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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates3 hrs agoAlgeria blocks flights from Mali after drone shot downThe statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.3 hrs agoAfrica5 hrs agoDozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capitalKinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.5 hrs agoAfrica6 hrs ago'What I learned from a failed travel world record attempt'Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt6 hrs agoAfrica8 hrs agoOutcry over emir's summons prompts U-turn from Nigerian policeThe emir of Kano is one of Nigeria's most respected traditional leaders but there is a tussle for the throne.8 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoZimbabwe to scrap tariffs on US goods as it faces 18% Trump levyPresident Mnangawa says he wants improved relations, days after Donald Trump said the US would impose an 18% tariff on Zimbabwe. 1 day agoAfrica2 days agoNo wigs please - the new rules shaking up beauty pageantsWigs and beauty contests are big business in Ivory Coast, but the industry is facing change.2 days agoAfrica3 days agoTrump's tariffs could be death knell for US-Africa trade pactSome African countries got privileged access to US markets, but the future of that deal is uncertain.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoMeet the football grannies of Africa Teams from across the continent, created to boost the health of older women, face off in a tournament.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoUN appalled by 'credible reports' of Sudan civilian killingsThere are "horrific videos" of "armed men executing civilians in cold blood", the UN's Volker Türk says.3 days agoAfrica...
