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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates53 mins agoQuestions over safety as 16 pupils die in another Kenya school fireSeveral parents were still waiting for news of their children roughly 12 hours after the fire.53 mins ago23 hrs agoEbola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warnsTedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread23 hrs ago1 day agoFirst Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa over immigration protests land in AccraIt follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.1 day ago1 day agoWhat is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.1 day ago1 day agoGhana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slaveryThe West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.1 day ago2 days agoSouth African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.2 days ago2 days agoSenegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to presidentAs speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.2 days ago2 days agoEbola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governorThe governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.2 days ago3 days agoPolice fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centreUnrest between crowds trying to reclaim the bodies of suspected Ebola cases and authorities have continued.3 days ago...
