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One story from Africa, for AfricaThe Comb podcastThis is AfricaLatest updates7 hrs agoKenya serial killer suspect tortured to confess - lawyerPolice said the 33-year-old confessed to having killed 42 women since 2022 after his arrest on Monday.7 hrs agoAfrica9 hrs agoProtester killed as crowds call for Kenya leader to goAnti-government demonstrators step up demands for President William Ruto to resign.9 hrs agoAfrica12 hrs agoRwanda media guideAn overview of the media in Rwanda, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.12 hrs agoAfrica12 hrs agoRwanda country profileProvides an overview of Rwanda, including key dates and facts about this east African country.12 hrs agoAfrica15 hrs agoKagame wins Rwanda vote in landslide - partial resultsRwanda's incumbent president has 99% of the vote, with 79% of ballots counted from Monday's election.15 hrs agoAfrica1 day agoInside the beauty pageant in one of the world’s worst places to be a womanSomali women break cultural taboos to take part in a contest aimed at giving them confidence.1 day agoAfrica1 day ago'Serial killer' arrested after bodies found in Kenya dumpThe 33-year-old confessed to having killed at least 42 women since 2022, police say.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoAfrica’s richest man says he doesn’t own a home outside NigeriaAliko Dangote says he only owns two houses, so he can use his wealth to build his businesses in Nigeria.1 day agoAfrica1 day agoKagame seeks fourth term as Rwandan presidentThe leader of the East African country has won over 90% of the vote in all the elections he has run in.1 day agoAfrica