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One story from Africa, for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates5 hrs agoDefiant Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appears in courtTundu Lissu makes his first appearance in court since his arrest on treason charges last month.5 hrs agoAfrica6 hrs agoUN court backs E Guinea in Gabon dispute over islands in oil-rich watersEquatorial Guinea has been rowing with Gabon for decades over three islands in potentially oil-rich waters.6 hrs agoAfrica9 hrs agoSouth Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rapeTimothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria.9 hrs agoAfrica10 hrs agoNigeria's fierce political rivals share joke at pope's inaugural massPresident Bola Tinubu defeated Peter Obi in the 2023 elections - and may face off again in 2027.10 hrs agoAfrica13 hrs agoKenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but was stopped ahead of Tundu Lissu's latest court appearance.13 hrs agoAfrica16 hrs agoBBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal minesAn investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.16 hrs agoAfrica3 days agoThe 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met GalaOzwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoGabon's ousted president and family freed after two years and fly to AngolaSylvia Bongo and her son was freed from prison last week despite facing charges of embezzling public funds.3 days agoAfrica3 days agoFormer Chad PM arrested over alleged links to deadly clashMasra's party the Transformers say their leader's detention took place "outside of any known judicial procedure".3 days agoAfrica...