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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates1 hr agoHow African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's DayHistorians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.1 hr agoAfrica13 hrs agoNamibian minister sacked after being accused of rape Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the woman to withdraw the case.13 hrs agoAfrica23 hrs ago'They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protestersThe BBC exposes the members of the security forces who fired on protesters at Kenya’s parliament last year.23 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoSouth Africa will defend sovereignty, ANC chair says as tensions with US growThe ANC chair's comments come after months of US tension over race relations and land law.1 day agoAfrica2 days agoEnd conflict to honour Pope, Vatican diplomat tells South SudanThe Vatican's representative to South Sudan says the Pope's memory should be honoured by seeking peace.2 days agoAfrica2 days ago'Double patriarchy': doctor has South Africa talking about financial abuseA medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.2 days agoAfrica3 days agoDR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within daysThe two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoFrom prized artworks to bullet shells: how war devastated Sudan's museumsSudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoBorder officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a mysteryThe identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.3 days agoAfrica...
