<?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/1000/" /><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 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-people-shot-dead-amid-kenya-protests-against-us-ebola-quarantine-centre-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shell-pumped-oil-through-nigeria-pipeline-for-years-despite-pollution-evidence-documents-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shell-pumped-oil-through-nigeria-pipeline-for-years-despite-pollution-evidence-documents-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled 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 revamped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-schoolgirl-who-became-world-champion-at-14/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-schoolgirl-who-became-world-champion-at-14/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/grammy-winning-director-explores-his-nigerian-grandfathers-role-in-the-biafran-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 03:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/grammy-winning-director-explores-his-nigerian-grandfathers-role-in-the-biafran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup 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 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bulls-overpower-munster-to-reach-urc-semi-finals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gifts-from-a-lover-and-botched-cocaine-raids-police-inquiry-grips-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gifts-from-a-lover-and-botched-cocaine-raids-police-inquiry-grips-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/abula-nigerias-indigenous-game-with-lofty-ambitions/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/abula-nigerias-indigenous-game-with-lofty-ambitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-seek-world-cup-ticket-refunds-after-ebola-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-seek-world-cup-ticket-refunds-after-ebola-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG's Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions' World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/psgs-hakimi-in-morocco-squad-despite-injury/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 22:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/psgs-hakimi-in-morocco-squad-despite-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian winger Udoh dies aged 21]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-winger-udoh-dies-aged-21/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-winger-udoh-dies-aged-21/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-wants-tourists-to-visit-western-sahara-some-say-its-tightening-its-control/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-wants-tourists-to-visit-western-sahara-some-say-its-tightening-its-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/east-africa-wants-to-curb-imports-of-used-clothes-but-its-not-easy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 01:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/east-africa-wants-to-curb-imports-of-used-clothes-but-its-not-easy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/speed-money-and-compassion-lessons-from-an-ebola-survivor-and-other-experts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/speed-money-and-compassion-lessons-from-an-ebola-survivor-and-other-experts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-risk-raised-to-very-high-in-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-risk-raised-to-very-high-in-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months]]></title><description><![CDATA[The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-scientists-developing-ebola-vaccine-that-could-be-ready-for-trials-in-months/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-scientists-developing-ebola-vaccine-that-could-be-ready-for-trials-in-months/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plymouth striker Oseni's 'disbelief' at Nigeria call-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/plymouth-striker-osenis-disbelief-at-nigeria-call-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/plymouth-striker-osenis-disbelief-at-nigeria-call-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ndiaye-adamant-senegal-are-champions-of-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ndiaye-adamant-senegal-are-champions-of-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania&rsquo;s human rights record in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-sanctions-tanzanian-police-official-over-torture-of-rights-activists/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-sanctions-tanzanian-police-official-over-torture-of-rights-activists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africa-summit-in-india-postponed-over-ebola-outbreak-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africa-summit-in-india-postponed-over-ebola-outbreak-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-cancels-world-cup-training-camp-over-ebola-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 19:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-cancels-world-cup-training-camp-over-ebola-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-vehicles-burnt-as-mali-jihadists-enforce-blockade-ahead-of-eid-holiday/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-vehicles-burnt-as-mali-jihadists-enforce-blockade-ahead-of-eid-holiday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mane named in Senegal's World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mane-named-in-senegals-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mane-named-in-senegals-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Village in Ghana celebrates Villa win with parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/village-in-ghana-celebrates-villa-win-with-parade/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/village-in-ghana-celebrates-villa-win-with-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah set to captain Egypt at World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's preliminary World Cup squad, which will be trimmed by one player this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-set-to-captain-egypt-at-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-set-to-captain-egypt-at-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sierra Leone becomes latest African country to receive deportees from US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nine deportees arrive from the US as part of Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sierra-leone-becomes-latest-african-country-to-receive-deportees-from-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sierra-leone-becomes-latest-african-country-to-receive-deportees-from-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wan-Bissaka and Wissa in DR Congo World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa are named in DR Congo's squad for the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wan-bissaka-and-wissa-in-dr-congo-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wan-bissaka-and-wissa-in-dr-congo-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[In its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-vaccine-could-take-nine-months-as-death-toll-rises-further-who-warns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-vaccine-could-take-nine-months-as-death-toll-rises-further-who-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-is-ebola-and-why-is-stopping-the-latest-outbreak-so-difficult/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-is-ebola-and-why-is-stopping-the-latest-outbreak-so-difficult/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-does-ebola-keep-on-occurring-in-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-does-ebola-keep-on-occurring-in-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption conviction]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-arrests-former-minister-in-hiding-after-corruption-conviction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 10:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-arrests-former-minister-in-hiding-after-corruption-conviction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-has-tortured-us-fear-grips-eastern-dr-congo-as-deadly-virus-spreads/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-has-tortured-us-fear-grips-eastern-dr-congo-as-deadly-virus-spreads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-to-face-ivory-coast-in-afcon-2027-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-to-face-ivory-coast-in-afcon-2027-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-suspends-strike-after-transport-paralysis-over-high-fuel-prices/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-suspends-strike-after-transport-paralysis-over-high-fuel-prices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady]]></title><description><![CDATA[The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-escaping-child-marriage-to-an-old-pervert-to-becoming-sierra-leones-first-lady/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-escaping-child-marriage-to-an-old-pervert-to-becoming-sierra-leones-first-lady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-worrying-is-the-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-worrying-is-the-ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ngannou tells Jones to exit UFC contract after quick KO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ngannou-tells-jones-to-exit-ufc-contract-after-quick-ko/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ngannou-tells-jones-to-exit-ufc-contract-after-quick-ko/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/toddlers-among-more-than-50-schoolchildren-kidnapped-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/toddlers-among-more-than-50-schoolchildren-kidnapped-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senior-is-leader-killed-in-joint-operation-us-and-nigeria-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senior-is-leader-killed-in-joint-operation-us-and-nigeria-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA clubs could withdraw from European competitions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A major review into the schedule of South African rugby union could result in their clubs withdrawing from European club competitions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sa-clubs-could-withdraw-from-european-competitions/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sa-clubs-could-withdraw-from-european-competitions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-outbreak-of-ebola-kills-80-in-eastern-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 06:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-outbreak-of-ebola-kills-80-in-eastern-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zaha omitted from Ivory Coast World Cup squad]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zaha-omitted-from-ivory-coast-world-cup-squad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zaha-omitted-from-ivory-coast-world-cup-squad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-fans-face-world-cup-issues-despite-visa-bond-u-turn/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-fans-face-world-cup-issues-despite-visa-bond-u-turn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springboks' Ntlabakanye given 18-month doping ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/springboks-ntlabakanye-given-18-month-doping-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/springboks-ntlabakanye-given-18-month-doping-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-nigerian-minister-sentenced-to-75-years-in-rare-corruption-verdict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-nigerian-minister-sentenced-to-75-years-in-rare-corruption-verdict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40]]></title><description><![CDATA[The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-film-star-alexx-ekubo-dies-from-cancer-aged-40/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-film-star-alexx-ekubo-dies-from-cancer-aged-40/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-shot-my-neighbour-in-the-head-the-lakeside-city-traumatised-by-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 07:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-shot-my-neighbour-in-the-head-the-lakeside-city-traumatised-by-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Motsepe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-final-deficiencies-dealt-with-motsepe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-final-deficiencies-dealt-with-motsepe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-dogs-rescued-and-suspect-arrested-in-uganda-after-bbc-investigation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-dogs-rescued-and-suspect-arrested-in-uganda-after-bbc-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-to-evacuate-300-from-south-africa-over-anti-immigrant-protests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 10:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-to-evacuate-300-from-south-africa-over-anti-immigrant-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-marathon-runner-melese-dies-aged-36/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-marathon-runner-melese-dies-aged-36/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications]]></title><description><![CDATA[The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-top-court-bars-repeat-asylum-applications/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-top-court-bars-repeat-asylum-applications/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandas-president-sworn-in-for-record-seventh-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandas-president-sworn-in-for-record-seventh-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/france-seeks-to-move-beyond-colonial-ties-by-meeting-african-leaders-in-kenya/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/france-seeks-to-move-beyond-colonial-ties-by-meeting-african-leaders-in-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA's Ismail reverses retirement for T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement and is included in the Proteas' squad for this summer's T20 World Cup in England.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sas-ismail-reverses-retirement-for-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sas-ismail-reverses-retirement-for-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He was a refugee &ndash; now he's Lord Mayor of Bristol]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yassin Mohamud wants to help "build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-was-a-refugee-ndash-now-hes-lord-mayor-of-bristol/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-was-a-refugee-ndash-now-hes-lord-mayor-of-bristol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-president-says-he-will-not-step-down-after-impeachment-call/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-president-says-he-will-not-step-down-after-impeachment-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead- either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-nigerian-fishermen-feared-dead-after-chad-air-strikes-on-boko-haram/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-nigerian-fishermen-feared-dead-after-chad-air-strikes-on-boko-haram/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was &ldquo;impossible&rdquo; for speakers to be heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/total-lack-of-respect-macron-interrupts-speaker-to-ask-for-silence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/total-lack-of-respect-macron-interrupts-speaker-to-ask-for-silence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dress-made-from-500-loaves-stuns-african-film-awards/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dress-made-from-500-loaves-stuns-african-film-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-president-faces-call-to-resign-after-court-ruling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-president-faces-call-to-resign-after-court-ruling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86]]></title><description><![CDATA[Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-botswana-president-festus-mogae-dies-aged-86/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-botswana-president-festus-mogae-dies-aged-86/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central Mali]]></title><description><![CDATA[The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday&rsquo;s attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-killed-in-jihadist-attacks-on-villages-in-central-mali/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-killed-in-jihadist-attacks-on-villages-in-central-mali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-womans-joy-at-rare-quintuplets-after-12-years-trying-for-a-baby/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 08:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-womans-joy-at-rare-quintuplets-after-12-years-trying-for-a-baby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia']]></title><description><![CDATA[Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/id-rather-live-in-hiding-in-the-us-than-return-to-somalia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/id-rather-live-in-hiding-in-the-us-than-return-to-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwandan singer dies as he was being released from prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwandan-singer-dies-as-he-was-being-released-from-prison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwandan-singer-dies-as-he-was-being-released-from-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-condemns-fake-videos-of-alleged-xenophobic-attacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-condemns-fake-videos-of-alleged-xenophobic-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls]]></title><description><![CDATA["If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-president-hints-at-extending-his-term-and-delaying-polls/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-president-hints-at-extending-his-term-and-delaying-polls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary]]></title><description><![CDATA[The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/orphaned-baby-hippo-to-be-hand-reared-by-keepers-at-kenya-sanctuary/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/orphaned-baby-hippo-to-be-hand-reared-by-keepers-at-kenya-sanctuary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cruise passengers tell of life on board ship stranded off Cape Verde after hantavirus outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cruise-passengers-tell-of-life-on-board-ship-stranded-off-cape-verde-after-hantavirus-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 13:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cruise-passengers-tell-of-life-on-board-ship-stranded-off-cape-verde-after-hantavirus-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile]]></title><description><![CDATA[DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/police-officer-tells-of-operation-to-retrieve-human-remains-from-crocodile/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/police-officer-tells-of-operation-to-retrieve-human-remains-from-crocodile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudan's foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the "wrong path" and would regret it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-accuses-ethiopia-and-uae-of-orchestrating-drone-attacks-on-airport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 13:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-accuses-ethiopia-and-uae-of-orchestrating-drone-attacks-on-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second hantavirus case confirmed after deaths on cruise ship]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operator of the MV Hondius ship says a Dutch couple and a German national have died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/second-hantavirus-case-confirmed-after-deaths-on-cruise-ship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/second-hantavirus-case-confirmed-after-deaths-on-cruise-ship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-junta-leader-names-himself-defence-minister-after-predecessor-killed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-junta-leader-names-himself-defence-minister-after-predecessor-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New alliance shakes up Nigerian political landscape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-alliance-shakes-up-nigerian-political-landscape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-alliance-shakes-up-nigerian-political-landscape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria plans to repatriate nationals willing to leave South Africa after attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-plans-to-repatriate-nationals-willing-to-leave-south-africa-after-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-plans-to-repatriate-nationals-willing-to-leave-south-africa-after-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bbc-uncovers-the-ugandan-scammers-abusing-dogs-to-elicit-donations-from-animal-lovers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bbc-uncovers-the-ugandan-scammers-abusing-dogs-to-elicit-donations-from-animal-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African police officer lowered into crocodile-infested river to recover human remains]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police suspect the human remains belong to a businessman swept away by floodwater last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-police-officer-lowered-into-crocodile-infested-river-to-recover-human-remains/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-police-officer-lowered-into-crocodile-infested-river-to-recover-human-remains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria summons South African envoy over attacks on its nationals]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been a wave of anti-migrant protests in South Africa, some of which have turned violent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-summons-south-african-envoy-over-attacks-on-its-nationals/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-summons-south-african-envoy-over-attacks-on-its-nationals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-battles-to-stop-the-goons-and-guns-as-fears-of-political-violence-grow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-battles-to-stop-the-goons-and-guns-as-fears-of-political-violence-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the second time an oil tanker has been hijacked in the area in the past 10 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/oil-tanker-hijacked-off-coast-of-yemen-and-taken-towards-somalia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/oil-tanker-hijacked-off-coast-of-yemen-and-taken-towards-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan president visits Eswatini days after blaming China for cancelled trip]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is unclear how he reached Eswatini. China described his visit as a "stowaway-style escape farce".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/taiwan-president-visits-eswatini-days-after-blaming-china-for-cancelled-trip/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/taiwan-president-visits-eswatini-days-after-blaming-china-for-cancelled-trip/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This tree was planted by my ancestor hundreds of years ago and my family settled here']]></title><description><![CDATA[Oral history traces a family's roots to a tree planted in the 13th Century in a Ghanaian fishing town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-tree-was-planted-by-my-ancestor-hundreds-of-years-ago-and-my-family-settled-here/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 06:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-tree-was-planted-by-my-ancestor-hundreds-of-years-ago-and-my-family-settled-here/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Athletics won't strangle super-shoe innovation - Coe]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are "on the right side" when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe's record-breaking time at the London Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/athletics-wont-strangle-super-shoe-innovation-coe/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/athletics-wont-strangle-super-shoe-innovation-coe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US imposes sanctions on DR Congo ex-President Kabila alleging rebel support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former leader has not responded to US accusations that he is aiming to destabilise the government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-imposes-sanctions-on-dr-congo-ex-president-kabila-alleging-rebel-support/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-imposes-sanctions-on-dr-congo-ex-president-kabila-alleging-rebel-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[China scraps tariffs for all but one African nation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/china-scraps-tariffs-for-all-but-one-african-nation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/china-scraps-tariffs-for-all-but-one-african-nation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-sentenced-to-death-for-murder-of-toddlers-at-ugandan-nursery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-sentenced-to-death-for-murder-of-toddlers-at-ugandan-nursery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-are-we-going-to-get-back-home-islamist-group-tightens-blockade-on-mali-capital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-are-we-going-to-get-back-home-islamist-group-tightens-blockade-on-mali-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta in row after workers in Kenya who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/meta-in-row-after-workers-in-kenya-who-say-they-saw-smart-glasses-users-having-sex-lose-jobs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/meta-in-row-after-workers-in-kenya-who-say-they-saw-smart-glasses-users-having-sex-lose-jobs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Robert Mugabe's son deported from South Africa over firearms offence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/robert-mugabes-son-deported-from-south-africa-over-firearms-offence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/robert-mugabes-son-deported-from-south-africa-over-firearms-offence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-did-not-expect-it-kenyas-sabastian-sawe-welcomed-home-with-jubilant-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-did-not-expect-it-kenyas-sabastian-sawe-welcomed-home-with-jubilant-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/joy-as-record-breaking-runner-sawe-returns-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/joy-as-record-breaking-runner-sawe-returns-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/madagascar-detains-french-national-over-alleged-plot-to-stir-unrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/madagascar-detains-french-national-over-alleged-plot-to-stir-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African athletes need support and protection - Kebinatshipi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-athletes-need-support-and-protection-kebinatshipi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-athletes-need-support-and-protection-kebinatshipi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russian-paramilitary-carried-out-air-strikes-in-mali-as-rebels-advanced-footage-shows/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russian-paramilitary-carried-out-air-strikes-in-mali-as-rebels-advanced-footage-shows/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What next for Mali's military leaders after shock of rebel offensive?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-next-for-malis-military-leaders-after-shock-of-rebel-offensive/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-next-for-malis-military-leaders-after-shock-of-rebel-offensive/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana's military hunts those behind convoy attack on northern highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three civilians and seven gunmen were killed in an area where there has been a protracted chieftaincy dispute.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanas-military-hunts-those-behind-convoy-attack-on-northern-highway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 14:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanas-military-hunts-those-behind-convoy-attack-on-northern-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was not thinking to run a world record']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-not-thinking-to-run-a-world-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-not-thinking-to-run-a-world-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-jumped-around-the-house-sabastian-sawes-parents-celebrate-marathon-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-jumped-around-the-house-sabastian-sawes-parents-celebrate-marathon-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[IS says it was behind deadly Nigeria attack on football pitch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Authorities say the militants raided a football pitch where people had been gathering and opened fire at random.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-says-it-was-behind-deadly-nigeria-attack-on-football-pitch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-says-it-was-behind-deadly-nigeria-attack-on-football-pitch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian fighters confirm withdrawal from northern Mali city after separatist attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethnic Tuareg fighters say they are in control of Kidal following a weekend of nationwide attacks, alongside Islamist groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russian-fighters-confirm-withdrawal-from-northern-mali-city-after-separatist-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russian-fighters-confirm-withdrawal-from-northern-mali-city-after-separatist-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspects in Scot's murder in Kenya charged over attack on another man]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four men pleaded not guilty to targeting an American in an alleged attack at a holiday apartment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/suspects-in-scots-murder-in-kenya-charged-over-attack-on-another-man/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/suspects-in-scots-murder-in-kenya-charged-over-attack-on-another-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plane crash in South Sudan kills all 14 on board]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authorities are investigating but early reports suggest bad weather and poor visibility may be to blame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/plane-crash-in-south-sudan-kills-all-14-on-board/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/plane-crash-in-south-sudan-kills-all-14-on-board/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attack saw 23 children and the facility's proprietress kidnapped by gunmen on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gunmen-raid-nigerian-orphanage-and-kidnap-children/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gunmen-raid-nigerian-orphanage-and-kidnap-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Museum announces return of artefacts to Botswana]]></title><description><![CDATA[The artefacts will be returned and displayed in an exhibition in Serowe opening on 27 May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/museum-announces-return-of-artefacts-to-botswana/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/museum-announces-return-of-artefacts-to-botswana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How special Sawe broke iconic sub-two-hour barrier]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya's Sabastian Sawe on becoming the first person to break the two-hour barrier for the marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-special-sawe-broke-iconic-sub-two-hour-barrier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-special-sawe-broke-iconic-sub-two-hour-barrier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-detained-anti-colonial-activist-grabbing-attention-in-west-africa-who-is-kemi-seba/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-detained-anti-colonial-activist-grabbing-attention-in-west-africa-who-is-kemi-seba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali]]></title><description><![CDATA[Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/explosions-and-gunfire-as-armed-groups-launch-co-ordinated-attacks-across-mali/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/explosions-and-gunfire-as-armed-groups-launch-co-ordinated-attacks-across-mali/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-nation-built-on-pan-african-principles-faces-questions-about-racism/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-nation-built-on-pan-african-principles-faces-questions-about-racism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's top envoy to Ghana summoned over attacks on foreigners]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Ghanaian national was confronted by South Africans in a viral clip and questioned about his immigration status.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-top-envoy-to-ghana-summoned-over-attacks-on-foreigners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-top-envoy-to-ghana-summoned-over-attacks-on-foreigners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pirates-hijack-oil-tanker-off-the-coast-of-somalia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pirates-hijack-oil-tanker-off-the-coast-of-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-nigeria-striker-eneramo-dies-during-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-nigeria-striker-eneramo-dies-during-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Behind Nigeria's murky coup plot - the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/behind-nigerias-murky-coup-plot-the-money-the-prayers-and-a-nollywood-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/behind-nigerias-murky-coup-plot-the-money-the-prayers-and-a-nollywood-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan leader sparks uproar after  mocking Nigerians' spoken English]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Ruto says Kenyans speak "some of the best English in the world" while it is hard to understand Nigerians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-leader-sparks-uproar-after-mocking-nigerians-spoken-english/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-leader-sparks-uproar-after-mocking-nigerians-spoken-english/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-police-chief-suspended-over-20m-health-contract/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-police-chief-suspended-over-20m-health-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African court orders Zambia to return former president's body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where the former leader's remains should be buried.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-court-orders-zambia-to-return-former-presidents-body/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-court-orders-zambia-to-return-former-presidents-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 500 people killed in Tanzania election violence, inquiry finds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-500-people-killed-in-tanzania-election-violence-inquiry-finds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-500-people-killed-in-tanzania-election-violence-inquiry-finds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo criticises Equatorial Guinea prisons as he winds up Africa tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pope-leo-criticises-equatorial-guinea-prisons-as-he-winds-up-africa-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pope-leo-criticises-equatorial-guinea-prisons-as-he-winds-up-africa-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This man was jailed for five years over Nigeria's End Sars protests and then freed without trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-man-was-jailed-for-five-years-over-nigerias-end-sars-protests-and-then-freed-without-trial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-man-was-jailed-for-five-years-over-nigerias-end-sars-protests-and-then-freed-without-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambias-government-takes-possession-of-ex-presidents-body-in-repatriation-row/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambias-government-takes-possession-of-ex-presidents-body-in-repatriation-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's suspected coup plotters deny treason charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-suspected-coup-plotters-deny-treason-charges/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-suspected-coup-plotters-deny-treason-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I cried so hard' - the Kenyan WNBA star who beat US visa heartbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-cried-so-hard-the-kenyan-wnba-star-who-beat-us-visa-heartbreak/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-cried-so-hard-the-kenyan-wnba-star-who-beat-us-visa-heartbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taiwan president cancels Eswatini trip after African countries close airspace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/taiwan-president-cancels-eswatini-trip-after-african-countries-close-airspace/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/taiwan-president-cancels-eswatini-trip-after-african-countries-close-airspace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UAE-backed Colombian mercenaries provided support to Sudan paramilitary, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uae-backed-colombian-mercenaries-provided-support-to-sudan-paramilitary-report-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uae-backed-colombian-mercenaries-provided-support-to-sudan-paramilitary-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinea Bissau's Djabi seriously injured in stabbing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-bissaus-djabi-seriously-injured-in-stabbing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-bissaus-djabi-seriously-injured-in-stabbing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korir defends Boston Marathon title with course record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya's John Korir sets a new course record of two hours, one minute and 52 seconds to win a second successive Boston Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/korir-defends-boston-marathon-title-with-course-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/korir-defends-boston-marathon-title-with-course-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black beauty queen who represented South Africa at Miss World during apartheid dies aged 76]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the 1972 Miss World contest, Cynthia Shange was one of two contestants from South Africa - one black and one white.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/black-beauty-queen-who-represented-south-africa-at-miss-world-during-apartheid-dies-aged-76/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/black-beauty-queen-who-represented-south-africa-at-miss-world-during-apartheid-dies-aged-76/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 200 rescued from IS-linked group in DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The youngest of those freed from an Allied Democratic Forces camp is a girl aged just 14, Uganda's army says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-200-rescued-from-is-linked-group-in-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-200-rescued-from-is-linked-group-in-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iranian woman arrested in US for allegedly trafficking arms to Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shamim Mafi is accused of brokering the sales of arms to Sudan's defence ministry on behalf of Iran.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/iranian-woman-arrested-in-us-for-allegedly-trafficking-arms-to-sudan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/iranian-woman-arrested-in-us-for-allegedly-trafficking-arms-to-sudan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian wins global prize for trying to save bats in a country that shuns them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many Nigerians associate bats with witchcraft but that did not deter ecologist Iroro Tanshi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-wins-global-prize-for-trying-to-save-bats-in-a-country-that-shuns-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-wins-global-prize-for-trying-to-save-bats-in-a-country-that-shuns-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They told me he was dead': Children born near Kenyan army base learn truth about UK soldier dads]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-told-me-he-was-dead-children-born-near-kenyan-army-base-learn-truth-about-uk-soldier-dads/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-told-me-he-was-dead-children-born-near-kenyan-army-base-learn-truth-about-uk-soldier-dads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The weapons were loud, but there was always music': Sudanese band play on through the war]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-weapons-were-loud-but-there-was-always-music-sudanese-band-play-on-through-the-war/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-weapons-were-loud-but-there-was-always-music-sudanese-band-play-on-through-the-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millions listen to Ethiopian star's song taking swipe at government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/millions-listen-to-ethiopian-stars-song-taking-swipe-at-government/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/millions-listen-to-ethiopian-stars-song-taking-swipe-at-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo accepts first set of deportees from the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-accepts-first-set-of-deportees-from-the-us/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-accepts-first-set-of-deportees-from-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's iconic stone birds were taken by colonialists. Finally, they're all back home]]></title><description><![CDATA[For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe's borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwes-iconic-stone-birds-were-taken-by-colonialists-finally-theyre-all-back-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwes-iconic-stone-birds-were-taken-by-colonialists-finally-theyre-all-back-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands celebrate open-air Mass with Pope Leo in Cameroon - in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-celebrate-open-air-mass-with-pope-leo-in-cameroon-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-celebrate-open-air-mass-with-pope-leo-in-cameroon-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What next for South African opposition firebrand Malema after his five-year prison sentence?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-next-for-south-african-opposition-firebrand-malema-after-his-five-year-prison-sentence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-next-for-south-african-opposition-firebrand-malema-after-his-five-year-prison-sentence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mugabe's son pleads guilty to pointing a gun in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bellarmine Mugabe was arrested in February following the shooting of a 23-year-old man at his home in Johannesburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mugabes-son-pleads-guilty-to-pointing-a-gun-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mugabes-son-pleads-guilty-to-pointing-a-gun-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was tortured and lost my hand' - one student's struggle to get an education in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC speaks to a student who pushed for his toe print to be taken to verify his identity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-tortured-and-lost-my-hand-one-students-struggle-to-get-an-education-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-tortured-and-lost-my-hand-one-students-struggle-to-get-an-education-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope lashes out at foreigners who exploit Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pontiff has been unusually forthright during his visit to conflict-hit Cameroon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pope-lashes-out-at-foreigners-who-exploit-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pope-lashes-out-at-foreigners-who-exploit-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six African athletes blocked from transfers to Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Athletics rejects the applications of 11 elite athletes to switch their nationality to Turkey as the requests were "part of a coordinated recruitment strategy" by the country's government "to attract overseas athletes through lucrative contracts".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/six-african-athletes-blocked-from-transfers-to-turkey/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/six-african-athletes-blocked-from-transfers-to-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anti-colonial influencer arrested in South Africa over support for Benin coup attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keba Seba is known for opposing French influence in Africa and backing West Africa's military leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anti-colonial-influencer-arrested-in-south-africa-over-support-for-benin-coup-attempt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anti-colonial-influencer-arrested-in-south-africa-over-support-for-benin-coup-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria drops terrorism financing charges against ex-justice minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abubakar Malami was seen as one of the most influential ministers under former President Muhammadu Buhari.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-drops-terrorism-financing-charges-against-ex-justice-minister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-drops-terrorism-financing-charges-against-ex-justice-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese national given one year in prison for smuggling ants out of Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zhang Kequn was arrested in March while trying to travel to China with more than 2,000 live ants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chinese-national-given-one-year-in-prison-for-smuggling-ants-out-of-kenya/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chinese-national-given-one-year-in-prison-for-smuggling-ants-out-of-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-names-apartheid-era-politician-as-new-ambassador-to-the-us/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-names-apartheid-era-politician-as-new-ambassador-to-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian with 'natural explosiveness' aiming for NFL spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-with-natural-explosiveness-aiming-for-nfl-spot/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-with-natural-explosiveness-aiming-for-nfl-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns on]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/three-years-of-messages-at-once-a-chronicle-of-sudans-war-pours-in-as-trapped-reporters-phone-turns-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/three-years-of-messages-at-once-a-chronicle-of-sudans-war-pours-in-as-trapped-reporters-phone-turns-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-fuel-prices-rise-sharply-despite-reduction-in-tax-due-to-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-fuel-prices-rise-sharply-despite-reduction-in-tax-due-to-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-human-cost-of-the-war-in-sudan-three-years-on/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-human-cost-of-the-war-in-sudan-three-years-on/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cameroon-separatists-to-pause-fighting-ahead-of-pope-visit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cameroon-separatists-to-pause-fighting-ahead-of-pope-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jepchirchir withdraws from London Marathon]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champion Peres Jepchirchir withdraws from this month's London Marathon because of an unspecified stress fracture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/jepchirchir-withdraws-from-london-marathon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/jepchirchir-withdraws-from-london-marathon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-this-man-broaden-the-appeal-of-a-south-african-party-seen-by-some-as-too-white/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-this-man-broaden-the-appeal-of-a-south-african-party-seen-by-some-as-too-white/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana appoint ex-Man Utd assistant Queiroz as coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz is appointed as Ghana's head coach for the upcoming World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-appoint-ex-man-utd-assistant-queiroz-as-coach/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-appoint-ex-man-utd-assistant-queiroz-as-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaian-footballer-killed-after-armed-attackers-open-fire-at-team-bus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaian-footballer-killed-after-armed-attackers-open-fire-at-team-bus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pope-prioritises-worlds-fastest-growing-catholic-region-in-major-africa-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 01:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pope-prioritises-worlds-fastest-growing-catholic-region-in-major-africa-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigerian Air Force has not addressed reports it struck a village market while targeting militants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/civilians-feared-killed-after-reports-of-air-strike-on-nigerian-market/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/civilians-feared-killed-after-reports-of-air-strike-on-nigerian-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-prophet-and-the-mysterious-death-of-charmain-speirs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-prophet-and-the-mysterious-death-of-charmain-speirs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[UK government officials say they are not entirely abandoning the agreement but have run out of time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-shelves-chagos-deal-after-trump-opposition/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-shelves-chagos-deal-after-trump-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judges handed down sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment following mass trials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nearly-400-sentenced-in-nigeria-for-links-to-militant-islamists/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nearly-400-sentenced-in-nigeria-for-links-to-militant-islamists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/djiboutis-president-wins-unprecedented-sixth-term-with-978-of-vote/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/djiboutis-president-wins-unprecedented-sixth-term-with-978-of-vote/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Harry sued for defamation by charity Sentebale he co-founded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Harry left the charity last year in an acrimonious dispute over how Sentebale was being managed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/prince-harry-sued-for-defamation-by-charity-sentebale-he-co-founded/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/prince-harry-sued-for-defamation-by-charity-sentebale-he-co-founded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chimpanzees in Uganda locked in vicious 'civil war', say researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The once close-knit community of Ngogo chimpanzees have been at loggerheads for the last eight years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chimpanzees-in-uganda-locked-in-vicious-civil-war-say-researchers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chimpanzees-in-uganda-locked-in-vicious-civil-war-say-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 43-year-old denies the charge and has been released on bail and had to surrender his passport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/popular-tanzanian-musician-matonya-charged-with-rape-in-kenya/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/popular-tanzanian-musician-matonya-charged-with-rape-in-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US has let in 4,499 refugees since October - all but three were South African]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump has given priority to Afrikaners, a white minority group he says is being persecuted. South Africa has objected to his characterisation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-has-let-in-4499-refugees-since-october-all-but-three-were-south-african/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-has-let-in-4499-refugees-since-october-all-but-three-were-south-african/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears over West Africa's Islamist insurgency dominate Benin's election campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cross-border raids from militant Islamists are increasingly threatening the West African state's stability.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fears-over-west-africas-islamist-insurgency-dominate-benins-election-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fears-over-west-africas-islamist-insurgency-dominate-benins-election-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel on safety grounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The state department has also authorised non-emergency embassy staff to leave on security grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-warns-citizens-to-reconsider-nigeria-travel-on-safety-grounds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-warns-citizens-to-reconsider-nigeria-travel-on-safety-grounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caf president would welcome corruption investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/caf-president-would-welcome-corruption-investigation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/caf-president-would-welcome-corruption-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya disputes UN report on rape allegations against its Haiti personnel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The foreign minister says the accusations, involving children, were investigated and found to be unsubstantiated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-disputes-un-report-on-rape-allegations-against-its-haiti-personnel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-disputes-un-report-on-rape-allegations-against-its-haiti-personnel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria begins mass trial of 500 terrorism suspects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Very few people are ever prosecuted following terror attacks with suspects often held without trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-begins-mass-trial-of-500-terrorism-suspects/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-begins-mass-trial-of-500-terrorism-suspects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/plan-to-scrap-presidential-elections-puts-zimbabweans-at-loggerheads/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/plan-to-scrap-presidential-elections-puts-zimbabweans-at-loggerheads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-starts-disciplinary-action-over-spain-v-egypt-chants/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-starts-disciplinary-action-over-spain-v-egypt-chants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/carnival-fever-hits-lagos-as-locals-celebrate-afro-brazilian-heritage/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/carnival-fever-hits-lagos-as-locals-celebrate-afro-brazilian-heritage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ringleader of suspected human trafficking network arrested in Ethiopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yetbarek Dawit is alleged to have operated a multi-million-dollar operation, using torture to raise money.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ringleader-of-suspected-human-trafficking-network-arrested-in-ethiopia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ringleader-of-suspected-human-trafficking-network-arrested-in-ethiopia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens killed as Angola flood death toll rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mourning the deaths, the president says it was a "race against the clock" to find others affected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-killed-as-angola-flood-death-toll-rises/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-killed-as-angola-flood-death-toll-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-eritrean-players-fail-to-return-home-after-international-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-eritrean-players-fail-to-return-home-after-international-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ladysmith Black Mambazo's 'wise elder' dies aged 77]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ladysmith-black-mambazos-wise-elder-dies-aged-77/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ladysmith-black-mambazos-wise-elder-dies-aged-77/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I adore her now': Mother learns to live with child's autism in a country with little help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-adore-her-now-mother-learns-to-live-with-childs-autism-in-a-country-with-little-help/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-adore-her-now-mother-learns-to-live-with-childs-autism-in-a-country-with-little-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/worlds-oldest-leader-to-get-a-deputy-for-first-time-in-43-year-rule/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/worlds-oldest-leader-to-get-a-deputy-for-first-time-in-43-year-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-bans-ministers-from-foreign-travel-as-oil-price-rise-bites/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-bans-ministers-from-foreign-travel-as-oil-price-rise-bites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We want a voice in our land' - the people evicted to build Nigeria's capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-want-a-voice-in-our-land-the-people-evicted-to-build-nigerias-capital/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 02:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-want-a-voice-in-our-land-the-people-evicted-to-build-nigerias-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US deports eight people 'of African origin' to Uganda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-deports-eight-people-of-african-origin-to-uganda/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-deports-eight-people-of-african-origin-to-uganda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burkina Faso must 'forget' about democracy, military leader says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capt Ibrahim Traor&eacute;, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-must-forget-about-democracy-military-leader-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-must-forget-about-democracy-military-leader-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-toddlers-stabbed-to-death-at-ugandan-nursery-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-toddlers-stabbed-to-death-at-ugandan-nursery-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sixteen-kenyans-missing-in-russia-after-army-recruitment/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sixteen-kenyans-missing-in-russia-after-army-recruitment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 1,800 killed since junta seized power in Burkina Faso, rights group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human Rights Watch says Capt Traor&eacute;, other military leaders and jihadists "may be liable" for the killings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/over-1800-killed-since-junta-seized-power-in-burkina-faso-rights-group-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/over-1800-killed-since-junta-seized-power-in-burkina-faso-rights-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians - army]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/explosions-at-burundi-ammunition-depot-kill-13-civilians-army/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/explosions-at-burundi-ammunition-depot-kill-13-civilians-army/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-declares-national-holiday-after-reaching-world-cup-for-first-time-in-52-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-declares-national-holiday-after-reaching-world-cup-for-first-time-in-52-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-army-arrive-in-crime-hotspots-to-help-tackle-gangs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-army-arrive-in-crime-hotspots-to-help-tackle-gangs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lamine-yamal-condemns-racist-abuse-aimed-at-egypt/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lamine-yamal-condemns-racist-abuse-aimed-at-egypt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo qualify for World Cup: 'Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud&rsquo;]]></title><description><![CDATA[DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-qualify-for-world-cup-amidst-pain-and-war-this-victory-makes-us-proudrsquo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-qualify-for-world-cup-amidst-pain-and-war-this-victory-makes-us-proudrsquo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-president-signs-tough-new-anti-lgbt-law-doubling-jail-terms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 11:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-president-signs-tough-new-anti-lgbt-law-doubling-jail-terms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tuanzebe-sends-dr-congo-back-to-world-cup-after-52-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 03:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tuanzebe-sends-dr-congo-back-to-world-cup-after-52-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eritrea-advance-after-19-year-absence-from-afcon-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eritrea-advance-after-19-year-absence-from-afcon-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Solomon Ogbonna Eziko's installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-warns-its-citizens-in-south-africa-to-be-cautious-after-march-turns-violent/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-warns-its-citizens-in-south-africa-to-be-cautious-after-march-turns-violent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blame]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-70-miners-killed-in-south-sudan-as-government-and-opposition-trade-blame/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-70-miners-killed-in-south-sudan-as-government-and-opposition-trade-blame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/48-hour-curfew-imposed-after-attack-on-bar-in-nigerian-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/48-hour-curfew-imposed-after-attack-on-bar-in-nigerian-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sexual-violence-part-of-everyday-life-in-parts-of-sudan-charity-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sexual-violence-part-of-everyday-life-in-parts-of-sudan-charity-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana sack manager Addo, 72 days before World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-sack-manager-addo-72-days-before-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-sack-manager-addo-72-days-before-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins fold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-presidents-rivals-get-major-boost-as-political-heavyweight-joins-fold/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-presidents-rivals-get-major-boost-as-political-heavyweight-joins-fold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This is bigger than football' - DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup wait]]></title><description><![CDATA[DR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-is-bigger-than-football-dr-congo-bid-to-end-52-year-world-cup-wait/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-is-bigger-than-football-dr-congo-bid-to-end-52-year-world-cup-wait/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Korir banned for five years over doping admission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former New York marathon winner Albert Korir of Kenya is banned for five years after admitting to doping.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/korir-banned-for-five-years-over-doping-admission/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/korir-banned-for-five-years-over-doping-admission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caf general secretary steps down amid Afcon final fallout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/caf-general-secretary-steps-down-amid-afcon-final-fallout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/caf-general-secretary-steps-down-amid-afcon-final-fallout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are Scotland playing Ivory Coast in Liverpool?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scotland continue their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but why is this away game being played at Everton's new stadium in Liverpool?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-are-scotland-playing-ivory-coast-in-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-are-scotland-playing-ivory-coast-in-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One ant for $220: the new frontier of wildlife trafficking]]></title><description><![CDATA[The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/one-ant-for-220-the-new-frontier-of-wildlife-trafficking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/one-ant-for-220-the-new-frontier-of-wildlife-trafficking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shops and restaurants in Egypt told to close early as energy crisis deepens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retail and dining premises will have to shut by 21:00 each night for the next month to conserve power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shops-and-restaurants-in-egypt-told-to-close-early-as-energy-crisis-deepens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shops-and-restaurants-in-egypt-told-to-close-early-as-energy-crisis-deepens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru in Paris - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-parade-afcon-trophy-despite-title-controversy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-parade-afcon-trophy-despite-title-controversy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?]]></title><description><![CDATA[African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-gravest-crime-against-humanity-what-does-the-un-vote-on-slavery-mean/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-gravest-crime-against-humanity-what-does-the-un-vote-on-slavery-mean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah could play for seven more years - Klopp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-could-play-for-seven-more-years-klopp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-could-play-for-seven-more-years-klopp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco ready to host Wafcon 'any time' as questions remain over postponement]]></title><description><![CDATA[A senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was &ldquo;ready to host&rdquo; the Women&rsquo;s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-ready-to-host-wafcon-any-time-as-questions-remain-over-postponement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-ready-to-host-wafcon-any-time-as-questions-remain-over-postponement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rationing-power-and-diluting-petrol-how-african-countries-are-coping-with-effects-of-iran-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rationing-power-and-diluting-petrol-how-african-countries-are-coping-with-effects-of-iran-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa&rsquo;s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-exclusion-from-g7-summit-no-surprise-says-ramaphosa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-exclusion-from-g7-summit-no-surprise-says-ramaphosa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/women-secretly-filmed-then-ridiculed-and-abused-online/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/women-secretly-filmed-then-ridiculed-and-abused-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa investigates Congolese FA boss jailed alongside wife and son]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-investigates-congolese-fa-boss-jailed-alongside-wife-and-son/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-investigates-congolese-fa-boss-jailed-alongside-wife-and-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal to parade Afcon trophy despite title being stripped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-to-parade-afcon-trophy-despite-title-being-stripped/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-to-parade-afcon-trophy-despite-title-being-stripped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prison]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aboubacar Sidiki Diakit&eacute; was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which more than 150 people were killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/army-commander-convicted-of-guinea-stadium-massacre-dies-in-prison/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/army-commander-convicted-of-guinea-stadium-massacre-dies-in-prison/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-says-15-nationals-killed-after-being-lured-to-fight-for-russia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-says-15-nationals-killed-after-being-lured-to-fight-for-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity']]></title><description><![CDATA[The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-votes-to-recognise-enslavement-of-africans-as-gravest-crime-against-humanity/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-votes-to-recognise-enslavement-of-africans-as-gravest-crime-against-humanity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal appeal to be heard 'as swiftly as possible']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will rule on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title "as swiftly as possible".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-appeal-to-be-heard-as-swiftly-as-possible/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-appeal-to-be-heard-as-swiftly-as-possible/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-police-chief-to-appear-in-court-over-controversial-health-contract/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-police-chief-to-appear-in-court-over-controversial-health-contract/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saudi Pro League, the US or Europe - what are Salah's options?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/saudi-pro-league-the-us-or-europe-what-are-salahs-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/saudi-pro-league-the-us-or-europe-what-are-salahs-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass grave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-bodies-mostly-infants-discovered-in-kenya-mass-grave/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-bodies-mostly-infants-discovered-in-kenya-mass-grave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where does Salah rank among greatest Premier League forwards?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Mohamed Salah announces he will leave Liverpool this summer, BBC Sport asks you to rank the best forwards in Premier League history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/where-does-salah-rank-among-greatest-premier-league-forwards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/where-does-salah-rank-among-greatest-premier-league-forwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah to leave Liverpool at end of season]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans "gave me the best time of my life" and "stood by me in the toughest times".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-to-leave-liverpool-at-end-of-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-to-leave-liverpool-at-end-of-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elon Musk's Starlink blocked from operating in Namibia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia's regulator noted that Starlink's subsidiary is not locally owned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/elon-musks-starlink-blocked-from-operating-in-namibia/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/elon-musks-starlink-blocked-from-operating-in-namibia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in Angola]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/inside-the-alleged-russian-operation-to-trigger-anti-government-protests-in-angola/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/inside-the-alleged-russian-operation-to-trigger-anti-government-protests-in-angola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iwobi named on Football Black List alongside Carter and Eze]]></title><description><![CDATA[England defender Jess Carter, Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi are on the 2025 Football Black List.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/iwobi-named-on-football-black-list-alongside-carter-and-eze/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/iwobi-named-on-football-black-list-alongside-carter-and-eze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan ex-foreign minister arrested and accused of staging his disappearance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju had led to claims he may have been abducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-ex-foreign-minister-arrested-and-accused-of-staging-his-disappearance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-ex-foreign-minister-arrested-and-accused-of-staging-his-disappearance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-teacher accused of Scotland school abuse found guilty of sex attack in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-teacher-accused-of-scotland-school-abuse-found-guilty-of-sex-attack-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-teacher-accused-of-scotland-school-abuse-found-guilty-of-sex-attack-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian heritage key to my success - Itauma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing's brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father's village in Nigeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-heritage-key-to-my-success-itauma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-heritage-key-to-my-success-itauma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-police-arrest-15-after-viral-videos-of-alleged-sexual-assault-at-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-police-arrest-15-after-viral-videos-of-alleged-sexual-assault-at-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan drone attack on key hospital killed 64 people during Eid, WHO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-drone-attack-on-key-hospital-killed-64-people-during-eid-who-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-drone-attack-on-key-hospital-killed-64-people-during-eid-who-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/peace-is-a-gradual-thing-how-land-cattle-and-identity-fuel-a-deadly-nigerian-conflict/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 01:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/peace-is-a-gradual-thing-how-land-cattle-and-identity-fuel-a-deadly-nigerian-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwanda batter becomes youngest women's T20 centurion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde says it was like "a dream" after becoming the youngest woman to make a T20 international century at the age of 15 years and 223 days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwanda-batter-becomes-youngest-womens-t20-centurion/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 20:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwanda-batter-becomes-youngest-womens-t20-centurion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading anti‑racism activist in Tunisia jailed for eight years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saadia Mosbah campaigned for migrants, particularly after President Kais Saied said they posed a demographic threat to the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/leading-antiracism-activist-in-tunisia-jailed-for-eight-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/leading-antiracism-activist-in-tunisia-jailed-for-eight-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/desperate-for-food-drought-stricken-kenyans-turn-to-the-gingerbread-tree-2/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/desperate-for-food-drought-stricken-kenyans-turn-to-the-gingerbread-tree-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/desperate-for-food-drought-stricken-kenyans-turn-to-the-gingerbread-tree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/desperate-for-food-drought-stricken-kenyans-turn-to-the-gingerbread-tree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK reveals aid priorities after major cuts to budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aid groups and MPs have raised concerns over the move to prioritise defence spending over aid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-reveals-aid-priorities-after-major-cuts-to-budget/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-reveals-aid-priorities-after-major-cuts-to-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK agrees deal to ease migrant returns to Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes during the Nigerian president's state visit to the UK - the first by a west African leader in 37 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-agrees-deal-to-ease-migrant-returns-to-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-agrees-deal-to-ease-migrant-returns-to-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Denounce 'abject' Afcon decision - senior Caf member]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caf executive committee member Augustin Senghor says the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Afcon title is "unacceptable, abject and we have to denounce it".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/denounce-abject-afcon-decision-senior-caf-member/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/denounce-abject-afcon-decision-senior-caf-member/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chad warns Sudan it will retaliate after drone strike on mourners kills 17]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Idris Mahamat D&eacute;by orders the military to be on high alert and a "total closure" of the border.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chad-warns-sudan-it-will-retaliate-after-drone-strike-on-mourners-kills-17/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chad-warns-sudan-it-will-retaliate-after-drone-strike-on-mourners-kills-17/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo and Rwanda agree to ease tensions after talks in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[The conflict has persisted despite a peace deal signed by DR Congo and Rwanda in December.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-rwanda-agree-to-ease-tensions-after-talks-in-us/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-rwanda-agree-to-ease-tensions-after-talks-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africans-say-criminal-gangs-are-exploiting-the-water-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africans-say-criminal-gangs-are-exploiting-the-water-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal government alleges corruption over Afcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Senegalese government calls for an "independent international investigation" at the Confederation of African Football after it stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-government-alleges-corruption-over-afcon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-government-alleges-corruption-over-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrations in Morocco but devastation in Senegal after Afcon decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moroccans feel justice has been done but the Senegalese are angry after being stripped of the title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/celebrations-in-morocco-but-devastation-in-senegal-after-afcon-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/celebrations-in-morocco-but-devastation-in-senegal-after-afcon-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The longest VAR check in history' - the fallout from shock Afcon decision]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport journalists and pundits look at what happened at the chaotic Afcon final, and what comes next.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-longest-var-check-in-history-the-fallout-from-shock-afcon-decision/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-longest-var-check-in-history-the-fallout-from-shock-afcon-decision/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afcon final chaos - key questions answered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our Ask Me Anything team look at why the 2025 Afcon final result has been overturned - and what it means.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-final-chaos-key-questions-answered/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-final-chaos-key-questions-answered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fire-came-from-the-sky-and-burned-them-life-on-the-brink-of-civil-war-in-south-sudan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 01:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fire-came-from-the-sky-and-burned-them-life-on-the-brink-of-civil-war-in-south-sudan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa sanctions Nigeria and DR Congo over World Cup play-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa fines the Nigeria Football Federation and DR Congo Football Association for separate disciplinary breaches by supporters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-sanctions-nigeria-and-dr-congo-over-world-cup-play-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-sanctions-nigeria-and-dr-congo-over-world-cup-play-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russia-agrees-to-stop-using-kenyan-recruits-in-ukraine-conflict-kenya-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russia-agrees-to-stop-using-kenyan-recruits-in-ukraine-conflict-kenya-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whistleblower murder suspect is former elite officer, South African police say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marius van der Merwe was shot dead three weeks after accusing police officers of killing a robbery suspect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/whistleblower-murder-suspect-is-former-elite-officer-south-african-police-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/whistleblower-murder-suspect-is-former-elite-officer-south-african-police-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We will go wherever they hide': Rooting out IS in Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-will-go-wherever-they-hide-rooting-out-is-in-somalia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-will-go-wherever-they-hide-rooting-out-is-in-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugandan opposition leader tells BBC he fled abroad fearing for his life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobi Wine says from an undisclosed location: "It was clear that the regime wanted to eliminate me."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-opposition-leader-tells-bbc-he-fled-abroad-fearing-for-his-life/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-opposition-leader-tells-bbc-he-fled-abroad-fearing-for-his-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Severe flooding kills 66 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/severe-flooding-kills-66-in-kenya-as-heavy-rains-continue/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/severe-flooding-kills-66-in-kenya-as-heavy-rains-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?]]></title><description><![CDATA[They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-trump-help-or-hinder-zimbabwes-white-farmers-in-their-compensation-battle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-trump-help-or-hinder-zimbabwes-white-farmers-in-their-compensation-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears for press freedom as tycoon takes control of East Africa's largest media house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fears-for-press-freedom-as-tycoon-takes-control-of-east-africas-largest-media-house/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fears-for-press-freedom-as-tycoon-takes-control-of-east-africas-largest-media-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.&lrm;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/france-returns-sacred-talking-drum-looted-during-colonial-rule-to-ivory-coast/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/france-returns-sacred-talking-drum-looted-during-colonial-rule-to-ivory-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-star-to-deny-rape-charges-uk-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-star-to-deny-rape-charges-uk-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men's national team on a two-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/globetrotting-constantine-back-in-charge-of-rwanda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/globetrotting-constantine-back-in-charge-of-rwanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal approves tougher anti-gay law as rights groups raise concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA["Violence and fear" will spike and "equality and non-discrimination" will be trampled on, warn critics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-approves-tougher-anti-gay-law-as-rights-groups-raise-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-approves-tougher-anti-gay-law-as-rights-groups-raise-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 100]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forecasters say storms are becoming more intense in the region, partly due to global warming.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/death-toll-from-ethiopia-floods-and-landslides-rises-to-more-than-100/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/death-toll-from-ethiopia-floods-and-landslides-rises-to-more-than-100/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cartoonist-freed-after-15-years-in-prison-without-charge-in-eritrea/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cartoonist-freed-after-15-years-in-prison-without-charge-in-eritrea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One house, two faiths, one fasting season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/one-house-two-faiths-one-fasting-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/one-house-two-faiths-one-fasting-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chinese national arrested over attempt to smuggle 2,000 queen ants from Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[The suspect had packed some ants in test tubes while others were concealed in tissue paper rolls, prosecutor says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chinese-national-arrested-over-attempt-to-smuggle-2000-queen-ants-from-kenya/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chinese-national-arrested-over-attempt-to-smuggle-2000-queen-ants-from-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Namibia's green energy dream could be a red flag for penguins]]></title><description><![CDATA[A near pristine desert and coastal wilderness in Namibia could soon host a huge hydrogen production facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-namibias-green-energy-dream-could-be-a-red-flag-for-penguins/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-namibias-green-energy-dream-could-be-a-red-flag-for-penguins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mugabe family after losing power - arrests, accusations and arguments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bellarmine Mugabe will negotiate a plea deal after being accused of attempted murder and other charges in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-mugabe-family-after-losing-power-arrests-accusations-and-arguments/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-mugabe-family-after-losing-power-arrests-accusations-and-arguments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/madagascar-military-leader-sacks-cabinet-in-surprise-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 08:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/madagascar-military-leader-sacks-cabinet-in-surprise-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance' after 40 parties dissolved]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cellou Dalein Diallo accuses the junta-leader-turned-president of erasing political threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-opposition-leader-urges-direct-resistance-after-40-parties-dissolved/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-opposition-leader-urges-direct-resistance-after-40-parties-dissolved/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana calls on Commonwealth to condemn attack on its peacekeepers in Lebanon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Four soldiers were injured but all are now in a stable condition, Ghana's army says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-calls-on-commonwealth-to-condemn-attack-on-its-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-calls-on-commonwealth-to-condemn-attack-on-its-peacekeepers-in-lebanon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bitter times for cocoa farmers as chocolate market slumps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate bars may have shot up in price but West Africa's cocoa farmers are facing economic ruin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bitter-times-for-cocoa-farmers-as-chocolate-market-slumps/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 01:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bitter-times-for-cocoa-farmers-as-chocolate-market-slumps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kiplimo regains world half-marathon record in Lisbon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo regains the world half-marathon record as he claimed victory in Lisbon on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kiplimo-regains-world-half-marathon-record-in-lisbon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kiplimo-regains-world-half-marathon-record-in-lisbon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weight-loss treatments boom as Kenyan attitudes to beauty change]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenyan celebrities are driving a surge in weight&#8209;loss and cosmetic procedures, sparking criticism and concerns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/weight-loss-treatments-boom-as-kenyan-attitudes-to-beauty-change/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 03:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/weight-loss-treatments-boom-as-kenyan-attitudes-to-beauty-change/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy rains and flooding kills at least 23 in Nairobi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flights in and out of Nairobi Airport have been disrupted while some roads in the capital are submerged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/heavy-rains-and-flooding-kills-at-least-23-in-nairobi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/heavy-rains-and-flooding-kills-at-least-23-in-nairobi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugandan students who fled Iran air strikes recall 'ground trembling']]></title><description><![CDATA[Some opted to remain in Iran, even after their government offered to bring them home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-students-who-fled-iran-air-strikes-recall-ground-trembling/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-students-who-fled-iran-air-strikes-recall-ground-trembling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Massive' numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspected Islamist militants reportedly seized control of a village for two days before being forced out by troops and air strikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/massive-numbers-killed-by-gunmen-in-latest-nigeria-attack-senator-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/massive-numbers-killed-by-gunmen-in-latest-nigeria-attack-senator-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The young women who fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and don't want to see another one]]></title><description><![CDATA[Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-young-women-who-fought-in-ethiopias-last-civil-war-and-dont-want-to-see-another-one/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-young-women-who-fought-in-ethiopias-last-civil-war-and-dont-want-to-see-another-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regragui departs as Morocco appoint Ouahbi as new coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco part company with coach Walid Regragui four months before the World Cup finals, with Mohamed Ouahbi appointed in his place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/regragui-departs-as-morocco-appoint-ouahbi-as-new-coach/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 00:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/regragui-departs-as-morocco-appoint-ouahbi-as-new-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Caf postpones Wafcon 2026 just 12 days before kick-off]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations is postponed just 12 days before the finals were due to kick off in Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/caf-postpones-wafcon-2026-just-12-days-before-kick-off/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 19:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/caf-postpones-wafcon-2026-just-12-days-before-kick-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservative Anglicans pull back from electing rival to Archbishop of Canterbury]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group had said it would choose a new leader with the same title as Sarah Mullally, the first female head of the Church.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/conservative-anglicans-pull-back-from-electing-rival-to-archbishop-of-canterbury/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/conservative-anglicans-pull-back-from-electing-rival-to-archbishop-of-canterbury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A project to introduce unmanned sites is part of a broader adoption of digital technologies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-experiments-with-smart-police-stations-that-have-no-officers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-experiments-with-smart-police-stations-that-have-no-officers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police station]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/inside-ethiopias-smart-police-station/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/inside-ethiopias-smart-police-station/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo government says 200 killed after landslide at rebel-held mine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The M23, which controls the coltan-rich area, has not commented and the death toll is hard to verify.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-government-says-200-killed-after-landslide-at-rebel-held-mine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-government-says-200-killed-after-landslide-at-rebel-held-mine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The devastating conflict where both sides have reasons to keep fighting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A strong supply of weapons and a history of long wars make Sudan's conflict particularly troubling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-devastating-conflict-where-both-sides-have-reasons-to-keep-fighting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-devastating-conflict-where-both-sides-have-reasons-to-keep-fighting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allen century powers New Zealand to victory over South Africa in T20 World Cup semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finn Allen strikes an unbeaten century as New Zealand demolish 2024 runners-up South Africa by nine wickets to reach a second Men's T20 World Cup final]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/allen-century-powers-new-zealand-to-victory-over-south-africa-in-t20-world-cup-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/allen-century-powers-new-zealand-to-victory-over-south-africa-in-t20-world-cup-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belgium detains three suspected Cameroon separatists in war crimes probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Money is reportedly being raised by them for the armed struggle, prosecutors say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/belgium-detains-three-suspected-cameroon-separatists-in-war-crimes-probe/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/belgium-detains-three-suspected-cameroon-separatists-in-war-crimes-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is it time to trust South Africa as World Cup 'favourites'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa are the only unbeaten team left at the T20 World Cup and go into their semi-final against New Zealandas favourites, so it is time to trust them despite their past in global tournaments?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-it-time-to-trust-south-africa-as-world-cup-favourites/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-it-time-to-trust-south-africa-as-world-cup-favourites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anglican divisions deepen as rebel clerics pick rival to first female leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conservative clerics are meeting in Nigeria to choose a rival to the first female Archbishop of Canterbury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anglican-divisions-deepen-as-rebel-clerics-pick-rival-to-first-female-leader/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anglican-divisions-deepen-as-rebel-clerics-pick-rival-to-first-female-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death toll in 'surprise' attack in South Sudan rises to 178, local official says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medical aid groups have described the scale of casualties as alarming as people seek treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/death-toll-in-surprise-attack-in-south-sudan-rises-to-178-local-official-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/death-toll-in-surprise-attack-in-south-sudan-rises-to-178-local-official-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US sanctions Rwanda's military and top commanders over fighting in DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rwanda accused Washington's move as &ldquo;one sided&rdquo; and politically motivated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-sanctions-rwandas-military-and-top-commanders-over-fighting-in-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-sanctions-rwandas-military-and-top-commanders-over-fighting-in-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African TV personality who planned to take his life dies aged 61]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ian von Memerty had documented his choice to die in a 15-part Facebook series.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-tv-personality-who-planned-to-take-his-life-dies-aged-61/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-tv-personality-who-planned-to-take-his-life-dies-aged-61/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa's lawless Sahel region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Growing insecurity in the Sahel made 2025 one of the worst years on record for the abduction of foreigners in Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kidnapping-of-foreigners-soars-in-africas-lawless-sahel-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kidnapping-of-foreigners-soars-in-africas-lawless-sahel-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa beat Zimbabwe to set up NZ semi-final]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa produce an unconvincing performance with the bat as they beat Zimbabwe by five wickets to set up a semi-final against New Zealand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-zimbabwe-to-set-up-nz-semi-final/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 13:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-zimbabwe-to-set-up-nz-semi-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kosgei wins Tokyo Marathon in record time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya's Brigid Kosgei sets a new course record of 2:14:29 with a commanding victory at the Tokyo Marathon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kosgei-wins-tokyo-marathon-in-record-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 09:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kosgei-wins-tokyo-marathon-in-record-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 55 Ghanaians killed in Russia-Ukraine war, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the highest number of confirmed casualties from a single African country in the Ukraine-Russia war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-55-ghanaians-killed-in-russia-ukraine-war-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-55-ghanaians-killed-in-russia-ukraine-war-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former US diplomat sentenced to life for abusing two girls in Burkina Faso]]></title><description><![CDATA[He used the girls' mother's life-threatening illness as an opportunity to demand sex, said the US Office of Public Affairs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-us-diplomat-sentenced-to-life-for-abusing-two-girls-in-burkina-faso/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-us-diplomat-sentenced-to-life-for-abusing-two-girls-in-burkina-faso/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Epstein tried to buy a palace in Morocco days before his arrest in 2019]]></title><description><![CDATA[The disgraced financier was in talks to buy luxury abode Bin Ennakhi - but the purchase was never completed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/epstein-tried-to-buy-a-palace-in-morocco-days-before-his-arrest-in-2019/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/epstein-tried-to-buy-a-palace-in-morocco-days-before-his-arrest-in-2019/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan charged with luring young men to fight for Russia in Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[A total of 1,000 Kenyans have reportedly been recruited to fight for Russia in its war against Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-charged-with-luring-young-men-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-charged-with-luring-young-men-to-fight-for-russia-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe eliminated from World Cup after defeat to India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defending champions India pile on 256-4 as they eliminate Zimbabwe from the T20 World Cup with victory in Chennai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-eliminated-from-world-cup-after-defeat-to-india/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-eliminated-from-world-cup-after-defeat-to-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa stay unbeaten with win over West Indies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-stay-unbeaten-with-win-over-west-indies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-stay-unbeaten-with-win-over-west-indies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Girl, 14, shot dead as South Africa's 'taxi wars' hit school]]></title><description><![CDATA[Violence has plagued South Africa's highly competitive and lucrative taxi industry for decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/girl-14-shot-dead-as-south-africas-taxi-wars-hit-school/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/girl-14-shot-dead-as-south-africas-taxi-wars-hit-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria to hold inquest into death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's toddler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internationally acclaimed writer has accused Nigerian hospital Euracare of negligence, which it denies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-to-hold-inquest-into-death-of-chimamanda-ngozi-adichies-toddler/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-to-hold-inquest-into-death-of-chimamanda-ngozi-adichies-toddler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN sanctions paramilitary leaders over Sudan atrocities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The RSF's capture of the city in October was one of the most brutal chapters of Sudan's nearly three-year civil war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-sanctions-paramilitary-leaders-over-sudan-atrocities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-sanctions-paramilitary-leaders-over-sudan-atrocities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Ethiopia heading back to war in Tigray?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people are again leaving the region of Tigray just over three years after the civil war there ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-ethiopia-heading-back-to-war-in-tigray/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-ethiopia-heading-back-to-war-in-tigray/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pope Leo to visit four African countries in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first time that a pope will visit Algeria, whose population is mostly Muslim.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pope-leo-to-visit-four-african-countries-in-april/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pope-leo-to-visit-four-african-countries-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe rejects 'lopsided' US health aid deal over data concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Access to biological samples raised flags for Zimbabwe as the US did not want to share the benefits of its research.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-rejects-lopsided-us-health-aid-deal-over-data-concerns/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-rejects-lopsided-us-health-aid-deal-over-data-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd ruled out signing Osimhen 'because of Afcon']]></title><description><![CDATA[The Africa Cup of Nations proved to be "a big stumbling block" when Manchester United discussed signing Victor Osimhen, according to former coach Benni McCarthy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-utd-ruled-out-signing-osimhen-because-of-afcon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-utd-ruled-out-signing-osimhen-because-of-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Ugandan women detained after allegedly kissing in public]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uganda has some of the strictest anti-homosexual laws in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-ugandan-women-detained-after-allegedly-kissing-in-public/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-ugandan-women-detained-after-allegedly-kissing-in-public/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua crash driver case adjourned to March]]></title><description><![CDATA[The driver of the car involved in a fatal crash involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has appeared in court in Nigeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/joshua-crash-driver-case-adjourned-to-march/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/joshua-crash-driver-case-adjourned-to-march/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Zimbabwe returned from abyss to World Cup resurgence]]></title><description><![CDATA[After a long time in the wilderness, Zimbabwe are again contending on the biggest stage at the 2026 T20 World Cup - this is the story of their resurgence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-zimbabwe-returned-from-abyss-to-world-cup-resurgence/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-zimbabwe-returned-from-abyss-to-world-cup-resurgence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal PM proposes tougher anti-LGBT law, doubling prison terms]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bill seeks prison terms of five to ten years for what it describes as "acts against nature".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-pm-proposes-tougher-anti-lgbt-law-doubling-prison-terms/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 06:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-pm-proposes-tougher-anti-lgbt-law-doubling-prison-terms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drones hammer Sudan's gold and oil zone - the pivotal new front line]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intensified attacks in the Kordofan region have led to mass casualties as peace remains elusive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drones-hammer-sudans-gold-and-oil-zone-the-pivotal-new-front-line/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drones-hammer-sudans-gold-and-oil-zone-the-pivotal-new-front-line/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal decries imprisonment of fans after Afcon clashes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's prime minister says it is "regrettable" that 18 of its football fans have been handed prison sentences related to disturbances at the 2025 Afcon final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-decries-imprisonment-of-fans-after-afcon-clashes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-decries-imprisonment-of-fans-after-afcon-clashes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hetmyer hammers 85 as West Indies thrash Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shimron Hetmyer stars as West Indies maintain their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hetmyer-hammers-85-as-west-indies-thrash-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hetmyer-hammers-85-as-west-indies-thrash-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England &amp; South Africa postpone T20 series in 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[England and South Africa postpone a T20 international series against each other which was originally planned for next winter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/england-amp-south-africa-postpone-t20-series-in-2027/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/england-amp-south-africa-postpone-t20-series-in-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Appalling weekend' - Arokodare &amp; Mundle latest players to be racially abused]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare and Sunderland winger Romaine Mundle are the latest Premier League players to be sent racist abuse on social media this weekend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/appalling-weekend-arokodare-amp-mundle-latest-players-to-be-racially-abused/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/appalling-weekend-arokodare-amp-mundle-latest-players-to-be-racially-abused/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Affront to humanity': Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/affront-to-humanity-sudan-slams-uganda-for-hosting-rsf-paramilitary-boss/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/affront-to-humanity-sudan-slams-uganda-for-hosting-rsf-paramilitary-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/catch-of-the-day-pictures-from-spectacular-nigerian-fishing-festival/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 02:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/catch-of-the-day-pictures-from-spectacular-nigerian-fishing-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/deportation-of-chagos-islanders-blocked-by-judge/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/deportation-of-chagos-islanders-blocked-by-judge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civilians]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rare-prison-sentences-handed-to-cameroon-soldiers-after-killing-of-21-civilians/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rare-prison-sentences-handed-to-cameroon-soldiers-after-killing-of-21-civilians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tunisian-mp-jailed-for-eight-months-over-posts-mocking-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tunisian-mp-jailed-for-eight-months-over-posts-mocking-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-farmers-fear-devastation-as-foot-and-mouth-takes-hold/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-farmers-fear-devastation-as-foot-and-mouth-takes-hold/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lion-dna-helps-convict-poachers-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lion-dna-helps-convict-poachers-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe stun Sri Lanka to finish top of Group B]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe finish top of Group B at the T20 World Cup by stunning co-hosts Sri Lanka, West Indies maintain their unbeaten record, and Canada bid farewell to Navneet Dhaliwal with another defeat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-stun-sri-lanka-to-finish-top-of-group-b/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-stun-sri-lanka-to-finish-top-of-group-b/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-atrocities-are-hallmarks-of-genocide-un-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-atrocities-are-hallmarks-of-genocide-un-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/son-of-robert-mugabe-arrested-in-south-africa-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/son-of-robert-mugabe-arrested-in-south-africa-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islamist militants accused of killing 34 in raids on Nigerian villages]]></title><description><![CDATA[The gunmen launched simultaneous assaults on multiple communities in a remote border district, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/islamist-militants-accused-of-killing-34-in-raids-on-nigerian-villages/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/islamist-militants-accused-of-killing-34-in-raids-on-nigerian-villages/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/over-1000-kenyans-enlisted-to-fight-in-russia-ukraine-war-report-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/over-1000-kenyans-enlisted-to-fight-in-russia-ukraine-war-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Islamic police in Nigeria arrest nine Muslims for not fasting during Ramadan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officers in Kano search cafes and restaurants every year during Ramadan looking for Muslims breaking the fast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/islamic-police-in-nigeria-arrest-nine-muslims-for-not-fasting-during-ramadan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/islamic-police-in-nigeria-arrest-nine-muslims-for-not-fasting-during-ramadan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetables]]></title><description><![CDATA[During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-two-farms-in-senegal-that-supply-many-of-the-uks-vegetables/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-two-farms-in-senegal-that-supply-many-of-the-uks-vegetables/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerians hang on to hope of 2026 World Cup reprieve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria fans are still hoping Fifa may rule in their favour over allegations that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerians-hang-on-to-hope-of-2026-world-cup-reprieve/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerians-hang-on-to-hope-of-2026-world-cup-reprieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe through at T20 World Cup after washout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe qualify for the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup as rain washes out their Group B game against Ireland.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-through-at-t20-world-cup-after-washout/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-through-at-t20-world-cup-after-washout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flights delayed for up to 20 hours as  Kenya airport staff strike for second day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlines are urging travellers to check their flight status before heading to the crowded airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/flights-delayed-for-up-to-20-hours-as-kenya-airport-staff-strike-for-second-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/flights-delayed-for-up-to-20-hours-as-kenya-airport-staff-strike-for-second-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fake funeral suspects allegedly used hearse to smuggle charcoal in Malawi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials allege that an empty coffin was placed over concealed bags of charcoal in a hearse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fake-funeral-suspects-allegedly-used-hearse-to-smuggle-charcoal-in-malawi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fake-funeral-suspects-allegedly-used-hearse-to-smuggle-charcoal-in-malawi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest party]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-the-tide-turned-against-the-leader-of-south-africas-second-biggest-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 02:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-the-tide-turned-against-the-leader-of-south-africas-second-biggest-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian 'pick-up artist' accused of secretly filming women in Ghana and Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana has called on Russia to extradite the man, who is accused of recording sexual encounters without consent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russian-pick-up-artist-accused-of-secretly-filming-women-in-ghana-and-kenya/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russian-pick-up-artist-accused-of-secretly-filming-women-in-ghana-and-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African trio charged with Bolt driver's murder filmed on dashcam]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are still looking for a fourth suspect in the attack which has shocked South Africans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-trio-charged-with-bolt-drivers-murder-filmed-on-dashcam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-trio-charged-with-bolt-drivers-murder-filmed-on-dashcam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana tomato traders among dead in Burkina Faso attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seven men from Ghana were "burnt beyond recognition" after Islamists raided the town they were travelling through.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-tomato-traders-among-dead-in-burkina-faso-attack/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-tomato-traders-among-dead-in-burkina-faso-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria warns against enlisting abroad  after reports of deaths in Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authorities say a growing number of citizens are being illegally recruited to fight elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-warns-against-enlisting-abroad-after-reports-of-deaths-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 11:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-warns-against-enlisting-abroad-after-reports-of-deaths-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyans-drop-flowers-for-valentines-bouquets-of-cash-not-everyone-is-impressed/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyans-drop-flowers-for-valentines-bouquets-of-cash-not-everyone-is-impressed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudanese city had 6,000 killed in three days, UN says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed the atrocities in el-Fasher, says a UN report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudanese-city-had-6000-killed-in-three-days-un-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudanese-city-had-6000-killed-in-three-days-un-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africa-cup-of-nations-2027-set-for-june-july-slot/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 16:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africa-cup-of-nations-2027-set-for-june-july-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya's border with Somalia set to re-open after almost 15 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-border-with-somalia-set-to-re-open-after-almost-15-years/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-border-with-somalia-set-to-re-open-after-almost-15-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-to-deploy-troops-to-tackle-crime-gangs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-to-deploy-troops-to-tackle-crime-gangs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brilliant-muzarabani-helps-zimbabwe-stun-australia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brilliant-muzarabani-helps-zimbabwe-stun-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A seat at the table or on the menu? Africa grapples with the new world order]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-seat-at-the-table-or-on-the-menu-africa-grapples-with-the-new-world-order/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-seat-at-the-table-or-on-the-menu-africa-grapples-with-the-new-world-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Port city in ruins as storm rips through Madagascar and on towards Mozambique]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than half the population is affected and most infrastructure destroyed in Toamasina, Madagascar's main port.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/port-city-in-ruins-as-storm-rips-through-madagascar-and-on-towards-mozambique/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/port-city-in-ruins-as-storm-rips-through-madagascar-and-on-towards-mozambique/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 21 dead after boat sinks on Sudan's River Nile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-21-dead-after-boat-sinks-on-sudans-river-nile/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-21-dead-after-boat-sinks-on-sudans-river-nile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Powerful cyclone kills at least 20 as it tears through Madagascar port]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madagascar's disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/powerful-cyclone-kills-at-least-20-as-it-tears-through-madagascar-port/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/powerful-cyclone-kills-at-least-20-as-it-tears-through-madagascar-port/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghanaians embrace 'Fugu Day' after online mockery of traditional outfits]]></title><description><![CDATA[The iconic attire has been trending online for days following the banter between Ghanaians and Zambians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaians-embrace-fugu-day-after-online-mockery-of-traditional-outfits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaians-embrace-fugu-day-after-online-mockery-of-traditional-outfits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A simple guide to the crisis in South Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-simple-guide-to-the-crisis-in-south-sudan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-simple-guide-to-the-crisis-in-south-sudan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proteas edge Afghanistan after two super overs]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa pull off a memorable victory over Afghanistan in the T20 World Cup as the Proteas edge past their opponents after two super overs in Ahmedabad.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/proteas-edge-afghanistan-after-two-super-overs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/proteas-edge-afghanistan-after-two-super-overs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to flee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/her-sons-were-killed-by-islamist-militants-shes-among-thousands-who-had-to-flee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/her-sons-were-killed-by-islamist-militants-shes-among-thousands-who-had-to-flee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bid launched to extend Zimbabwe president's term in office]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Mnangagwa's term in office is due to end in 2028 but a bill could open the way for him to extend that time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bid-launched-to-extend-zimbabwe-presidents-term-in-office/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 21:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bid-launched-to-extend-zimbabwe-presidents-term-in-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African artefacts looted by British to be returned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The items stolen in the late 19th Century by British troops will officially be returned to Nigeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-artefacts-looted-by-british-to-be-returned/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 19:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-artefacts-looted-by-british-to-be-returned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son of Zambia's ex-President Lungu ordered to surrender 79 cars, petrol station and 'luxury' flats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The High Court judgement says Dalitso Lungu, 39, failed to show they were acquired lawfully.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/son-of-zambias-ex-president-lungu-ordered-to-surrender-79-cars-petrol-station-and-luxury-flats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/son-of-zambias-ex-president-lungu-ordered-to-surrender-79-cars-petrol-station-and-luxury-flats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan tune up for India with win against USA]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pakistan gear up for the highly anticipated T20 World Cup showdown with India by securing a 32-run victory against the United States in their second group-stage fixture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pakistan-tune-up-for-india-with-win-against-usa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pakistan-tune-up-for-india-with-win-against-usa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pilot praised after crash-landing faulty Somali passenger plane on seashore]]></title><description><![CDATA[All 55 people on board survived after the plane failed to land on the runway near the shoreline.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pilot-praised-after-crash-landing-faulty-somali-passenger-plane-on-seashore/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pilot-praised-after-crash-landing-faulty-somali-passenger-plane-on-seashore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New video game sees Africans fantasise about taking back looted treasures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-video-game-sees-africans-fantasise-about-taking-back-looted-treasures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-video-game-sees-africans-fantasise-about-taking-back-looted-treasures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How off-the-shelf drones are changing jihadist warfare in West Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Insurgents have carried out a wave of drone strikes on military positions in the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-off-the-shelf-drones-are-changing-jihadist-warfare-in-west-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-off-the-shelf-drones-are-changing-jihadist-warfare-in-west-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influential Ghanaian highlife musician Ebo Taylor dies at 90]]></title><description><![CDATA[The guitarist, composer and band leader fused Ghanaian music and funk to create tracks sampled around the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/influential-ghanaian-highlife-musician-ebo-taylor-dies-at-90/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/influential-ghanaian-highlife-musician-ebo-taylor-dies-at-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia calls on Eritrea to pull its troops back to the border]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eritrea has previously denied accusations that its soldiers are in Ethiopia supporting rebels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-calls-on-eritrea-to-pull-its-troops-back-to-the-border/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-calls-on-eritrea-to-pull-its-troops-back-to-the-border/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man named in South Africa's police corruption probe found dead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports say Wiandre Pretorius, who last week said he survived an assassination attempt, shot himself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-named-in-south-africas-police-corruption-probe-found-dead/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 12:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-named-in-south-africas-police-corruption-probe-found-dead/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A singer's tragic death highlights Nigeria's snakebite problem]]></title><description><![CDATA[The crisis is compounded by a critical shortage of affordable, properly stored antivenom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-singers-tragic-death-highlights-nigerias-snakebite-problem/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 01:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-singers-tragic-death-highlights-nigerias-snakebite-problem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[King Charles to host Nigeria's first UK state visit in 37 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu will be guests at Windsor Castle from 18 to 19 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/king-charles-to-host-nigerias-first-uk-state-visit-in-37-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/king-charles-to-host-nigerias-first-uk-state-visit-in-37-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambian leader backs traditional Ghanaian outfit after online trolling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Zambians outraged Ghanaians by describing the outfit worn by their president as a "blouse".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-leader-backs-traditional-ghanaian-outfit-after-online-trolling/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 10:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-leader-backs-traditional-ghanaian-outfit-after-online-trolling/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Hollywood to the homeland: Why African countries are courting black American stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-hollywood-to-the-homeland-why-african-countries-are-courting-black-american-stars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-hollywood-to-the-homeland-why-african-countries-are-courting-black-american-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[As US cash dries up South Africa's fight to stop Aids gets harder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health experts fear that as testing and monitoring drops the risk of the further spread of HIV rises.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/as-us-cash-dries-up-south-africas-fight-to-stop-aids-gets-harder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/as-us-cash-dries-up-south-africas-fight-to-stop-aids-gets-harder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They sent a letter asking to preach. Then they massacred us' - Nigerians on jihadist attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-sent-a-letter-asking-to-preach-then-they-massacred-us-nigerians-on-jihadist-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-sent-a-letter-asking-to-preach-then-they-massacred-us-nigerians-on-jihadist-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-backs-chagos-handover-deal-says-no-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-backs-chagos-handover-deal-says-no-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At the scene: Muslims killed 'over rejection of extremist ideology' in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-the-scene-muslims-killed-over-rejection-of-extremist-ideology-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-the-scene-muslims-killed-over-rejection-of-extremist-ideology-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remaining worshippers kidnapped in Nigeria church abduction freed]]></title><description><![CDATA[They were among 177 people seized last month from during church services in northern Kaduna state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/remaining-worshippers-kidnapped-in-nigeria-church-abduction-freed/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/remaining-worshippers-kidnapped-in-nigeria-church-abduction-freed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of Muslims 'massacred' in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 78 bodies have been buried, while there are fears that around 170 people were killed altogether.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-muslims-massacred-in-nigeria-for-refusing-to-join-jihadists-says-governor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-muslims-massacred-in-nigeria-for-refusing-to-join-jihadists-says-governor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/aid-workers-missing-after-airstrikes-hit-south-sudan-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/aid-workers-missing-after-airstrikes-hit-south-sudan-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algerian boxer willing to take sex test for 2028 Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she would take a sex test if it allowed her to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algerian-boxer-willing-to-take-sex-test-for-2028-olympics/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algerian-boxer-willing-to-take-sex-test-for-2028-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files]]></title><description><![CDATA[Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 - the latest batch of files show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwes-mugabe-latest-former-african-leader-to-be-mentioned-in-epstein-files/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwes-mugabe-latest-former-african-leader-to-be-mentioned-in-epstein-files/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water]]></title><description><![CDATA[Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-a-beauty-spot-in-south-africa-could-be-about-to-run-out-of-water/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-a-beauty-spot-in-south-africa-could-be-about-to-run-out-of-water/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than the Score]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight African nations will be represented in Milan-Cortina - can any bring home medals?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-the-score/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-the-score/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shanties in a Lagos lagoon: Bulldozed and burnt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents suspect the demolitions are aimed at gentrifying the waterfront in Nigeria's biggest city, but officials deny this.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shanties-in-a-lagos-lagoon-bulldozed-and-burnt/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shanties-in-a-lagos-lagoon-bulldozed-and-burnt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana suspends citizenship process for people of African descent]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 2016, those who can prove their ancestors came from Africa have been able to get Ghanaian nationality.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-suspends-citizenship-process-for-people-of-african-descent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-suspends-citizenship-process-for-people-of-african-descent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African singer Tyla edges out Davido to clinch Grammy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 24-year-old bagged her second-ever Grammy beating three Nigerians and a Ugandan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-singer-tyla-edges-out-davido-to-clinch-grammy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-singer-tyla-edges-out-davido-to-clinch-grammy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president labels Noah a "total loser" over a joke he told on stage during the awards ceremony.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-threatens-to-sue-trevor-noah-over-epstein-joke-at-grammys/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-threatens-to-sue-trevor-noah-over-epstein-joke-at-grammys/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family seeks answers as Kenyan fighting for Russia killed in Ukraine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clinton Nyapara Mogesa is said to have been recruited in Qatar to fight for Russian forces in Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/family-seeks-answers-as-kenyan-fighting-for-russia-killed-in-ukraine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/family-seeks-answers-as-kenyan-fighting-for-russia-killed-in-ukraine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eighty kidnapped Nigerians return home after escape]]></title><description><![CDATA[They were among 177 people seized last month from three churches in northern Kaduna state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eighty-kidnapped-nigerians-return-home-after-escape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eighty-kidnapped-nigerians-return-home-after-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[McKenzie clarifies claim South Africa will host Wafcon 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa's sports minister Gayton McKenzie says "no formal decision" has been taken to relocate the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations away from Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mckenzie-clarifies-claim-south-africa-will-host-wafcon-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mckenzie-clarifies-claim-south-africa-will-host-wafcon-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three West African juntas have turned to Russia. Now the US wants to engage them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US signals that restoring democracy is no longer a priority and it is ready to work with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/three-west-african-juntas-have-turned-to-russia-now-the-us-wants-to-engage-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/three-west-african-juntas-have-turned-to-russia-now-the-us-wants-to-engage-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa beat England in series decider]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Fran Williams laments her team's performance as they are beaten 65-50 by South Africa in their series decider in Johannesburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-england-in-series-decider/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-england-in-series-decider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The king's speech - and why it has foreigners in South Africa worried]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Zulu king was trying to calm anti-migrant feelings but ended up using a highly derogatory phrase.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-kings-speech-and-why-it-has-foreigners-in-south-africa-worried/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-kings-speech-and-why-it-has-foreigners-in-south-africa-worried/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Zimbabwe's Maswanhise is Scotland's hottest property]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Scotland looks at the rise of Motherwell's Tawanda Maswanhise this season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-zimbabwes-maswanhise-is-scotlands-hottest-property/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 23:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-zimbabwes-maswanhise-is-scotlands-hottest-property/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England level series with win against South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[England level their three-game series with South Africa at 1-1 with a 61-49 win in front of a sellout crowd in Johannesburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/england-level-series-with-win-against-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/england-level-series-with-win-against-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ugandan president&rsquo;s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions tosucceed his father.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-army-chief-threatened-to-castrate-opposition-leader-and-claimed-descent-from-jesus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-army-chief-threatened-to-castrate-opposition-leader-and-claimed-descent-from-jesus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-lawmaker-jailed-in-ivory-coast-for-insulting-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-lawmaker-jailed-in-ivory-coast-for-insulting-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger's capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niger's defence ministry said four military personnel were injured and 20 attackers killed in the incident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/suspected-jihadists-attack-airport-near-nigers-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/suspected-jihadists-attack-airport-near-nigers-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa and Israel expel each other's envoys in diplomatic row]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is "baseless".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-and-israel-expel-each-others-envoys-in-diplomatic-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-and-israel-expel-each-others-envoys-in-diplomatic-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-junta-announces-ban-on-all-political-parties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 14:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-junta-announces-ban-on-all-political-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/music-legend-fela-kuti-becomes-first-african-to-get-grammys-lifetime-achievement-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/music-legend-fela-kuti-becomes-first-african-to-get-grammys-lifetime-achievement-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-boss-thiaw-banned-after-afcon-final-chaos/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-boss-thiaw-banned-after-afcon-final-chaos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa beat 'off the pace' England]]></title><description><![CDATA[England captain Fran Williams says the Roses were "off the pace" against South Africa as they are beaten 52-48 in the opening game of the three-match series in Johannesburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-off-the-pace-england/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-off-the-pace-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The water took everything': Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-water-took-everything-mozambique-hit-by-worst-floods-in-decades/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-water-took-everything-mozambique-hit-by-worst-floods-in-decades/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas]]></title><description><![CDATA[No reason has been given but the decision follows a huge fall-out between South Africa and the US.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/melania-trump-documentary-not-showing-in-south-african-cinemas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/melania-trump-documentary-not-showing-in-south-african-cinemas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assefa targets London repeat &amp; Sawe eyes course record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/assefa-targets-london-repeat-amp-sawe-eyes-course-record/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/assefa-targets-london-repeat-amp-sawe-eyes-course-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana's foreign minister says the influencer is a "worthy ambassador", but some Ghanaians criticised the move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-youtube-star-ishowspeed-to-get-ghanaian-passport-as-africa-tour-ends/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-youtube-star-ishowspeed-to-get-ghanaian-passport-as-africa-tour-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwanda seeks £100m from UK over axed asylum deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The African nation argues it is owed payments but the Home Office says it will fight the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwanda-seeks-100m-from-uk-over-axed-asylum-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwanda-seeks-100m-from-uk-over-axed-asylum-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The model who moved to Ghana and wrapped her prosthetic leg in its famous fabric]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abena Christine Jon'el left the US and now aims to raise the profile of people with disabilities in Ghana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-model-who-moved-to-ghana-and-wrapped-her-prosthetic-leg-in-its-famous-fabric/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-model-who-moved-to-ghana-and-wrapped-her-prosthetic-leg-in-its-famous-fabric/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Nigeria oil minister in bribery trial spent £2m at Harrods, court hears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of accepting bribes from industry figures interested in Nigerian government contracts, a court in London has heard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-nigeria-oil-minister-in-bribery-trial-spent-2m-at-harrods-court-hears/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-nigeria-oil-minister-in-bribery-trial-spent-2m-at-harrods-court-hears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria president 'in great shape' after falling at Turkey reception]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a visit to Ankara, Bola Tinubu was filmed stumbling and falling after walking past soldiers and dignitaries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-president-in-great-shape-after-falling-at-turkey-reception/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 22:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-president-in-great-shape-after-falling-at-turkey-reception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[France invites Chad president in bid to ease troubled relations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Franco-Chadian military relations have been strained after Chad abruptly ended its defence agreement with France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/france-invites-chad-president-in-bid-to-ease-troubled-relations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/france-invites-chad-president-in-bid-to-ease-troubled-relations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kipyegon announces plans for maternity ward in hometown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenyan middle-distance runner Faith Kipyegon plans to build amaternity facility in her hometown Keringet in partnership with her shoe sponsor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kipyegon-announces-plans-for-maternity-ward-in-hometown/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kipyegon-announces-plans-for-maternity-ward-in-hometown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a dream' - champions of Africa facing Arsenal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moroccan champions AS FAR have been building towards their moment in Fifa's Champions Cup against Arsenal on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/its-a-dream-champions-of-africa-facing-arsenal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/its-a-dream-champions-of-africa-facing-arsenal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People cling to treetops as 'worst floods in a generation' sweep Mozambique]]></title><description><![CDATA[The worst flooding in a generation hits Mozambique with teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK helping with the rescue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/people-cling-to-treetops-as-worst-floods-in-a-generation-sweep-mozambique/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 19:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/people-cling-to-treetops-as-worst-floods-in-a-generation-sweep-mozambique/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Half of my friends were killed' - the girls returning to a school caught up in war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twins whose classmates were killed by shelling say their deaths have made them determined to finish their studies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/half-of-my-friends-were-killed-the-girls-returning-to-a-school-caught-up-in-war/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/half-of-my-friends-were-killed-the-girls-returning-to-a-school-caught-up-in-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somaliland president pitches business opportunities to Trump's son]]></title><description><![CDATA[He also met his counterpart from Israel which has recognised the independence of the breakaway region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/somaliland-president-pitches-business-opportunities-to-trumps-son/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/somaliland-president-pitches-business-opportunities-to-trumps-son/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Sudan army chief gives soldiers seven days to crush rebellion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reinforcements are sent to the town of Bor, a strategic staging post on the way to the capital, Juba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-sudan-army-chief-gives-soldiers-seven-days-to-crush-rebellion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-sudan-army-chief-gives-soldiers-seven-days-to-crush-rebellion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mandela's prison key, sunglasses and shirt can be sold after daughter wins court battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authorities tried to stop their export arguing they were part of the country's heritage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mandelas-prison-key-sunglasses-and-shirt-can-be-sold-after-daughter-wins-court-battle/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mandelas-prison-key-sunglasses-and-shirt-can-be-sold-after-daughter-wins-court-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NBA star Bane eyes Nigeria switch ahead of 2028 Olympics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orlando Magic's Desmond Bane says he would be keen on representing Nigeria ahead of the 2028 Olympics and suggests other NBA players could do the same.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nba-star-bane-eyes-nigeria-switch-ahead-of-2028-olympics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nba-star-bane-eyes-nigeria-switch-ahead-of-2028-olympics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Blood was all over' - victim of Nigeria church abduction describes escape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some 160 people are believed to be missing after attackers raided three churches in a Nigerian village on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/blood-was-all-over-victim-of-nigeria-church-abduction-describes-escape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 01:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/blood-was-all-over-victim-of-nigeria-church-abduction-describes-escape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is holding Afcon every four years 'totally wrong' or 'good call'?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement that the Africa Cup of Nations will be hosted every four years from 2028 sparked division, but what will it mean for the game on the continent?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-holding-afcon-every-four-years-totally-wrong-or-good-call/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-holding-afcon-every-four-years-totally-wrong-or-good-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugandan MP and Bobi Wine ally arrested over election violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opposition politician is accused of election violence in which at least seven people were killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-mp-and-bobi-wine-ally-arrested-over-election-violence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-mp-and-bobi-wine-ally-arrested-over-election-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life of veteran Ugandan opposition leader in danger, wife says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kizza Besigye's wife has been to visit him at Luzira Prison and says he is extremely weak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/life-of-veteran-ugandan-opposition-leader-in-danger-wife-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/life-of-veteran-ugandan-opposition-leader-in-danger-wife-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinea-Bissau coup leaders set December election date]]></title><description><![CDATA[Regional powers Ecowas had previously warned junta head Horta N'Tam against such a long wait for elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-bissau-coup-leaders-set-december-election-date/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-bissau-coup-leaders-set-december-election-date/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African police not yet able to defeat gangs, minister says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police Minister Firoz Cachalia says organised crime is growing more complex, requiring new strategies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-police-not-yet-able-to-defeat-gangs-minister-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 09:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-police-not-yet-able-to-defeat-gangs-minister-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slashed incomes and gamers go cold turkey: the fallout from Uganda's internet shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet was shut during the general election, leaving many people without any income - or entertainment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/slashed-incomes-and-gamers-go-cold-turkey-the-fallout-from-ugandas-internet-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 05:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/slashed-incomes-and-gamers-go-cold-turkey-the-fallout-from-ugandas-internet-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we learned from Afcon 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[After chaotic scenes in the Africa Cup of Nations final, BBC Sport Africa explores what else we learned from just under a month of competition in Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-we-learned-from-afcon-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-we-learned-from-afcon-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria police confirm mass church abductions after previous denial]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 160 people were reportedly taken from three churches in the northern Kaduna state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-police-confirm-mass-church-abductions-after-previous-denial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 14:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-police-confirm-mass-church-abductions-after-previous-denial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions parade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/jubilant-senegal-fans-join-the-afcon-champions-parade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 18:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/jubilant-senegal-fans-join-the-afcon-champions-parade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria police deny reports of mass church abductions in north]]></title><description><![CDATA[A state police commissioner said the information was "mere falsehood... peddled by conflict entrepreneurs".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-police-deny-reports-of-mass-church-abductions-in-north/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-police-deny-reports-of-mass-church-abductions-in-north/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's renowned master wood carver and the fertility goddess]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-renowned-master-wood-carver-and-the-fertility-goddess/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-renowned-master-wood-carver-and-the-fertility-goddess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria remembers master wood carver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kasali Akangbe Ogun, who came from a long line of wood carvers and wanted to preserve local traditions, has been buried following his death after a brief illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-remembers-master-wood-carver/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-remembers-master-wood-carver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegalese-fans-celebrate-dramatic-afcon-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegalese-fans-celebrate-dramatic-afcon-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 160 churchgoers kidnapped in twin Nigeria attacks - clergy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say armed gangs burst into the two churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, during Sunday service.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-160-churchgoers-kidnapped-in-twin-nigeria-attacks-clergy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-160-churchgoers-kidnapped-in-twin-nigeria-attacks-clergy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drums, chants and celebrations as Ethiopians mark the baptism of Jesus]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ethiopian Orthodox festival of Timket, or Epiphany, commemorates the baptism of Jesus in the Jordan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drums-chants-and-celebrations-as-ethiopians-mark-the-baptism-of-jesus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 18:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drums-chants-and-celebrations-as-ethiopians-mark-the-baptism-of-jesus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal reserve keeper jokes after Afcon towel scuffles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf jokes about his unique role in his side's chaotic Afcon final victory on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-reserve-keeper-jokes-after-afcon-towel-scuffles/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-reserve-keeper-jokes-after-afcon-towel-scuffles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diaz will 'have nightmares' over 'Panenka' failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brahim Diaz had the chance to win Afcon for Morocco, but his choice to try a Panenka ended up costing his side dearly as Senegal hit back to win the game in extra time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/diaz-will-have-nightmares-over-panenka-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/diaz-will-have-nightmares-over-panenka-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana arrests Nigerians accused of running cyber-crime networks]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a growing trend of foreigners being lured to Ghana under the pretext of lucrative work.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-arrests-nigerians-accused-of-running-cyber-crime-networks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-arrests-nigerians-accused-of-running-cyber-crime-networks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African team helps search for politician swept away by Mozambique floodwaters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mozambique President Daniel Chapo cancels a trip to Davos due to severe floods in the country]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-team-helps-search-for-politician-swept-away-by-mozambique-floodwaters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-team-helps-search-for-politician-swept-away-by-mozambique-floodwaters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thirteen schoolchildren killed after bus collides with lorry in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fatal collision is just the latest in South Africa, where the road safety record is poor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thirteen-schoolchildren-killed-after-bus-collides-with-lorry-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thirteen-schoolchildren-killed-after-bus-collides-with-lorry-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecstasy and now a day off - Senegal fans around the world celebrate Afcon win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal supporters have been partyingafter their team grabbed a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ecstasy-and-now-a-day-off-senegal-fans-around-the-world-celebrate-afcon-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ecstasy-and-now-a-day-off-senegal-fans-around-the-world-celebrate-afcon-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Shameful' and 'terrible look' - the chaos that marred Senegal's triumph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations after the final is overshadowed when they temporarily refuse to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shameful-and-terrible-look-the-chaos-that-marred-senegals-triumph/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shameful-and-terrible-look-the-chaos-that-marred-senegals-triumph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My children were recruited in a trafficking scam. I joined a police hunt to find them]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Africa Eye joins an anti-trafficking police unit in Sierra Leone helping a man look for his missing children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-children-were-recruited-in-a-trafficking-scam-i-joined-a-police-hunt-to-find-them/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-children-were-recruited-in-a-trafficking-scam-i-joined-a-police-hunt-to-find-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['An ambassador for African football' - Mane is Senegal's Afcon hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal forward Sadio Mane is the hero once again, but this time for unexpected reasons as his side leaves the pitch during the chaotic Afcon final win over Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/an-ambassador-for-african-football-mane-is-senegals-afcon-hero/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/an-ambassador-for-african-football-mane-is-senegals-afcon-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I want to show the world what Africa is': YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour]]></title><description><![CDATA["I love the love in Africa. The energy here is crazy," he says on his maiden tour of the continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-want-to-show-the-world-what-africa-is-youtube-star-brings-joy-and-tears-on-tour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 01:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-want-to-show-the-world-what-africa-is-youtube-star-brings-joy-and-tears-on-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What a seventh term for 81-year-old leader means for Uganda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-a-seventh-term-for-81-year-old-leader-means-for-uganda/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-a-seventh-term-for-81-year-old-leader-means-for-uganda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal 'concerns' over treatment before Afcon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's football federation says a "lack of adequate security" left players and staff "at risk" on their arrival in Rabat for Sunday's final against hosts Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-concerns-over-treatment-before-afcon-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-concerns-over-treatment-before-afcon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader becomes civilian president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Junta chief Mamadi Doumbouya, set for a seven-year term, has to prove himself as a democratic leader.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-camouflage-to-tracksuits-guineas-junta-leader-becomes-civilian-president/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-camouflage-to-tracksuits-guineas-junta-leader-becomes-civilian-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugandan leader extends 40-year rule after winning contested poll]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-leader-extends-40-year-rule-after-winning-contested-poll/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-leader-extends-40-year-rule-after-winning-contested-poll/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he's won a seventh term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-once-criticised-african-leaders-who-cling-to-power-now-hes-won-a-seventh-term/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-once-criticised-african-leaders-who-cling-to-power-now-hes-won-a-seventh-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian imam honoured for saving Christian lives dies aged 90]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-imam-honoured-for-saving-christian-lives-dies-aged-90/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 19:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-imam-honoured-for-saving-christian-lives-dies-aged-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kruger National Park shuts as deadly floods strike South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Severe flooding believed to be worsened by climate change has killed at least 19 people in South Africa in recent weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kruger-national-park-shuts-as-deadly-floods-strike-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kruger-national-park-shuts-as-deadly-floods-strike-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African national park closed due to floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ongoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-national-park-closed-due-to-floods/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 17:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-national-park-closed-due-to-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal stand in way of Morocco's 50-year wait for Afcon glory]]></title><description><![CDATA[The game in Rabat (19:00 GMT) pits the continent's top two teams against one another, with the North Africans ranked 11th in the world and the Teranga Lions eight places below them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-stand-in-way-of-moroccos-50-year-wait-for-afcon-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-stand-in-way-of-moroccos-50-year-wait-for-afcon-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US accuses South Africa military of 'cosying up to Iran']]></title><description><![CDATA[The defence minister orders an inquiry into reports the military flouted orders to expel Iran from naval drills.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-accuses-south-africa-military-of-cosying-up-to-iran/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-accuses-south-africa-military-of-cosying-up-to-iran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tragic death of Adichie's young son pushes Nigeria to act on health sector failings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tragic-death-of-adichies-young-son-pushes-nigeria-to-act-on-health-sector-failings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tragic-death-of-adichies-young-son-pushes-nigeria-to-act-on-health-sector-failings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof']]></title><description><![CDATA[Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-celebrates-afcon-win-today-is-about-couscous-not-jollof/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 21:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-celebrates-afcon-win-today-is-about-couscous-not-jollof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eto'o handed ban and fine for misconduct at Afcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/etoo-handed-ban-and-fine-for-misconduct-at-afcon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/etoo-handed-ban-and-fine-for-misconduct-at-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco set for derby with Algeria in Wafcon 2026 group]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-set-for-derby-with-algeria-in-wafcon-2026-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-set-for-derby-with-algeria-in-wafcon-2026-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-the-uae-has-incurred-the-wrath-of-somalia/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-the-uae-has-incurred-the-wrath-of-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mane-destroys-salahs-afcon-dream-again-will-he-get-another-chance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 22:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mane-destroys-salahs-afcon-dream-again-will-he-get-another-chance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda election chief says he has had threats over results declaration]]></title><description><![CDATA[This follows comments by a presidential assistant that Bobi Wine would not be declared president, even if he wins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-election-chief-says-he-has-had-threats-over-results-declaration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-election-chief-says-he-has-had-threats-over-results-declaration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burkina Faso sack coach as Mali hit by resignations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali's football federation resign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-sack-coach-as-mali-hit-by-resignations/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-sack-coach-as-mali-hit-by-resignations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hearts insist Mato deal agreed despite Kansas sale claim]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sporting Kansas City concede defeat to Heart of Midlothian in their pursuit of Rogers Mato despite the Uganda forward's current club, Vardar, claiming they had accepted an &pound;870,000 offer from the Major League Soccer club for the 22-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hearts-insist-mato-deal-agreed-despite-kansas-sale-claim/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hearts-insist-mato-deal-agreed-despite-kansas-sale-claim/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-quiz-name-every-africa-cup-of-nations-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-quiz-name-every-africa-cup-of-nations-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Osimhen has become 'king of Nigerian football']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria face a huge semi-final against Africa Cup of Nations hosts and favourites Morocco on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-osimhen-has-become-king-of-nigerian-football/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-osimhen-has-become-king-of-nigerian-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adesanya set for return - but could it be the end?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Joe Pyfer in Seattle, Washington on 28 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/adesanya-set-for-return-but-could-it-be-the-end/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/adesanya-set-for-return-but-could-it-be-the-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/welcome-to-2976-north-africas-amazigh-people-ring-in-the-new-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 01:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/welcome-to-2976-north-africas-amazigh-people-ring-in-the-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabon's government lifts sanctions on team and Aubameyang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabon's government lifts the sanctions it imposed on the national team and striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after their exit from Afcon 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gabons-government-lifts-sanctions-on-team-and-aubameyang/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gabons-government-lifts-sanctions-on-team-and-aubameyang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump administration moves to end deportation protection for Somalis]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the US cracks down on illegal immigration in Minneapolis, home to a large Somali community, it will end protections for many in the country legally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-administration-moves-to-end-deportation-protection-for-somalis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-administration-moves-to-end-deportation-protection-for-somalis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operation against Nigerian kidnapping gang kills '200 bandits' - official tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/operation-against-nigerian-kidnapping-gang-kills-200-bandits-official-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/operation-against-nigerian-kidnapping-gang-kills-200-bandits-official-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eritrea included in Afcon 2027 preliminary qualifying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eritrea-included-in-afcon-2027-preliminary-qualifying/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 15:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eritrea-included-in-afcon-2027-preliminary-qualifying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go to Mali amid jihadist blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country&rsquo;s fuel shortage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/niger-revokes-licences-of-tanker-drivers-who-refuse-to-go-to-mali-amid-jihadist-blockade/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/niger-revokes-licences-of-tanker-drivers-who-refuse-to-go-to-mali-amid-jihadist-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will voters in one of the world's youngest countries give an 81-year-old another term?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-voters-in-one-of-the-worlds-youngest-countries-give-an-81-year-old-another-term/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 01:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-voters-in-one-of-the-worlds-youngest-countries-give-an-81-year-old-another-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-stars-dominate-all-africa-music-awards/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-stars-dominate-all-africa-music-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-once-criticised-african-leaders-who-cling-to-power-now-he-wants-a-seventh-term/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-once-criticised-african-leaders-who-cling-to-power-now-he-wants-a-seventh-term/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-government-returns-to-capital-after-nearly-3-years-of-war/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-government-returns-to-capital-after-nearly-3-years-of-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hounded-and-harassed-the-former-pop-star-taking-on-ugandas-long-time-president/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hounded-and-harassed-the-former-pop-star-taking-on-ugandas-long-time-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family accuse hospital of negligence over son's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/author-chimamanda-ngozi-adichies-family-accuse-hospital-of-negligence-over-sons-death/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/author-chimamanda-ngozi-adichies-family-accuse-hospital-of-negligence-over-sons-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors become Guinea citizens after DNA tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-film-stars-meagan-good-and-jonathan-majors-become-guinea-citizens-after-dna-tests/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-film-stars-meagan-good-and-jonathan-majors-become-guinea-citizens-after-dna-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbeumo 'sad' over Cameroon Afcon exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon's first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mbeumo-sad-over-cameroon-afcon-exit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mbeumo-sad-over-cameroon-afcon-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-strained-ties-with-us-face-new-test-war-games-with-china-iran-and-russia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-strained-ties-with-us-face-new-test-war-games-with-china-iran-and-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-film-stars-meagan-good-and-jonathan-majors-to-become-guinea-citizens-after-dna-tests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-film-stars-meagan-good-and-jonathan-majors-to-become-guinea-citizens-after-dna-tests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed']]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-warns-of-more-nigeria-strikes-if-christians-continue-to-be-killed/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 19:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-warns-of-more-nigeria-strikes-if-christians-continue-to-be-killed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-musician-and-the-strongman-leader-what-you-need-to-know-about-ugandas-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-musician-and-the-strongman-leader-what-you-need-to-know-about-ugandas-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How radioactive rhino horns are helping with conservation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-radioactive-rhino-horns-are-helping-with-conservation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 15:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-radioactive-rhino-horns-are-helping-with-conservation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My best is yet to come' - Semenyo joins Man City in &pound;65m deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City sign Ghana international Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth in a deal worth about &pound;65m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-best-is-yet-to-come-semenyo-joins-man-city-in-pound65m-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-best-is-yet-to-come-semenyo-joins-man-city-in-pound65m-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey returns &pound;7m of 'tainted' funds to Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Royal Court found the funds were "more likely than not" proceeds from a corrupt scheme.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/jersey-returns-pound7m-of-tainted-funds-to-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/jersey-returns-pound7m-of-tainted-funds-to-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The secret mission to fly ex-Somali president's body back home from Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[An ex-air force pilot explains how he carried out an undercover mission to fly Siad Barre's body home for burial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-secret-mission-to-fly-ex-somali-presidents-body-back-home-from-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-secret-mission-to-fly-ex-somali-presidents-body-back-home-from-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria apologises after player mocks Congolese superfan dressed as pan-African hero]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michel Nkuka Mboladinga stood motionless throughout DR Congo's Afcon matches in tribute to Patrice Lumumba.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algeria-apologises-after-player-mocks-congolese-superfan-dressed-as-pan-african-hero/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algeria-apologises-after-player-mocks-congolese-superfan-dressed-as-pan-african-hero/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Football]]></title><description><![CDATA[John Bennett, Isaac Fanin and guests look ahead to Mali v Senegal and Cameroon v Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/world-football/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 18:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/world-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya tournament chiefs admit errors over viral tennis wildcard]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organisers of a professional women's tournament which has gone viral because of a wildcard player's poor performance acknowledge she should not have been allowed to play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-tournament-chiefs-admit-errors-over-viral-tennis-wildcard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-tournament-chiefs-admit-errors-over-viral-tennis-wildcard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trackers in DR Congo's Virunga National Park spotted the babies being hugged by their mother on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rare-mountain-gorilla-twins-born-in-africas-oldest-national-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rare-mountain-gorilla-twins-born-in-africas-oldest-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's ex-justice minister granted bail in $6m corruption case]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abubakar Malami was one of the most influential figures in the administration of former President Buhari.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-ex-justice-minister-granted-bail-in-6m-corruption-case/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-ex-justice-minister-granted-bail-in-6m-corruption-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plot to kill Burkina Faso leader foiled, says junta]]></title><description><![CDATA[The security minister accuses neighbouring Ivory Coast of funding the plan to kill Capt Traor&eacute;.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/plot-to-kill-burkina-faso-leader-foiled-says-junta/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/plot-to-kill-burkina-faso-leader-foiled-says-junta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel's foreign minister on historic visit to Somaliland]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a controversial move, Israel became the first nation to acknowledge Somaliland as an independent state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/israels-foreign-minister-on-historic-visit-to-somaliland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/israels-foreign-minister-on-historic-visit-to-somaliland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children killed after drone hits home in Sudan, medics say]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/children-killed-after-drone-hits-home-in-sudan-medics-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/children-killed-after-drone-hits-home-in-sudan-medics-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 22 Ethiopian migrants killed in 'horrific' road crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-22-ethiopian-migrants-killed-in-horrific-road-crash/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-22-ethiopian-migrants-killed-in-horrific-road-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Central African Republic president  wins third term by landslide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/central-african-republic-president-wins-third-term-by-landslide/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/central-african-republic-president-wins-third-term-by-landslide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo]]></title><description><![CDATA[With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/long-wait-for-justice-leaves-south-african-families-in-limbo/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2026 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/long-wait-for-justice-leaves-south-african-families-in-limbo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 30 killed in attack on Nigeria village]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest in a spate of violent attacks in Niger state, and comes a day after officials said schools could reopen following a mass abduction last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-30-killed-in-attack-on-nigeria-village/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-30-killed-in-attack-on-nigeria-village/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Schools to start reopening after Nigeria mass abduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Schools in "safe and secure areas" will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/schools-to-start-reopening-after-nigeria-mass-abduction/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/schools-to-start-reopening-after-nigeria-mass-abduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craig the beer-ambassador elephant dies aged 54]]></title><description><![CDATA[The peace-loving pachyderm and lager promoter was an icon of successful conservation, say officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/craig-the-beer-ambassador-elephant-dies-aged-54/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2026 12:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/craig-the-beer-ambassador-elephant-dies-aged-54/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah goals &amp; Hakimi return  - six things from Afcon 2025's group stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-goals-amp-hakimi-return-six-things-from-afcon-2025s-group-stage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-goals-amp-hakimi-return-six-things-from-afcon-2025s-group-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Joshua's driver charged over Nigeria crash that killed two]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anthony-joshuas-driver-charged-over-nigeria-crash-that-killed-two/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anthony-joshuas-driver-charged-over-nigeria-crash-that-killed-two/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens missing after boat carrying 200 migrants sinks off Gambia]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the latest accident on one of the world&rsquo;s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-missing-after-boat-carrying-200-migrants-sinks-off-gambia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-missing-after-boat-carrying-200-migrants-sinks-off-gambia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sailors saved from going over edge of huge dam in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sailors-saved-from-going-over-edge-of-huge-dam-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 10:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sailors-saved-from-going-over-edge-of-huge-dam-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/youre-invisible-you-dont-exist-life-without-a-birth-certificate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/youre-invisible-you-dont-exist-life-without-a-birth-certificate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Government suspends Gabon team and bans Aubameyang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/government-suspends-gabon-team-and-bans-aubameyang/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/government-suspends-gabon-team-and-bans-aubameyang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of the former world champion's closest friends were killed in the accident on Monday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anthony-joshua-discharged-from-hospital-after-nigeria-car-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anthony-joshua-discharged-from-hospital-after-nigeria-car-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Stunning celestial events that lit up the skies in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[From meteor showers to supermoons, here are some of the sights that wowed stargazers this year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-stunning-celestial-events-that-lit-up-the-skies-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-stunning-celestial-events-that-lit-up-the-skies-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Equatorial Guinea pair banned for abusing referee at Afcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equatorial Guinea's Carlos Akapo and Josete Miranda are banned for four games for abusing the referee after their defeat by Sudan at Afcon 2025.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/equatorial-guinea-pair-banned-for-abusing-referee-at-afcon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/equatorial-guinea-pair-banned-for-abusing-referee-at-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinea junta chief wins presidential election by landslide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The victory, which gives the junta leader a seven-year mandate, was widely expected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-junta-chief-wins-presidential-election-by-landslide/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-junta-chief-wins-presidential-election-by-landslide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mali and Burkina Faso impose travel ban on US citizens in tit-for-tat move]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two states say they are taking reciprocal measures after the US announced full-entry restrictions on their citizens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-and-burkina-faso-impose-travel-ban-on-us-citizens-in-tit-for-tat-move/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 10:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-and-burkina-faso-impose-travel-ban-on-us-citizens-in-tit-for-tat-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Saving South Africa's threatened albatross from lethal fishing lines]]></title><description><![CDATA[A task force is trying to save seabirds from getting caught and killed in fishing boat nets.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/saving-south-africas-threatened-albatross-from-lethal-fishing-lines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/saving-south-africas-threatened-albatross-from-lethal-fishing-lines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not Semenyo's 'last game', says Iraola as Man City close in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bournemouth to sign Antoine Semenyo for &pound;65m, but Andoni Iraola insists the forward has "definitely not" played his last game for the Cherries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/not-semenyos-last-game-says-iraola-as-man-city-close-in/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/not-semenyos-last-game-says-iraola-as-man-city-close-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted]]></title><description><![CDATA[TikTok, YouTube and Facebook are down, as the nation awaits the final result from the presidential poll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-junta-chief-takes-lead-in-controversial-election-as-social-media-restricted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-junta-chief-takes-lead-in-controversial-election-as-social-media-restricted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How South Africa conquered Test cricket in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport reflects on a stellar year for South Africa which threatens to be overshadowed by a lack of home Test cricket.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-south-africa-conquered-test-cricket-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-south-africa-conquered-test-cricket-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-as-an-independent-state-is-controversial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-israels-recognition-of-somaliland-as-an-independent-state-is-controversial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anthony Joshua injured in Nigeria car crash that killed two team members]]></title><description><![CDATA[The British heavyweight boxer suffered minor injuries in the crash, which killed two team members and close friends.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anthony-joshua-injured-in-nigeria-car-crash-that-killed-two-team-members/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anthony-joshua-injured-in-nigeria-car-crash-that-killed-two-team-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great white sharks face extinction in Mediterranean, say researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/great-white-sharks-face-extinction-in-mediterranean-say-researchers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/great-white-sharks-face-extinction-in-mediterranean-say-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great white sharks being sold in North African fish markets, say researchers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/great-white-sharks-being-sold-in-north-african-fish-markets-say-researchers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/great-white-sharks-being-sold-in-north-african-fish-markets-say-researchers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/coups-elections-and-protests-a-difficult-year-for-democracy-in-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/coups-elections-and-protests-a-difficult-year-for-democracy-in-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I can kill you right now' - Sudan's footballers on civil war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Forward John Mano, who lost his best friend to the civil war in Sudan, says the squad will "fight" for their country on the pitch at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-can-kill-you-right-now-sudans-footballers-on-civil-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-can-kill-you-right-now-sudans-footballers-on-civil-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An orphan's brutal murder shines a spotlight on child abuse in Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/an-orphans-brutal-murder-shines-a-spotlight-on-child-abuse-in-somalia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/an-orphans-brutal-murder-shines-a-spotlight-on-child-abuse-in-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in fear of Lakurawa - the militant group Trump targeted in Nigeria strikes]]></title><description><![CDATA["We cannot live freely. You cannot even play music" - residents tell the BBC of militants' rule.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/living-in-fear-of-lakurawa-the-militant-group-trump-targeted-in-nigeria-strikes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/living-in-fear-of-lakurawa-the-militant-group-trump-targeted-in-nigeria-strikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semenyo wants future resolved by 1 January]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antoine Semenyo's future enters a crucial 48 hours with the Bournemouth attacker eager to have his potential departure to Manchester City concluded by 1 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/semenyo-wants-future-resolved-by-1-january/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 19:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/semenyo-wants-future-resolved-by-1-january/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heaven will not switch from England to Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United defender Ayden Heaven, who qualifies for Ghana through a grandparent, wants to play for England at senior level.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/heaven-will-not-switch-from-england-to-ghana/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 10:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/heaven-will-not-switch-from-england-to-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godfather of Ethiopian jazz plays his last live concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/godfather-of-ethiopian-jazz-plays-his-last-live-concert/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/godfather-of-ethiopian-jazz-plays-his-last-live-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Godfather of Ethiopian jazz on his farewell tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mulatu Astatke has been blending jazz influences from home and abroad for the past six decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/godfather-of-ethiopian-jazz-on-his-farewell-tour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 01:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/godfather-of-ethiopian-jazz-on-his-farewell-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK restricts DR Congo visas over migrant return policy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Home Office says Kinshasa has failed to agree to measures allowing the return of illegal immigrants and foreign national offenders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-restricts-dr-congo-visas-over-migrant-return-policy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 23:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-restricts-dr-congo-visas-over-migrant-return-policy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The best players who never won Afcon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah begins another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles top stars who never lifted the trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-best-players-who-never-won-afcon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 10:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-best-players-who-never-won-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One general, one mathematician: The men competing for power in two African elections]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders of Guinea and the Central African Republic aim to consolidate power after Sunday's polls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/one-general-one-mathematician-the-men-competing-for-power-in-two-african-elections/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/one-general-one-mathematician-the-men-competing-for-power-in-two-african-elections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel recognises Somaliland as independent state, Netanyahu says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision has been condemned by Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti, who call it a dangerous precedent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/israel-recognises-somaliland-as-independent-state-netanyahu-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/israel-recognises-somaliland-as-independent-state-netanyahu-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US launches strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Trump has previously accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from jihadists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-launches-strikes-against-islamic-state-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 18:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-launches-strikes-against-islamic-state-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Respect the culture' - Fifa urged to allow Egypt Pride Match]]></title><description><![CDATA[An official involved with the World Cup Pride Match says there has been no contact from Fifa about their plans, despite the Egyptian FA's complaint.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/respect-the-culture-fifa-urged-to-allow-egypt-pride-match/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/respect-the-culture-fifa-urged-to-allow-egypt-pride-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I'm not retiring' - Kipchoge's marathon world tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sporting great Eliud Kipchoge says his plan to run marathons on seven different continents is about purpose, not records.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/im-not-retiring-kipchoges-marathon-world-tour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/im-not-retiring-kipchoges-marathon-world-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bomb blast in packed Nigerian mosque kills five]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another 35 people were injured in the explosion during evening prayers in the city of Maiduguri, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bomb-blast-in-packed-nigerian-mosque-kills-five/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 23:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bomb-blast-in-packed-nigerian-mosque-kills-five/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eleven arrested over mass shooting in South Africa tavern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preliminary investigations revealed the motive could be linked to illegal mining turf wars, police said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eleven-arrested-over-mass-shooting-in-south-africa-tavern/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 22:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eleven-arrested-over-mass-shooting-in-south-africa-tavern/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algerian law declares France's colonisation a crime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawmakers unanimously approve a law, which demands an apology and reparations from the former colonial power.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algerian-law-declares-frances-colonisation-a-crime/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algerian-law-declares-frances-colonisation-a-crime/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chronic water shortages dampen holiday mood in Tanzania's biggest city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A drought has led to water being rationed in Dar es Salaam, with taps sometimes dry for weeks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chronic-water-shortages-dampen-holiday-mood-in-tanzanias-biggest-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chronic-water-shortages-dampen-holiday-mood-in-tanzanias-biggest-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afcon 'bringing hope' to Sudan amid civil war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudan's participation in the Africa Cup of Nations is "bringing hope" to the country amid its civil war, forward Abobaker Eisa says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-bringing-hope-to-sudan-amid-civil-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-bringing-hope-to-sudan-amid-civil-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Libya's army chief killed in air crash in Turkey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Signal was earlier lost with a jet that took off from Ankara with Gen Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad and four others on board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/libyas-army-chief-killed-in-air-crash-in-turkey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/libyas-army-chief-killed-in-air-crash-in-turkey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness: South Africa's police corruption probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allegations of graft and political interference in the police have been aired at public hearings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/an-alleged-drug-cartel-and-a-murdered-witness-south-africas-police-corruption-probe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/an-alleged-drug-cartel-and-a-murdered-witness-south-africas-police-corruption-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City in advanced talks with Bournemouth's Semenyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antoine Semenyo is set to make a final decision on his future with Manchester City in advanced talks over a January move for the Bournemouth forward.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-city-in-advanced-talks-with-bournemouths-semenyo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-city-in-advanced-talks-with-bournemouths-semenyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbeumo &amp; Wissa 'inspiring' - Ouattara]]></title><description><![CDATA[As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mbeumo-amp-wissa-inspiring-ouattara/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mbeumo-amp-wissa-inspiring-ouattara/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I'm not retiring, I'm evolving - Kipchoge]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/im-not-retiring-im-evolving-kipchoge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/im-not-retiring-im-evolving-kipchoge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afrobeats star Asake 'devastated' after fan dies in Kenya stadium crush]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of 20-year-old Karen Lojore.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afrobeats-star-asake-devastated-after-fan-dies-in-kenya-stadium-crush/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afrobeats-star-asake-devastated-after-fan-dies-in-kenya-stadium-crush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria ready to win 'dream' Afcon - Osimhen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Osimhen is determined to lead a "talented" Super Eagles squad to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title, aiming to overcome past disappointments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-ready-to-win-dream-afcon-osimhen/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 08:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-ready-to-win-dream-afcon-osimhen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana official rejects 'Detty December' label]]></title><description><![CDATA[The term is widely used to describe Ghana and Nigeria's wild, end-of-year party seasons.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-official-rejects-detty-december-label/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-official-rejects-detty-december-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All pupils kidnapped from Nigeria Catholic school now free - officials]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authorities confirm the remaining students abducted in Niger state last month have been released.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/all-pupils-kidnapped-from-nigeria-catholic-school-now-free-officials/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/all-pupils-kidnapped-from-nigeria-catholic-school-now-free-officials/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alex Iwobi says Afcon is a special football tournament]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Fulham midfielder will represent his birth country Nigeria in the competition featuring 24 nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/alex-iwobi-says-afcon-is-a-special-football-tournament/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 03:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/alex-iwobi-says-afcon-is-a-special-football-tournament/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunmen kill nine in South Africa tavern attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[A further 10 people were injured in Bekkersdal after the perpetrators opened fire and "continued to shoot randomly".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gunmen-kill-nine-in-south-africa-tavern-attack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 16:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gunmen-kill-nine-in-south-africa-tavern-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the contenders to win Afcon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's John Bennett gives Football Focus the lowdown on which nations are contenders to win the Africa Cup of Nations, which begins in Morocco on Sunday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-are-the-contenders-to-win-afcon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-are-the-contenders-to-win-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neither Russia nor France: One West African country walks a diplomatic tightrope]]></title><description><![CDATA[As some West African nations choose to cement old ties with France or a new ally in Russia, Togo wants both.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/neither-russia-nor-france-one-west-african-country-walks-a-diplomatic-tightrope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2025 01:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/neither-russia-nor-france-one-west-african-country-walks-a-diplomatic-tightrope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afcon to be held every four years from 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a huge change to the football calendar, the Africa Cup of Nations will be held every four years from 2028 - switching away from biennial finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-to-be-held-every-four-years-from-2028/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 15:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/afcon-to-be-held-every-four-years-from-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could 'massive' Munyua win spark darts boom in Kenya?]]></title><description><![CDATA[David Munyua became an instant cult hero at Alexandra Palace on Thursday following a shock win over Mike de Decker at the PDC World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/could-massive-munyua-win-spark-darts-boom-in-kenya/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/could-massive-munyua-win-spark-darts-boom-in-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Very cool': The 70s Afro-rock genre enjoying a surprising rebirth]]></title><description><![CDATA[In 1970s Zambia, Zamrock led a musical revolution. It's now back, with some big names among its proponents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/very-cool-the-70s-afro-rock-genre-enjoying-a-surprising-rebirth/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 03:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/very-cool-the-70s-afro-rock-genre-enjoying-a-surprising-rebirth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Afcon 2025 be a defining moment for Morocco?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco has spent more than a decade reshaping its football, but will hosting Afcon 2025 allow the country to end a 50-year wait for the trophy?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-afcon-2025-be-a-defining-moment-for-morocco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-afcon-2025-be-a-defining-moment-for-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ros Atkins on&hellip; The alleged links between the UAE and Sudan's civil war]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Analysis Editor Ros Atkins examines allegations of links between the UAE and Sudan&rsquo;s RSF in the civil war, as international efforts continue to seek an end to the fighting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ros-atkins-onhellip-the-alleged-links-between-the-uae-and-sudans-civil-war/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ros-atkins-onhellip-the-alleged-links-between-the-uae-and-sudans-civil-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda prison officer sacked for 'politicking' on TikTok]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ugandan law requires public servants to remain politically neutral and bars them from active politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-prison-officer-sacked-for-politicking-on-tiktok/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-prison-officer-sacked-for-politicking-on-tiktok/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa defiant after US threatens 'consequences' over refugee centre raid]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa has accused the US of employing Kenyans without work permits to process refugee applications.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-defiant-after-us-threatens-consequences-over-refugee-centre-raid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-defiant-after-us-threatens-consequences-over-refugee-centre-raid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More British boxers will fight in Nigeria – Okolie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world champion and Olympian Lawrence Okolie believes his decision to fight in Lagos will inspire other big British names including Anthony Joshua.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-british-boxers-will-fight-in-nigeria-okolie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-british-boxers-will-fight-in-nigeria-okolie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Van Gerwen through to round two at PDC Worlds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time champion Michael van Gerwen overcomes Japanese debutant Mitsuhiko Tatsunami at the PDC World Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/van-gerwen-through-to-round-two-at-pdc-worlds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/van-gerwen-through-to-round-two-at-pdc-worlds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Salah finally lift Afcon trophy as Morocco eye home glory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two of African football's biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-salah-finally-lift-afcon-trophy-as-morocco-eye-home-glory/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-salah-finally-lift-afcon-trophy-as-morocco-eye-home-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US accused of using illegal workers at centre processing refugee claims in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-accused-of-using-illegal-workers-at-centre-processing-refugee-claims-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-accused-of-using-illegal-workers-at-centre-processing-refugee-claims-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebels start to withdraw from key DR Congo city, leaders say]]></title><description><![CDATA[DR Congo's government say the announced withdrawal is intended to distract the US mediation team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rebels-start-to-withdraw-from-key-dr-congo-city-leaders-say/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rebels-start-to-withdraw-from-key-dr-congo-city-leaders-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria apologises over Burkina Faso military flight that saw 11 servicemen detained]]></title><description><![CDATA[The air force personnel have been released but have not yet returned home, Nigeria says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-apologises-over-burkina-faso-military-flight-that-saw-11-servicemen-detained/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-apologises-over-burkina-faso-military-flight-that-saw-11-servicemen-detained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK museum knows 'little to nothing' about new African display]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester Museum curators hope the exhibition of African items will provoke 'honest conversation'.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-museum-knows-little-to-nothing-about-new-african-display/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-museum-knows-little-to-nothing-about-new-african-display/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool rappers in Somalia during clan conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[British citizens Abdifatah Gulaid and Noah Ihiekwe were seen carrying guns and parading with troops.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/liverpool-rappers-in-somalia-during-clan-conflict/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/liverpool-rappers-in-somalia-during-clan-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India v SA T20 abandoned because of 'excessive fog']]></title><description><![CDATA[The fourth T20 between India and South Africa is abandoned on Wednesday because of "excessive fog" at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-v-sa-t20-abandoned-because-of-excessive-fog/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-v-sa-t20-abandoned-because-of-excessive-fog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria allege DR Congo 'fraud' as they hunt World Cup reprieve]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria's football federation complains to Fifa over the eligibility of certain DR Congo players who took part in their 2026 World Cup play-off.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-allege-dr-congo-fraud-as-they-hunt-world-cup-reprieve/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-allege-dr-congo-fraud-as-they-hunt-world-cup-reprieve/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five of the greatest players never to win Afcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[As two-time runner-up Mohamed Salah prepares for another tilt at the Africa Cup of Nations, BBC Sport Africa profiles other stars who never lifted the trophy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/five-of-the-greatest-players-never-to-win-afcon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/five-of-the-greatest-players-never-to-win-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roads or rice fields - Madagascar's highway dilemma]]></title><description><![CDATA[A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/roads-or-rice-fields-madagascars-highway-dilemma/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/roads-or-rice-fields-madagascars-highway-dilemma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Felt like humiliation' - Egypt reacts to Salah's Liverpool row]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah's Liverpool row felt like "humiliation" for Egyptian fans, who are rallying behind their star man before the Africa Cup of Nations begins.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/felt-like-humiliation-egypt-reacts-to-salahs-liverpool-row/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/felt-like-humiliation-egypt-reacts-to-salahs-liverpool-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebels say they will withdraw from key DR Congo city at US request]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US accuses Rwanda of backing the rebel advance in breach of a deal brokered by President Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rebels-say-they-will-withdraw-from-key-dr-congo-city-at-us-request/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rebels-say-they-will-withdraw-from-key-dr-congo-city-at-us-request/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former South Africa captain Dumke dies aged 29]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former South Africa women's captain Lusanda Dumke dies after being diagnosed with a rare gastric cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-south-africa-captain-dumke-dies-aged-29/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-south-africa-captain-dumke-dies-aged-29/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defenders 'scared' of Nigeria's Osimhen - Onyeka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victor Osimhen is described as a striker "on another level" by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria's bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/defenders-scared-of-nigerias-osimhen-onyeka/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/defenders-scared-of-nigerias-osimhen-onyeka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan's RSF trying to cover up mass killings in el-Fasher, researchers say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-rsf-trying-to-cover-up-mass-killings-in-el-fasher-researchers-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-rsf-trying-to-cover-up-mass-killings-in-el-fasher-researchers-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French court sentences ex-DR Congo rebel and politician to 30 years in jail]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a landmark trial, Roger Lumbala faced accusations about atrocities committed during the Second Congo war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/french-court-sentences-ex-dr-congo-rebel-and-politician-to-30-years-in-jail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 12:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/french-court-sentences-ex-dr-congo-rebel-and-politician-to-30-years-in-jail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Bandits' kidnap worshippers during church service in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 13 people are missing after armed men stormed a church, an official tells the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bandits-kidnap-worshippers-during-church-service-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bandits-kidnap-worshippers-during-church-service-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benin have point to prove at Afcon after World Cup pain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Benin arrive at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco looking to turn 2026 World Cup qualification heartbreak into a memorable continental campaign.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/benin-have-point-to-prove-at-afcon-after-world-cup-pain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/benin-have-point-to-prove-at-afcon-after-world-cup-pain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens killed in Morocco flash floods]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 70 homes have been inundated in Safi's old city centre, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-killed-in-morocco-flash-floods/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-killed-in-morocco-flash-floods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Their diamond-rich land in South Africa was taken. Now they want it back]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-decade old legal judgement should mean they are benefitting but they say they remain poor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/their-diamond-rich-land-in-south-africa-was-taken-now-they-want-it-back/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/their-diamond-rich-land-in-south-africa-was-taken-now-they-want-it-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He was an Uber driver in the US. Now he's scared of jihadists after deportation to Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[As some Somali migrants fear what might happen next, the BBC speaks to one deportee in Mogadishu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-was-an-uber-driver-in-the-us-now-hes-scared-of-jihadists-after-deportation-to-somalia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2025 02:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-was-an-uber-driver-in-the-us-now-hes-scared-of-jihadists-after-deportation-to-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Street art festival sees Lagos turned into 'open-air gallery']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria's biggest city is known for its vibrant arts scene, nightlife and creativity, but street art is relatively unknown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/street-art-festival-sees-lagos-turned-into-open-air-gallery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/street-art-festival-sees-lagos-turned-into-open-air-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump's 'historic' peace deal for DR Congo shattered after rebels seize key city]]></title><description><![CDATA[The recent Washington Accord was hailed as "historic" by the US president but the fighting continues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trumps-historic-peace-deal-for-dr-congo-shattered-after-rebels-seize-key-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 02:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trumps-historic-peace-deal-for-dr-congo-shattered-after-rebels-seize-key-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eritrea quits regional bloc as tensions rise with Ethiopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eritrea says it has been targetted by Igad and that the bloc is failing its founding principles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eritrea-quits-regional-bloc-as-tensions-rise-with-ethiopia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 19:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eritrea-quits-regional-bloc-as-tensions-rise-with-ethiopia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[RSF commander linked by BBC Verify to Sudan massacre sanctioned in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK accuses Al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, of committing acts of violence against civilians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rsf-commander-linked-by-bbc-verify-to-sudan-massacre-sanctioned-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rsf-commander-linked-by-bbc-verify-to-sudan-massacre-sanctioned-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia arrests nine TikTok creators in social media crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six popular creators were detained over allegations of wearing "indecent attire" at a public event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-arrests-nine-tiktok-creators-in-social-media-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-arrests-nine-tiktok-creators-in-social-media-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six players to watch at Afcon 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Africa picks out six players to keep an eye on at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/six-players-to-watch-at-afcon-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/six-players-to-watch-at-afcon-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghanaian influencer charged over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the profits flaunted on Instagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaian-influencer-charged-over-8m-scam-targeting-elderly-americans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 12:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaian-influencer-charged-over-8m-scam-targeting-elderly-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 200 West African soldiers in Benin for 'clean-up' after failed coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first time that officials have said how many foreign soldiers were deployed to help thwart the mutiny.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/about-200-west-african-soldiers-in-benin-for-clean-up-after-failed-coup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/about-200-west-african-soldiers-in-benin-for-clean-up-after-failed-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PFL contract ends soon - Ngannou]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou suggests he could fight UFC legend Jon Jones or ex-boxing world champion Deontay Wilder in 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pfl-contract-ends-soon-ngannou/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pfl-contract-ends-soon-ngannou/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benin coup plot leader hiding in Togo, official tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The coup was thwarted after Nigeria sent warplanes to dislodge the mutineers from the offices of state TV.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/benin-coup-plot-leader-hiding-in-togo-official-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/benin-coup-plot-leader-hiding-in-togo-official-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rebels reportedly enter key DR Congo city despite Trump peace deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terrified residents say heavy artillery and gunfire has hit Uvira, the gateway to Burundi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rebels-reportedly-enter-key-dr-congo-city-despite-trump-peace-deal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 18:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rebels-reportedly-enter-key-dr-congo-city-despite-trump-peace-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US sanctions network it says recruits Colombian fighters for Sudan civil war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Treasury said the network of four entities and four individuals is primarily Colombian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-sanctions-network-it-says-recruits-colombian-fighters-for-sudan-civil-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-sanctions-network-it-says-recruits-colombian-fighters-for-sudan-civil-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 22 killed in building collapse in Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two four-storey buildings that came down in Fez contained eight families, state media report.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-22-killed-in-building-collapse-in-morocco/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-22-killed-in-building-collapse-in-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-president's daughter sworn in as South African MP after half-sister quits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brumelda Zuma will represent the party led by her father in parliament after her half-sister resigned.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-presidents-daughter-sworn-in-as-south-african-mp-after-half-sister-quits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-presidents-daughter-sworn-in-as-south-african-mp-after-half-sister-quits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The man behind the headlines - Salah, by Klopp, Diaz and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores Mohamed Salah's personality with help from the people who know him best.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-man-behind-the-headlines-salah-by-klopp-diaz-and-more/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-man-behind-the-headlines-salah-by-klopp-diaz-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt want World Cup 'Pride Match' plans cancelled]]></title><description><![CDATA[The organisation behind the LGBTQ+ "Pride Match" at the 2026 World Cup say they intend to push forward with their plans despite one of the teams involved objecting to Fifa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypt-want-world-cup-pride-match-plans-cancelled/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypt-want-world-cup-pride-match-plans-cancelled/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83]]></title><description><![CDATA[His groundbreaking field research was instrumental in banning the international ivory trade and protecting elephants from poachers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/iain-douglas-hamilton-pioneering-elephant-conservationist-dies-aged-83/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 04:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/iain-douglas-hamilton-pioneering-elephant-conservationist-dies-aged-83/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two teenagers went to seek gold. They were buried alive in a mine collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poverty in Sierra Leone is pushing more students into risky work, which proved deadly for two boys.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-teenagers-went-to-seek-gold-they-were-buried-alive-in-a-mine-collapse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 01:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-teenagers-went-to-seek-gold-they-were-buried-alive-in-a-mine-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-coup-too-far-why-benins-rebel-soldiers-failed-where-others-in-the-region-succeeded/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-coup-too-far-why-benins-rebel-soldiers-failed-where-others-in-the-region-succeeded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan air force bombing of towns, markets and schools has killed hundreds, report says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A detailed study highlights the military's aerial campaign and how civilians have been its victims.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-air-force-bombing-of-towns-markets-and-schools-has-killed-hundreds-report-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 01:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-air-force-bombing-of-towns-markets-and-schools-has-killed-hundreds-report-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[About 100 abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/about-100-abducted-schoolchildren-released-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/about-100-abducted-schoolchildren-released-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunt under way for Benin coup plotters as two hostages reportedly freed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria sent fighter jets to help oust the mutineers from the national broadcaster and a military camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hunt-under-way-for-benin-coup-plotters-as-two-hostages-reportedly-freed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hunt-under-way-for-benin-coup-plotters-as-two-hostages-reportedly-freed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 100 people killed in attack on hospital in Sudan, WHO chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UN says 63 children were among those killed in the attack, which took place last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-100-people-killed-in-attack-on-hospital-in-sudan-who-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-100-people-killed-in-attack-on-hospital-in-sudan-who-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about Afcon 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ahead of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/all-you-need-to-know-about-afcon-2025/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/all-you-need-to-know-about-afcon-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[People in Benin felt 'total fear' at attempted coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of the main city express shock after soldiers tried to overthrow the president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/people-in-benin-felt-total-fear-at-attempted-coup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/people-in-benin-felt-total-fear-at-attempted-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah is destroying his legacy - Rooney]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah is destroying his legacy and should not be involved in Liverpool's next two games before he goes off to the Africa Cup of Nations, says Wayne Rooney.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-is-destroying-his-legacy-rooney/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 07:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-is-destroying-his-legacy-rooney/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[White South Africans divided on US refugee offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump says white South Africans are being persecuted and so qualify for asylum but black farmers are also being killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/white-south-africans-divided-on-us-refugee-offer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 06:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/white-south-africans-divided-on-us-refugee-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah says he has been 'thrown under the bus' by Liverpool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah says he has been "thrown under the bus" at Liverpool and his relationship with head coach Arne Slot has broken down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-says-he-has-been-thrown-under-the-bus-by-liverpool/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-says-he-has-been-thrown-under-the-bus-by-liverpool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 11 killed in South Africa mass shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gunmen stormed a hostel near Pretoria and opened fire, killing 11 people including a three-year-old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-11-killed-in-south-africa-mass-shooting/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 21:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-11-killed-in-south-africa-mass-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly attack on kindergarten reported in Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drone strikes on a town in South Kordofan on Thursday are said to have killed at least 50 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/deadly-attack-on-kindergarten-reported-in-sudan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 18:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/deadly-attack-on-kindergarten-reported-in-sudan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lured by lucrative job offers and sent to fight for Russia - Kenyans want their sons back]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenyan families whose sons have been duped into fighting for Russia demand they be brought home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lured-by-lucrative-job-offers-and-sent-to-fight-for-russia-kenyans-want-their-sons-back/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lured-by-lucrative-job-offers-and-sent-to-fight-for-russia-kenyans-want-their-sons-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/single-women-risk-rape-and-exploitation-in-search-for-better-life-in-europe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/single-women-risk-rape-and-exploitation-in-search-for-better-life-in-europe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who has been called up for Afcon 2025?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-has-been-called-up-for-afcon-2025/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-has-been-called-up-for-afcon-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and the concealment of bodies, 17 embassies say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/western-countries-press-tanzania-to-release-bodies-of-post-election-victims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/western-countries-press-tanzania-to-release-bodies-of-post-election-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring a Nigerian photographer's iconic 'Hairstyles' series]]></title><description><![CDATA[J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/exploring-a-nigerian-photographers-iconic-hairstyles-series/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 17:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/exploring-a-nigerian-photographers-iconic-hairstyles-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia loses bid to overturn ban on rhino horn trade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/namibia-loses-bid-to-overturn-ban-on-rhino-horn-trade/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/namibia-loses-bid-to-overturn-ban-on-rhino-horn-trade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Olympian and other Eritreans freed after 18 years without trial, relatives tell the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/olympian-and-other-eritreans-freed-after-18-years-without-trial-relatives-tell-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/olympian-and-other-eritreans-freed-after-18-years-without-trial-relatives-tell-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa extend Erasmus contract to 2031 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus' contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-extend-erasmus-contract-to-2031-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-extend-erasmus-contract-to-2031-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya signs landmark health deal with US despite data fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-signs-landmark-health-deal-with-us-despite-data-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-signs-landmark-health-deal-with-us-despite-data-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not becoming of a president': Somali-Americans respond to Trump's 'garbage' remarks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somali-Americans tell of their heightened fear after the US president intensified his criticism of the community.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/not-becoming-of-a-president-somali-americans-respond-to-trumps-garbage-remarks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 22:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/not-becoming-of-a-president-somali-americans-respond-to-trumps-garbage-remarks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump hails 'historic' peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-hails-historic-peace-deal-between-dr-congo-and-rwanda/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-hails-historic-peace-deal-between-dr-congo-and-rwanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Etzebeth banned for 12 weeks over eye gouge]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African double World Cup winner Eben Etzebeth is banned until March following his red card for gouging Wales' Alex Mann on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/etzebeth-banned-for-12-weeks-over-eye-gouge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/etzebeth-banned-for-12-weeks-over-eye-gouge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzanian activist blocked from Instagram after mobilising election protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta confirms it removed Mange Kimambi's social media accounts for violating their policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanian-activist-blocked-from-instagram-after-mobilising-election-protests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanian-activist-blocked-from-instagram-after-mobilising-election-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa chase record 359 to beat India]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa complete the joint highest chase in the history of one-day internationals in India as they passed a target of 359 to win by four wickets in Naya Raipur.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-chase-record-359-to-beat-india/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 19:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-chase-record-359-to-beat-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When are Premier League players heading to Afcon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains when players will meet up with their countries at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-are-premier-league-players-heading-to-afcon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-are-premier-league-players-heading-to-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan MPs accuse British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A two-year investigation details disturbing accounts of rape, sexual violence, murders and environmental destruction.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-mps-accuse-british-soldiers-of-decades-of-sexual-abuse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-mps-accuse-british-soldiers-of-decades-of-sexual-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump says he does not want Somalis in US as ICE plans Minnesota operation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president says the US will "go the wrong way if we keep taking in garbage into our country".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-says-he-does-not-want-somalis-in-us-as-ice-plans-minnesota-operation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-says-he-does-not-want-somalis-in-us-as-ice-plans-minnesota-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Was it a coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/was-it-a-coup-or-was-it-a-sham-behind-guinea-bissaus-military-takeover/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/was-it-a-coup-or-was-it-a-sham-behind-guinea-bissaus-military-takeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-grants-asylum-to-guinea-bissau-presidential-candidate-after-coup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-grants-asylum-to-guinea-bissau-presidential-candidate-after-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's defence minister resigns amid kidnapping crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[His departure on health grounds coincides with a spate of mass abductions across the West African state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-defence-minister-resigns-amid-kidnapping-crisis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-defence-minister-resigns-amid-kidnapping-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambian-American influencer sentenced to 18 months for hate speech]]></title><description><![CDATA[Known as "One Boss Lady",Ethel Chisono Edwards has become known for her rants about the president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-american-influencer-sentenced-to-18-months-for-hate-speech/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-american-influencer-sentenced-to-18-months-for-hate-speech/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah a top professional after being dropped - Slot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Liverpool manager Arne Slot says it is a "fair assumption" that forward Mohamed Salah was unhappy about being an unused substitute against West Ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-a-top-professional-after-being-dropped-slot/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-a-top-professional-after-being-dropped-slot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Premier League players are going to Afcon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at every Premier League player who has been confirmed to feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/which-premier-league-players-are-going-to-afcon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/which-premier-league-players-are-going-to-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devastating Zambia toxic spill seen as test of whether African nations will stand up to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/devastating-zambia-toxic-spill-seen-as-test-of-whether-african-nations-will-stand-up-to-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/devastating-zambia-toxic-spill-seen-as-test-of-whether-african-nations-will-stand-up-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Devastating toxic spill seen as test of whether African countries will stand up to China]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chinese companies provide jobs and much needed revenue in Zambia, where the disaster took place.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/devastating-toxic-spill-seen-as-test-of-whether-african-countries-will-stand-up-to-china/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/devastating-toxic-spill-seen-as-test-of-whether-african-countries-will-stand-up-to-china/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Onana left out of Cameroon Afcon squad &amp; coach sacked]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andre Onana is one of several high-profile players left out of Cameroon's Africa Cup of Nations squad, as federation president Samuel Eto'o sacks the manager just weeks before the tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/onana-left-out-of-cameroon-afcon-squad-amp-coach-sacked/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 23:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/onana-left-out-of-cameroon-afcon-squad-amp-coach-sacked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[History-maker Girmay signs for Iniesta's new team]]></title><description><![CDATA[History-making African cyclist Biniam Girmay signs for NSN Cycling - the new team co-owned by World Cup winner Andres Iniesta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/history-maker-girmay-signs-for-iniestas-new-team/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/history-maker-girmay-signs-for-iniestas-new-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pastor and new bride abducted in latest Nigeria attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[A church is raided in central Nigeria and a wedding party in the mostly Muslim north.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pastor-and-new-bride-abducted-in-latest-nigeria-attacks/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pastor-and-new-bride-abducted-in-latest-nigeria-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I saw them driving over injured people' - the terrifying escape from war in Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC visits a camp where people are taking refuge after the fall of el-Fasher city.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-saw-them-driving-over-injured-people-the-terrifying-escape-from-war-in-sudan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 23:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-saw-them-driving-over-injured-people-the-terrifying-escape-from-war-in-sudan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Salah?']]></title><description><![CDATA[Is this the start of Liverpool's life without Mohamed Salah after he was dropped for the 2-0 win at West Ham, asks chief football writer Phil McNulty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-this-the-start-of-liverpools-life-without-salah/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-this-the-start-of-liverpools-life-without-salah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian villagers 'too scared to speak' after hundreds of schoolchildren kidnapped]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents of kidnapped children know where the bandits hide out, but are too scared to inform the authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-villagers-too-scared-to-speak-after-hundreds-of-schoolchildren-kidnapped/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-villagers-too-scared-to-speak-after-hundreds-of-schoolchildren-kidnapped/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pointless Wales humiliated by 11-try South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champions South Africa humiliate woeful Wales by inflicting a record home 73-0 defeat on their hosts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pointless-wales-humiliated-by-11-try-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 18:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pointless-wales-humiliated-by-11-try-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria blames jihadist groups for wave of kidnappings but others accuse criminal gangs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Analysts instead blame criminal gangs for the kidnapping of more than 250 schoolchildren last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-blames-jihadist-groups-for-wave-of-kidnappings-but-others-accuse-criminal-gangs/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-blames-jihadist-groups-for-wave-of-kidnappings-but-others-accuse-criminal-gangs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Trump's pledge to tackle Sudan atrocities could play out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The war is being fuelled by regional powers and the US president may have some leverage over them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-trumps-pledge-to-tackle-sudan-atrocities-could-play-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-trumps-pledge-to-tackle-sudan-atrocities-could-play-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinea-Bissau coup was a sham, West African political figures say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former leader say they do not believe the military takeover was genuine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-bissau-coup-was-a-sham-west-african-political-figures-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 23:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-bissau-coup-was-a-sham-west-african-political-figures-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daughter of Zambia's unburied ex-president loses seat as MP]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zambia's government is accused of 'hypocrisy' as fallout from ex-president's death deepens.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/daughter-of-zambias-unburied-ex-president-loses-seat-as-mp/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 17:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/daughter-of-zambias-unburied-ex-president-loses-seat-as-mp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunisia hands prison terms to dozens of opposition figures]]></title><description><![CDATA[The defendants were accused of attempting a coup - but human rights groups say the trial was politically motivated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tunisia-hands-prison-terms-to-dozens-of-opposition-figures/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 16:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tunisia-hands-prison-terms-to-dozens-of-opposition-figures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-president's daughter resigns over allegations she duped South Africans to fight for Russia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Her resignation comes as a South African allegedly recruited to fight in Ukraine recounts the horrors of war to the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-presidents-daughter-resigns-over-allegations-she-duped-south-africans-to-fight-for-russia/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-presidents-daughter-resigns-over-allegations-she-duped-south-africans-to-fight-for-russia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Zaire president killed my grandad and targeted my dad' - TKV's family story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavyweight Jeamie TKV and his father share a most fascinating family story shaped by poisoning, plots and presidents.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zaire-president-killed-my-grandad-and-targeted-my-dad-tkvs-family-story/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zaire-president-killed-my-grandad-and-targeted-my-dad-tkvs-family-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The kidnap gangs, jihadists and separatists wreaking havoc in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country faces many deadly security challenges, leaving the army and police severely overstretched.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-kidnap-gangs-jihadists-and-separatists-wreaking-havoc-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-kidnap-gangs-jihadists-and-separatists-wreaking-havoc-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Horta N&rsquo;Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/general-named-new-guinea-bissau-leader-a-day-after-coup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/general-named-new-guinea-bissau-leader-a-day-after-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa hits back after Trump says US won't invite it for G20 next year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US boycotted the G20 summit in Johannesburg over widely discredited claims of persecution of the white minority.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-hits-back-after-trump-says-us-wont-invite-it-for-g20-next-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-hits-back-after-trump-says-us-wont-invite-it-for-g20-next-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police investigate theft of four dogs from Malawi presidential palace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police search ex-President Chakwera's residence after a suspect said the dogs were being kept there.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/police-investigate-theft-of-four-dogs-from-malawi-presidential-palace/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/police-investigate-theft-of-four-dogs-from-malawi-presidential-palace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stone-throwing anger unnerves Zambia's 'fix-it' president]]></title><description><![CDATA[After 2021's landslide win, Hakainde Hichilema has nine months to convince voters he deserves a second term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/stone-throwing-anger-unnerves-zambias-fix-it-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/stone-throwing-anger-unnerves-zambias-fix-it-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twenty-four Nigerian schoolgirls released over a week after abduction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian officials dispute reports that some 250 children remain missing after another mass school kidnap.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/twenty-four-nigerian-schoolgirls-released-over-a-week-after-abduction/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/twenty-four-nigerian-schoolgirls-released-over-a-week-after-abduction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India suffer heaviest defeat as SA complete series sweep]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa hand India their heaviest defeat by runs to complete a compelling 2-0 series sweep in Guwahati on Wednesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-suffer-heaviest-defeat-as-sa-complete-series-sweep/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-suffer-heaviest-defeat-as-sa-complete-series-sweep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russian mercenaries accused of cold-blooded killings in Mali - BBC speaks to eyewitnesses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Refugees have given the BBC a harrowing account of atrocities committed by the Russian paramilitary force.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russian-mercenaries-accused-of-cold-blooded-killings-in-mali-bbc-speaks-to-eyewitnesses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russian-mercenaries-accused-of-cold-blooded-killings-in-mali-bbc-speaks-to-eyewitnesses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nollywood actor Odira Nwobu dies in South Africa aged 43]]></title><description><![CDATA[News of his death has shocked many at home in Nigeria, prompting an outpouring of grief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nollywood-actor-odira-nwobu-dies-in-south-africa-aged-43/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nollywood-actor-odira-nwobu-dies-in-south-africa-aged-43/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria's failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren]]></title><description><![CDATA[The police deny little is being done to find the 250 pupils and accuses the school of not co-operating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/catholic-bishop-hits-out-at-nigerias-failure-to-rescue-abducted-schoolchildren/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:38:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/catholic-bishop-hits-out-at-nigerias-failure-to-rescue-abducted-schoolchildren/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SA close to first series win in India since 2000]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa are on the brink of a first Test series win in India for 25 years after reducing the hosts to 27-2 in pursuit of 549 on day four in Guwahati.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sa-close-to-first-series-win-in-india-since-2000/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sa-close-to-first-series-win-in-india-since-2000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzania cancels independence day celebrations after election unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opposition has been rallying people to gather on that day to protest against post-poll killings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzania-cancels-independence-day-celebrations-after-election-unrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzania-cancels-independence-day-celebrations-after-election-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian volcano eruption sends ash to Delhi, hitting flight operations]]></title><description><![CDATA[India&rsquo;s aviation regulator has asked airline operators to &ldquo;strictly avoid" volcanic ash affected areas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-volcano-eruption-sends-ash-to-delhi-hitting-flight-operations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-volcano-eruption-sends-ash-to-delhi-hitting-flight-operations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gueye sent off for striking team-mate - but Moyes 'quite likes' it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everton's Idrissa Gueye is sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane during their Premier League victory at Manchester United.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gueye-sent-off-for-striking-team-mate-but-moyes-quite-likes-it/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gueye-sent-off-for-striking-team-mate-but-moyes-quite-likes-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I watched helplessly as gunmen snatched my son, says father after Nigerian school kidnapping]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authorities are trying to rescue more than 250 schoolchildren who were abducted by raiders on motorbikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-watched-helplessly-as-gunmen-snatched-my-son-says-father-after-nigerian-school-kidnapping/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-watched-helplessly-as-gunmen-snatched-my-son-says-father-after-nigerian-school-kidnapping/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Daughter of South Africa's ex-president accuses sister of Russia recruitment plot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police are investigating allegations that Jacob Zuma's daughter, Duduzile, lured men into fighting in Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/daughter-of-south-africas-ex-president-accuses-sister-of-russia-recruitment-plot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/daughter-of-south-africas-ex-president-accuses-sister-of-russia-recruitment-plot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameroon's opposition leader in The Gambia after fleeing for his safety]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Gambian government says it is hosting Tchiroma Bakary on humanitarian grounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cameroons-opposition-leader-in-the-gambia-after-fleeing-for-his-safety/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cameroons-opposition-leader-in-the-gambia-after-fleeing-for-his-safety/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunting down those who kill people to sell their body parts for 'magic charms']]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Africa Eye uncovers two so-called "juju" practitioners, who offer to obtain body parts for ritual purposes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hunting-down-those-who-kill-people-to-sell-their-body-parts-for-magic-charms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hunting-down-those-who-kill-people-to-sell-their-body-parts-for-magic-charms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sri Lanka &amp; Zimbabwe in Pakistan 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fixtures, results and scorecards from Sri Lanka's ODI tour of Pakistan, and the Twenty20 tri-series that follows which also involves Zimbabwe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sri-lanka-amp-zimbabwe-in-pakistan-2025/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 20:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sri-lanka-amp-zimbabwe-in-pakistan-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifty children escape after mass school abduction in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The raid on a Christian school came amid a surge of attacks by armed groups in the African nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifty-children-escape-after-mass-school-abduction-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifty-children-escape-after-mass-school-abduction-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[G20 summit boycotted by US closes in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says there is a "renewed commitment to multilateral co-operation".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/g20-summit-boycotted-by-us-closes-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 18:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/g20-summit-boycotted-by-us-closes-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escalating war of words between Ethiopia and Eritrea triggers fears of conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authorities in landlocked Ethiopia have ratcheted up rhetoric over access to an Eritrean port.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/escalating-war-of-words-between-ethiopia-and-eritrea-triggers-fears-of-conflict/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 09:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/escalating-war-of-words-between-ethiopia-and-eritrea-triggers-fears-of-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marx first hooker to win world player award since 2001]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malcolm Marx is named men's player of the year at the World Rugby Awards, while Fabian Holland wins the breakthrough player prize.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/marx-first-hooker-to-win-world-player-award-since-2001/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 21:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/marx-first-hooker-to-win-world-player-award-since-2001/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will Trump's no-show eclipse South Africa's G20 moment?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The host nation's goal of advocating for developing nations may be overshadowed by the absence of the US president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-trumps-no-show-eclipse-south-africas-g20-moment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-trumps-no-show-eclipse-south-africas-g20-moment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AS FAR claim second African Women's Champions League title]]></title><description><![CDATA[AS FAR beat debutants ASEC Mimosas 2-1 in the African Women's Champions League final to become continental champions for the second time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/as-far-claim-second-african-womens-champions-league-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/as-far-claim-second-african-womens-champions-league-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pupils abducted from Catholic school in fresh Nigeria attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents fear that close to 100 students and staff may have been taken during the early-morning raid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pupils-abducted-from-catholic-school-in-fresh-nigeria-attack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 19:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pupils-abducted-from-catholic-school-in-fresh-nigeria-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa calls gender violence a national disaster after protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifteen women are killed every day in a country with one of the highest rates of gender violence in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-calls-gender-violence-a-national-disaster-after-protests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-calls-gender-violence-a-national-disaster-after-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starmer arrives in South Africa as G20 gathers without Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prime minister is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/starmer-arrives-in-south-africa-as-g20-gathers-without-trump/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/starmer-arrives-in-south-africa-as-g20-gathers-without-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo must keep focus in World Cup bid - Zakuani]]></title><description><![CDATA[DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-must-keep-focus-in-world-cup-bid-zakuani/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 13:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-must-keep-focus-in-world-cup-bid-zakuani/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African women arming themselves against gender violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-women-arming-themselves-against-gender-violence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-women-arming-themselves-against-gender-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian separatist leader sentenced to life for terrorism]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-separatist-leader-sentenced-to-life-for-terrorism/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-separatist-leader-sentenced-to-life-for-terrorism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-receives-historic-artefacts-held-in-germany-for-100-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 09:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-receives-historic-artefacts-held-in-germany-for-100-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hakimi and Chebbak named African players of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men's and women's footballer of the year respectively.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hakimi-and-chebbak-named-african-players-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hakimi-and-chebbak-named-african-players-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan authorities paid trolls to threaten Gen Z protesters, Amnesty says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A widespread campaign sought to "silence and suppress" protesters, Amnesty International says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-authorities-paid-trolls-to-threaten-gen-z-protesters-amnesty-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-authorities-paid-trolls-to-threaten-gen-z-protesters-amnesty-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nicki Minaj supports contested Trump claim Christians being persecuted in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US-based Trinidadian rapper addressed the UN in New York alongside Trump administration officials, making claims that lack evidence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nicki-minaj-supports-contested-trump-claim-christians-being-persecuted-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nicki-minaj-supports-contested-trump-claim-christians-being-persecuted-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal to end sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arsenal announce the club will end their eight-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda at the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/arsenal-to-end-sponsorship-deal-with-visit-rwanda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/arsenal-to-end-sponsorship-deal-with-visit-rwanda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It would have been better if they'd killed me': A forgotten war destroying women's lives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of women have been raped in Ethiopia&rsquo;s Amhara conflict, BBC Global Women finds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/it-would-have-been-better-if-theyd-killed-me-a-forgotten-war-destroying-womens-lives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/it-would-have-been-better-if-theyd-killed-me-a-forgotten-war-destroying-womens-lives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two schoolgirls escape Nigeria kidnap ordeal, official says]]></title><description><![CDATA[A teacher and a security guard die in the raid on a school in which 25 children and a teacher are abducted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-schoolgirls-escape-nigeria-kidnap-ordeal-official-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-schoolgirls-escape-nigeria-kidnap-ordeal-official-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poll unrest has 'stained' Tanzania's global image, president says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanzania relies on foreign loans, but "what happened eroded our global credibility", President Samia says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/poll-unrest-has-stained-tanzanias-global-image-president-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/poll-unrest-has-stained-tanzanias-global-image-president-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eswatini confirms receiving $5.1m from the US for accepting deportees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The kingdom acknowledges for the first time it received cash as part of a deal with Trump's administration.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eswatini-confirms-receiving-51m-from-the-us-for-accepting-deportees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eswatini-confirms-receiving-51m-from-the-us-for-accepting-deportees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Not fair' how South Africa are treated, says coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa assistant coach Mzwandile Stick claims the Springboks have been treated unfairly following red-card incidents in their wins over France and Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/not-fair-how-south-africa-are-treated-says-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/not-fair-how-south-africa-are-treated-says-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Premier League teams will lose most players to Afcon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport has a look at which Premier League clubs will be most - and least - affected by the Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/which-premier-league-teams-will-lose-most-players-to-afcon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/which-premier-league-teams-will-lose-most-players-to-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Egyptian green tech firm looking to cut energy bills]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saving System has developed a device that it says can help firms save electricity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-egyptian-green-tech-firm-looking-to-cut-energy-bills/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 01:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-egyptian-green-tech-firm-looking-to-cut-energy-bills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa to refuse charter flights of Palestinians over fears of 'cleansing agenda']]></title><description><![CDATA[Israel says South Africa had previously agreed to receive the 153 Palestinians who arrived last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-to-refuse-charter-flights-of-palestinians-over-fears-of-cleansing-agenda/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-to-refuse-charter-flights-of-palestinians-over-fears-of-cleansing-agenda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teacher killed and 25 girls abducted in gunbattle at Nigerian school]]></title><description><![CDATA[The army is called in to help the police search nearby forests and rescue the kidnapped girls.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/teacher-killed-and-25-girls-abducted-in-gunbattle-at-nigerian-school/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/teacher-killed-and-25-girls-abducted-in-gunbattle-at-nigerian-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia revokes visa of South African seen at neo-Nazi rally]]></title><description><![CDATA[The civil engineer was seen in the front row of a protest organised by the National Socialist Network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/australia-revokes-visa-of-south-african-seen-at-neo-nazi-rally/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/australia-revokes-visa-of-south-african-seen-at-neo-nazi-rally/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens die in DR Congo mine after makeshift bridge collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-die-in-dr-congo-mine-after-makeshift-bridge-collapses/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-die-in-dr-congo-mine-after-makeshift-bridge-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Back to the drawing board' for Nigeria after World Cup qualifying failure]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport examines where it went wrong for Nigeria, with the Super Eaglesmissing out on a second successive World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/back-to-the-drawing-board-for-nigeria-after-world-cup-qualifying-failure/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/back-to-the-drawing-board-for-nigeria-after-world-cup-qualifying-failure/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-tanzania-police-crushed-election-protests-with-lethal-force/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-tanzania-police-crushed-election-protests-with-lethal-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa shock India in low-scoring thriller]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa secure their first Test victory in India since 2010 as they triumph in a low-scoring thriller inside three days in Kolkata.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-shock-india-in-low-scoring-thriller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-shock-india-in-low-scoring-thriller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace in Qatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building on previous deals it covers humanitarian access, the return of displaced people and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-m23-rebels-sign-framework-for-peace-in-qatar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-m23-rebels-sign-framework-for-peace-in-qatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-and-uk-warn-of-major-e-visa-data-breach-in-somalia/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Nov 2025 17:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-and-uk-warn-of-major-e-visa-data-breach-in-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzania president promises probe into election protest deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opposition says that hundreds of people were killed during the unrest but there is no official death toll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzania-president-promises-probe-into-election-protest-deaths/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzania-president-promises-probe-into-election-protest-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa to investigate 'mystery' of planeload of Palestinians]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is not clear who chartered the plane carrying the Palestinians from Kenya to South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-to-investigate-mystery-of-planeload-of-palestinians/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-to-investigate-mystery-of-planeload-of-palestinians/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN]]></title><description><![CDATA["There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker T&uuml;rk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mass-killings-probe-in-sudan-will-hold-culprits-to-account-vows-un/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mass-killings-probe-in-sudan-will-hold-culprits-to-account-vows-un/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The future will take care of itself' - Nketiah on Ghana rumours]]></title><description><![CDATA[As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-future-will-take-care-of-itself-nketiah-on-ghana-rumours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-future-will-take-care-of-itself-nketiah-on-ghana-rumours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries]]></title><description><![CDATA["They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-calls-for-international-action-to-cut-weapons-supply-to-sudan-paramilitaries/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 20:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-calls-for-international-action-to-cut-weapons-supply-to-sudan-paramilitaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Sudan leader sacks powerful vice-president in shock move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-sudan-leader-sacks-powerful-vice-president-in-shock-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-sudan-leader-sacks-powerful-vice-president-in-shock-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-cancels-mother-tongue-teaching-in-primary-schools-and-reverts-to-english/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-cancels-mother-tongue-teaching-in-primary-schools-and-reverts-to-english/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine - minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/over-200-kenyans-fighting-for-russia-in-ukraine-minister/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 12:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/over-200-kenyans-fighting-for-russia-in-ukraine-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The fallout from Nigeria's spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria&rsquo;s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-fallout-from-nigerias-spectacular-25m-museum-and-the-benin-bronzes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-fallout-from-nigerias-spectacular-25m-museum-and-the-benin-bronzes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's their loss': South African leader hits back at Trump's decision to skip G20 summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump said it was a "total disgrace" that South Africa was hosting this month's summit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/its-their-loss-south-african-leader-hits-back-at-trumps-decision-to-skip-g20-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/its-their-loss-south-african-leader-hits-back-at-trumps-decision-to-skip-g20-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['His aura is amazing' - Iwobi on Aubameyang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his "big brother" at Arsenal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/his-aura-is-amazing-iwobi-on-aubameyang/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/his-aura-is-amazing-iwobi-on-aubameyang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From YouTube team to the Prem: Ndiaye's unusual run to the top]]></title><description><![CDATA[The French-born footballer did not have an easy run on his way to the top, with numerous clubs rejecting him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-youtube-team-to-the-prem-ndiayes-unusual-run-to-the-top/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-youtube-team-to-the-prem-ndiayes-unusual-run-to-the-top/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How jihadists have brought a nation to a standstill with their fuel blockade]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mali has been paralysed by a fuel blockade, which has disrupted transport, schools, hospitals and more.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-jihadists-have-brought-a-nation-to-a-standstill-with-their-fuel-blockade/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-jihadists-have-brought-a-nation-to-a-standstill-with-their-fuel-blockade/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Investigators blame bad weather for helicopter crash that killed two ministers in Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two months ago, a military helicopter plummeted in a dense forest, killing eight people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/investigators-blame-bad-weather-for-helicopter-crash-that-killed-two-ministers-in-ghana/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/investigators-blame-bad-weather-for-helicopter-crash-that-killed-two-ministers-in-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['There was a state of terror': Sudan hospital worker describes fleeing before alleged massacre]]></title><description><![CDATA["I have lost the people whose faces I used to see smiling," says Abdu-Rabbu Ahmed after escaping el-Fasher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/there-was-a-state-of-terror-sudan-hospital-worker-describes-fleeing-before-alleged-massacre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 18:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/there-was-a-state-of-terror-sudan-hospital-worker-describes-fleeing-before-alleged-massacre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Iwobi ready to face 'big brother' Aubameyang]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alex Iwobi says Nigeria will have to "lock up" Gabon striker, and his former Arsenal team-mate, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang when the sides meet in African play-offs for the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/iwobi-ready-to-face-big-brother-aubameyang/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:26:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/iwobi-ready-to-face-big-brother-aubameyang/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anger over 'wanted notice' for Nigeria's ex-oil minister Timipre Sylva]]></title><description><![CDATA[His spokesman says it is politically motivated and he will contact the EFCC on his return from the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anger-over-wanted-notice-for-nigerias-ex-oil-minister-timipre-sylva/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 13:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anger-over-wanted-notice-for-nigerias-ex-oil-minister-timipre-sylva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana's Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanas-asante-king-welcomes-return-of-artefacts-from-the-uk-and-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanas-asante-king-welcomes-return-of-artefacts-from-the-uk-and-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport]]></title><description><![CDATA[From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-kenyan-start-up-aiming-to-electrify-african-transport/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 01:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-kenyan-start-up-aiming-to-electrify-african-transport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Cutest comeback ever' - Jabeur announces pregnancy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former world number two Ons Jabeur announces that she is pregnant with her first child.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cutest-comeback-ever-jabeur-announces-pregnancy/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cutest-comeback-ever-jabeur-announces-pregnancy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four into one - how do African World Cup play-offs work?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-into-one-how-do-african-world-cup-play-offs-work/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-into-one-how-do-african-world-cup-play-offs-work/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malian TikToker killed by suspected jihadists after pro-army posts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mariam Ciss&eacute;, said to be in her 20s, was accused of providing information to the army.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/malian-tiktoker-killed-by-suspected-jihadists-after-pro-army-posts/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/malian-tiktoker-killed-by-suspected-jihadists-after-pro-army-posts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ahead of the G20, is Johannesburg's city centre in ruins?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ahead-of-the-g20-is-johannesburgs-city-centre-in-ruins/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ahead-of-the-g20-is-johannesburgs-city-centre-in-ruins/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the US overtook China as Africa's biggest foreign investor]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-the-us-overtook-china-as-africas-biggest-foreign-investor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-the-us-overtook-china-as-africas-biggest-foreign-investor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda president admits Kenyan activists were arrested and held in 'the fridge']]></title><description><![CDATA[Long-serving leader Yoweri Museveni blames "foreign groups" for stoking unrest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-president-admits-kenyan-activists-were-arrested-and-held-in-the-fridge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 12:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-president-admits-kenyan-activists-were-arrested-and-held-in-the-fridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The president blamed for shattering Tanzania's aura of stability]]></title><description><![CDATA[The manner of Samia Suluhu Hassan's re-election has earned the country a rare rebuke from the African Union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-president-blamed-for-shattering-tanzanias-aura-of-stability/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-president-blamed-for-shattering-tanzanias-aura-of-stability/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa responded to the decision, saying the success of he summit won't "rest on one member state".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-to-boycott-g20-in-south-africa-trump-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 05:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-to-boycott-g20-in-south-africa-trump-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-ex-presidents-daughter-who-faces-terror-related-charges/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 01:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-ex-presidents-daughter-who-faces-terror-related-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trove of records reveals Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trove-of-records-reveals-kenyas-forgotten-world-war-soldiers/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 01:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trove-of-records-reveals-kenyas-forgotten-world-war-soldiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Panache, parades and power: Africa's top shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/panache-parades-and-power-africas-top-shots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 22:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/panache-parades-and-power-africas-top-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugandans welcome war crimes charges against LRA leader Joseph Kony and demand his arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The warlord remains at large but victims hope the ICC charges will renew efforts to capture him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandans-welcome-war-crimes-charges-against-lra-leader-joseph-kony-and-demand-his-arrest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 20:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandans-welcome-war-crimes-charges-against-lra-leader-joseph-kony-and-demand-his-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 240 charged with treason after Tanzania election violence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social media influencers and a prominent businessperson were among those charged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-240-charged-with-treason-after-tanzania-election-violence/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 18:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-240-charged-with-treason-after-tanzania-election-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce - reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-capital-hit-by-drone-attacks-a-day-after-rsf-agrees-to-truce-reports/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-capital-hit-by-drone-attacks-a-day-after-rsf-agrees-to-truce-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya demands safety for its citizens after Tanzania's post-poll crackdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some Kenyans have reportedly been killed, injured and others detained by Tanzanian security officers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-demands-safety-for-its-citizens-after-tanzanias-post-poll-crackdown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-demands-safety-for-its-citizens-after-tanzanias-post-poll-crackdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our job is only killing' - how Sudan's brutal militia carried out a massacre]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/our-job-is-only-killing-how-sudans-brutal-militia-carried-out-a-massacre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/our-job-is-only-killing-how-sudans-brutal-militia-carried-out-a-massacre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Flying' Sarr easing Crystal Palace's Eze loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ismaila Sarr shines as Crystal Palace earn first home victory in Europa Conference League this term.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/flying-sarr-easing-crystal-palaces-eze-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/flying-sarr-easing-crystal-palaces-eze-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump wants South Africa out of the G20 as it gears up for world summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-wants-south-africa-out-of-the-g20-as-it-gears-up-for-world-summit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-wants-south-africa-out-of-the-g20-as-it-gears-up-for-world-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Trump expel South Africa from the G20?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-trump-expel-south-africa-from-the-g20/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-trump-expel-south-africa-from-the-g20/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World’s oldest president sworn in for eighth term in Cameroon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Biya has been in power since 1982 - the opposition says the election was rigged.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/worlds-oldest-president-sworn-in-for-eighth-term-in-cameroon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 17:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/worlds-oldest-president-sworn-in-for-eighth-term-in-cameroon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan's life-saving community kitchens on verge of collapse]]></title><description><![CDATA[This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-life-saving-community-kitchens-on-verge-of-collapse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-life-saving-community-kitchens-on-verge-of-collapse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pirates fire grenades and board vessel off Somali coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attack comes amid a resurgence of piracy in the region in recent days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pirates-fire-grenades-and-board-vessel-off-somali-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pirates-fire-grenades-and-board-vessel-off-somali-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Being Premier League's only black manager 'a privilege' - Sao Tome-born Nuno]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West Ham boss says he is "honoured" to act as a role model and believes there are "a lot" of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/being-premier-leagues-only-black-manager-a-privilege-sao-tome-born-nuno/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/being-premier-leagues-only-black-manager-a-privilege-sao-tome-born-nuno/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Israel says Hamas returned body of dead Tanzanian hostage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshua Mollel, a 21-year-old agriculture student, was killed at Kibbutz Nir Oz during the Hamas-led 7 October 2023 attack on Israel.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/israel-says-hamas-returned-body-of-dead-tanzanian-hostage/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/israel-says-hamas-returned-body-of-dead-tanzanian-hostage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africans-trapped-in-donbas-after-joining-russia-ukraine-war-ramaphosa-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 11:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africans-trapped-in-donbas-after-joining-russia-ukraine-war-ramaphosa-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Christians being persecuted in Nigeria as Trump claims?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/are-christians-being-persecuted-in-nigeria-as-trump-claims/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/are-christians-being-persecuted-in-nigeria-as-trump-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco sweat as PSG star Hakimi ruled out for 'several weeks']]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco suffer a blow before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as their captain Achraf Hakimi injures an ankle injury playing for PSG.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-sweat-as-psg-star-hakimi-ruled-out-for-several-weeks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-sweat-as-psg-star-hakimi-ruled-out-for-several-weeks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One of us': Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country]]></title><description><![CDATA[A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/one-of-us-ugandan-pride-in-new-york-mayor-with-roots-in-their-country/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/one-of-us-ugandan-pride-in-new-york-mayor-with-roots-in-their-country/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Anti-migrant group ordered to stop blocking foreigners from South African healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anti-migrant-group-ordered-to-stop-blocking-foreigners-from-south-african-healthcare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anti-migrant-group-ordered-to-stop-blocking-foreigners-from-south-african-healthcare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco declares public holiday to mark UN approval of its Western Sahara plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-declares-public-holiday-to-mark-un-approval-of-its-western-sahara-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-declares-public-holiday-to-mark-un-approval-of-its-western-sahara-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My skin was peeling' - the African women tricked into making Russian drones]]></title><description><![CDATA[A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-skin-was-peeling-the-african-women-tricked-into-making-russian-drones/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 07:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-skin-was-peeling-the-african-women-tricked-into-making-russian-drones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Line-up for expanded 16-team Wafcon 2026 decided]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/line-up-for-expanded-16-team-wafcon-2026-decided/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/line-up-for-expanded-16-team-wafcon-2026-decided/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curfew lifted in Tanzania's main city after election unrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Families continue to search for or bury relatives, a day after President Samia Suluhu Hassan was sworn in.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/curfew-lifted-in-tanzanias-main-city-after-election-unrest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/curfew-lifted-in-tanzanias-main-city-after-election-unrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Son who sued parents must stay at Ghana boarding school, judge rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The boy, 14 and from London, took his parents to court after they sent him to school in Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/son-who-sued-parents-must-stay-at-ghana-boarding-school-judge-rules/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/son-who-sued-parents-must-stay-at-ghana-boarding-school-judge-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Drug addiction' ends Williams' Zimbabwe career]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-rounder Sean Williams will no longer be considered for selection after admitting to a drug addiction, Zimbabwe Cricket announces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drug-addiction-ends-williams-zimbabwe-career/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drug-addiction-ends-williams-zimbabwe-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone strike hits funeral in Sudan, killing many mourners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The paramilitary RSF has been blamed for the attack as fighting in the oil-rich Kordofan area intensifies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drone-strike-hits-funeral-in-sudan-killing-many-mourners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drone-strike-hits-funeral-in-sudan-killing-many-mourners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He made his money selling camels and gold. Now this warlord controls half of Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo will either lead a breakaway state or seek to take control of the whole country, Sudanese say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-made-his-money-selling-camels-and-gold-now-this-warlord-controls-half-of-sudan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 01:42:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-made-his-money-selling-camels-and-gold-now-this-warlord-controls-half-of-sudan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public barred as Tanzanian president sworn in]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Samia faced little opposition with key rivals either imprisoned or barred from running.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/public-barred-as-tanzanian-president-sworn-in/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/public-barred-as-tanzanian-president-sworn-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I built this 'AI aunt' for women after family tragedy in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[An AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-built-this-ai-aunt-for-women-after-family-tragedy-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 01:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-built-this-ai-aunt-for-women-after-family-tragedy-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Netherlands to return stolen ancient sculpture to Egypt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 3,500-year-old stone head was likely stolen during the Arab Spring uprising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/netherlands-to-return-stolen-ancient-sculpture-to-egypt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/netherlands-to-return-stolen-ancient-sculpture-to-egypt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India beat South Africa for historic World Cup win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-beat-south-africa-for-historic-world-cup-win/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 20:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-beat-south-africa-for-historic-world-cup-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump tells military to prepare for 'action' against Islamist militants in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-tells-military-to-prepare-for-action-against-islamist-militants-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-tells-military-to-prepare-for-action-against-islamist-militants-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya's government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-landslide-kills-21-after-heavy-rainfall/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 21:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-landslide-kills-21-after-heavy-rainfall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India and SA prepare for game-changing World Cup final]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is history on the line as India and South Africa prepare for the Women's World Cup final on Sunday, with a new winner guaranteed for the first time in 25 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-and-sa-prepare-for-game-changing-world-cup-final/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 14:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-and-sa-prepare-for-game-changing-world-cup-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt's Grand Museum opens, displaying Tutankhamun tomb in full for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[The launch of the billion-dollar site sees fresh calls for the return of antiquities held in museums overseas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypts-grand-museum-opens-displaying-tutankhamun-tomb-in-full-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:19:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypts-grand-museum-opens-displaying-tutankhamun-tomb-in-full-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was accused of spying and beaten' - a boy's escape from captured Sudan city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-accused-of-spying-and-beaten-a-boys-escape-from-captured-sudan-city/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 02:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-accused-of-spying-and-beaten-a-boys-escape-from-captured-sudan-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds feared dead in Tanzania crackdown on election protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[A diplomatic source tells the BBC there is credible evidence that at least 500 people have been killed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hundreds-feared-dead-in-tanzania-crackdown-on-election-protests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 23:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hundreds-feared-dead-in-tanzania-crackdown-on-election-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia - UN]]></title><description><![CDATA[El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-60000-flee-sudanese-city-after-its-capture-by-rsf-militia-un/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 19:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-60000-flee-sudanese-city-after-its-capture-by-rsf-militia-un/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa hits back at US refugee plan to favour white Afrikaners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pretoria rubbishes claims of a white genocide and quotes prominent Afrikaners who dub Trump's plans racist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-hits-back-at-us-refugee-plan-to-favour-white-afrikaners/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-hits-back-at-us-refugee-plan-to-favour-white-afrikaners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reports of mass killings in Sudan have echoes of its dark past]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some are warning of a genocide unfolding in Darfur - violence that is linked to killings there 20 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/reports-of-mass-killings-in-sudan-have-echoes-of-its-dark-past/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/reports-of-mass-killings-in-sudan-have-echoes-of-its-dark-past/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Apartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rules]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/apartheid-police-assault-killed-nobel-laureate-luthuli-south-africa-court-rules/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/apartheid-police-assault-killed-nobel-laureate-luthuli-south-africa-court-rules/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We saw people murdered in front of us' - Sudan siege survivors speak to the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harrowing accounts from people who have escaped an RSF assault on the besieged city of el-Fasher.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-saw-people-murdered-in-front-of-us-sudan-siege-survivors-speak-to-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 23:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-saw-people-murdered-in-front-of-us-sudan-siege-survivors-speak-to-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Migrant sex offender given £500 after threat to disrupt deportation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hadush Kebatu was given the money to avoid a "slower, more expensive process", Downing Street said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/migrant-sex-offender-given-500-after-threat-to-disrupt-deportation/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/migrant-sex-offender-given-500-after-threat-to-disrupt-deportation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New videos show executions after RSF militia takes key Sudan city]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-videos-show-executions-after-rsf-militia-takes-key-sudan-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-videos-show-executions-after-rsf-militia-takes-key-sudan-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A simple guide to what is happening in Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-simple-guide-to-what-is-happening-in-sudan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-simple-guide-to-what-is-happening-in-sudan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holders Nigeria lead qualifiers for 2026 Wafcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year's tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/holders-nigeria-lead-qualifiers-for-2026-wafcon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/holders-nigeria-lead-qualifiers-for-2026-wafcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says US revoked his visa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 91-year-old Nobel laureate in literature has been a critic of Trump's immigration policy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-nobel-laureate-wole-soyinka-says-us-revoked-his-visa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 07:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-nobel-laureate-wole-soyinka-says-us-revoked-his-visa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Football is life' - The Gambian administrator on a mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sainey Mboge was labelled a "bad influence" as a child, just for playing football. But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/football-is-life-the-gambian-administrator-on-a-mission/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/football-is-life-the-gambian-administrator-on-a-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 92-year-old president who never loses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-92-year-old-president-who-never-loses/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Oct 2025 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-92-year-old-president-who-never-loses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A coronation not a contest - Tanzania's first female president faces little opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-coronation-not-a-contest-tanzanias-first-female-president-faces-little-opposition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:01:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-coronation-not-a-contest-tanzanias-first-female-president-faces-little-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan's fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-fertile-region-where-food-is-rotting-amid-famine-and-war/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-fertile-region-where-food-is-rotting-amid-famine-and-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election]]></title><description><![CDATA[The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/attacks-on-people-like-me-happen-every-time-my-country-has-an-election/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/attacks-on-people-like-me-happen-every-time-my-country-has-an-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We will never accept stolen votes, says Cameroon opposition leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-will-never-accept-stolen-votes-says-cameroon-opposition-leader/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-will-never-accept-stolen-votes-says-cameroon-opposition-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It became one of the children' - Kenyan family on adopting orphaned cheetah cub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/it-became-one-of-the-children-kenyan-family-on-adopting-orphaned-cheetah-cub/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 16:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/it-became-one-of-the-children-kenyan-family-on-adopting-orphaned-cheetah-cub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wafcon expansion offers 'great exposure' - Chawinga]]></title><description><![CDATA[The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wafcon-expansion-offers-great-exposure-chawinga/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wafcon-expansion-offers-great-exposure-chawinga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Finery and frailty: Africa's top shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/finery-and-frailty-africas-top-shots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/finery-and-frailty-africas-top-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marathon record holder Chepngetich given three-year ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Women's marathon world record holder Ruth Chepngetich is banned for three years after the Kenyan admits to anti-doping rule violations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/marathon-record-holder-chepngetich-given-three-year-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/marathon-record-holder-chepngetich-given-three-year-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I eat 6000 calories a day' &ndash; The South African 'Rhino' who became World's Strongest Man]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rayno Nel is the first African to win the prestigious title of World's Strongest Man.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-eat-6000-calories-a-day-ndash-the-south-african-rhino-who-became-worlds-strongest-man/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-eat-6000-calories-a-day-ndash-the-south-african-rhino-who-became-worlds-strongest-man/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa beat Pakistan to earn series draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champions South Africa draw their series in Pakistan 1-1 by completing a comfortable eight-wicket victory in the second Test in Rawalpindi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-pakistan-to-earn-series-draw/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-pakistan-to-earn-series-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[An ex-first lady, a tycoon and a 'safe pair of hands' vie for power in Ivory Coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fervour of presidential campaigning belies concerns about the political landscape in a cocoa superpower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/an-ex-first-lady-a-tycoon-and-a-safe-pair-of-hands-vie-for-power-in-ivory-coast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2025 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/an-ex-first-lady-a-tycoon-and-a-safe-pair-of-hands-vie-for-power-in-ivory-coast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hakimi &amp; Salah on African Player of Year shortlist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah lead the contenders on the 10-man shortlist for the 2025 African footballer of the year award.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hakimi-amp-salah-on-african-player-of-year-shortlist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hakimi-amp-salah-on-african-player-of-year-shortlist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyson hails Congolese roots on Rumble in the Jungle visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tyson-hails-congolese-roots-on-rumble-in-the-jungle-visit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tyson-hails-congolese-roots-on-rumble-in-the-jungle-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Briton Okolie to headline 'historic' card in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie is set to headline a card in Nigeria in December, saying it "will be a historic moment for Africa, my family and my career".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/briton-okolie-to-headline-historic-card-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/briton-okolie-to-headline-historic-card-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pakistan out after rain-hit defeat by South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa return to the top of the table and eliminate Pakistan from the World Cup with a 150-run win on the DLS method in a rain-plagued match in Colombo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pakistan-out-after-rain-hit-defeat-by-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pakistan-out-after-rain-hit-defeat-by-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco look to build on first U20 World Cup title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco want to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-look-to-build-on-first-u20-world-cup-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-look-to-build-on-first-u20-world-cup-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga's funeral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-of-grief-stricken-mourners-attend-raila-odingas-funeral/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-of-grief-stricken-mourners-attend-raila-odingas-funeral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The moment Madagascar's new president was sworn in]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-moment-madagascars-new-president-was-sworn-in/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-moment-madagascars-new-president-was-sworn-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Police fire tear gas at crowds mourning former Kenyan prime minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/police-fire-tear-gas-at-crowds-mourning-former-kenyan-prime-minister/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/police-fire-tear-gas-at-crowds-mourning-former-kenyan-prime-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who was the man who shaped Kenyan politics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-was-the-man-who-shaped-kenyan-politics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-was-the-man-who-shaped-kenyan-politics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crowds in Madagascar cheer as military unit seizes power]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/crowds-in-madagascar-cheer-as-military-unit-seizes-power/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/crowds-in-madagascar-cheer-as-military-unit-seizes-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Our children are dying': Rare footage shows plight of civilians in besieged Sudan city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parents are struggling to feed their children in war-hit Sudan's Darfur region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/our-children-are-dying-rare-footage-shows-plight-of-civilians-in-besieged-sudan-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/our-children-are-dying-rare-footage-shows-plight-of-civilians-in-besieged-sudan-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['How will we survive?' Lesotho factory that made Trump golf shirts hit hard by US tariffs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-will-we-survive-lesotho-factory-that-made-trump-golf-shirts-hit-hard-by-us-tariffs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Jul 2025 01:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-will-we-survive-lesotho-factory-that-made-trump-golf-shirts-hit-hard-by-us-tariffs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid]]></title><description><![CDATA[They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-kidnappers-kill-35-hostages-even-after-ransom-paid/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-kidnappers-kill-35-hostages-even-after-ransom-paid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 40 killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-40-killed-in-dr-congo-attack-linked-to-islamic-state/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-40-killed-in-dr-congo-attack-linked-to-islamic-state/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Trump wants the US to cash in on mineral-rich DR Congo's peace deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-trump-wants-the-us-to-cash-in-on-mineral-rich-dr-congos-peace-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-trump-wants-the-us-to-cash-in-on-mineral-rich-dr-congos-peace-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wafcon winner will stay in my heart forever - Echegini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wafcon-winner-will-stay-in-my-heart-forever-echegini/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wafcon-winner-will-stay-in-my-heart-forever-echegini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Greatest in 100 years': Ghana mourns music legend Daddy Lumba]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Mahama leads the tributes, saying "his enduring legacy will echo through the ages".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/greatest-in-100-years-ghana-mourns-music-legend-daddy-lumba/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/greatest-in-100-years-ghana-mourns-music-legend-daddy-lumba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria seal 10th Wafcon as comeback stuns Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria's sensational comeback stuns hosts Morocco 3-2 and seals a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-seal-10th-wafcon-as-comeback-stuns-morocco/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-seal-10th-wafcon-as-comeback-stuns-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The would-be Congolese saint murdered 'mafia-style' for refusing bribes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Congolese customs official Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi has been beatified for standing up to corruption.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-would-be-congolese-saint-murdered-mafia-style-for-refusing-bribes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Jul 2025 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-would-be-congolese-saint-murdered-mafia-style-for-refusing-bribes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains']]></title><description><![CDATA[A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/artist-explores-the-toxic-mining-legacy-of-zambias-black-mountains/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/artist-explores-the-toxic-mining-legacy-of-zambias-black-mountains/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ghana gives me more than football']]></title><description><![CDATA[Born in England, Ghana forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah explains what it is like to be a diaspora player at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-gives-me-more-than-football/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-gives-me-more-than-football/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trees, tresses and teamwork: Africa's top shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trees-tresses-and-teamwork-africas-top-shots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 08:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trees-tresses-and-teamwork-africas-top-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Le Court make women's Tour history for Africa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Kim le Court prepares for the "next level" Tour de France Femmes, the Mauritian could create more history for Africa's female cyclists.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-le-court-make-womens-tour-history-for-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-le-court-make-womens-tour-history-for-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family's grip on power after 58 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faure Gnassingb&eacute; may no longer be president but he still pulls the strings - and no longer has to face elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/furious-protests-at-move-to-cement-togo-ruling-familys-grip-on-power-after-58-years/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2025 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/furious-protests-at-move-to-cement-togo-ruling-familys-grip-on-power-after-58-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which Premier League players could feature at Afcon?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team looks at every Premier League player who could feature at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/which-premier-league-players-could-feature-at-afcon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/which-premier-league-players-could-feature-at-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC goes inside rebel-held city in DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bbc-goes-inside-rebel-held-city-in-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bbc-goes-inside-rebel-held-city-in-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oil-rich Sudanese region becomes new focus of war between army and rival forces]]></title><description><![CDATA[Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/oil-rich-sudanese-region-becomes-new-focus-of-war-between-army-and-rival-forces/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/oil-rich-sudanese-region-becomes-new-focus-of-war-between-army-and-rival-forces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Wafcon star who is also a doctor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-wafcon-star-who-is-also-a-doctor/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-wafcon-star-who-is-also-a-doctor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It's a lifesaver': Making solar power affordable in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The medical equipment keeping Mark Moodley's mother alive no longer relies on an erratic power supply.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/its-a-lifesaver-making-solar-power-affordable-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2025 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/its-a-lifesaver-making-solar-power-affordable-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I wore this shirt growing up' - Man Utd sign Mbeumo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bryan Mbeumo says he has joined "the club of his dreams" after the winger completes his move from Brentford to Manchester United for an initial &pound;65m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-wore-this-shirt-growing-up-man-utd-sign-mbeumo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-wore-this-shirt-growing-up-man-utd-sign-mbeumo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/forgotten-weeds-prove-a-culinary-hit-in-kenya/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/forgotten-weeds-prove-a-culinary-hit-in-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top policeman shakes South Africa with explosive allegations about his boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mkhwanazi's explosive claims have resulted in a suspension and the launch of two inquiries.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/top-policeman-shakes-south-africa-with-explosive-allegations-about-his-boss/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/top-policeman-shakes-south-africa-with-explosive-allegations-about-his-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I am the queen of the cage']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian police officer Juliet Ukah will make history when the Professional Fighters League holds its first event in Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-am-the-queen-of-the-cage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-am-the-queen-of-the-cage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From military ruler to democrat - ex-Nigeria President Buhari's life in pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Muhammadu Buhari&rsquo;s life tracked dramatic changes over decades &ndash; and he was often at the centre of events.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-military-ruler-to-democrat-ex-nigeria-president-buharis-life-in-pictures/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-military-ruler-to-democrat-ex-nigeria-president-buharis-life-in-pictures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The striker with an 'icon' for a team-mate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-striker-with-an-icon-for-a-team-mate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-striker-with-an-icon-for-a-team-mate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buhari - the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/buhari-the-austere-nigerian-military-ruler-who-defeated-a-sitting-president/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/buhari-the-austere-nigerian-military-ruler-who-defeated-a-sitting-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside the Congolese mine vital to mobile phones, as rebels give BBC rare access]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US wants rights to DR Congo's minerals, but one vital mine is still in rebel hands.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/inside-the-congolese-mine-vital-to-mobile-phones-as-rebels-give-bbc-rare-access/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Jul 2025 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/inside-the-congolese-mine-vital-to-mobile-phones-as-rebels-give-bbc-rare-access/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Trump praises Liberian president's English, the country's official language]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trump told Boakai he speaks "such good English", asking where he went to school.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-trump-praises-liberian-presidents-english-the-countrys-official-language/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-trump-praises-liberian-presidents-english-the-countrys-official-language/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traore strike edges Mali past Tanzania at Wafcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/traore-strike-edges-mali-past-tanzania-at-wafcon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/traore-strike-edges-mali-past-tanzania-at-wafcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Family 'in shock' after Zimbabwe scientist killed in UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 39-year-old was fatally injured in a street in the Lochee area of the city on Saturday afternoon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/family-in-shock-after-zimbabwe-scientist-killed-in-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/family-in-shock-after-zimbabwe-scientist-killed-in-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa start Wafcon defence with win over Ghana]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa begin the defence of their Women's Africa Cup of Nations title with a 2-0 win over Ghana in Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-start-wafcon-defence-with-win-over-ghana/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-start-wafcon-defence-with-win-over-ghana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 11 dead in Kenya protests as central Nairobi sealed off]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police say at least 11 people were killed - as a doctor tells the BBC protesters taken to hospital died of gunshot wounds.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-11-dead-in-kenya-protests-as-central-nairobi-sealed-off/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-11-dead-in-kenya-protests-as-central-nairobi-sealed-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Legend' Lara should keep Test record - Mulder]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa&rsquo;s Wiaan Mulder declares on 367 not out, passing up the opportunity to break Brian Lara&rsquo;s record for the highest individual score in a Test innings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/legend-lara-should-keep-test-record-mulder/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/legend-lara-should-keep-test-record-mulder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[NFF 'needs to do better' for Super Falcons - Oparanozie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria's football federation has "not done enough" to ensure its women's team remain ahead of their competition in Africa, claims Desire Oparanozie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nff-needs-to-do-better-for-super-falcons-oparanozie/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nff-needs-to-do-better-for-super-falcons-oparanozie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's police minister accused of links to criminal gangs]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Cyril Ramaphosa says the explosive claims are "receiving the highest priority attention"]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-police-minister-accused-of-links-to-criminal-gangs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-police-minister-accused-of-links-to-criminal-gangs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/big-shake-up-in-nigerian-politics-as-heavyweights-join-forces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/big-shake-up-in-nigerian-politics-as-heavyweights-join-forces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How an al-Qaeda offshoot became one of Africa's deadliest militant groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[JNIM has emerged as the deadliest jihadist group in West Africa as armies struggle to stem the attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-an-al-qaeda-offshoot-became-one-of-africas-deadliest-militant-groups/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-an-al-qaeda-offshoot-became-one-of-africas-deadliest-militant-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria begin Wafcon bid with routine win over Tunisia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria ease to a 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening Group B match at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-begin-wafcon-bid-with-routine-win-over-tunisia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-begin-wafcon-bid-with-routine-win-over-tunisia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal brush DR Congo aside at Wafcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mama Diop and Ngeunar Ndiaye both score twice as Senegal comfortably beat DR Congo 4-0 at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-brush-dr-congo-aside-at-wafcon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-brush-dr-congo-aside-at-wafcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US deports eight men to South Sudan after legal battle]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US Supreme Court had overturned a judge's decision that the men be allowed to contest their removal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-deports-eight-men-to-south-sudan-after-legal-battle/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-deports-eight-men-to-south-sudan-after-legal-battle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco 'showed fight' to claim draw in Wafcon opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco forward Sakina Ouzraoui says the hosts showed spirit to claim a late draw in the opening match of the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-showed-fight-to-claim-draw-in-wafcon-opener/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-showed-fight-to-claim-draw-in-wafcon-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda's 80-year-old president in bid to extend 40-year rule]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yoweri Museveni has been endorsed by the ruling party as its candidate in the 2026 election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandas-80-year-old-president-in-bid-to-extend-40-year-rule/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandas-80-year-old-president-in-bid-to-extend-40-year-rule/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rare photos capture Afrobeats' rise to take over the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exclusive access to some of the biggest artists who are riding a cultural phenomenon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rare-photos-capture-afrobeats-rise-to-take-over-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 05:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rare-photos-capture-afrobeats-rise-to-take-over-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chebet &amp; Kipyegon break world records in Oregon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya's Faith Kipyegon and Beatrice Chebet break world records at the Eugene Diamond League meeting.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chebet-amp-kipyegon-break-world-records-in-oregon/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chebet-amp-kipyegon-break-world-records-in-oregon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tennis hero Arthur Ashe's South African legacy: 'The first free black man I'd ever seen']]></title><description><![CDATA[The tennis champion wanted to be remembered for fighting racism, not just his sporting prowess.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tennis-hero-arthur-ashes-south-african-legacy-the-first-free-black-man-id-ever-seen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tennis-hero-arthur-ashes-south-african-legacy-the-first-free-black-man-id-ever-seen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six stars to watch at Women's Africa Cup of Nations 2024]]></title><description><![CDATA[From prolific newcomers to returning greats, BBC Sport Africa selects six players to watch at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/six-stars-to-watch-at-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-2024/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/six-stars-to-watch-at-womens-africa-cup-of-nations-2024/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tributes paid after Nigeria keeper Rufai dies aged 61]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tributes-paid-after-nigeria-keeper-rufai-dies-aged-61/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 11:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tributes-paid-after-nigeria-keeper-rufai-dies-aged-61/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan war: A simple guide to what is happening]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-war-a-simple-guide-to-what-is-happening/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-war-a-simple-guide-to-what-is-happening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heatwaves and hand-to-hand combat: Africa's top shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/heatwaves-and-hand-to-hand-combat-africas-top-shots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/heatwaves-and-hand-to-hand-combat-africas-top-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Wafcon 2024 will be 'a dream' for underdogs Botswana]]></title><description><![CDATA[Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-wafcon-2024-will-be-a-dream-for-underdogs-botswana/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-wafcon-2024-will-be-a-dream-for-underdogs-botswana/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's political marriage of convenience avoids divorce - just]]></title><description><![CDATA[One year after the formation of the coalition government, the rocky relationship teeters but avoids collapse.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-political-marriage-of-convenience-avoids-divorce-just/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-political-marriage-of-convenience-avoids-divorce-just/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'blood gold' is fuelling conflict in West Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gold appears to be a lifeline for military juntas and jihadist groups in the Sahel region, analysts say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-blood-gold-is-fuelling-conflict-in-west-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-blood-gold-is-fuelling-conflict-in-west-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ancient Egyptian history may be rewritten by DNA bone test]]></title><description><![CDATA[A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago sheds new light on the rise of Ancient Egypt.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ancient-egyptian-history-may-be-rewritten-by-dna-bone-test/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ancient-egyptian-history-may-be-rewritten-by-dna-bone-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everyone wants this title back' - Nigeria eye 10th Wafcon win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria travel to Morocco bidding for a record-extending 10th Women's Africa Cup of Nations title, having last lifted the trophy in 2018.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/everyone-wants-this-title-back-nigeria-eye-10th-wafcon-win/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/everyone-wants-this-title-back-nigeria-eye-10th-wafcon-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I lost a baby and then rescued a child dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war']]></title><description><![CDATA[A 19-year-old tells the BBC how she miscarried as she fled attacks in the western Darfur region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-lost-a-baby-and-then-rescued-a-child-dodging-air-strikes-in-sudans-civil-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-lost-a-baby-and-then-rescued-a-child-dodging-air-strikes-in-sudans-civil-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Women's football did not used to be given attention']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kawtar Bentaleb, a goalkeeper for top-flight club FUS Rabat, says staging the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations will boost the women's game in Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/womens-football-did-not-used-to-be-given-attention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/womens-football-did-not-used-to-be-given-attention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco eyes next step to become football superpower]]></title><description><![CDATA[As Morocco hosts a second successive Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals, the kingdom continues towards its target of becoming a football superpower.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-eyes-next-step-to-become-football-superpower/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-eyes-next-step-to-become-football-superpower/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queen of Katwe's gambit still in play for Uganda's slum chess players]]></title><description><![CDATA[A famous chess club is still producing champions, but faces a daily struggle to survive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/queen-of-katwes-gambit-still-in-play-for-ugandas-slum-chess-players/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jun 2025 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/queen-of-katwes-gambit-still-in-play-for-ugandas-slum-chess-players/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: On the streets of Nairobi as Kenyans protest]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC's Ian Wafula is in central Nairobi amid the protests to honour those killed a year ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-on-the-streets-of-nairobi-as-kenyans-protest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-on-the-streets-of-nairobi-as-kenyans-protest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens if you mix football and skateboarding?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In Nigeria's northern Kano State, an unusual form of football is changing lives. Skate soccer is a fast-paced six-a-side sport which combines skateboards and the beautiful game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-happens-if-you-mix-football-and-skateboarding/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-happens-if-you-mix-football-and-skateboarding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch moment Trump ambushes Ramaphosa with video]]></title><description><![CDATA[In an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, Trump pressed Cyril Ramaphosa on widely discredited claims of a white genocide in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-moment-trump-ambushes-ramaphosa-with-video/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-moment-trump-ambushes-ramaphosa-with-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defiant Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu appears in court]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tundu Lissu makes his first appearance in court since his arrest on treason charges last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/defiant-tanzanian-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu-appears-in-court/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/defiant-tanzanian-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu-appears-in-court/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN court backs E Guinea in Gabon dispute over islands in oil-rich waters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Equatorial Guinea has been rowing with Gabon for decades over three islands in potentially oil-rich waters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-court-backs-e-guinea-in-gabon-dispute-over-islands-in-oil-rich-waters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-court-backs-e-guinea-in-gabon-dispute-over-islands-in-oil-rich-waters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa to pursue appeal against Nigerian pastor acquitted of rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Timothy Omotoso, who denies assaulting women from his church, has reportedly returned to Nigeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-to-pursue-appeal-against-nigerian-pastor-acquitted-of-rape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-to-pursue-appeal-against-nigerian-pastor-acquitted-of-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's fierce political rivals share joke at pope's inaugural mass]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Bola Tinubu defeated Peter Obi in the 2023 elections - and may face off again in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-fierce-political-rivals-share-joke-at-popes-inaugural-mass/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-fierce-political-rivals-share-joke-at-popes-inaugural-mass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya's ex-justice minister 'deported' from Tanzania]]></title><description><![CDATA[Karua was allowed into Tanzania last month but was stopped ahead of Tundu Lissu's latest court appearance.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-ex-justice-minister-deported-from-tanzania/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 11:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-ex-justice-minister-deported-from-tanzania/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BBC uncovers child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigation into the illicit mining sector reveals a world of child exploitation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bbc-uncovers-child-sex-abuse-in-south-africas-illegal-mines/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 08:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/bbc-uncovers-child-sex-abuse-in-south-africas-illegal-mines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 'peacock of Savile Row' on dressing stars for the Met Gala]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ozwald Boateng's four decades of experience was on show at the fashion world's biggest event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-peacock-of-savile-row-on-dressing-stars-for-the-met-gala/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 May 2025 02:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-peacock-of-savile-row-on-dressing-stars-for-the-met-gala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mbeumo says player of the season nomination is 'crazy']]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo did not expect to be nominated for the Premier League player of the season award despite an impressive campaign with Brentford.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mbeumo-says-player-of-the-season-nomination-is-crazy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mbeumo-says-player-of-the-season-nomination-is-crazy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't want it to die' - The black teen pioneer preserving cavalry sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African teenager Khosi Dlomo wants to encourage others to take up her little-known equestrian sport of tent pegging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-dont-want-it-to-die-the-black-teen-pioneer-preserving-cavalry-sport/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 13:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-dont-want-it-to-die-the-black-teen-pioneer-preserving-cavalry-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tigray party says ban threatens Ethiopia peace deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The TPLF fought a two-year civil war against the federal government, which ended in 2022.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tigray-party-says-ban-threatens-ethiopia-peace-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 10:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tigray-party-says-ban-threatens-ethiopia-peace-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there a genocide of white South Africans as Trump claims?]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump says a genocide is taking place in South Africa, a claim a judge dismissed as "imaginary".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-there-a-genocide-of-white-south-africans-as-trump-claims/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 01:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-there-a-genocide-of-white-south-africans-as-trump-claims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I didn't come here for fun' - Afrikaner defends refugee status in US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charl Kleinhaus tells the BBC he had no choice but to leave his farm in South Africa after receiving death threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-didnt-come-here-for-fun-afrikaner-defends-refugee-status-in-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 00:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-didnt-come-here-for-fun-afrikaner-defends-refugee-status-in-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blank questions, power cuts and a suicide: Nigeria's exams fiasco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly 80% of the 1.9 million students who sat the exams did not get high enough marks to get into university.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/blank-questions-power-cuts-and-a-suicide-nigerias-exams-fiasco/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/blank-questions-power-cuts-and-a-suicide-nigerias-exams-fiasco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian author wins inaugural climate fiction prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Author Abi Dar&eacute; has been awarded the &pound;10,000 prize for her second novel, And So I Roar.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-author-wins-inaugural-climate-fiction-prize/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-author-wins-inaugural-climate-fiction-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gambia probes sale of ex-leader's luxury cars, cows and boats]]></title><description><![CDATA[An investigative report says some state officials sold Jammeh's assets to themselves at low prices.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gambia-probes-sale-of-ex-leaders-luxury-cars-cows-and-boats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gambia-probes-sale-of-ex-leaders-luxury-cars-cows-and-boats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former South Africa winger Hendricks dies aged 37]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former South Africa international Cornal Hendricks dies aged 37 after suffering a heart attack.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-south-africa-winger-hendricks-dies-aged-37/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-south-africa-winger-hendricks-dies-aged-37/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drone attacks raise stakes in new phase of Sudan's civil war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Experts tell the BBC the air strikes showcase the growth of advanced drone warfare in Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drone-attacks-raise-stakes-in-new-phase-of-sudans-civil-war/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 10:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/drone-attacks-raise-stakes-in-new-phase-of-sudans-civil-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do Afrikaners want to take Trump up on his South African refugee offer?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claims of a white genocide are widely discredited, so how do Afrikaners feel about Trump's claims &ndash; and offer of refugee status?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/do-afrikaners-want-to-take-trump-up-on-his-south-african-refugee-offer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/do-afrikaners-want-to-take-trump-up-on-his-south-african-refugee-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I don't want it to die': The teen black pioneer preserving cavalry sport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makhosazana Dlomo is South Africa's only black participant in the traditional cavalry sport of tent pegging.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-dont-want-it-to-die-the-teen-black-pioneer-preserving-cavalry-sport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-dont-want-it-to-die-the-teen-black-pioneer-preserving-cavalry-sport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[El Chapo &amp; Deputy Jesus - why Kenya's president has so many nicknames]]></title><description><![CDATA[William Ruto has the uncanny ability to attract numerous alternative handles, most are unflattering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/el-chapo-amp-deputy-jesus-why-kenyas-president-has-so-many-nicknames/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2025 01:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/el-chapo-amp-deputy-jesus-why-kenyas-president-has-so-many-nicknames/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Cricket Malawi official dies after 'heartless violence']]></title><description><![CDATA[Tributes are paid to Cricket Malawi operations manager Arjun Menon, who died aged 48 in Blantyre on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/top-cricket-malawi-official-dies-after-heartless-violence/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 14:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/top-cricket-malawi-official-dies-after-heartless-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa round off CHAN 2024 qualifiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa become the final team to qualify for the 2024 African Nations Championship after beating Malawi 2-0 on Sunday to progress 2-1 on aggregate.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-round-off-chan-2024-qualifiers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 11:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-round-off-chan-2024-qualifiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Capt Ibrahim Traor&eacute;, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-burkina-fasos-junta-leader-has-captured-hearts-and-minds-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-burkina-fasos-junta-leader-has-captured-hearts-and-minds-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cameroon art director who died at the height of her career]]></title><description><![CDATA[A fierce advocate of African art, she was due to become the first African woman to lead the Venice Biennale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-cameroon-art-director-who-died-at-the-height-of-her-career/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-cameroon-art-director-who-died-at-the-height-of-her-career/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/proud-to-be-young-beauty-queen-lawyer-and-botswanas-youngest-cabinet-minister/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 May 2025 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/proud-to-be-young-beauty-queen-lawyer-and-botswanas-youngest-cabinet-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I screamed': Nigerian Doctor Who fan thrilled show is coming to Lagos]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Doctor will be transported to Lagos in the first ever episode set primarily in an African country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-screamed-nigerian-doctor-who-fan-thrilled-show-is-coming-to-lagos/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 10:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-screamed-nigerian-doctor-who-fan-thrilled-show-is-coming-to-lagos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No water, no power - Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/no-water-no-power-port-sudan-reeling-after-week-of-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2025 06:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/no-water-no-power-port-sudan-reeling-after-week-of-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa criticises US plan to accept white Afrikaners as refugees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reports say the first set of white South Africans could arrive in the US next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-criticises-us-plan-to-accept-white-afrikaners-as-refugees/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 23:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-criticises-us-plan-to-accept-white-afrikaners-as-refugees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK mercenary and coup plotter Simon Mann dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[He was arrested in 2004 after being part of a failed coup to overthrow Equatorial Guinea's ruler.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-mercenary-and-coup-plotter-simon-mann-dies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 22:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-mercenary-and-coup-plotter-simon-mann-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preachers and players: Africa's top shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/preachers-and-players-africas-top-shots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/preachers-and-players-africas-top-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashionistas and flippers: Africa's top shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fashionistas-and-flippers-africas-top-shots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fashionistas-and-flippers-africas-top-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top Liberian doctor struck off over qualification doubts]]></title><description><![CDATA[The head of Liberia's doctors' association has not provided proof of his medical degree, the regulatory body says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/top-liberian-doctor-struck-off-over-qualification-doubts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/top-liberian-doctor-struck-off-over-qualification-doubts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia says it is tackling 'systematic' theft after US slashes medical aid]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US scraps more than $50m worth of malaria, HIV and TB drug donations, saying they are being stolen.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambia-says-it-is-tackling-systematic-theft-after-us-slashes-medical-aid/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambia-says-it-is-tackling-systematic-theft-after-us-slashes-medical-aid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cisse's plan to revive Libya's footballing fortunes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africa Cup of Nations-winning coach Aliou Cisse says he is a "man of a project" as he bids to take Libya to the tournament in 2027.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cisses-plan-to-revive-libyas-footballing-fortunes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cisses-plan-to-revive-libyas-footballing-fortunes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shock as missing South African journalist's decomposed body found]]></title><description><![CDATA[Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shock-as-missing-south-african-journalists-decomposed-body-found/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/shock-as-missing-south-african-journalists-decomposed-body-found/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benin's bid to become a cycling power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/benins-bid-to-become-a-cycling-power/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/benins-bid-to-become-a-cycling-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Ivory Coast's red card politics an own goal for democracy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-ivory-coasts-red-card-politics-an-own-goal-for-democracy/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-ivory-coasts-red-card-politics-an-own-goal-for-democracy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-opposition-politician-hits-out-after-failing-to-get-uk-visa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-opposition-politician-hits-out-after-failing-to-get-uk-visa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gang who smuggled thousands of queen ants sentenced in Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[The four suspects &ndash; two Belgians, a Vietnamese and a Kenyan &ndash; were arrested last month with 5,000 ants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gang-who-smuggled-thousands-of-queen-ants-sentenced-in-kenya/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gang-who-smuggled-thousands-of-queen-ants-sentenced-in-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US may soon deport migrants to Libya - reports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Migrants may be flown to the troubled North African nation as part of the US' immigration crackdown.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-may-soon-deport-migrants-to-libya-reports/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 14:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-may-soon-deport-migrants-to-libya-reports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How 'sub-10 king' Simbine shed his nearly man tag]]></title><description><![CDATA[After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-sub-10-king-simbine-shed-his-nearly-man-tag/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 12:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-sub-10-king-simbine-shed-his-nearly-man-tag/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan cuts ties with UAE over alleged paramilitary support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The army has repeatedly accused the Gulf nation of backing the RSF, something which the UAE denies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-cuts-ties-with-uae-over-alleged-paramilitary-support/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudan-cuts-ties-with-uae-over-alleged-paramilitary-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mourning mother's anger at Kenyan migrant smugglers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new people-smuggling route opens up crossing a lake into Kenya, but it is proving deadly for some Eritreans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mourning-mothers-anger-at-kenyan-migrant-smugglers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mourning-mothers-anger-at-kenyan-migrant-smugglers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ndayishimiye knew football was route from 'unimaginable poverty']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nice and Burundi defender Youssouf Ndayishimiye says he always hoped football would prove to be his route out of "unimaginable poverty".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ndayishimiye-knew-football-was-route-from-unimaginable-poverty/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ndayishimiye-knew-football-was-route-from-unimaginable-poverty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya's cardinal to miss papal vote because of ill health]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Catholic Church in Kenya says he is unwell in response to reports that he had not been invited.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-cardinal-to-miss-papal-vote-because-of-ill-health/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-cardinal-to-miss-papal-vote-because-of-ill-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK visa applications for Nigerians could be restricted]]></title><description><![CDATA[People from Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka may find it more difficult to come to the UK, under new plans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-visa-applications-for-nigerians-could-be-restricted/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-visa-applications-for-nigerians-could-be-restricted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana protesters accuse president of power grab after chief justice's suspension]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition supporters say the constitution has been flouted. The president says allegations must be investigated.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-protesters-accuse-president-of-power-grab-after-chief-justices-suspension/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-protesters-accuse-president-of-power-grab-after-chief-justices-suspension/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugandan opposition bodyguard charged after torture, lawyer says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eddie Mutwe is in severe pain after being beaten and electrocuted in custody, his lawyer says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-opposition-bodyguard-charged-after-torture-lawyer-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-opposition-bodyguard-charged-after-torture-lawyer-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top UN court rejects Sudan's bid to sue UAE for genocide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UAE opted out of part of the Genocide Convention meaning it cannot face genocide allegations itself.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/top-un-court-rejects-sudans-bid-to-sue-uae-for-genocide/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/top-un-court-rejects-sudans-bid-to-sue-uae-for-genocide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four Kenyan police officers charged over baby's killing as others freed]]></title><description><![CDATA[The six-month-old died in 2017 after being hit by police deployed to quell election violence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-kenyan-police-officers-charged-over-babys-killing-as-others-freed/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-kenyan-police-officers-charged-over-babys-killing-as-others-freed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwanda confirms talks with US about taking in migrants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rwanda's foreign minister says his country is in the "spirit" of giving migrants "another chance".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwanda-confirms-talks-with-us-about-taking-in-migrants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwanda-confirms-talks-with-us-about-taking-in-migrants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya government condemns 'shameful' shoe-hurling at president]]></title><description><![CDATA[The footwear hit the president on his outstretched arm as he spoke at a public rally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-government-condemns-shameful-shoe-hurling-at-president/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 13:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-government-condemns-shameful-shoe-hurling-at-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Will Africa's financial stability fund rise to the debt challenge?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Angola will use its chairmanship of the African Union this year to advance the creation of a continental financial stability mechanism, its finance minister said, to cushion economies from sliding into a liquidity crisis due to e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-will-africas-financial-stability-fund-rise-to-the-debt-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-will-africas-financial-stability-fund-rise-to-the-debt-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian Nigussie breaks Belfast Marathon record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopian Tilahun Nigussie wins the Belfast Marathon in a new event record of two hours, 13 minutes and 37 seconds after dominating the race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-nigussie-breaks-belfast-marathon-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 12:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-nigussie-breaks-belfast-marathon-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | First of SA soldiers exit DRC, with more troops expected to withdraw this week - SANDF]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first of South Africa&rsquo;s soldiers have safely withdrawn from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-first-of-sa-soldiers-exit-drc-with-more-troops-expected-to-withdraw-this-week-sandf/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-first-of-sa-soldiers-exit-drc-with-more-troops-expected-to-withdraw-this-week-sandf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramilitaries strike Port Sudan for first time, army says]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the first time RSF attacks have reached the city, which is the de-facto capital of the army-led government.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/paramilitaries-strike-port-sudan-for-first-time-army-says/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/paramilitaries-strike-port-sudan-for-first-time-army-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polygamy and pageantry on display at a mass wedding in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA["He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/polygamy-and-pageantry-on-display-at-a-mass-wedding-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2025 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/polygamy-and-pageantry-on-display-at-a-mass-wedding-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven killed in South Sudan hospital and market bombing, charity says]]></title><description><![CDATA[MSF said its hospital was attacked as fears grow of a return to civil war in South Sudan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-killed-in-south-sudan-hospital-and-market-bombing-charity-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-killed-in-south-sudan-hospital-and-market-bombing-charity-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New post for Togo leader could see him rule for life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Faure Gnassingb&eacute;'s new role has no official term limits and his critics say it is a "coup d'&eacute;tat".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-post-for-togo-leader-could-see-him-rule-for-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-post-for-togo-leader-could-see-him-rule-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Meta threatens to cut off Facebook, Instagram in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meta on Saturday vowed to fight Nigerian fines for various consumer data violations as the US tech giant reportedly threatened to cut off Facebook and Instagram in Africa's most populous country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-meta-threatens-to-cut-off-facebook-instagram-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-meta-threatens-to-cut-off-facebook-instagram-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunisia jails ex-prime minister on terrorism charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tunisia-jails-ex-prime-minister-on-terrorism-charges/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 May 2025 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tunisia-jails-ex-prime-minister-on-terrorism-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was born Ivorian' - bank boss barred from running for president tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-born-ivorian-bank-boss-barred-from-running-for-president-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-born-ivorian-bank-boss-barred-from-running-for-president-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tidjane Thiam: It is not for the regime to eliminate opposition leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tidjane Thiam has been banned from standing in October's elections in Ivory Coast. So what is his next move?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tidjane-thiam-it-is-not-for-the-regime-to-eliminate-opposition-leaders/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tidjane-thiam-it-is-not-for-the-regime-to-eliminate-opposition-leaders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ugandan judge jailed in UK for keeping housekeeper as slave]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lydia Mugambe kept a young woman as an unpaid nanny and maid at her home in Oxfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-judge-jailed-in-uk-for-keeping-housekeeper-as-slave/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandan-judge-jailed-in-uk-for-keeping-housekeeper-as-slave/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African woman guilty of kidnapping and trafficking daughter aged 6]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-woman-guilty-of-kidnapping-and-trafficking-daughter-aged-6/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-woman-guilty-of-kidnapping-and-trafficking-daughter-aged-6/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Uganda's military chief says missing Bobi Wine's bodyguard is 'in my basement']]></title><description><![CDATA[Uganda's military chief, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, says he is holding an opposition activist in his basement and has threatened violence against him, after the man's party said he was abducted by armed men last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-ugandas-military-chief-says-missing-bobi-wines-bodyguard-is-in-my-basement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-ugandas-military-chief-says-missing-bobi-wines-bodyguard-is-in-my-basement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meta threatens to cut off Facebook in Nigeria over huge fines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The social media giant has challenged demands to pay $290m over regulatory violations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/meta-threatens-to-cut-off-facebook-in-nigeria-over-huge-fines/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/meta-threatens-to-cut-off-facebook-in-nigeria-over-huge-fines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Nigeria state leaders demand action against Islamist attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Governors in northeastern Nigeria have called for measures to tackle the roots of a 16-year-long Islamic militant insurgency. A recent uptick in violence has sparked calls for action.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-nigeria-state-leaders-demand-action-against-islamist-attacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-nigeria-state-leaders-demand-action-against-islamist-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Riffs, rage and racers: Africa's top shots]]></title><description><![CDATA[A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/riffs-rage-and-racers-africas-top-shots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/riffs-rage-and-racers-africas-top-shots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tracking a smuggler behind deadly Atlantic migrant crossing]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tracking-a-smuggler-behind-deadly-atlantic-migrant-crossing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tracking-a-smuggler-behind-deadly-atlantic-migrant-crossing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Missing South African police officers found dead in river after six days]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is unclear how they died - the police had referred to a possible kidnapping but now suggest an accident.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/missing-south-african-police-officers-found-dead-in-river-after-six-days/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/missing-south-african-police-officers-found-dead-in-river-after-six-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzanian priest - and government critic - brutally attacked]]></title><description><![CDATA[The attack on a Catholic priest comes amid rising political tensions ahead of October's elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanian-priest-and-government-critic-brutally-attacked/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanian-priest-and-government-critic-brutally-attacked/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo seeks to remove ex-President Kabila's immunity]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-seeks-to-remove-ex-president-kabilas-immunity/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-seeks-to-remove-ex-president-kabilas-immunity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan MP shot dead in 'targeted' attack in Nairobi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The opposition legislator had just left parliament when he was attacked by gunmen on a motorcycle, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-mp-shot-dead-in-targeted-attack-in-nairobi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-mp-shot-dead-in-targeted-attack-in-nairobi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why the trees behind shea butter beauty cream are under threat]]></title><description><![CDATA[One man's struggle to save Uganda's once-profitable trees that produce shea butter.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-the-trees-behind-shea-butter-beauty-cream-are-under-threat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 08:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-the-trees-behind-shea-butter-beauty-cream-are-under-threat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Kenyan lawmaker shot dead in Nairobi]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Kenyan lawmaker was shot dead on Wednesday night in the capital Nairobi by gunmen on motorcycles.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-kenyan-lawmaker-shot-dead-in-nairobi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-kenyan-lawmaker-shot-dead-in-nairobi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa sets up inquiry into apartheid prosecutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Several apartheid-era atrocities, like murder, have been uncovered but few have made it to court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-sets-up-inquiry-into-apartheid-prosecutions/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-sets-up-inquiry-into-apartheid-prosecutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit Rwanda signs new deal as Arsenal protests continue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Visit Rwanda signs a sponsorship deal with Atletico Madrid as Arsenal fans continue to call for their club to end its agreement with the tourism board.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/visit-rwanda-signs-new-deal-as-arsenal-protests-continue/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/visit-rwanda-signs-new-deal-as-arsenal-protests-continue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Trump envoy meets DRC, Rwanda representatives in Doha]]></title><description><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump's senior Africa adviser met with Congolese and Rwandan representatives in Doha on Wednesday, the envoy said, after the two sides agreed to negotiate an end to the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo's east.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-trump-envoy-meets-drc-rwanda-representatives-in-doha/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-trump-envoy-meets-drc-rwanda-representatives-in-doha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mali coup leader wins backing to be president for next five years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gen Assimi Go&iuml;ta, who has seized power twice, had previously promised to hold elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-coup-leader-wins-backing-to-be-president-for-next-five-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-coup-leader-wins-backing-to-be-president-for-next-five-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Who will lead the African Development Bank?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The top job at the African Development Bank is up for grabs, with the election slated for 29 May. Five candidates vying to lead the bank have been sharing their visions for the next five years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-who-will-lead-the-african-development-bank/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-who-will-lead-the-african-development-bank/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | MTN Nigeria gets profit boost from stable naira, long-awaited price hikes]]></title><description><![CDATA[MTN Nigeria, the mobile operator's biggest market, returned to profit in its first quarter to end March, benefiting from relatively stable naira as well as the first upward adjustment to mobile tariffs in the country for over a decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-mtn-nigeria-gets-profit-boost-from-stable-naira-long-awaited-price-hikes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2025 10:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-mtn-nigeria-gets-profit-boost-from-stable-naira-long-awaited-price-hikes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Southern African forces leaving DRC - regional official]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southern African troops have started evacuating the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo where they had been stranded since a January offensive by the M23 armed group.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-southern-african-forces-leaving-drc-regional-official/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-southern-african-forces-leaving-drc-regional-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Banana ban spat: Tanzania lifts halt on SA agri-exports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanzania has lifted a ban on the import of SA's agricultural products until further notice after acknowledging Pretoria's willingness to resolve trade issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-banana-ban-spat-tanzania-lifts-halt-on-sa-agri-exports/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-banana-ban-spat-tanzania-lifts-halt-on-sa-agri-exports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Yet another Namibian oil discovery shows the Orange Basin is 'no flash in the pan']]></title><description><![CDATA[Another discovery off the coast of Namibia has spurred industry optimism that thesouthern African nation can develop into an exciting new oil province.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-yet-another-namibian-oil-discovery-shows-the-orange-basin-is-no-flash-in-the-pan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-yet-another-namibian-oil-discovery-shows-the-orange-basin-is-no-flash-in-the-pan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How African popes changed Christianity - and gave us Valentine's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Historians say there were three popes of North African descent, the last one more than 1,500 years ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-african-popes-changed-christianity-and-gave-us-valentines-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-african-popes-changed-christianity-and-gave-us-valentines-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dozens of African migrants killed in US strike on Yemen, Houthis say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Houthi-run media report the bodies of 68 people have been recovered from a migrant detention centre in Saada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-african-migrants-killed-in-us-strike-on-yemen-houthis-say/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 21:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dozens-of-african-migrants-killed-in-us-strike-on-yemen-houthis-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Landmark case finds negligence for Nigerian player's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[A court case which found Nigeria's leading football bodies to be negligent for the death of a player is hailed as a "landmark" by global players' union Fifpro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/landmark-case-finds-negligence-for-nigerian-players-death/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/landmark-case-finds-negligence-for-nigerian-players-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibian minister sacked after being accused of rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mac-Albert Hengari was arrested on Saturday after allegedly attempting to bribe the woman to withdraw the case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/namibian-minister-sacked-after-being-accused-of-rape/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/namibian-minister-sacked-after-being-accused-of-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They aimed to kill' - BBC identifies security forces who shot Kenya anti-tax protesters]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BBC exposes the members of the security forces who fired on protesters at Kenya&rsquo;s parliament last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-aimed-to-kill-bbc-identifies-security-forces-who-shot-kenya-anti-tax-protesters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-aimed-to-kill-bbc-identifies-security-forces-who-shot-kenya-anti-tax-protesters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa will defend sovereignty, ANC chair says as tensions with US grow]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ANC chair's comments come after months of US tension over race relations and land law.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-will-defend-sovereignty-anc-chair-says-as-tensions-with-us-grow/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-will-defend-sovereignty-anc-chair-says-as-tensions-with-us-grow/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Jihadists kill 14 Nigerian farmers: official]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jihadists have killed at least 14 farmers in a raid on farmlands in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state, with a local official warning that the toll may rise.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-jihadists-kill-14-nigerian-farmers-official/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-jihadists-kill-14-nigerian-farmers-official/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[End conflict to honour Pope, Vatican diplomat tells South Sudan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Vatican's representative to South Sudan says the Pope's memory should be honoured by seeking peace.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/end-conflict-to-honour-pope-vatican-diplomat-tells-south-sudan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/end-conflict-to-honour-pope-vatican-diplomat-tells-south-sudan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assefa sets women's record as Sawe wins men's race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa surges to victory in a world record for a women's only field in the London Marathon with Kenya's Sabastian Sawe winning the men's race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/assefa-sets-womens-record-as-sawe-wins-mens-race/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/assefa-sets-womens-record-as-sawe-wins-mens-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Double patriarchy': doctor has South Africa talking about financial abuse]]></title><description><![CDATA[A medic sparks a national conversation about the financial abuse some female breadwinners face.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/double-patriarchy-doctor-has-south-africa-talking-about-financial-abuse/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/double-patriarchy-doctor-has-south-africa-talking-about-financial-abuse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ngetich sets 10km world record for women-only race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agnes Ngetich sets a new 10km world record as she becomes the first woman to run the distance in under 30 minutes in a women-only race.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ngetich-sets-10km-world-record-for-women-only-race/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ngetich-sets-10km-world-record-for-women-only-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo and Rwanda vow to agree peace plan within days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two neighbouring nations sign a US-brokered deal aimed at stopping the fighting in eastern DR Congo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-rwanda-vow-to-agree-peace-plan-within-days/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-rwanda-vow-to-agree-peace-plan-within-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From prized artworks to bullet shells: how war devastated Sudan's museums]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sudan's national museum is among the institutions that have been looted and vandalised during the war.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-prized-artworks-to-bullet-shells-how-war-devastated-sudans-museums/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-prized-artworks-to-bullet-shells-how-war-devastated-sudans-museums/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK border officers saw a couple behaving oddly with a baby - and uncovered a Nigerian mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The identity of a Nigerian baby brought to the UK remains unknown after an "extraordinary" court case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-border-officers-saw-a-couple-behaving-oddly-with-a-baby-and-uncovered-a-nigerian-mystery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Apr 2025 01:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-border-officers-saw-a-couple-behaving-oddly-with-a-baby-and-uncovered-a-nigerian-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My bananas were seized and destroyed' - Malawi-Tanzania trade row escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following the crackdown, some traders have resorted to selling their goods in secret, the BBC hears.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-bananas-were-seized-and-destroyed-malawi-tanzania-trade-row-escalates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-bananas-were-seized-and-destroyed-malawi-tanzania-trade-row-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudanese eating charcoal and leaves to survive, aid agency warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[People are trekking under "blistering" heat to escape "horrific circumstances", the BBC is told.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudanese-eating-charcoal-and-leaves-to-survive-aid-agency-warns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudanese-eating-charcoal-and-leaves-to-survive-aid-agency-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Central African Republic agrees peace deals with two rebel groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Central African Republic's government has signed peace deals with two of the five groups in the country's most powerful armed rebel movement, officials said Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-central-african-republic-agrees-peace-deals-with-two-rebel-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 18:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-central-african-republic-agrees-peace-deals-with-two-rebel-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Fees have fallen' in Namibia as president announces free higher education]]></title><description><![CDATA[However, it is not clear where the funding will come from, raising questions about where it is feasible.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fees-have-fallen-in-namibia-as-president-announces-free-higher-education/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fees-have-fallen-in-namibia-as-president-announces-free-higher-education/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | War-hit Congo park turns to chocolate gorillas in conservation push]]></title><description><![CDATA[Threatened by armed conflict, volcanic activity and rampant deforestation, Africa's oldest national park is turning to chocolate gorillas to raise its profile and boost conservation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-war-hit-congo-park-turns-to-chocolate-gorillas-in-conservation-push/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-war-hit-congo-park-turns-to-chocolate-gorillas-in-conservation-push/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arsenal urged to put Visit Rwanda 'financial gains' aside]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of Arsenal fans believe the Premier League club should not renew its sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda if it "values standards".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/arsenal-urged-to-put-visit-rwanda-financial-gains-aside/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/arsenal-urged-to-put-visit-rwanda-financial-gains-aside/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hoops and rhymes boosting Africa's creative economy]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Basketball Africa League is is leveraging the power of entertainment to help grow the game on the continent and boost Africa's creative economy.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hoops-and-rhymes-boosting-africas-creative-economy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hoops-and-rhymes-boosting-africas-creative-economy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Kabila's return to Congo fuels tensions amid truce]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Congolese government and opposing rebel movements have agreed to a ceasefire. It comes at a time when tensions have reached a boiling point following reports that former President Joseph Kabila had returned to the DRC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-kabilas-return-to-congo-fuels-tensions-amid-truce/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-kabilas-return-to-congo-fuels-tensions-amid-truce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rwandan beekeeper arrested in US over genocide charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 65-year-old suspect is also charged with visa fraud while seeking to become a US citizen in 2003.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwandan-beekeeper-arrested-in-us-over-genocide-charges/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rwandan-beekeeper-arrested-in-us-over-genocide-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Zimbabwean University lecturers strike over poor pay, demand better conditions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lecturers from the University of Zimbabwe in Harare, embarked on a strike on Thursday with a street demonstration outside the institution to demand better salaries and working conditions.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-zimbabwean-university-lecturers-strike-over-poor-pay-demand-better-conditions/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-zimbabwean-university-lecturers-strike-over-poor-pay-demand-better-conditions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benin admits that 54 soldiers killed in attack by al-Qaeda group]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/benin-admits-that-54-soldiers-killed-in-attack-by-al-qaeda-group/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/benin-admits-that-54-soldiers-killed-in-attack-by-al-qaeda-group/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzania bans South Africa and Malawi imports as trade row escalates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzania-bans-south-africa-and-malawi-imports-as-trade-row-escalates/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzania-bans-south-africa-and-malawi-imports-as-trade-row-escalates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANC U-turn over tax that threatened South Africa's government]]></title><description><![CDATA[The finance minister has warned that spending cuts or a rise in other taxes could follow.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anc-u-turn-over-tax-that-threatened-south-africas-government/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/anc-u-turn-over-tax-that-threatened-south-africas-government/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa and Ukraine woo each other - as relationships with Trump turn sour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-and-ukraine-woo-each-other-as-relationships-with-trump-turn-sour/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-and-ukraine-woo-each-other-as-relationships-with-trump-turn-sour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zelensky cuts short South Africa visit after Russian attack on Kyiv]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least nine people were killed and dozens injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zelensky-cuts-short-south-africa-visit-after-russian-attack-on-kyiv/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zelensky-cuts-short-south-africa-visit-after-russian-attack-on-kyiv/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo and M23 rebels reach ceasefire deal in Qatar talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate<br />
cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-m23-rebels-reach-ceasefire-deal-in-qatar-talks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-m23-rebels-reach-ceasefire-deal-in-qatar-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Could this be the end of the road for Tanzania's great survivor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/could-this-be-the-end-of-the-road-for-tanzanias-great-survivor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/could-this-be-the-end-of-the-road-for-tanzanias-great-survivor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | White and black farmers still bear the scars of Zimbabwe's land grabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[How mishandling of land reform evicted many white farmers, &lsquo;enriched elites&rsquo; and left black Zimbabweans in poverty.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-white-and-black-farmers-still-bear-the-scars-of-zimbabwes-land-grabs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-white-and-black-farmers-still-bear-the-scars-of-zimbabwes-land-grabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kipyegon targets first women's sub-four minute mile]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kipyegon-targets-first-womens-sub-four-minute-mile/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kipyegon-targets-first-womens-sub-four-minute-mile/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspension of Ghana's chief justice is 'abuse of power', says opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/suspension-of-ghanas-chief-justice-is-abuse-of-power-says-opposition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/suspension-of-ghanas-chief-justice-is-abuse-of-power-says-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe wrap up first Test win in four years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-wrap-up-first-test-win-in-four-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-wrap-up-first-test-win-in-four-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Will the next pope be from Africa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-the-next-pope-be-from-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/will-the-next-pope-be-from-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | South Sudan opposition says it's under fresh govt military attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Sudan's opposition accused government forces of attacking one of its military positions near the capital on Tuesday as a fragile power-sharing agreement unravelled further.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-south-sudan-opposition-says-its-under-fresh-govt-military-attack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-south-sudan-opposition-says-its-under-fresh-govt-military-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | 'We will starve': Zimbabwe's national shutdown fails to take off as citizens blame hunger]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwe's indefinite national shutdown due to start after the Easter weekend - called for by war veterans leader Blessed Geza - failed to take off on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-we-will-starve-zimbabwes-national-shutdown-fails-to-take-off-as-citizens-blame-hunger/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-we-will-starve-zimbabwes-national-shutdown-fails-to-take-off-as-citizens-blame-hunger/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | What happens if Trump trashes the AGOA pact?]]></title><description><![CDATA[African nations have enjoyed duty-free access to the US market for over two decades under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), up for renewal in September. How prepared are they should Trump refuse to sign it?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-what-happens-if-trump-trashes-the-agoa-pact/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-what-happens-if-trump-trashes-the-agoa-pact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Might the next pope come from Africa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-might-the-next-pope-come-from-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-might-the-next-pope-come-from-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa remembers Pope who spoke for the continent]]></title><description><![CDATA[African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africa-remembers-pope-who-spoke-for-the-continent/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africa-remembers-pope-who-spoke-for-the-continent/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ten women, one guy: The risk-taking dating show that stirred Ethiopia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopia's answer to The Bachelor has prompted discussions about dating norms in the conservative country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ten-women-one-guy-the-risk-taking-dating-show-that-stirred-ethiopia/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ten-women-one-guy-the-risk-taking-dating-show-that-stirred-ethiopia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[News24 | Extended Easter holidays on cards for Zimbabwe after calls for another national shutdown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabweans may have an extended Easter holiday as war veterans leader and expelled Zanu-PF member Blessed Geza called for another national shutdown to force President Emmerson Mnangagwa to step down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-extended-easter-holidays-on-cards-for-zimbabwe-after-calls-for-another-national-shutdown/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/news24-extended-easter-holidays-on-cards-for-zimbabwe-after-calls-for-another-national-shutdown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African politician condemned for visiting fugitive pastor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Top MK official Floyd Shivambu attended an Easter service at Shepherd Bushiri's church in Malawi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-politician-condemned-for-visiting-fugitive-pastor/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-politician-condemned-for-visiting-fugitive-pastor/</guid></item></channel></rss>