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One story from Africa, for AfricaThe Comb podcastThis is AfricaLatest updates1 hr agoMozambique opposition lawyer shot deadLawyer Elvino Dias and opposition party official Paulo Guambe were gunned down in broad daylight.1 hr agoAfrica9 hrs agoBritish national and several Turkish citizens abducted in KenyaNecdet Seyitoğlu, 49, said he and others were abducted in the capital city of Nairobi.9 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoMurder, rape and torture allegations hit Ivory Coast student unionAll student unions are banned after the authorities accuse one of murder, torture and running a brothel.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoThe man lined up to be Kenya's next deputy presidentEx-law professor and Interior Minister Kithure Kindiki has been a loyal ally to President Ruto. 1 day agoAfrica1 day agoThe ever-shifting alliances that fuelled Kenya's impeachment dramaThe unprecedented impeachment of his deputy leaves President Ruto holding all the cards - for now.1 day agoAfrica1 day ago'My nephews died in tanker blast trying to stop petrol scoopers'A farming community is in shock after more than 150 people are killed in an inferno after a tanker crash.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoKenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospitalIn a dramatic day, senators vote to oust Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment. 1 day agoAfrica2 days agoDouble trouble and dancing troupes: Africa's top shotsA selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.2 days agoAfrica2 days agoKenya deputy president in hospital ahead of impeachment vote - lawyerThe Senate rejects a request to postpone the trial on whether to remove him from office.2 days agoAfrica