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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates13 hrs agoFormer Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdictFormer Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.13 hrs ago18 hrs agoNigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.18 hrs ago20 hrs ago'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by warRebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.20 hrs ago1 day agoDozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigationA BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.1 day ago2 days agoGhana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protestsThe foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.2 days ago2 days agoSouth Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applicationsThe home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.2 days ago2 days agoUganda's president sworn in for record seventh termYoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.2 days ago3 days agoSouth African president says he will not step down after impeachment callPresident Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.3 days ago3 days agoDozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko HaramA fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.3 days ago...
