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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updatesJust nowBlow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachmentThe decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua's bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.Just now15 hrs agoKenya's ex-chief justice arrested at protest against building on national parkActivists allege there is a plan to build a car park on protected land belonging to a wildlife sanctuary.15 hrs ago20 hrs agoMalawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concernsMalawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants. 20 hrs ago1 day agoSouth Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migrationHe made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.1 day ago2 days agoHundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideoutThe group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.2 days ago2 days ago'It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in SomaliaYusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.2 days ago3 days agoThe cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's presidentA committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.3 days ago3 days agoFall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simpleThere are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.3 days ago4 days agoSinger Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honourHe follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.4 days ago...
