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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates13 hrs ago'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in SomaliaYusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.13 hrs ago2 days agoThe cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's presidentA committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.2 days ago2 days agoFall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simpleThere are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.2 days ago2 days agoSinger Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honourHe follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.2 days ago2 days agoNearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks downOnly two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities. 2 days ago2 days 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.2 days ago3 days agoHeavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalatesThe opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.3 days ago4 days ago'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change marketThe rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.4 days ago4 days agoFour sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in NigeriaA fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.4 days ago...
