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South African national park closed due to floods

Recent news from Africa includes political developments, economic challenges, and social issues across the continent. In Uganda, Yoweri Museveni is leading in the presidential election, while Cameroon's opposition leader rejects the results.

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Recent news from Africa includes political developments, economic challenges, and social issues across the continent. In Uganda, Yoweri Museveni is leading in the presidential election, while Cameroon's opposition leader rejects the results. Madagascar saw both a new president sworn in and a military unit attempting to seize power, sparking protests. Botswana's diamond industry faces strain, and Sudan's civil war continues, with reports of executions. Other stories highlight resilience, such as breakdancing as therapy in DR Congo and a Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport. Finally, thousands mourned the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga at his state funeral.

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Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.

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Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power.

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Fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have executed a number of unarmed people.

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Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, Bobi Wine.

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Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.

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