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What Impact Is President Buhari's Absence Having?
Reports and analysis of the day's political, economic and sports news from across Africa.
The Nigerian vice president and acting head of state, Yemi Osinbajo, visits ailing president Muhammadu Buhari in hospital in London.
Plus, Chinese troops depart for Djibouti to set up Beijing's first overseas military base and meet Nelson Makamo - a South African artist, who at only 35 years has sold to some famous names.
(Photo: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, Credit: Sunday Aghaeze/ AFP/ Getty Images)
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