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Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates46 mins agoUN tight-lipped on outcome of talks with Congolese rebelsLittle detail was released but the UN says the rebels spoke of wanting a peaceful end to the crisis. 46 mins agoAfrica20 hrs agoSenior Kenyan policeman arrested over blogger's killingAn investigation is under way into what really happened to Albert Ojwang in a police cell.20 hrs agoAfrica22 hrs agoNigeria pardons activist Ken Saro-Wiwa 30 years after executionThe deaths of the environmentalist and eight other campaigners sparked an global outcry in 1995.22 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoZambia's president not wanted at predecessor's funeral, family saysEdgar Lungu's family says he left instructions that President Hichilema should not come near his body.1 day agoAfrica2 days agoBurundi's ruling party wins every seat in poll as rivals say democracy 'killed'Burundi is set to have a one-party parliament following a poll that the opposition says was rigged.2 days agoAfrica3 days agoKenyan blogger was hit and assaulted to death, autopsy revealsAlbert Ojwang did not die of self-inflicted injuries, pathologists say, contradicting the police. 3 days agoAfrica3 days agoUK soldier accused of raping British woman in KenyaThe alleged rape is the latest allegation of misconduct made against soldiers at a controversial base in Kenya. 3 days agoAfrica3 days agoNearly 50 people killed in South Africa floodsAt least 49 people have been killed in the floods, including several children who were on a bus.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoFuneral row causes chaos for mourners of Zambia's ex-presidentClashing ideas over how Edgar Lungu should be honoured have led to a political standoff. 3 days agoAfrica...
