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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates22 hrs agoHow old English sea shanties inspired Cape Verdean singerCarmen Souza's latest album is inspired by the little-known British influence on the Cape Verde islands.22 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoNigeria denies colluding with France to destabilise NigerNigeria says Niger's accusations are "baseless" and "false".1 day agoAfrica2 days ago'Tears of joy' - Sudan capital gets first aid convoy since war beganIn a breakthrough, trucks stacked with vital food supplies roll into war-hit Khartoum.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoThe Nigerian watch-lover lost in timeFor years repairing watches was a booming business, but a Kaduna horologist now has time on his hands.2 days agoAfrica3 days agoIllegal trade booms in South Africa's 'super-strange looking' plantsA biodiversity hotspot has become the stomping ground of poachers.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoHundreds escape Mozambique prison amid election protestsThe prisoners took advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed poll results, police say.3 days agoAfrica4 days agoMozambique's opposition leader vows to install himself as presidentVenâncio Mondlane has rejected his electoral defeat, as unrest spreads in the southern African state. 4 days agoAfrica4 days agoSudan slides deeper into famine, experts sayFamine has spread to five areas in the war-hit country, a UN-backed group says.4 days agoAfrica5 days agoDetained Ugandan politician's wife condemns ban on Christmas Day visit Officials say inmates will not receive visits during the festive season for security reasons.5 days agoAfrica
