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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates5 hrs agoEthiopia does not want war with Eritrea, says PMAbiy Ahmed's comments come amid concerns that the neighbours could clash over tensions in Tigray.5 hrs agoAfrica9 hrs agoArmed men abduct dozens from a bus in EthiopiaThe incident happened in an area where around 100 students were similarly seized last July.9 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoNigeria's president declares emergency in oil-rich stateBola Tinubu's move, which some have questioned, follows a political crisis and an oil pipeline blast.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoGhana journalist awarded $18m in US after suing ex-MPKennedy Agyapong alleged Anas Aremeyaw Anas was behind the murder of a colleague, among other claims.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoDR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire in Qatar talksThe meeting comes amid an M23 advance that has seen the rebels seize two cities in eastern DR Congo.1 day agoAfrica2 days agoGhosts of apartheid haunt South Africa as compensation anger brewsAnti-apartheid activists like Mzolisi Dyasi feel let down after the sacrifices they made for democracy.2 days agoAfrica2 days ago'Nigerian Senate is run like a cult', suspended MP tells BBCNatasha Akpoti-Uduaghan says the system is trying "silence" her after she made sexual harassment allegations.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoMissing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoLast-minute deal to protect African penguins from extinctionNo-go fishing zones agreed to stop vessels catching sardines and anchovies around breeding grounds.2 days agoAfrica...
