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Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates6 hrs agoUS convicts Rwandan man who hid genocide role for decadesEric Nshimiye was accused of lying to a jury to protect himself and a fellow perpetrator of the genocide.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoPresident Tinubu to 'pray for Nigeria' during Saudi Arabia tripHe last travelled to Mecca in 2022 as he was campaigning to become Nigeria's president.6 hrs ago8 hrs agoUS sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflictCongo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in its conflict hit East8 hrs ago11 hrs agoEthiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in TigrayThe acquisition of the warplanes comes amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray region that started last month.11 hrs ago19 hrs agoDemands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism lawsFamilies affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.19 hrs ago1 day agoTanzania celebrates first natural gas discovery in more than 10 yearsThe energy minister described it as a "major milestone" for the East African nation.1 day ago1 day agoAnger in Kenya over extradition hearing delay for ex-British soldier accused of murdering womanNo official reason has been given for postponing next month’s hearing to May 2027, the family says. 1 day ago2 days agoEx-wife of Zimbabwe's vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder caseMarry Mubaiwa had been held on remand for seven years after being charged in 2019 for her then husband's attempted murder.2 days ago2 days agoIs Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?Kenya has already released the first group of 20 people who came into contact with its first Ebola patient.2 days ago...
