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Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates8 hrs agoAt least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed offPolice say at least 11 people were killed - as a doctor tells the BBC protesters taken to hospital died of gunshot wounds.8 hrs agoAfrica15 hrs agoSouth Africa's police minister accused of links to criminal gangsPresident Cyril Ramaphosa says the explosive claims are "receiving the highest priority attention"15 hrs agoAfrica17 hrs agoBig shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forcesThe two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.17 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoHow an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groupsJNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.1 day agoAfrica2 days agoUganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year ruleYoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election. 2 days agoAfrica2 days agoRare photos capture Afrobeats' rise to take over the worldExclusive access to some of the biggest artists who are riding a cultural phenomenon.2 days agoAfrica3 days agoTennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen'The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoKenyan leader to build huge church at presidential office"The devil might be angry and can do what he wants," President William Ruto said in response to criticism.3 days agoAfrica4 days agoNamibia halts all state funerals amid criticism of the high costThere will be no state funerals until April 2026 - unless the president decides to make an exception.4 days agoAfrica...
