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One story from Africa, for AfricaThe Comb podcastThis is AfricaLatest updatesJust nowMali army admits 'significant' losses in Wagner battleIt is a rare admission and comes after Russian mercenaries said one of their commanders was killed.Just nowAfrica3 hrs agoArrest warrant issued for Libera's ex-finance minister Five senior officials from the administration of ex-President George Weah are embroiled in a criminal case.3 hrs agoAfrica6 hrs agoIMF approves ‘landmark’ Ethiopia bailoutA financing package of $3.4bn will support the country's reform measures over the next four years.6 hrs agoAfrica6 hrs agoSouth Sudan’s 7ft 2in refugee basketballerOlympics 2024: South Sudan refugee becomes NBA hopeful6 hrs agoAfrica23 hrs agoRussian commander killed in sandstorm ambush in MaliMercenaries formerly of the Wagner group say they suffered "losses" at the hands of 1,000 rebels.23 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoTiffany Haddish defends Zimbabwe video after backlashThe actress says she had been misled about Africa and thought there was "war everyday".1 day agoAfrica1 day agoEthiopian currency falls sharply after big policy changeEthiopians have received the news with apprehension, fearing that the cost of living will increase.1 day agoAfrica1 day ago‘They cry of hunger once they notice there’s no milk’Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoEx-SA President Zuma expelled from ANCMr Zuma is leading a rival party, which now sits in opposition to the ANC in parliament.1 day agoAfrica