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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates28 mins agoSouth Africa crime statistics debunk 'white genocide' claims - ministerOf the six most recent victims of farm killings, five were black and one white, the latest figures show.28 mins agoAfrica3 hrs ago'Tortured' Ugandan activist found at Tanzanian border One of Agather Atuhaire's colleagues says she shows "indications of torture" after being detained in Tanzania.3 hrs agoAfrica5 hrs agoNigerian government sues senator over assassination claimsNatasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused one of the country's top politicians of trying to kill her.5 hrs agoAfrica7 hrs agoDR Congo strips ex-leader of immunity over treason chargesJoseph Kabila faces the prospect of being tried in a military court for allegedly backing M23 rebels.7 hrs agoAfrica11 hrs agoWhat is the Chagos Islands deal between UK and Mauritius?The UK will retain control of Diego Garcia, home to a military base run with the United States.11 hrs agoAfrica20 hrs agoFact-checking Trump's Oval Office confrontation with RamaphosaPresident Trump made a series of claims about the killing of white farmers in South Africa, some of which are demonstrably false.20 hrs agoAfrica2 days agoBritish tourist arrested in Namibia over nude photos of childrenThe 65-year old Briton is also accused of inappropriately touching children while on a holiday in Namibia.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoX restricted in Tanzania after police targeted by hackersAfter being compromised, explicit images and misinformation were shared on the police's account.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoFormer DR Congo PM sentenced to hard labour on corruption chargeAugustin Ponyo Matata is found guilty of his part in embezzling about $245m.2 days agoAfrica...
