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Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates5 hrs agoHow 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West AfricaGold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.5 hrs agoAfrica11 hrs agoLiberian president killed in coup gets state funeral after 45 yearsWilliam Tolbert was killed during the 1980 coup - his body was then believed to be dumped in a mass grave. 11 hrs agoAfrica11 hrs agoOne of Nigeria’s richest men buried in Saudi ArabiaAn uncle of Africa’s richest man, Dantata left behind 21 children and 121 grand children11 hrs agoAfrica12 hrs agoJihadist fighters stage series of attacks on Mali military postsTuesday's attack marks the third major assault on army positions over the past month.12 hrs agoAfrica13 hrs agoCongolese army destroys plane rebels claim was carrying aidIt is the latest violent incident since a peace deal was signed in Washington last week.13 hrs agoAfrica14 hrs agoWhat's the fighting in DR Congo all about?M23 rebels have made rapid advances in the latest bout of conflict that has long-dogged the mineral-rich east.14 hrs agoAfrica21 hrs agoDozens of Ghanaians trafficked in football job scam rescued in NigeriaThe victims, mostly young men, were lured with promises of football contracts or other jobs abroad.21 hrs agoAfrica1 day ago'I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war'A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.1 day agoAfrica2 days agoKenyan vendor shot by police during protests dies after life support switched offBoniface Kariuki, 22, was shot in the head, sparking outrage among Kenyans.2 days agoAfrica...
