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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates3 hrs agoFuel tanker explosion kills dozens of people in NigeriaPeople had rushed to collect fuel from the tanker after it overturned in a crash.3 hrs agoAfrica21 hrs agoTrapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark realityMzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.21 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoCurfew and deaths in South Sudan after revenge attacks on SudaneseHorrific videos seeming to show Sudanese soldiers attacking South Sudan nationals spark retaliation attacks.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoWhy police baby killers are still not on trial seven years onSeven years after Samantha Pendo's death her parents are still waiting for the trial of officers to begin.1 day agoAfrica2 days agoSuitcases of 'cocaine' found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicleThe country's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but has not been arrested. 2 days agoAfrica2 days agoUS sanctions Sudan army chief Burhan over civilian deathsThe army under Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan is accused of committing lethal attacks on civilians.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoAmazigh New Year and vodún cheer: Africa's top shotsA selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoGhanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa diesOsibisa was one of the first African bands to gain international recognition, in the 1970s.2 days agoAfrica2 days ago'Mammoth task' to identify South Africa mine victims, police sayAt least 78 bodies and more than 240 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.2 days agoAfrica
