<?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, 04 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/heavy-gunfire-in-somali-capital-as-row-over-election-delay-escalates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/heavy-gunfire-in-somali-capital-as-row-over-election-delay-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How rise of lab-grown diamonds has affected Sierra Leone's miners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-rise-of-lab-grown-diamonds-has-affected-sierra-leones-miners/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-rise-of-lab-grown-diamonds-has-affected-sierra-leones-miners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-sentenced-to-death-for-killing-worshippers-at-catholic-church-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-sentenced-to-death-for-killing-worshippers-at-catholic-church-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-african-players-to-watch-at-world-cup-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-african-players-to-watch-at-world-cup-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-people-shot-dead-amid-kenya-protests-against-us-ebola-quarantine-centre-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:39:00 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after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mayor-cancels-dr-congo-friendly-over-ebola-concern/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mayor-cancels-dr-congo-friendly-over-ebola-concern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-shot-dead-during-kenya-protests-over-us-ebola-centre-plan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-shot-dead-during-kenya-protests-over-us-ebola-centre-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men]]></title><description><![CDATA[The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-police-investigate-killing-of-two-mozambican-men/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-police-investigate-killing-of-two-mozambican-men/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partey named in Ghana squad for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been named in Ghana's preliminary squad for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/partey-named-in-ghana-squad-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/partey-named-in-ghana-squad-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-health-workers-in-dr-congo-are-treating-ebola-and-staying-safe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-health-workers-in-dr-congo-are-treating-ebola-and-staying-safe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-boss-queiroz-no-qualms-over-partey-selection/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-boss-queiroz-no-qualms-over-partey-selection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/three-ebola-vaccines-in-development-amid-growing-outbreak-fears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/three-ebola-vaccines-in-development-amid-growing-outbreak-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was 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squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zidane-and-mahrez-in-algeria-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zidane-and-mahrez-in-algeria-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bulls-overpower-munster-to-reach-urc-semi-finals/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 15:49:00 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