<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Africa News - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rss/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Africa News news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-ng</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-20-children-killed-in-dr-congo-school-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-20-children-killed-in-dr-congo-school-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Spirit sign Luvanga - but is it a record deal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/washington-spirit-sign-luvanga-but-is-it-a-record-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/washington-spirit-sign-luvanga-but-is-it-a-record-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria to sever diplomatic ties with UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Algerian foreign ministry did not give a reason for the move but said it had exhausted all means.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algeria-to-sever-diplomatic-ties-with-uae/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algeria-to-sever-diplomatic-ties-with-uae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/royal-family-rift-after-popular-tv-news-presenter-chosen-to-succeed-ugandan-king/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/royal-family-rift-after-popular-tv-news-presenter-chosen-to-succeed-ugandan-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia to open more cultural centres in Africa as it seeks to broaden influence]]></title><description><![CDATA[These centres will promote the Russian language, education, science and culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russia-to-open-more-cultural-centres-in-africa-as-it-seeks-to-broaden-influence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russia-to-open-more-cultural-centres-in-africa-as-it-seeks-to-broaden-influence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/spanish-intelligence-warned-of-ceuta-mass-crossing-plans-before-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/spanish-intelligence-warned-of-ceuta-mass-crossing-plans-before-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rwandan eyeing Champions League history against Man Utd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-rwandan-eyeing-champions-league-history-against-man-utd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-rwandan-eyeing-champions-league-history-against-man-utd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/youre-not-alone-in-the-darkness-gambia-president-urges-calm-after-violent-blackout-protests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/youre-not-alone-in-the-darkness-gambia-president-urges-calm-after-violent-blackout-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheff Utd sign experienced forward Ayew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sheff-utd-sign-experienced-forward-ayew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sheff-utd-sign-experienced-forward-ayew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-will-africa-get-its-next-ballon-dor-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-will-africa-get-its-next-ballon-dor-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves sign Burkina Faso winger Traore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves sign former Sunderland and Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore on a one-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wolves-sign-burkina-faso-winger-traore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wolves-sign-burkina-faso-winger-traore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The wedding photographer of Darfur: Focusing on love in Sudan's war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-wedding-photographer-of-darfur-focusing-on-love-in-sudans-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-wedding-photographer-of-darfur-focusing-on-love-in-sudans-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian academic on rags to riches: 'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me']]></title><description><![CDATA[David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-academic-on-rags-to-riches-nothing-good-was-supposed-to-come-out-of-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-academic-on-rags-to-riches-nothing-good-was-supposed-to-come-out-of-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye]]></title><description><![CDATA[New &pound;60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-man-city-call-you-dont-say-no-ndiaye/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-man-city-call-you-dont-say-no-ndiaye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-different-world-maps-get-right-and-what-they-get-wrong/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-different-world-maps-get-right-and-what-they-get-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa beat Zimbabwe to win T20 tri-series final - scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series final between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-zimbabwe-to-win-t20-tri-series-final-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-zimbabwe-to-win-t20-tri-series-final-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-finish-strongly-to-take-2-1-series-lead-against-all-blacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-finish-strongly-to-take-2-1-series-lead-against-all-blacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-russia-proving-better-at-protecting-friends-than-fighting-enemies-in-west-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-russia-proving-better-at-protecting-friends-than-fighting-enemies-in-west-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-to-reflect-africas-true-size/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-to-reflect-africas-true-size/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kolisi-urges-boks-to-channel-spirit-of-soweto-to-beat-all-blacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kolisi-urges-boks-to-channel-spirit-of-soweto-to-beat-all-blacks/</guid></item></channel></rss>