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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates1 hr agoFour killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices Thousands of commuters are stranded, with key roads in the capital Nairobi largely empty due to the protests over fuel costs.1 hr ago2 hrs agoWhat is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.2 hrs ago12 hrs agoWHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergencyThe agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.12 hrs ago19 hrs agoFrom escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first ladyThe private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.19 hrs ago1 day agoHow worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.1 day ago2 days agoToddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in NigeriaNo group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.2 days ago3 days agoNew outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR CongoAfrica's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.3 days ago4 days agoFormer Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdictFormer Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.4 days ago4 days agoNigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.4 days ago...
