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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates2 hrs agoSouth Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says ministerAfter a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.2 hrs ago7 hrs agoNigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-westMaj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.7 hrs ago13 hrs agoEbola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warnsThe medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.13 hrs ago19 hrs agoEthiopia is heading to the polls, but not everyone can votePrime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.19 hrs ago2 days ago'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South AfricaSouth Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.2 days ago2 days agoGhana's parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ billSame-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.2 days ago2 days agoKenya court halts opening of US Ebola quarantine facility in the countryA 50-bed isolation unit in Kenya for US citizens was due to open on Friday, a US official said. 2 days ago2 days agoEight students arrested in Kenya after suspected deadly school arson attackSixteen pupils died in the fire that ripped through a dormitory while they were asleep.2 days ago3 days agoQuestions over safety as 16 pupils die in another Kenya school fireSeveral parents were still waiting for news of their children roughly 12 hours after the fire.3 days ago...
