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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates48 mins agoSudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army saysIt is the latest sign of victory from the military who have made gains against the RSF since March.48 mins agoAfrica9 hrs agoTanzania president warns 'meddling' Kenyan activistsPresident Samia says she will not allow external efforts to undermine her country's peace and stability. 9 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoUN court backs E Guinea in Gabon dispute over islands in oil-rich watersEquatorial Guinea has been rowing with Gabon for decades over three islands in potentially oil-rich waters.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoSouth Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rapeTimothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoNigeria's fierce political rivals share joke at pope's inaugural massPresident Bola Tinubu defeated Peter Obi in the 2023 elections - and may face off again in 2027.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoKenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but was stopped ahead of Tundu Lissu's latest court appearance.1 day agoAfrica2 days agoBBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal minesAn investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.2 days agoAfrica4 days agoThe 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met GalaOzwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.4 days agoAfrica4 days agoGabon's ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to AngolaSylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.4 days agoAfrica...
