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Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates12 hrs agoMore than 80 buffaloes drown in Namibia after falling off cliffThe herd was fleeing lions, officials say12 hrs ago17 hrs agoMalawi ex-president takes clear lead in vote-count, results showPeter Mutharika has got about 66% of the votes counted so far, putting him ahead of President Lazarus Chakwera.17 hrs ago19 hrs agoThree West African countries to quit International Criminal CourtThe three military juntas, who came to power through coups, say the judicial body is 'incapable' of handling 'proven war crimes'.19 hrs ago2 days agoBotswana declares public holiday after 'historic' athletics gold medalPresident Duma Boko congratulates the men's 4x400m relay team for winning gold at the World Athletic Championships.2 days ago3 days agoMurdered Kenyan's friends want UK soldier to face justiceFriends of the stabbed 21-year-old Kenyan woman recount to the BBC events on the night she went missing.3 days ago3 days agoMalawi police arrest eight for alleged election fraudOfficials are on high alert after the 2019 presidential election result was annulled due to vote tampering.3 days ago4 days agoSouth Africa police uncover $20m crystal meth labFive North Americans were arrested after the raid on a farm in the east of the country, officers say.4 days ago5 days agoDrone strike on Sudan mosque kills 78, medic tells BBCLocal activists and residents describe the early morning attack on worshippers.5 days ago5 days agoSouth African hospital worker arrested with human placentasThe maternity cleaner was allegedly seeking potential buyers for the body tissue when she was picked up.5 days ago...
