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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates20 hrs agoWorld's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year ruleCameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.20 hrs ago1 day agoSenegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bitesThe fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.1 day ago2 days ago'We want a voice in our land' - the people evicted to build Nigeria's capitalPeople evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them. 2 days ago2 days agoBurkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader saysCapt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.2 days ago3 days agoFour toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery schoolThe suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.3 days ago3 days agoOver 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group saysHuman Rights Watch says Capt Traoré, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.3 days ago3 days agoExplosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians - armyPowerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.3 days ago4 days agoDR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 yearsThis is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.4 days ago4 days agoSouth African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangsThe army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.4 days ago...
