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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates3 hrs agoTanzania's main opposition party banned from electionThe move comes days after its leader and presidential candidate was arrested and charged with treason.3 hrs agoAfrica11 hrs agoNigerian bandit kingpin and 100 followers killedThe crime lord was hiding in a forest, authorities say, after dozens were kidnapped from a village.11 hrs agoAfrica21 hrs agoCoup leader seeks win in first vote since Gabon army takeoverAbout one million voters are set to pick their next president from a list of eight hopefuls.21 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoWhy Uganda might have the world's most passionate Arsenal fansIntense rivalries between supporters of Arsenal, and other English football clubs, has led to deaths in the East African nation. 1 day agoAfrica2 days agoNigeria bans airing of song criticising president On the track, Eedris Abdulkareem urges the leader's son to tell his father about everyday hardships.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoWhy fears are growing of a return of civil war to South SudanWith the vice-president under arrest there are concerns a political rift could spiral into conflict.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoGabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidencySaturday's election marks a major test for a coup leader who wants the democratic stamp of approval.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoTanzania's opposition leader charged with treasonHe has been holding rallies nationwide saying October's elections cannot go ahead without reforms.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoThe Gabon strongman eyeing election victoryWho is Gen Brice Nguema, the man who overthrew the president he was supposed to protect?2 days agoAfrica...
