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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates1 hr agoThe would-be African nation in love with Donald TrumpSomaliland hopes Donald Trump will make history by recognising it as a nation, but Somalis fear the move.1 hr agoAfrica4 hrs agoNo more miners trapped underground in South Africa, volunteers sayAt least 78 bodies and more than 200 survivors have been pulled out of a mine since Monday.4 hrs agoAfrica7 hrs agoUK's Chagos deal on hold to allow Trump reviewThe biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.7 hrs agoAfrica7 hrs agoMozambique's new president sworn in despite opposition boycott Daniel Chapo's legitimacy has been questioned following protests against his victory. 7 hrs agoAfrica11 hrs ago'I never thought I could play ice hockey in Kenya'East Africa's only rink is the one place in Nairobi where temperatures fall below 9C.11 hrs agoAfrica11 hrs agoKenyan minister alleges intelligence agency behind his son's abductionJustin Muturi says his son was freed following President William Ruto's intervention.11 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoRelatives wait for news as body bags hauled from South African mineHundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoSudan shelling kills more than 100 civilians near capitalRescuers say medical supplies are running low as health workers struggle to treat the victims.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoNigerians mourn woman allegedly beheaded by gospel singerThe police allege that the suspect was caught carrying the victim's head in a bag.1 day agoAfrica
