoZimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protestsA total of 95 people are charged with promoting "public violence" and for "breaches of peace".1 day agoAfrica1 day agoZambia president orders ministers to stop sleeping in cabinetHakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of "indulgence" and a lack of self-control.1 day agoAfrica...
