African news explained

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A look at the issues behind one of the stories making headlines on the African continent.

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The last edition: Friday 24 May 2013

Thousands flock to Chinua Achebe's funeral

Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe has been buried in his hometown, Ogidi, in a ceremony attended by thousands of mourners, including President Goodluck Jonathan.

Time running out to decide fate of disputed oil-producing Abyei region

Sudan and South Sudan have until 5 December, a deadline set by the African Union, to resolve the final status of the flashpoint region of Abyei.

Tuesday 27 November 2012

Gunmen attack Police base in Nigeria

Gunmen on Monday attacked a Nigerian police base in the capital, Abuja, where Boko Haram militants are often held.

Monday 26 November 2012

Sudan 'plot' linked to Islamists

Thirteen people remain under arrest in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, after being detained last Thursday over an alleged plot to overthrow President Omar al-Bashir.