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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates21 mins agoMozambique opposition leader says to return home from exileVenâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won.21 mins agoAfrica3 hrs agoThe remarkable life of Andrée Blouin - Africa's overlooked independence heroineBlouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.3 hrs agoAfrica17 hrs agoChinese nationals arrested with gold bars and $800,000 cash in DR CongoThe gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.17 hrs agoAfrica21 hrs agoRwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR CongoIt is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province. 21 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoTanzania's fuel revolution slowed down by lack of filling stationsThe authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.1 day agoAfrica2 days agoBringing a tyrannical Ethiopian queen and her twins to lifeA compelling new audio drama shines a spotlight on Ethiopia's ancient Aksumite Empire.2 days agoAfrica3 days agoFire devastates one of Africa's largest clothes marketsGhana's Kantamanto market has been devastated by fire with traders urging the government to help.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoEthiopia and Somalia vow to strengthen tiesSomalia says no concessions were made to Ethiopia in the Turkey-brokered deal, but Ethiopia has not commented.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoGhana opens up visa-free travel to all AfricansThe West African country joins four other continental nations in making it easier to visit.3 days agoAfrica
