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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates1 hr agoZimbabwe shuts down amid calls for protestsMany streets across Zimbabwe remained deserted and empty on the day of a planned protest.1 hr agoAfrica2 days agoWhy British boarding schools are so eager to open in NigeriaWith UK school fees rising, Nigeria's elite can now choose to give their offspring a British education at home.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoGuinea's ex-military ruler pardoned over stadium massacreMoussa Dadis Camara, pardoned on health grounds, was less than a year into a 20-year sentence.2 days agoAfrica3 days agoExpelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racismEbrahim Rasool, who was accused of "race-baiting" by the US, tells the BBC racism in the White House was "self-evident".3 days agoAfrica3 days agoUnder-fire Zimbabwe president names new army chiefIt comes ahead of planned protests by a group of war veterans who want Emmerson Mnangagwa to resign.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoSuperfans and spiderman: Africa's top shotsA selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.3 days agoAfrica4 days agoReporter who sued MP and won $18m hopeful he will pocket the moneyBut Ghanaian investigative journalist tells the BBC that the message his victory sends is more important.4 days agoAfrica4 days ago'We will be vindicated' - Anas wins $18m defamation caseAnas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures.4 days agoAfrica4 days agoOne million children could die if US cuts funding, charity warnsThe US is reported to be planning to cut funding to Gavi, which pays for childhood vaccines.4 days agoAfrica12345...12
