<?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, 10 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[More than 20 children killed in DR Congo school fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials say there was a stampede as they fled a fire that engulfed two schools in the eastern rebel-held city of Bukavu.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-20-children-killed-in-dr-congo-school-fire/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-20-children-killed-in-dr-congo-school-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington Spirit sign Luvanga - but is it a record deal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tanzanian striker Clara Luvanga has joined Washington Spirit from Al-Nassr in a deal believed to be one of the most costly in the history of women's football - and possibly one that sets a world record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/washington-spirit-sign-luvanga-but-is-it-a-record-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/washington-spirit-sign-luvanga-but-is-it-a-record-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria to sever diplomatic ties with UAE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Algerian foreign ministry did not give a reason for the move but said it had exhausted all means.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algeria-to-sever-diplomatic-ties-with-uae/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algeria-to-sever-diplomatic-ties-with-uae/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Royal family rift after popular TV news presenter chosen to succeed Ugandan king]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Oyo's family say he left a will naming his young son as heir to the Tooro kingdom.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/royal-family-rift-after-popular-tv-news-presenter-chosen-to-succeed-ugandan-king/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/royal-family-rift-after-popular-tv-news-presenter-chosen-to-succeed-ugandan-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia to open more cultural centres in Africa as it seeks to broaden influence]]></title><description><![CDATA[These centres will promote the Russian language, education, science and culture.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russia-to-open-more-cultural-centres-in-africa-as-it-seeks-to-broaden-influence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russia-to-open-more-cultural-centres-in-africa-as-it-seeks-to-broaden-influence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spanish intelligence warned of Ceuta mass crossing plans before surge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Declassified documents show Spanish and Moroccan authorities were alerted to social media calls for a mass migrant crossing the day before tens of thousands entered Ceuta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/spanish-intelligence-warned-of-ceuta-mass-crossing-plans-before-surge/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/spanish-intelligence-warned-of-ceuta-mass-crossing-plans-before-surge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Rwandan eyeing Champions League history against Man Utd]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rwanda forward Joy-Lance Mickels has helped Azerbaijan's Sabah reach the Champions League proper on their competition debut, and is now looking to down the team he supports.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-rwandan-eyeing-champions-league-history-against-man-utd/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-rwandan-eyeing-champions-league-history-against-man-utd/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['You're not alone in the darkness': Gambia president urges calm after violent blackout protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[The country has faced persistent blackouts since June, with some lasting up to 48 hours, residents say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/youre-not-alone-in-the-darkness-gambia-president-urges-calm-after-violent-blackout-protests/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 08:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/youre-not-alone-in-the-darkness-gambia-president-urges-calm-after-violent-blackout-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sheff Utd sign experienced forward Ayew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sheffield United sign former Crystal Palace and Leicester City forward Jordan Ayew on a deal until the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sheff-utd-sign-experienced-forward-ayew/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sheff-utd-sign-experienced-forward-ayew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will Africa get its next Ballon d'Or winner?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sadio Mane and Achraf Hakimi have been nominated for this year's Ballon d'Or - but when will an African claim football's top individual prize for the first time since 1995?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-will-africa-get-its-next-ballon-dor-winner/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-will-africa-get-its-next-ballon-dor-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves sign Burkina Faso winger Traore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves sign former Sunderland and Aston Villa winger Bertrand Traore on a one-year deal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wolves-sign-burkina-faso-winger-traore/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wolves-sign-burkina-faso-winger-traore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The wedding photographer of Darfur: Focusing on love in Sudan's war]]></title><description><![CDATA[Having fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-wedding-photographer-of-darfur-focusing-on-love-in-sudans-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-wedding-photographer-of-darfur-focusing-on-love-in-sudans-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian academic on rags to riches: 'Nothing good was supposed to come out of me']]></title><description><![CDATA[David Etor grew up in poverty in Nigeria, but now teaches engineering at the University of Bristol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-academic-on-rags-to-riches-nothing-good-was-supposed-to-come-out-of-me/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 07:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-academic-on-rags-to-riches-nothing-good-was-supposed-to-come-out-of-me/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When Man City call you don't say no - Ndiaye]]></title><description><![CDATA[New &pound;60m Manchester City signing Iliman Ndiaye says playing in the Champions League is where he belongs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-man-city-call-you-dont-say-no-ndiaye/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-man-city-call-you-dont-say-no-ndiaye/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What different world maps get right - and what they get wrong]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the UN adopts a new world map to reflect Africa's true size, let's take a closer look at what different maps get right and wrong.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-different-world-maps-get-right-and-what-they-get-wrong/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-different-world-maps-get-right-and-what-they-get-wrong/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa beat Zimbabwe to win T20 tri-series final - scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series final between South Africa and Zimbabwe in Windhoek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-zimbabwe-to-win-t20-tri-series-final-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beat-zimbabwe-to-win-t20-tri-series-final-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa finish strongly to take 2-1 series lead against All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-finish-strongly-to-take-2-1-series-lead-against-all-blacks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-finish-strongly-to-take-2-1-series-lead-against-all-blacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-russia-proving-better-at-protecting-friends-than-fighting-enemies-in-west-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-russia-proving-better-at-protecting-friends-than-fighting-enemies-in-west-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-to-reflect-africas-true-size/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 02:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-to-reflect-africas-true-size/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kolisi urges Boks to channel spirit of Soweto to beat All Blacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Captain Siya Kolisi calls on the Springboks to summon inspiration from Soweto's pivotal part in South Africa's history as they host New Zealand on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kolisi-urges-boks-to-channel-spirit-of-soweto-to-beat-all-blacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 22:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kolisi-urges-boks-to-channel-spirit-of-soweto-to-beat-all-blacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 37 killed by toxic fumes during alleged petrol theft in Nigeria, reports say]]></title><description><![CDATA[An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-37-killed-by-toxic-fumes-during-alleged-petrol-theft-in-nigeria-reports-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-37-killed-by-toxic-fumes-during-alleged-petrol-theft-in-nigeria-reports-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya's Sichenje out for season with knee injury]]></title><description><![CDATA[Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-sichenje-out-for-season-with-knee-injury/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-sichenje-out-for-season-with-knee-injury/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/body-of-worlds-youngest-traditional-king-returns-home-to-uganda-amid-succession-row/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/body-of-worlds-youngest-traditional-king-returns-home-to-uganda-amid-succession-row/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Liverpool target Minteh can still get dream move - Hurzeler]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler says Yankuba Minteh can still "fulfil his dream" move in future after the Seagulls turned down Liverpool's offers for the winger.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/liverpool-target-minteh-can-still-get-dream-move-hurzeler/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/liverpool-target-minteh-can-still-get-dream-move-hurzeler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tata Chemicals ordered out of Kenya by president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya's President William Ruto orders India's Tata Chemicals to quit, saying it has failed to benefit the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tata-chemicals-ordered-out-of-kenya-by-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 07:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tata-chemicals-ordered-out-of-kenya-by-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya's chai lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-chai-lovers-are-not-happy-as-the-nations-cows-run-dry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyas-chai-lovers-are-not-happy-as-the-nations-cows-run-dry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pretorius century gives SA narrow win over Namibia - T20 tri-series scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pretorius-century-gives-sa-narrow-win-over-namibia-t20-tri-series-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pretorius-century-gives-sa-narrow-win-over-namibia-t20-tri-series-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tebogo says late mother 'always there' ahead of emotional return to Budapest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Letsile Tebogo says his late mother is always with him "in spirit" as he prepares to run in Budapest, the city where she watched him make history for Botswana and Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tebogo-says-late-mother-always-there-ahead-of-emotional-return-to-budapest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tebogo-says-late-mother-always-there-ahead-of-emotional-return-to-budapest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sharpeville-massacre-survivors-start-legal-fight-for-justice-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sharpeville-massacre-survivors-start-legal-fight-for-justice-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queiroz returns as Ghana head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Queiroz is reappointed as head coach of Ghana's men's national team, two months after he appeared to step down following their exit from the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/queiroz-returns-as-ghana-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/queiroz-returns-as-ghana-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Were Christians the target of the Palm Sunday attack in Nigeria?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gunmen opened fire in the city of Jos on 29 March.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/were-christians-the-target-of-the-palm-sunday-attack-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/were-christians-the-target-of-the-palm-sunday-attack-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The crowd shouted that we'd stolen someone's genitals' - deadly rumours spread on social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-crowd-shouted-that-wed-stolen-someones-genitals-deadly-rumours-spread-on-social-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 02:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-crowd-shouted-that-wed-stolen-someones-genitals-deadly-rumours-spread-on-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolves announce signing of defender Konan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolves announce the signing of Portugal-based defender Ghislain Konan.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wolves-announce-signing-of-defender-konan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wolves-announce-signing-of-defender-konan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton sign Nigeria winger Azeez from Millwall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton secure a deadline-day deal for Nigeria winger Femi Azeez in a deal worth up to &pound;15m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brighton-sign-nigeria-winger-azeez-from-millwall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brighton-sign-nigeria-winger-azeez-from-millwall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PSG reject Man City offers for midfielder Echegini]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paris St-Germain reject several Manchester City offers for their Nigerian midfielder Jennifer Echegini.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/psg-reject-man-city-offers-for-midfielder-echegini/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/psg-reject-man-city-offers-for-midfielder-echegini/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Camara's &pound;47.1m move from Monaco to Chelsea collapses]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamine Camara is staying at Monaco after the Senegal midfielder's &pound;47.1m move to Chelsea collapses.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/camaras-pound471m-move-from-monaco-to-chelsea-collapses/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 01:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/camaras-pound471m-move-from-monaco-to-chelsea-collapses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd fail in attempt to sign Ait-Nouri from Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United approached Manchester City in the final hours of the transfer window in an attempt to sign Algeria defender Rayan Ait-Nouri on loan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-utd-fail-in-attempt-to-sign-ait-nouri-from-man-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-utd-fail-in-attempt-to-sign-ait-nouri-from-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ndiaye's journey from non-league football to &pound;65m Man City move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City sign winger Iliman Ndiaye from Everton in a deal worth up to &pound;65m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ndiayes-journey-from-non-league-football-to-pound65m-man-city-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ndiayes-journey-from-non-league-football-to-pound65m-man-city-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I have fired 40 of my agents for being corrupt', says Nigeria's anti-corruption chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EFCC boss says more than five of the dismissed officials are already facing prosecution.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-have-fired-40-of-my-agents-for-being-corrupt-says-nigerias-anti-corruption-chief/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-have-fired-40-of-my-agents-for-being-corrupt-says-nigerias-anti-corruption-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual assaults happening almost every day in Ceuta, prosecutors say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most migrants have returned to neighbouring Morocco, but as many as 5,000 remain in the Spanish exclave.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sexual-assaults-happening-almost-every-day-in-ceuta-prosecutors-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 17:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sexual-assaults-happening-almost-every-day-in-ceuta-prosecutors-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia's president sworn in for second term while opponent detained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hakainde Hichilema swept to victory, but his main rival is now in custody charged with treason.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambias-president-sworn-in-for-second-term-while-opponent-detained/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambias-president-sworn-in-for-second-term-while-opponent-detained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa reappoint Mosimane as head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pitso Mosimane is reappointed head coach of South Africa's men's national team, more than 14 years after his first spell in charge of Bafana Bafana ended.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-reappoint-mosimane-as-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-reappoint-mosimane-as-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya aviation workers call off strike that disrupted flights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The go-slow strike that began on Sunday caused long delays and left passengers stranded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-aviation-workers-call-off-strike-that-disrupted-flights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-aviation-workers-call-off-strike-that-disrupted-flights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-airline-defends-low-altitude-aerial-stunt-over-packed-stadium/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-airline-defends-low-altitude-aerial-stunt-over-packed-stadium/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Algeria president seeks death penalty for arsonists after deadly forest fires]]></title><description><![CDATA[President Abdelmadjid Tebboune says he is not ruling out foul play after 100 wildfires were recorded.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algeria-president-seeks-death-penalty-for-arsonists-after-deadly-forest-fires/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/algeria-president-seeks-death-penalty-for-arsonists-after-deadly-forest-fires/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambian opposition leader charged with treason]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-opposition-leader-charged-with-treason/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 19:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-opposition-leader-charged-with-treason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Russia says it helped to repel Niger attempted coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Soldiers tried to attack a key military base early on Saturday morning, authorities say, but were thwarted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russia-says-it-helped-to-repel-niger-attempted-coup/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/russia-says-it-helped-to-repel-niger-attempted-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Antonio helps young Ghanaians chase Premier League dreams]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former West Ham forward Michail Antonio is helping players from a Ghana academy, who have travelled to England in the hope of turning pro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/antonio-helps-young-ghanaians-chase-premier-league-dreams/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 09:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/antonio-helps-young-ghanaians-chase-premier-league-dreams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa hold off All Blacks fightback to level series]]></title><description><![CDATA[World champions South Africa deliver a powerful first-half performance as they edge past New Zealand and level 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry' series at 1-1.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-hold-off-all-blacks-fightback-to-level-series/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-hold-off-all-blacks-fightback-to-level-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somali piracy surges as the impact of the US-Iran war ripples outwards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two ships were seized within four days last week raising to at least 13 the number attacked since January.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/somali-piracy-surges-as-the-impact-of-the-us-iran-war-ripples-outwards/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 03:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/somali-piracy-surges-as-the-impact-of-the-us-iran-war-ripples-outwards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What will Jackson bring to Villa with Watkins set for exit?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-will-jackson-bring-to-villa-with-watkins-set-for-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-will-jackson-bring-to-villa-with-watkins-set-for-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-year curfew lifted in Sudan's capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[The military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-year-curfew-lifted-in-sudans-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-year-curfew-lifted-in-sudans-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Nigeria Football Federation names an interim board as the country's President Bola Tinubu weighs in on perceived leadership failures and mass resignations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-names-interim-football-leadership-amid-governance-concerns/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-names-interim-football-leadership-amid-governance-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocide]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dutch-court-sentences-man-to-life-over-rwanda-genocide/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dutch-court-sentences-man-to-life-over-rwanda-genocide/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford sign £40m defender Diouf from West Ham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf joins Brentford in a &pound;40m deal from West Ham.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brentford-sign-40m-defender-diouf-from-west-ham/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brentford-sign-40m-defender-diouf-from-west-ham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/worlds-youngest-reigning-traditional-monarch-dies-aged-34/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/worlds-youngest-reigning-traditional-monarch-dies-aged-34/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Mundubile had been in hiding after disputing the outcome of the recent presidential election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-opposition-leader-detained-by-police-over-treason-allegations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-opposition-leader-detained-by-police-over-treason-allegations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mali music star Salif Ke&iuml;ta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence']]></title><description><![CDATA[He says his decision is "a rejection of hate" rather than a rejection of South Africans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-music-star-salif-keiumlta-cancels-south-african-concerts-over-xenophobic-violence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mali-music-star-salif-keiumlta-cancels-south-african-concerts-over-xenophobic-violence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's football leadership resigns amid governance concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[The president, general secretary and executive committee of the Nigeria Football Federation all resign, leaving a leadership vacuum.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-football-leadership-resigns-amid-governance-concerns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-football-leadership-resigns-amid-governance-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tottenham sign Man City's Marmoush on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for &pound;60m next summer.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tottenham-sign-man-citys-marmoush-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tottenham-sign-man-citys-marmoush-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Silence is complicity' - top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicides]]></title><description><![CDATA[The killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/silence-is-complicity-top-footballer-hits-out-over-cameroon-femicides/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/silence-is-complicity-top-footballer-hits-out-over-cameroon-femicides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambian opposition leader questioned by police - state media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brian Mundubile had been in hiding after disputing the outcome of the recent presidential election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-opposition-leader-questioned-by-police-state-media/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambian-opposition-leader-questioned-by-police-state-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wrexham clinch signing of Man City's Kabore]]></title><description><![CDATA[Championship club Wrexham have completed the signings of right wing-back Issa Kabore from Manchester City and left-back Jacques Ekomie from Angers.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wrexham-clinch-signing-of-man-citys-kabore/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wrexham-clinch-signing-of-man-citys-kabore/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzania's VP expelled from ruling party for indiscipline and his successor named]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nchimbi announced his resignation earlier this week after reportedly falling out with President Samia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanias-vp-expelled-from-ruling-party-for-indiscipline-and-his-successor-named/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanias-vp-expelled-from-ruling-party-for-indiscipline-and-his-successor-named/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/if-you-started-running-they-shot-you-inside-nigerias-growing-kidnapping-crisis/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/if-you-started-running-they-shot-you-inside-nigerias-growing-kidnapping-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harlequins snap up Zimbabwe winger Sigauke]]></title><description><![CDATA[Harlequins sign Zimbabwe's "real handful" of a winger Edward Sigauke, who will join the club next week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/harlequins-snap-up-zimbabwe-winger-sigauke/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/harlequins-snap-up-zimbabwe-winger-sigauke/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa close to &pound;65m move for Chelsea's Jackson]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/villa-close-to-pound65m-move-for-chelseas-jackson/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/villa-close-to-pound65m-move-for-chelseas-jackson/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across the region.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-12-dead-as-wildfires-sweep-through-northern-algeria/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-12-dead-as-wildfires-sweep-through-northern-algeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/parrot-eggs-hatch-after-suspected-thai-smuggler-arrested-at-south-african-airport/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/parrot-eggs-hatch-after-suspected-thai-smuggler-arrested-at-south-african-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City complete £86m Bouaddi signing from Lille]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City complete the signing of Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille in a &pound;85.6m deal on a five-year contract.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-city-complete-86m-bouaddi-signing-from-lille/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-city-complete-86m-bouaddi-signing-from-lille/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanias-vice-president-announces-resignation-in-unprecedented-move/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanias-vice-president-announces-resignation-in-unprecedented-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mass-arrests-in-global-crackdown-on-west-african-cyber-crime-networks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mass-arrests-in-global-crackdown-on-west-african-cyber-crime-networks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim video]]></title><description><![CDATA[The footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-president-orders-manhunt-after-kidnappers-upload-victim-video/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-president-orders-manhunt-after-kidnappers-upload-victim-video/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking enough stadiums to host a 24-team tournament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-submits-official-bid-to-host-afcon-2028/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-submits-official-bid-to-host-afcon-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-envoy-calls-for-sudan-wide-arms-embargo-as-drone-attacks-escalate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/trump-envoy-calls-for-sudan-wide-arms-embargo-as-drone-attacks-escalate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (&pound;8.6m) fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sunderland-sign-ahoka-from-royal-antwerp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sunderland-sign-ahoka-from-royal-antwerp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambia-courts-sealed-off-as-election-petition-deadline-looms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambia-courts-sealed-off-as-election-petition-deadline-looms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Esther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/101-year-old-great-grandmother-arrested-for-selling-cannabis-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/101-year-old-great-grandmother-arrested-for-selling-cannabis-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boks drop Feinberg-Mngomezulu to bench for All Blacks rematch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu pays for an indifferent showing in South Africa's series opener against New Zealand, as the fly-half drops to the Springbok bench.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/boks-drop-feinberg-mngomezulu-to-bench-for-all-blacks-rematch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/boks-drop-feinberg-mngomezulu-to-bench-for-all-blacks-rematch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-arrested-over-boxing-champions-murder-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-arrested-over-boxing-champions-murder-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 30]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-rubbish-landfill-collapse-kills-30/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/guinea-rubbish-landfill-collapse-kills-30/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record by 29 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kejelcha-breaks-mens-half-marathon-world-record-by-29-seconds/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kejelcha-breaks-mens-half-marathon-world-record-by-29-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo and M23 rebels agree roadmap for peace talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representatives met in Switzerland to work out next steps to resolve the conflict.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-m23-rebels-agree-roadmap-for-peace-talks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-and-m23-rebels-agree-roadmap-for-peace-talks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City agree £86m deal for teen midfielder Bouaddi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City agree a deal in principle for 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi worth 100m euros (&pound;86m).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-city-agree-86m-deal-for-teen-midfielder-bouaddi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-city-agree-86m-deal-for-teen-midfielder-bouaddi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/did-a-goat-herders-lucky-200-nugget-spark-a-gold-rush-in-western-kenya/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/did-a-goat-herders-lucky-200-nugget-spark-a-gold-rush-in-western-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two-time world champion Tete shot dead outside home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zolani Tete, a former WBO bantamweight and IBF super-flyweight world champion, has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-time-world-champion-tete-shot-dead-outside-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-time-world-champion-tete-shot-dead-outside-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia's Virgin Mary festival in Tigray cancelled over drone strike fears]]></title><description><![CDATA[An eagerly anticipated gathering of women will not be taking place following recent aerial strikes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopias-virgin-mary-festival-in-tigray-cancelled-over-drone-strike-fears/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopias-virgin-mary-festival-in-tigray-cancelled-over-drone-strike-fears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partey signs for Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro League]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/partey-signs-for-al-shabab-in-saudi-pro-league/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/partey-signs-for-al-shabab-in-saudi-pro-league/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corruption charges dropped against South Africa's police intelligence boss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Officials had faced charges over the appointment of a civilian to a top post within crime intelligence.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/corruption-charges-dropped-against-south-africas-police-intelligence-boss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/corruption-charges-dropped-against-south-africas-police-intelligence-boss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola vaccine trial to start in DR Congo as warning issued over speed of infections]]></title><description><![CDATA[About half of the 2,500 recorded deaths from Ebola happened in the last 20 days, the WHO says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-vaccine-trial-to-start-in-dr-congo-as-warning-issued-over-speed-of-infections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-vaccine-trial-to-start-in-dr-congo-as-warning-issued-over-speed-of-infections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Mexicans arrested as police uncover big meth lab on South African farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[The overnight raid of the multi-million dollar drug operation took place near the border with Zimbabwe.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-mexicans-arrested-as-police-uncover-big-meth-lab-on-south-african-farm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-mexicans-arrested-as-police-uncover-big-meth-lab-on-south-african-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We are devastated' - Nigerian villagers bury bodies after overloaded boat capsizes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The overloaded boat was taking people, including many children, to farms to harvest rice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-are-devastated-nigerian-villagers-bury-bodies-after-overloaded-boat-capsizes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-are-devastated-nigerian-villagers-bury-bodies-after-overloaded-boat-capsizes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The inside story of how Trabzonspor pulled off Salah deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah was expected to move to Saudi Arabia or the United States after leaving Liverpool, but Turkish side Trabzonspor pulled off one of the coups of the transfer window.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-inside-story-of-how-trabzonspor-pulled-off-salah-deal/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-inside-story-of-how-trabzonspor-pulled-off-salah-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Would Marmoush joining Tottenham be a masterstroke or risk?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tottenham are working on a deal for Omar Marmoush, but what could the Man City forward bring to the north London team?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/would-marmoush-joining-tottenham-be-a-masterstroke-or-risk/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/would-marmoush-joining-tottenham-be-a-masterstroke-or-risk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinction]]></title><description><![CDATA[Once a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-nigerias-one-time-political-giant-may-face-extinction/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 01:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-nigerias-one-time-political-giant-may-face-extinction/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Togo charges two French journalists over incorrect documents, rights group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ga&euml;l Moca&euml;r and Sebastian Perez Pezzani's detention is "unjustified and disproportionate", Reporters Without Borders says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/togo-charges-two-french-journalists-over-incorrect-documents-rights-group-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/togo-charges-two-french-journalists-over-incorrect-documents-rights-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This star is for Africa' - Ang&eacute;lique Kidjo on making Hollywood Walk of Fame history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The musical icon from Benin tells the BBC about why Africa and Africans are so important to music.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-star-is-for-africa-angeacutelique-kidjo-on-making-hollywood-walk-of-fame-history/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-star-is-for-africa-angeacutelique-kidjo-on-making-hollywood-walk-of-fame-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia's international airport and has not commented on the allegations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-liberian-vice-president-charged-in-drug-trafficking-probe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-liberian-vice-president-charged-in-drug-trafficking-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who replaces Salah as Africa's Premier League king?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following Mohamed Salah's Liverpool exit after nine seasons, who could take theEgyptian King's crown as Africa's biggest Premier League star?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-replaces-salah-as-africas-premier-league-king/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-replaces-salah-as-africas-premier-league-king/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan are among the seven people killed in the crash.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ecuador-intelligence-chief-and-five-americans-killed-in-kenya-helicopter-crash/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ecuador-intelligence-chief-and-five-americans-killed-in-kenya-helicopter-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-zambian-minister-killed-in-security-raid-on-opposition/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 12:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-zambian-minister-killed-in-security-raid-on-opposition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spurs in talks to sign Egypt's Marmoush from Man City]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/spurs-in-talks-to-sign-egypts-marmoush-from-man-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/spurs-in-talks-to-sign-egypts-marmoush-from-man-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are there so few African players in the WSL?]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores why there are so few African players in the Women's Super League.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-are-there-so-few-african-players-in-the-wsl/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-are-there-so-few-african-players-in-the-wsl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Questions remain over Vieira deal amid Senegal uncertainty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/questions-remain-over-vieira-deal-amid-senegal-uncertainty/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/questions-remain-over-vieira-deal-amid-senegal-uncertainty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Missing' Baptiste jailed in Morocco for sexual assault]]></title><description><![CDATA[English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/missing-baptiste-jailed-in-morocco-for-sexual-assault/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/missing-baptiste-jailed-in-morocco-for-sexual-assault/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I was born in South Africa', says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-born-in-south-africa-says-beauty-queen-facing-legal-bid-to-deport-her/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-was-born-in-south-africa-says-beauty-queen-facing-legal-bid-to-deport-her/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man Utd close on deal for Brighton's Baleba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester United are in talks to sign Cameroon international Carlos Baleba having reignited their interest in the midfielder.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-utd-close-on-deal-for-brightons-baleba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-utd-close-on-deal-for-brightons-baleba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Aston Villa agree deal for West Ham's Wan-Bissaka]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/aston-villa-agree-deal-for-west-hams-wan-bissaka/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/aston-villa-agree-deal-for-west-hams-wan-bissaka/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia's Hichilema re-elected president as main rival in hiding over alleged threats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hakainde Hichilema says he was &ldquo;truly humbled&rdquo; by the victory and promised to work for all Zambians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambias-hichilema-re-elected-president-as-main-rival-in-hiding-over-alleged-threats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambias-hichilema-re-elected-president-as-main-rival-in-hiding-over-alleged-threats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria influencer arrested after seizure of cocaine worth $28m destined for the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Afolabi Kazeem Micheal has not commented on allegations he is linked to a global drug trafficking network.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-influencer-arrested-after-seizure-of-cocaine-worth-28m-destined-for-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-influencer-arrested-after-seizure-of-cocaine-worth-28m-destined-for-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vieira named new Senegal head coach]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Arsenal and France captain Patrick Vieira is appointed as the new head coach of the Senegal men's national team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/vieira-named-new-senegal-head-coach/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/vieira-named-new-senegal-head-coach/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kariba-ferry-death-toll-rises-to-93-making-it-zimbabwes-deadliest-transport-disaster/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kariba-ferry-death-toll-rises-to-93-making-it-zimbabwes-deadliest-transport-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The goat is now a celebrity - how this Nigerian graduation gift went viral]]></title><description><![CDATA[Described as a calm character, Promise Okoro's goat loves fried rice and has become celebrated locally.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-goat-is-now-a-celebrity-how-this-nigerian-graduation-gift-went-viral/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2026 01:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-goat-is-now-a-celebrity-how-this-nigerian-graduation-gift-went-viral/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What we learned from Wafcon 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport Africa looks at some of the key takeaways from Wafcon 2026 as Cameroon crowned first-time champions despite not qualifying for the finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-we-learned-from-wafcon-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-we-learned-from-wafcon-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry sign Forest striker Awoniyi for £9m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coventry City have signed Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest for &pound;9m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/coventry-sign-forest-striker-awoniyi-for-9m/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/coventry-sign-forest-striker-awoniyi-for-9m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ipswich sign Ivorian midfielder Ouattara from Strasbourg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipswich Town complete the signing of Julio Enciso and Abdoul Ouattara from French club Strasbourg.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ipswich-sign-ivorian-midfielder-ouattara-from-strasbourg/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ipswich-sign-ivorian-midfielder-ouattara-from-strasbourg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man City move for £85m Bouaddi and still want Fernandez]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City are in advanced talks with Lille over a move for Morocco midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-city-move-for-85m-bouaddi-and-still-want-fernandez/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-city-move-for-85m-bouaddi-and-still-want-fernandez/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is All Blacks' tour of South Africa a new chapter for rugby union?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Is New Zealand's 'Greatest Rivalry' tour of world champions South Africa a signpost to the future of rugby union?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-all-blacks-tour-of-south-africa-a-new-chapter-for-rugby-union/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/is-all-blacks-tour-of-south-africa-a-new-chapter-for-rugby-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From former 'street kid' key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, who is appearing at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-former-street-kid-key-to-south-africas-police-corruption-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-former-street-kid-key-to-south-africas-police-corruption-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola outbreak in DR Congo becomes deadliest in its history]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outbreak was already the fastest growing on record, caused by a rare species of Ebola called Bundibugyo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-becomes-deadliest-in-its-history/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-outbreak-in-dr-congo-becomes-deadliest-in-its-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ghana was the crime scene': The country leading the demand for slavery reparations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-was-the-crime-scene-the-country-leading-the-demand-for-slavery-reparations-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-was-the-crime-scene-the-country-leading-the-demand-for-slavery-reparations-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Ghana was the crime scene' - the country leading the demand for slavery reparations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana has become Africa's leading voice in telling the world that Western nations owe reparations]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-was-the-crime-scene-the-country-leading-the-demand-for-slavery-reparations/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 01:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-was-the-crime-scene-the-country-leading-the-demand-for-slavery-reparations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cameroon claim first Wafcon title with victory over Malawi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marie Ngah Manga scores twice as Cameroon cruise to a 3-0 win over Malawi and claim a first ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cameroon-claim-first-wafcon-title-with-victory-over-malawi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cameroon-claim-first-wafcon-title-with-victory-over-malawi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco detains dozens of migrants trying to cross into Ceuta, reports say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-detains-dozens-of-migrants-trying-to-cross-into-ceuta-reports-say/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-detains-dozens-of-migrants-trying-to-cross-into-ceuta-reports-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Michaely Bihina is the keeper making waves at Wafcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans in Cameroon want a statue built for Michaely Bihina after she made four penalty saves against Morocco to help Cameroon reach the 2026 Wafcon final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-michaely-bihina-is-the-keeper-making-waves-at-wafcon/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-michaely-bihina-is-the-keeper-making-waves-at-wafcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Polygamist's author says women see themselves reflected in her Netflix hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zimbabwean novelist Sue Nyathi self-funded her debut novel and now asks who can afford to write at all.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-polygamists-author-says-women-see-themselves-reflected-in-her-netflix-hit/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-polygamists-author-says-women-see-themselves-reflected-in-her-netflix-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia vote counting resumes after pause over alleged attacks on polling staff]]></title><description><![CDATA[The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambia-vote-counting-resumes-after-pause-over-alleged-attacks-on-polling-staff/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambia-vote-counting-resumes-after-pause-over-alleged-attacks-on-polling-staff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who are the Chawinga sisters leading Malawi's bid for Wafcon glory?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga are the undoubted stars of Malawi's unexpected run to the final of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-are-the-chawinga-sisters-leading-malawis-bid-for-wafcon-glory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-are-the-chawinga-sisters-leading-malawis-bid-for-wafcon-glory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pardon for president's main rival in Chad]]></title><description><![CDATA[It paves the way for the release of Succ&egrave;s Masra from prison where he had been sentenced to 20 years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pardon-for-presidents-main-rival-in-chad/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/pardon-for-presidents-main-rival-in-chad/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US missionary released following kidnap in Niger, Christian group says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kevin Rideout, who was kidnapped outside his home in the capital last October, is now with US officials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-missionary-released-following-kidnap-in-niger-christian-group-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-missionary-released-following-kidnap-in-niger-christian-group-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-to-miss-womens-world-cup-after-south-africa-and-ghana-win-play-offs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 00:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-to-miss-womens-world-cup-after-south-africa-and-ghana-win-play-offs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Presidential pardon for French alleged spy accused of plotting Mali coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[France is yet to comment on Yann Vezilier's pardon and previously called the accusations "unfounded".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/presidential-pardon-for-french-alleged-spy-accused-of-plotting-mali-coup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/presidential-pardon-for-french-alleged-spy-accused-of-plotting-mali-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzanian rangers arrested as police investigate death in national park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rights groups have long raised concerns about alleged human rights violations in Ngorongoro.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanian-rangers-arrested-as-police-investigate-death-in-national-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanian-rangers-arrested-as-police-investigate-death-in-national-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola outbreak on track to be deadliest ever, WHO chief says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outbreak, declared on 15 May, has caused more than 2,000 deaths, with thousands more reported cases.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-outbreak-on-track-to-be-deadliest-ever-who-chief-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 03:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-outbreak-on-track-to-be-deadliest-ever-who-chief-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Keeper Bihina stars as Cameroon upset Morocco to make Wafcon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameroon's Michaely Bihina saves an extra-time penalty and three more spot kicks in a shootout to send her side though to the 2026 Wafcon final at the expense of host nation Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/keeper-bihina-stars-as-cameroon-upset-morocco-to-make-wafcon-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/keeper-bihina-stars-as-cameroon-upset-morocco-to-make-wafcon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chawinga-sisters-fire-malawi-into-wafcon-final/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/chawinga-sisters-fire-malawi-into-wafcon-final/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria - but the 'Vulture King' is fighting to reverse the trend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/vultures-are-disappearing-in-nigeria-but-the-vulture-king-is-fighting-to-reverse-the-trend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/vultures-are-disappearing-in-nigeria-but-the-vulture-king-is-fighting-to-reverse-the-trend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder]]></title><description><![CDATA[The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ayra-starr-on-her-secret-relationship-and-teasing-stevie-wonder/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 01:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ayra-starr-on-her-secret-relationship-and-teasing-stevie-wonder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freestyle fundamentals with Nigeria's national champion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Evelyn Okafor &ndash; a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/freestyle-fundamentals-with-nigerias-national-champion/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/freestyle-fundamentals-with-nigerias-national-champion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 44 die as ferry sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-44-die-as-ferry-sinks-in-zimbabwes-lake-kariba/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-44-die-as-ferry-sinks-in-zimbabwes-lake-kariba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-dump-site-collapse-kills-14-suspected-illegal-miners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-dump-site-collapse-kills-14-suspected-illegal-miners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say]]></title><description><![CDATA[The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-drone-strike-in-north-kills-three-tigray-sources-say/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-drone-strike-in-north-kills-three-tigray-sources-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monday's drone strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/libyan-authorities-battle-big-blaze-at-major-oil-refinery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/libyan-authorities-battle-big-blaze-at-major-oil-refinery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A burial row over Zambia's late president has turned its election into a hot contest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hakainde Hichilema was a shoo-in for a second term but the controversy following Edgar Lungu's death has dented his chances.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-burial-row-over-zambias-late-president-has-turned-its-election-into-a-hot-contest/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-burial-row-over-zambias-late-president-has-turned-its-election-into-a-hot-contest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are chasing Ebola virus - it is ahead of us, WHO warns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infection rates are high, adding to concern that authorities are struggling to get to grips with the disease.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-are-chasing-ebola-virus-it-is-ahead-of-us-who-warns/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-are-chasing-ebola-virus-it-is-ahead-of-us-who-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya bids to host 2029 World Athletics Championships]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya submits a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships as it seeks to become the first African nation to stage the flagship event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-bids-to-host-2029-world-athletics-championships/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-bids-to-host-2029-world-athletics-championships/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Battle for Mali base has killed dozens of militants, army says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The army says it was involved in fierce fighting but disputes that Islamists took control of the garrison.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/battle-for-mali-base-has-killed-dozens-of-militants-army-says/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/battle-for-mali-base-has-killed-dozens-of-militants-army-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria 'still have hope' for 2027 World Cup spot]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria must go "back to the drawing board" after missing out on automatic qualification for the 2027 Women's World Cup, says keeper Chiamaka Nnadozie.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-still-have-hope-for-2027-world-cup-spot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-still-have-hope-for-2027-world-cup-spot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/evidence-that-south-african-special-forces-murdered-top-detective-shared-with-bbc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 01:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/evidence-that-south-african-special-forces-murdered-top-detective-shared-with-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African quartet secure Women's World Cup places]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-quartet-secure-womens-world-cup-places/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-quartet-secure-womens-world-cup-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's mass wedding - and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-mass-wedding-and-how-telling-lovers-from-fraudsters-is-proving-tricky/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 03:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-mass-wedding-and-how-telling-lovers-from-fraudsters-is-proving-tricky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wissa &amp; Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wissa-amp-toure-star-as-jaissle-wins-first-newcastle-friendly-ratings/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wissa-amp-toure-star-as-jaissle-wins-first-newcastle-friendly-ratings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coventry sign Ghana's Yirenkyi for record fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/coventry-sign-ghanas-yirenkyi-for-record-fee/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/coventry-sign-ghanas-yirenkyi-for-record-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barca cancel friendly in Morocco after Ceuta border crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barcelona cancel pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/barca-cancel-friendly-in-morocco-after-ceuta-border-crisis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/barca-cancel-friendly-in-morocco-after-ceuta-border-crisis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Editor of top Ethiopian independent news site seized by police, publisher says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rights groups say this as part of a pattern of targeting news outlets - the government has not commented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/editor-of-top-ethiopian-independent-news-site-seized-by-police-publisher-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/editor-of-top-ethiopian-independent-news-site-seized-by-police-publisher-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-invisible-children-born-in-war-with-no-legal-identity/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-invisible-children-born-in-war-with-no-legal-identity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Africa still back Infantino as Fifa president?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The African confederation has yet to take an official stance, but where do the key African footballing nations stand on the Infantino saga?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/does-africa-still-back-infantino-as-fifa-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/does-africa-still-back-infantino-as-fifa-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-of-migrants-still-in-ceuta-after-border-crisis-local-leader-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-of-migrants-still-in-ceuta-after-border-crisis-local-leader-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real Madrid sign Diomande in deal worth up to £120m]]></title><description><![CDATA[Real Madrid sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande from German side RB Leipzig for a fee worth up to 140m euros (&pound;120m).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/real-madrid-sign-diomande-in-deal-worth-up-to-120m/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/real-madrid-sign-diomande-in-deal-worth-up-to-120m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo river boat under quarantine for Ebola after five deaths]]></title><description><![CDATA[The health minister says all the passengers are being screened as a precautionary measure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-river-boat-under-quarantine-for-ebola-after-five-deaths/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-river-boat-under-quarantine-for-ebola-after-five-deaths/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why has Salah chosen to join Trabzonspor?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Mohamed Salah chose Trabzonspor over Saudi Arabia and MLS, and what the move means for him and Turkish football.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-has-salah-chosen-to-join-trabzonspor/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-has-salah-chosen-to-join-trabzonspor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah given hero's welcome before Trabzonspor move]]></title><description><![CDATA[Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-given-heros-welcome-before-trabzonspor-move/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-given-heros-welcome-before-trabzonspor-move/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/outrage-as-ugandan-football-captain-murdered-in-street-gang-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/outrage-as-ugandan-football-captain-murdered-in-street-gang-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Outrage as Ugandan football captain beaten to death in street gang attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 27-year-old was killed by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to rob him, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/outrage-as-ugandan-football-captain-beaten-to-death-in-street-gang-attack/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/outrage-as-ugandan-football-captain-beaten-to-death-in-street-gang-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-security-forces-rescue-more-than-300-abductees/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 06:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-security-forces-rescue-more-than-300-abductees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-plans-new-rules-on-ex-leaders-foreign-trips-after-zumas-visit-to-india/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-plans-new-rules-on-ex-leaders-foreign-trips-after-zumas-visit-to-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's president orders 80% salary increase for junior soldiers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-president-orders-80-salary-increase-for-junior-soldiers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-president-orders-80-salary-increase-for-junior-soldiers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda team manager has 'no idea' why boxers have disappeared]]></title><description><![CDATA[Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-team-manager-has-no-idea-why-boxers-have-disappeared/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-team-manager-has-no-idea-why-boxers-have-disappeared/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mysterious-elephant-deaths-in-kenya-raise-questions-around-pesticides/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mysterious-elephant-deaths-in-kenya-raise-questions-around-pesticides/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/le-clos-home-destroyed-by-fire-after-he-sets-commonwealths-record/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/le-clos-home-destroyed-by-fire-after-he-sets-commonwealths-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/arrests-in-egypt-after-people-allegedly-impersonate-judges/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/arrests-in-egypt-after-people-allegedly-impersonate-judges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns as Ivory Coast reappoint Renard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup while Ivory Coast reappoint two-time Afcon winner Herve Renard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-coach-bubista-resigns-as-ivory-coast-reappoint-renard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-coach-bubista-resigns-as-ivory-coast-reappoint-renard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World's oldest president reshuffles army as his absence stokes unease]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cameroon's president has been absent for two months while his team denies rumours about his health.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/worlds-oldest-president-reshuffles-army-as-his-absence-stokes-unease/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/worlds-oldest-president-reshuffles-army-as-his-absence-stokes-unease/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe funeral held for family believed to have been murdered in the UK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Relatives describe the mother as "the family's pride and joy".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-funeral-held-for-family-believed-to-have-been-murdered-in-the-uk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-funeral-held-for-family-believed-to-have-been-murdered-in-the-uk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service]]></title><description><![CDATA[It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/deadly-landslide-hits-ethiopia-mountain-monastery-during-prayer-service/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/deadly-landslide-hits-ethiopia-mountain-monastery-during-prayer-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I left my wife and twins behind - why this Nigerian man fled South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerian Richard Itoro is one of tens of thousands who have abandoned their lives in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-left-my-wife-and-twins-behind-why-this-nigerian-man-fled-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-left-my-wife-and-twins-behind-why-this-nigerian-man-fled-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU calls for stronger borders after Ceuta migrant crossings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ursula von der Leyen has called for action ahead of an urgent EU interior ministers meeting to discuss the issue.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eu-calls-for-stronger-borders-after-ceuta-migrant-crossings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eu-calls-for-stronger-borders-after-ceuta-migrant-crossings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moroccan king's letter confirms naming of major highway in honour of Trump]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highway enters Western Sahara, a disputed territory that Morocco claims sovereignty over.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/moroccan-kings-letter-confirms-naming-of-major-highway-in-honour-of-trump/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/moroccan-kings-letter-confirms-naming-of-major-highway-in-honour-of-trump/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds flee fighting in northern Ethiopia as fears rise of return to civil war]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are concerns of a full-scale conflict once again as a peace deal has not been fully implemented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hundreds-flee-fighting-in-northern-ethiopia-as-fears-rise-of-return-to-civil-war/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hundreds-flee-fighting-in-northern-ethiopia-as-fears-rise-of-return-to-civil-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-refugee's 'full circle' Commonwealth Games win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cyrille Tchatchet II is "very proud and honoured" to represent England and take home a silver medal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-refugees-full-circle-commonwealth-games-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-refugees-full-circle-commonwealth-games-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Semenyo hails Maresca style of play as 'music to my ears']]></title><description><![CDATA[Manchester City forward Antoine Semenyo hails new manager Enzo Maresca's style of play as "music to my ears" after showcasing early signs of his role under the Italian.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/semenyo-hails-maresca-style-of-play-as-music-to-my-ears/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/semenyo-hails-maresca-style-of-play-as-music-to-my-ears/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final medal table as Nigeria lead for Africa at Glasgow 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia finish the 2026 Commonwealth Games with 70 golds and 171 medals overall, while England finish a distant second in the standings.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/final-medal-table-as-nigeria-lead-for-africa-at-glasgow-2026/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/final-medal-table-as-nigeria-lead-for-africa-at-glasgow-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda unveils statue of Israel PM's brother who died in Entebbe rescue mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yonatan Netanyahu was the only Israeli soldier to die as he led a mission to free more than 100 hostages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-unveils-statue-of-israel-pms-brother-who-died-in-entebbe-rescue-mission/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-unveils-statue-of-israel-pms-brother-who-died-in-entebbe-rescue-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Uganda is winning the battle against Ebola as virus spreads in DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uganda discharged its last Ebola patient from hospital roughly two weeks ago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-uganda-is-winning-the-battle-against-ebola-as-virus-spreads-in-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-uganda-is-winning-the-battle-against-ebola-as-virus-spreads-in-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Oshoala revives Nigeria's Wafcon and World Cup bid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asisat Oshoala scores the only goal as Nigeria beat Zambia at Wafcon 2026 to revive the West Africans' hopes of reaching the 2027 Women's World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/oshoala-revives-nigerias-wafcon-and-world-cup-bid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/oshoala-revives-nigerias-wafcon-and-world-cup-bid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brentford sign Sangare for club record fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brentford confirmed the signing of Mali midfielder Mamadou Sangare from Lens for a club record fee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brentford-sign-sangare-for-club-record-fee/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brentford-sign-sangare-for-club-record-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/current-ebola-outbreak-worst-ever-in-dr-congo-who-says/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/current-ebola-outbreak-worst-ever-in-dr-congo-who-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopian death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens, many from Tigray, are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-death-row-inmates-desperate-to-escape-execution-in-saudi-arabia-call-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopian-death-row-inmates-desperate-to-escape-execution-in-saudi-arabia-call-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/death-row-inmates-desperate-to-escape-execution-in-saudi-arabia-call-the-bbc/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/death-row-inmates-desperate-to-escape-execution-in-saudi-arabia-call-the-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Idi Amin's grandson fights at Commonwealth Games]]></title><description><![CDATA[The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/idi-amins-grandson-fights-at-commonwealth-games/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/idi-amins-grandson-fights-at-commonwealth-games/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Influx of migrants to Ceuta gives Spain diplomatic headache]]></title><description><![CDATA[The incident has sparked concern in Europe while Spain also faces a challenge in balancing its relations with neighbouring Morocco and Algeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/influx-of-migrants-to-ceuta-gives-spain-diplomatic-headache/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/influx-of-migrants-to-ceuta-gives-spain-diplomatic-headache/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-triggered-the-mass-migrant-crossings-into-ceuta/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 20:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-triggered-the-mass-migrant-crossings-into-ceuta/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fifa's plan to sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-africa-could-back-controversial-fifa-plan/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-africa-could-back-controversial-fifa-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spain's PM blames traffickers after 60,000 migrants reach Ceuta from Morocco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spain said most had returned to Morocco by Friday evening, as Italy suspended its Schengen agreement on free movement with Madrid.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/spains-pm-blames-traffickers-after-60000-migrants-reach-ceuta-from-morocco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/spains-pm-blames-traffickers-after-60000-migrants-reach-ceuta-from-morocco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyla's Nigeria date removed from world tour as South African stars face backlash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tylas-nigeria-date-removed-from-world-tour-as-south-african-stars-face-backlash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tylas-nigeria-date-removed-from-world-tour-as-south-african-stars-face-backlash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria date removed from South African pop star Tyla's world tour after boycott petition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigerians urged Tyla to cancel her concert in Lagos over anti-migrant protests in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-date-removed-from-south-african-pop-star-tylas-world-tour-after-boycott-petition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-date-removed-from-south-african-pop-star-tylas-world-tour-after-boycott-petition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[At least 25 people killed in Algeria bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prime Minister &#8203;Sifi &#8203;Ghrieb &#8288;has visited the hospital where some of thoe injured &#8288;have &#8203;been taken.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-25-people-killed-in-algeria-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/at-least-25-people-killed-in-algeria-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US admits 'unfortunate error' after mislabelling countries on map of Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A State Department presentation at HIV conference put Ivory Coast in East Africa and made Nigeria landlocked.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-admits-unfortunate-error-after-mislabelling-countries-on-map-of-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-admits-unfortunate-error-after-mislabelling-countries-on-map-of-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[England edge South Africa thriller to reach semis]]></title><description><![CDATA[England's netballers reach the Commonwealth Games semi-finals after producing a pulsating comeback to beat South Africa 58-54.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/england-edge-south-africa-thriller-to-reach-semis/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/england-edge-south-africa-thriller-to-reach-semis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archbishop of Canterbury committed to £100m slavery fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dame Sarah Mullally has renewed her commitment to the fund on a visit to Cape Coast Castle in Ghana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/archbishop-of-canterbury-committed-to-100m-slavery-fund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/archbishop-of-canterbury-committed-to-100m-slavery-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boxer's Commonwealth Games racism claim rejected]]></title><description><![CDATA[Claims made by boxer Aziz Abdul that racism was behind his disqualification at the Commonwealth Games are rejected.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/boxers-commonwealth-games-racism-claim-rejected/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/boxers-commonwealth-games-racism-claim-rejected/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rangers move a 'dream come true' for South Africa's Makhanya]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa defender Olwethu Makhanya becomes Rangers' eighth summer signing, joining for an undisclosed fee from Philadelphia Union.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rangers-move-a-dream-come-true-for-south-africas-makhanya/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/rangers-move-a-dream-come-true-for-south-africas-makhanya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[My son's not just a champion South African swimmer &ndash; he made me change my life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bert le Clos stopped smoking after his son Chad, the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, convinced him to quit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-sons-not-just-a-champion-south-african-swimmer-ndash-he-made-me-change-my-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-sons-not-just-a-champion-south-african-swimmer-ndash-he-made-me-change-my-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The athlete from Cameroon who has never held her Olympic medal]]></title><description><![CDATA[The story of Cameroon Olympic medallist Madias Ngake's remarkable journey from sleeping rough and seeking asylum to winning silver for England at Glasgow 2026.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-athlete-from-cameroon-who-has-never-held-her-olympic-medal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-athlete-from-cameroon-who-has-never-held-her-olympic-medal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana hit by nationwide blackout as power plants fail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The massive outage has left homes, businesses and some essential services severely disrupted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-hit-by-nationwide-blackout-as-power-plants-fail/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-hit-by-nationwide-blackout-as-power-plants-fail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious deaths of elephants in Kenya prompts urgent inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is the highest number of elephant deaths to be recorded in this area of southern Kenya in decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mysterious-deaths-of-elephants-in-kenya-prompts-urgent-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mysterious-deaths-of-elephants-in-kenya-prompts-urgent-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diomande's rapid and remarkable rise to Real Madrid]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yan Diomande has quickly gone from being a relatively unknown winger to the brink of becoming Real Madrid's record signing.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/diomandes-rapid-and-remarkable-rise-to-real-madrid/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 08:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/diomandes-rapid-and-remarkable-rise-to-real-madrid/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['No safe options' for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF fighters advance]]></title><description><![CDATA[International leaders have issued warnings the RSF may be preparing to attack the city, raising fears of further atrocities being committed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/no-safe-options-for-thousands-sheltering-in-key-sudan-city-as-rsf-fighters-advance/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/no-safe-options-for-thousands-sheltering-in-key-sudan-city-as-rsf-fighters-advance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Mexican drug cartels have outsourced meth labs to Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[West Africa is becoming increasingly attractive to those who want to make and export illicit drugs.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-mexican-drug-cartels-have-outsourced-meth-labs-to-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-mexican-drug-cartels-have-outsourced-meth-labs-to-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana mourns its tallest man - a 'generous and popular giant']]></title><description><![CDATA[Sulemana Abdul Samed, who was diagnosed with gigantism several years ago, has died at the age of 33.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-mourns-its-tallest-man-a-generous-and-popular-giant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-mourns-its-tallest-man-a-generous-and-popular-giant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Idi Amin's boxer grandson determined to become new King of Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aziz Abdul wants Ugandans to recognise him as a Commonwealth Games boxing gold medallist rather than as Idi Amin's grandson.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/idi-amins-boxer-grandson-determined-to-become-new-king-of-scotland/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/idi-amins-boxer-grandson-determined-to-become-new-king-of-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can lightning strike twice? Cape Verde set for Wafcon debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[After the men's success at the World Cup, Cape Verde should not be underestimated on their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut, forward Sandra Martins warns.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-lightning-strike-twice-cape-verde-set-for-wafcon-debut/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-lightning-strike-twice-cape-verde-set-for-wafcon-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Every country wants to beat Nigeria' - Super Falcons hunt 11th Wafcon title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria face Malawi, Zambia and Egypt at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, looking to defend their crown and claim an 11th title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/every-country-wants-to-beat-nigeria-super-falcons-hunt-11th-wafcon-title/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/every-country-wants-to-beat-nigeria-super-falcons-hunt-11th-wafcon-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are some soldiers colluding with Nigeria's criminal gangs? A recent arrest prompts questions]]></title><description><![CDATA[A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/are-some-soldiers-colluding-with-nigerias-criminal-gangs-a-recent-arrest-prompts-questions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/are-some-soldiers-colluding-with-nigerias-criminal-gangs-a-recent-arrest-prompts-questions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Nigerian soldier is arrested for colluding with criminals - but does it go deeper?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A private's detention reignites concerns that troops are contributing to the country's security challenges.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-nigerian-soldier-is-arrested-for-colluding-with-criminals-but-does-it-go-deeper/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-nigerian-soldier-is-arrested-for-colluding-with-criminals-but-does-it-go-deeper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa investigates death of Nigerian who collapsed during arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Initial reports from a post-mortem said he had "abrasions on his back and chest", investigators say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-investigates-death-of-nigerian-who-collapsed-during-arrest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-investigates-death-of-nigerian-who-collapsed-during-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo]]></title><description><![CDATA[The authorities say the ex-sportsman had overstayed his visa and had been arrested multiple times.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-deports-kenyan-former-nfl-player-daniel-adongo/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-deports-kenyan-former-nfl-player-daniel-adongo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diomande agrees Real Madrid terms as PSG step away]]></title><description><![CDATA[RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande agrees personal terms with Real Madrid after Paris St-Germain withdraw their interest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/diomande-agrees-real-madrid-terms-as-psg-step-away/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 07:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/diomande-agrees-real-madrid-terms-as-psg-step-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The notorious Cameroonian prison with its own record label]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Bell's inmates have become mini stars, recording songs and music videos from the confines of the jail.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-notorious-cameroonian-prison-with-its-own-record-label/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-notorious-cameroonian-prison-with-its-own-record-label/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua wins first fight since fatal Nigeria crash despite knockdowns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Joshua suffers two knockdowns before recovering to dramatically stop Kristian Prenga in the second round.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/joshua-wins-first-fight-since-fatal-nigeria-crash-despite-knockdowns/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/joshua-wins-first-fight-since-fatal-nigeria-crash-despite-knockdowns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African para-athletes praise Commonwealth Games inclusivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Africans competing in Glasgow say the inclusive nature of the Games' schedule is helping change attitudes towards disability on the continent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-para-athletes-praise-commonwealth-games-inclusivity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-para-athletes-praise-commonwealth-games-inclusivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven stars to watch at Wafcon 2026 and why]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the biggest ever Women's Africa Cup of Nations gets ready for kick-off, BBC Sport Africa picks seven players to keep an eye on in Morocco.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-stars-to-watch-at-wafcon-2026-and-why/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-stars-to-watch-at-wafcon-2026-and-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's president approves largest military expansion in recent times]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government is under intense pressure to tackle a slew of armed groups, many of whom attack civilians.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-president-approves-largest-military-expansion-in-recent-times/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-president-approves-largest-military-expansion-in-recent-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal appeal date set after Afcon win overturned]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Court of Arbitration for Sport sets a date for a hearing over Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-appeal-date-set-after-afcon-win-overturned/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-appeal-date-set-after-afcon-win-overturned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancing with Shakira at World Cup was 'very, very, very, very, very good' - Ghetto Kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[The child stars tell the BBC of their excitement entertaining their biggest crowd yet at the World Cup final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dancing-with-shakira-at-world-cup-was-very-very-very-very-very-good-ghetto-kids/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dancing-with-shakira-at-world-cup-was-very-very-very-very-very-good-ghetto-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First person gets new experimental vaccine for Ebola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ed Hunt, 37 and from the UK, voluteered after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/first-person-gets-new-experimental-vaccine-for-ebola/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/first-person-gets-new-experimental-vaccine-for-ebola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzanian lecturer arrested over anti-government protests charged with terrorism]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is among more than 130 people detained over planned protests calling for democratic reforms.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanian-lecturer-arrested-over-anti-government-protests-charged-with-terrorism/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzanian-lecturer-arrested-over-anti-government-protests-charged-with-terrorism/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over 'Farmgate']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ramaphosa has faced scrutiny following the theft of large sums of cash from his private farm in 2020.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-president-wins-bid-to-temporarily-halt-impeachment-inquiry-over-farmgate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-president-wins-bid-to-temporarily-halt-impeachment-inquiry-over-farmgate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le Clos would 'love' Commonwealth Games medal record]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African swimming Chad le Clos says it would be "amazing" to stand alone as the most decorated male athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/le-clos-would-love-commonwealth-games-medal-record/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/le-clos-would-love-commonwealth-games-medal-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready to 'conquer Earth' - Joshua embraces comeback spotlight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony Joshua appears relaxed and encourages a sizeable Albanian contingent, supporting his opponent, to bring their "energy" for his comeback fight on Saturday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ready-to-conquer-earth-joshua-embraces-comeback-spotlight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 21:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ready-to-conquer-earth-joshua-embraces-comeback-spotlight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swansea sign Ghana winger Opoku]]></title><description><![CDATA[Championship club Swansea City complete the signing of Ghana winger Joseph Opoku from Belgian side Zulte Waregem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/swansea-sign-ghana-winger-opoku/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/swansea-sign-ghana-winger-opoku/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Motherhood should not be the end of anyone's story']]></title><description><![CDATA[After returning to football after giving birth, Nigeria's Ngozi Okobi-Okeoghene says social media users makes players "feel bad" about getting married and having children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/motherhood-should-not-be-the-end-of-anyones-story/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/motherhood-should-not-be-the-end-of-anyones-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teen jailed for exam cheating in Guinea dies after sickle cell complications, father says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mamadou Djouma Bah, 17, was arrested and sentenced to prison for exam fraud earlier this month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/teen-jailed-for-exam-cheating-in-guinea-dies-after-sickle-cell-complications-father-says/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/teen-jailed-for-exam-cheating-in-guinea-dies-after-sickle-cell-complications-father-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa prepares for historic Olympic moment at Dakar 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics are set to have a "monumental" impact when the Senegalese capital becomes the first African city to host an Olympic event.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africa-prepares-for-historic-olympic-moment-at-dakar-2026/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 11:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africa-prepares-for-historic-olympic-moment-at-dakar-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India cruise to seven-wicket win over Zimbabwe - first T20 scorecard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Latest scorecard from the first Twenty20 international between Zimbabwe and India in Harare.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-cruise-to-seven-wicket-win-over-zimbabwe-first-t20-scorecard/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/india-cruise-to-seven-wicket-win-over-zimbabwe-first-t20-scorecard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even camels can't cope: Africa's ships of the desert hit by rising temperatures]]></title><description><![CDATA[Herders and experts tell the BBC how Africa's camels are suffering because of extreme heat.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/even-camels-cant-cope-africas-ships-of-the-desert-hit-by-rising-temperatures/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/even-camels-cant-cope-africas-ships-of-the-desert-hit-by-rising-temperatures/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Russians handed down jail terms for terrorism and spying in Angola]]></title><description><![CDATA[The two, a political consultant and a translator, denied allegations of fomenting protests last year.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-russians-handed-down-jail-terms-for-terrorism-and-spying-in-angola/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/two-russians-handed-down-jail-terms-for-terrorism-and-spying-in-angola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger launch bid for 2032 Afcon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger - three countries led by military governments - submit a joint bid to host the 2032 Africa Cup of Nations.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-bid-for-2032-afcon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-mali-and-niger-launch-bid-for-2032-afcon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All you need to know about Wafcon 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Find out the favourites, format and kick-off times for the delayed 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, which starts on 26 July.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/all-you-need-to-know-about-wafcon-2026/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/all-you-need-to-know-about-wafcon-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mysterious white foam draws crowds on  Nigerian highway]]></title><description><![CDATA[The environmental agency has warned people to avoid going near the substance as it could pose a health risk.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mysterious-white-foam-draws-crowds-on-nigerian-highway/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mysterious-white-foam-draws-crowds-on-nigerian-highway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ipswich sign Diop from Fulham]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipswich Town sign Morocco defender Issa Diop from Fulham for &pound;8.5m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ipswich-sign-diop-from-fulham/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ipswich-sign-diop-from-fulham/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cocaine worth $370m seized in Liberia's biggest-ever drugs bust]]></title><description><![CDATA[The seizure follows a long-running investigation into drug-trafficking networks, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cocaine-worth-370m-seized-in-liberias-biggest-ever-drugs-bust/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cocaine-worth-370m-seized-in-liberias-biggest-ever-drugs-bust/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African hearing postponed for British-Zimbabwean triple murder suspect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, accused of killing his wife and two daughters, is in custody in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-hearing-postponed-for-british-zimbabwean-triple-murder-suspect/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-hearing-postponed-for-british-zimbabwean-triple-murder-suspect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Great Apes kiss and cuddle to keep the peace, says study]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hugging before stressful events may be an ancient way of building trust, say scientists studying apes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/great-apes-kiss-and-cuddle-to-keep-the-peace-says-study/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/great-apes-kiss-and-cuddle-to-keep-the-peace-says-study/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why WhatsApp usernames could upset Somalia's anti-terror fight]]></title><description><![CDATA[People will be able to chat without revealing their contact number once the new feature is rolled out.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-whatsapp-usernames-could-upset-somalias-anti-terror-fight/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-whatsapp-usernames-could-upset-somalias-anti-terror-fight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ipswich complete £20m deal for Ghana winger Fatawu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ipswich Town complete the &pound;20m signing of Abdul Fatawu, who played in all four of Ghana's games at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ipswich-complete-20m-deal-for-ghana-winger-fatawu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ipswich-complete-20m-deal-for-ghana-winger-fatawu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QPR sign former Brighton full-back Lamptey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Chelsea and Brighton full-back Tariq Lamptey joins Championship club QPR.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/qpr-sign-former-brighton-full-back-lamptey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/qpr-sign-former-brighton-full-back-lamptey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hundreds of lives are lost each year in Nigeria as a result of boat accidents yet nothing seems to change.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/many-feared-dead-in-another-nigeria-boat-disaster-but-why-do-they-keep-happening/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/many-feared-dead-in-another-nigeria-boat-disaster-but-why-do-they-keep-happening/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 6,000km pipeline running along the Atlantic coast of 14 countries is to be built starting in 2028.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/west-africa-signs-off-25bn-mega-gas-pipeline-plan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/west-africa-signs-off-25bn-mega-gas-pipeline-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eight worshippers die in crush at Burundi preacher's gathering]]></title><description><![CDATA[A wall at the exit gate collapsed as many people jostled to leave the venue at night, police say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eight-worshippers-die-in-crush-at-burundi-preachers-gathering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eight-worshippers-die-in-crush-at-burundi-preachers-gathering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Second tanker in three months hijacked off Yemen by suspected Somali pirates]]></title><description><![CDATA[There have also been several unsuccessful attacks in a region where piracy appears to be making a comeback.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/second-tanker-in-three-months-hijacked-off-yemen-by-suspected-somali-pirates/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/second-tanker-in-three-months-hijacked-off-yemen-by-suspected-somali-pirates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Air conditioner sparked deadly blaze at children's orphanage - police]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven people, including children, died in the fire that also injured 19 others.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/air-conditioner-sparked-deadly-blaze-at-childrens-orphanage-police/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/air-conditioner-sparked-deadly-blaze-at-childrens-orphanage-police/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda suspends school trips after 20 pupils die in bus crash]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands are killed on Uganda's roads each year but this is one of its deadliest accidents involving children.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-suspends-school-trips-after-20-pupils-die-in-bus-crash/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uganda-suspends-school-trips-after-20-pupils-die-in-bus-crash/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inside rugby's greatest production factory]]></title><description><![CDATA[On Saturday Wales face South Africa - a nation who never seem to run out of international-class players. Are there lessons the tourists can learn?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/inside-rugbys-greatest-production-factory/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/inside-rugbys-greatest-production-factory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana TikToker jailed after sharing false news about the president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Camilla Alhassan alleged without evidence the president had conducted a ritual to help win an election.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-tiktoker-jailed-after-sharing-false-news-about-the-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-tiktoker-jailed-after-sharing-false-news-about-the-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Underdogs, history and late goals - Africa's World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup saw Africa send its largest ever contingent to the finals, but five sides were eliminated by late goals as underdogs Cape Verde impressed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/underdogs-history-and-late-goals-africas-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 12:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/underdogs-history-and-late-goals-africas-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Moment of joy' as Uganda discharges last Ebola patient]]></title><description><![CDATA[The good news from Uganda comes as the WHO chief warns the virus in DR Congo is spreading fast.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/moment-of-joy-as-uganda-discharges-last-ebola-patient/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/moment-of-joy-as-uganda-discharges-last-ebola-patient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children among dead at Algeria foster care home blaze - president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eleven people have died and 19 other have suffered injuries in the overnight fire, the authorities say.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/children-among-dead-at-algeria-foster-care-home-blaze-president/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/children-among-dead-at-algeria-foster-care-home-blaze-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fraud crackdown on Ghana ID cards makes digital checks compulsory - photocopies banned]]></title><description><![CDATA[Companies are now required to verify a person's identity electronically to curb theft and forgery.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fraud-crackdown-on-ghana-id-cards-makes-digital-checks-compulsory-photocopies-banned/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fraud-crackdown-on-ghana-id-cards-makes-digital-checks-compulsory-photocopies-banned/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New monkey species with orange lips found 'hiding' in DR Congo forest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scientists describe "amazing feeling" to look into the face of an animal that so few people knew existed.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-monkey-species-with-orange-lips-found-hiding-in-dr-congo-forest/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-monkey-species-with-orange-lips-found-hiding-in-dr-congo-forest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sierra Leone drops treason charge against ex-president over attempted coup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ernest Bai Koroma was arrested in 2023 after gunmen broke into an armoury and some jails, freeing inmates.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sierra-leone-drops-treason-charge-against-ex-president-over-attempted-coup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sierra-leone-drops-treason-charge-against-ex-president-over-attempted-coup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a former 'street kid' is key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-a-former-street-kid-is-key-to-south-africas-police-corruption-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-a-former-street-kid-is-key-to-south-africas-police-corruption-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former 'street kid' key to South Africa's police corruption inquiry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, due to appear at the Madlanga Commission, grew up hustling to make a living.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-street-kid-key-to-south-africas-police-corruption-inquiry/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/former-street-kid-key-to-south-africas-police-corruption-inquiry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyan court dismisses Rastafarians' bid to legalise cannabis]]></title><description><![CDATA[The court acknowledged the need for a broader national debate on cannabis policy in Kenya.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-court-dismisses-rastafarians-bid-to-legalise-cannabis/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyan-court-dismisses-rastafarians-bid-to-legalise-cannabis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boss of fake government agency arrested in Nigeria after weeks on the run]]></title><description><![CDATA[The case has gripped Nigeria since President Bola Tinubu ordered a corruption investigation last week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/boss-of-fake-government-agency-arrested-in-nigeria-after-weeks-on-the-run/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 11:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/boss-of-fake-government-agency-arrested-in-nigeria-after-weeks-on-the-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Villa warned over sportswashing after Visit Rwanda deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aston Villa are warned their new &pound;20m-a-year sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda will be used by the nation to sportswash its human rights record.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/villa-warned-over-sportswashing-after-visit-rwanda-deal/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/villa-warned-over-sportswashing-after-visit-rwanda-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diamond giant De Beers halts work at flagship South African mine as demand plummets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Production will stop for two years at the mine which employs more than 4,000 people.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/diamond-giant-de-beers-halts-work-at-flagship-south-african-mine-as-demand-plummets/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/diamond-giant-de-beers-halts-work-at-flagship-south-african-mine-as-demand-plummets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EU bans gold imports from Sudan to curb money financing the war]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ban also restricts exports of mercury and cyanide to Sudan, chemicals widely used in gold mining.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eu-bans-gold-imports-from-sudan-to-curb-money-financing-the-war/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/eu-bans-gold-imports-from-sudan-to-curb-money-financing-the-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan's paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo was convicted in absentia along with 15 RSF commanders and allies.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-paramilitary-rsf-chief-sentenced-to-death-over-war-crimes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-paramilitary-rsf-chief-sentenced-to-death-over-war-crimes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blow to South African corruption case as key suspect pulls out of plea deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could have given evidence against senior police officials in a $22m graft case.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/blow-to-south-african-corruption-case-as-key-suspect-pulls-out-of-plea-deal/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/blow-to-south-african-corruption-case-as-key-suspect-pulls-out-of-plea-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK seeking extradition of murder suspect from South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK is trying to extradite a man after his wife and two daughters are found dead in Bedfordshire.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-seeking-extradition-of-murder-suspect-from-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 12:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-seeking-extradition-of-murder-suspect-from-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa says more than 53,000 foreigners deported in migration campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa is cracking down on undocumented migrants following widespread anti-immigration protests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-says-more-than-53000-foreigners-deported-in-migration-campaign/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-says-more-than-53000-foreigners-deported-in-migration-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegal sack manager Thiaw in wake of World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal sack manager Pape Thiaw in the aftermath of the country's exit at the last-32 stage of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-sack-manager-thiaw-in-wake-of-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegal-sack-manager-thiaw-in-wake-of-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teenage tennis star to play for Ghana in major event]]></title><description><![CDATA[16-year-old Gwen Klu will play for the West African country in the Billie Jean King Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/teenage-tennis-star-to-play-for-ghana-in-major-event/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 08:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/teenage-tennis-star-to-play-for-ghana-in-major-event/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How men with female surnames are standing up to ridicule in Kenya]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children often inherit their father's first name as a surname, but traditions are changing and causing upset.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-men-with-female-surnames-are-standing-up-to-ridicule-in-kenya/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 01:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-men-with-female-surnames-are-standing-up-to-ridicule-in-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa World Cup midfielder Adams dies aged 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams dies at the age of 25, just weeks after featuring for his country at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-world-cup-midfielder-adams-dies-aged-25/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-world-cup-midfielder-adams-dies-aged-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK triple murder suspect arrested in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors in the UK authorise charges against Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-triple-murder-suspect-arrested-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-triple-murder-suspect-arrested-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Relief' as 44 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation]]></title><description><![CDATA["I feel happy and elated&hellip; I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/relief-as-44-kidnapped-children-and-teachers-freed-after-nigerian-army-operation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/relief-as-44-kidnapped-children-and-teachers-freed-after-nigerian-army-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 40 kidnapped children and teachers freed after Nigerian army operation]]></title><description><![CDATA["I feel happy and elated&hellip; I feel joy," the head of the local teachers' union tells the BBC.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-40-kidnapped-children-and-teachers-freed-after-nigerian-army-operation/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-than-40-kidnapped-children-and-teachers-freed-after-nigerian-army-operation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a fake presidential council ended up with a budget of almost $1m in Nigeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[The government says it was set up with a forged letter of appointment but others say there is more to it.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-a-fake-presidential-council-ended-up-with-a-budget-of-almost-1m-in-nigeria/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-a-fake-presidential-council-ended-up-with-a-budget-of-almost-1m-in-nigeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanyonyi breaks 1,000m world record on debut in Monaco]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kenya's Emmanuel Wanyonyi breaks the 27-year-old men's 1,000m world record at the Diamond League meeting in Monaco, and Julien Alfred runs a stunning 200m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wanyonyi-breaks-1000m-world-record-on-debut-in-monaco/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/wanyonyi-breaks-1000m-world-record-on-debut-in-monaco/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New species named after Cape Verde keeper Vozinha]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new species of sea slug has been named after Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha to mark his performance against Spain at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-species-named-after-cape-verde-keeper-vozinha/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-species-named-after-cape-verde-keeper-vozinha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zulu king expresses regret after video captures tirade against his wife]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the footage widely shared in South Africa, King Misuzulu threatens to physically assault his wife and accuses her of cheating.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zulu-king-expresses-regret-after-video-captures-tirade-against-his-wife/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zulu-king-expresses-regret-after-video-captures-tirade-against-his-wife/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt receive a warm welcome home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch as the Egyptian football team return to a hero's welcome from their fans.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypt-receive-a-warm-welcome-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypt-receive-a-warm-welcome-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Honoured and grateful' - Morocco fan reflects on World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco fan reflects on their World Cup journey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/honoured-and-grateful-morocco-fan-reflects-on-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/honoured-and-grateful-morocco-fan-reflects-on-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How football has helped immigrants make a home in the US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Football is the common bond for the immigrants and refugees who play matches in a Maine park, and has helped them develop a sense of community in a foreign land.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-football-has-helped-immigrants-make-a-home-in-the-us/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-football-has-helped-immigrants-make-a-home-in-the-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghanaian influencer extradited to US over $8m scam targeting elderly Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[He is accused of using romance scams to defraud $8m, with the alleged profits flaunted on Instagram.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaian-influencer-extradited-to-us-over-8m-scam-targeting-elderly-americans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaian-influencer-extradited-to-us-over-8m-scam-targeting-elderly-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International court tells BBC of breakthrough in Sudan war crimes probe]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ICC has been looking into atrocities committed in Darfur over the past three years.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/international-court-tells-bbc-of-breakthrough-in-sudan-war-crimes-probe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/international-court-tells-bbc-of-breakthrough-in-sudan-war-crimes-probe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola misinformation fuels violent attacks on health workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more than 1,700 people and killed 580 in DR Congo since mid-May.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-misinformation-fuels-violent-attacks-on-health-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-misinformation-fuels-violent-attacks-on-health-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['This oxygen is spreading' - inside Morocco's mission to become a powerhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco face France in the 2026 World Cup quarter-finals on Thursday as the Atlas Lions look to reach the last four once again.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-oxygen-is-spreading-inside-moroccos-mission-to-become-a-powerhouse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/this-oxygen-is-spreading-inside-moroccos-mission-to-become-a-powerhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco presser disrupted by fighting journalists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch the bizarre moment Morocco's press conference was disrupted by two journalists arguing, leading to a very perplexed-looking Brahim Diaz.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-presser-disrupted-by-fighting-journalists/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-presser-disrupted-by-fighting-journalists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They said it isn't real': Ebola rumours fuel attacks on health workers]]></title><description><![CDATA[False claims about Ebola are linked to attacks on treatment facilities, assaults on health workers and disruptions to burials.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-said-it-isnt-real-ebola-rumours-fuel-attacks-on-health-workers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-said-it-isnt-real-ebola-rumours-fuel-attacks-on-health-workers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his office]]></title><description><![CDATA[Adeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-president-demands-to-know-how-fake-agency-was-allegedly-set-up-in-his-office/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerias-president-demands-to-know-how-fake-agency-was-allegedly-set-up-in-his-office/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK police say murder suspect has flown to Zimbabwe]]></title><description><![CDATA[An international manhunt is under way for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who left the country via Heathrow Airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-police-say-murder-suspect-has-flown-to-zimbabwe/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-police-say-murder-suspect-has-flown-to-zimbabwe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt want officials kicked out of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypt-want-officials-kicked-out-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypt-want-officials-kicked-out-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's war]]></title><description><![CDATA[El-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fears-of-a-massacre-in-this-city-on-the-front-line-of-sudans-war/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fears-of-a-massacre-in-this-city-on-the-front-line-of-sudans-war/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[South African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwean-football-star-survives-gun-attack-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwean-football-star-survives-gun-attack-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Messi v Salah: A World Cup meeting of two national icons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah and Lionel Messi will meet in the last 16 of the World Cup on Tuesday with their nations' hopes resting firmly on their shoulders.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/messi-v-salah-a-world-cup-meeting-of-two-national-icons/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/messi-v-salah-a-world-cup-meeting-of-two-national-icons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-some-african-nations-are-turning-down-trump-aid-money/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-some-african-nations-are-turning-down-trump-aid-money/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The wrong man (of the match) - De Allende picks up Willemse's award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Damian Willemse missed out on the individual award after beating England after a mix-up meant it was presented to team-mate Damian de Allende instead.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-wrong-man-of-the-match-de-allende-picks-up-willemses-award/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-wrong-man-of-the-match-de-allende-picks-up-willemses-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-african-fishermen-who-blame-chinese-trawlers-for-their-woes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 01:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-african-fishermen-who-blame-chinese-trawlers-for-their-woes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Queiroz leaves Ghana following World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carlos Queiroz steps down as Ghana head coach after three months in charge following their World Cup exit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/queiroz-leaves-ghana-following-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/queiroz-leaves-ghana-following-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Newcastle sign Toure for £43m - what will he bring to club?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Newcastle United reporter Ciaran Kelly looks at why the club have bought forward Bazoumana Toure from Hoffenheim for &pound;43m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/newcastle-sign-toure-for-43m-what-will-he-bring-to-club/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/newcastle-sign-toure-for-43m-what-will-he-bring-to-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-welcome-home-cape-verde-footballers-after-stunning-world-cup-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-welcome-home-cape-verde-footballers-after-stunning-world-cup-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousand welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup run]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousand-welcome-home-cape-verde-footballers-after-stunning-world-cup-run/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousand-welcome-home-cape-verde-footballers-after-stunning-world-cup-run/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Very grateful' - Cape Verde arrive home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha says, "we wanted something bigger" as his side arrive home after being knocked out of the World Cup by Argentina.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/very-grateful-cape-verde-arrive-home/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/very-grateful-cape-verde-arrive-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-says-two-nationals-killed-in-south-africa-amid-rise-of-anti-migrant-attacks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-says-two-nationals-killed-in-south-africa-amid-rise-of-anti-migrant-attacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrations in Morocco after beating Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco fans celebrate after their team beat Canada 3-0 to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/celebrations-in-morocco-after-beating-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/celebrations-in-morocco-after-beating-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Odira beats Hodgkinson in Eugene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson was beaten for the second consecutive Diamond League race as she finished behind Lilian Odira in Eugene.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/odira-beats-hodgkinson-in-eugene/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/odira-beats-hodgkinson-in-eugene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contenders]]></title><description><![CDATA[AsMorocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/unbeaten-in-34-matches-why-morocco-are-world-cup-contenders/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 23:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/unbeaten-in-34-matches-why-morocco-are-world-cup-contenders/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven-try South Africa outclass England in Nations Championship]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa reassert their dominance over England with a commanding victory at Ellis Park in the opening round of games in the new Nations Championship.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-try-south-africa-outclass-england-in-nations-championship/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/seven-try-south-africa-outclass-england-in-nations-championship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Europe's top clubs are eyeing Morocco's teenage sensation Bouaddi]]></title><description><![CDATA[After lighting up the 2022 World Cup Morocco are once again shining on the global stage - but this time they have teenage sensation Ayyoub Bouaddi in their ranks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-europes-top-clubs-are-eyeing-moroccos-teenage-sensation-bouaddi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-europes-top-clubs-are-eyeing-moroccos-teenage-sensation-bouaddi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farewell Cape Verde - the underdogs the World Cup will never forget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cape Verde may have been the World Cup's second-smallest nation but they leave the largest impact as they depart following defeat by defending champions Argentina in an epic.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/farewell-cape-verde-the-underdogs-the-world-cup-will-never-forget/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/farewell-cape-verde-the-underdogs-the-world-cup-will-never-forget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-cows-than-pupils-what-is-behind-mass-school-closures-in-rural-kenya/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/more-cows-than-pupils-what-is-behind-mass-school-closures-in-rural-kenya/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The friends who drove from Ghana to the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-friends-who-drove-from-ghana-to-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-friends-who-drove-from-ghana-to-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zuma-showing-south-africa-middle-finger-by-meeting-gupta-brother-minister/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zuma-showing-south-africa-middle-finger-by-meeting-gupta-brother-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice']]></title><description><![CDATA[Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ndileka-mandela-on-anti-migrant-protests-grandad-wanted-rule-of-law-not-mob-justice/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ndileka-mandela-on-anti-migrant-protests-grandad-wanted-rule-of-law-not-mob-justice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US withdraws troops from Nigeria after Islamic State mission]]></title><description><![CDATA[The US said the joint operation, which began in December last year, was a success.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-withdraws-troops-from-nigeria-after-islamic-state-mission/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-withdraws-troops-from-nigeria-after-islamic-state-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Girmay recreate past Tour de France glories with new team?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Biniam Girmay, who is now backed by a World Cup winner, is aiming to reclaim the green jersey two years after the Eritrean made history at the Tour de France.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-girmay-recreate-past-tour-de-france-glories-with-new-team/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-girmay-recreate-past-tour-de-france-glories-with-new-team/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Argentina v Cape Verde: Breaking down biggest World Cup knockout mismatch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi versus Vozinha. It is the World Cup battle no-one knew they wanted, but which fans now cannot wait to see.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/argentina-v-cape-verde-breaking-down-biggest-world-cup-knockout-mismatch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/argentina-v-cape-verde-breaking-down-biggest-world-cup-knockout-mismatch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ebola treatments trial begins in DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-treatments-trial-begins-in-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ebola-treatments-trial-begins-in-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mahrez retires from Algeria duty after World Cup exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Algeria captain Riyad Mahrez announces his retirement from international football after the Desert Foxes&rsquo; 2-0 defeat by Switzerland in the World Cup round of 32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mahrez-retires-from-algeria-duty-after-world-cup-exit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mahrez-retires-from-algeria-duty-after-world-cup-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa and Ghana in diplomatic row over alleged killing of migrant]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa denies claims that a Ghanaian citizen was killed in anti-migrant protests in Cape Town.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-and-ghana-in-diplomatic-row-over-alleged-killing-of-migrant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-and-ghana-in-diplomatic-row-over-alleged-killing-of-migrant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Afcon, now World Cup - Senegal trapped in 'football hell']]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's nightmarish year continues, with a heart-breaking collapse against Belgium featuring late penalty drama which was remarkably similar to events in this year's chaotic Afcon final.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/first-afcon-now-world-cup-senegal-trapped-in-football-hell/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/first-afcon-now-world-cup-senegal-trapped-in-football-hell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gueye quits Senegal until coaching staff replaced]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye says he will be "taking a break" from playing for his country while the current management is in charge.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gueye-quits-senegal-until-coaching-staff-replaced/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gueye-quits-senegal-until-coaching-staff-replaced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lopes will relish Messi duel, says Cape Verde defender's mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[The prospect of facing World Cup record goalscorer Lionel Messi in a knockout game would strike fear into most defenders, but not Roberto Lopes, according to the Cape Verde defender's mother.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lopes-will-relish-messi-duel-says-cape-verde-defenders-mother/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lopes-will-relish-messi-duel-says-cape-verde-defenders-mother/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Latest ever winner, comeback and controversy - Senegal's remarkable exit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late drama, controversy, history and heartbreak - the World Cup last-32 tie between Belgium and Senegal had everything.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/latest-ever-winner-comeback-and-controversy-senegals-remarkable-exit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/latest-ever-winner-comeback-and-controversy-senegals-remarkable-exit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria to seek compensation for property abandoned by citizens fleeing South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria's High Commissioner says businesses and properties left behind by returnees are being documented.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-to-seek-compensation-for-property-abandoned-by-citizens-fleeing-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-to-seek-compensation-for-property-abandoned-by-citizens-fleeing-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt optimistic Salah will be fit to face Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sources inside the Egypt camp say Mohamed Salah is winning his race to overcome a hamstring injury and play in Friday's last-32 game in Dallas.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypt-optimistic-salah-will-be-fit-to-face-australia/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/egypt-optimistic-salah-will-be-fit-to-face-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sudan's RSF committed crimes against humanity in el-Fasher, Amnesty says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Amnesty report adds to evidence of atrocities in el-Fasher, which the UN says bore the hallmarks of genocide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-rsf-committed-crimes-against-humanity-in-el-fasher-amnesty-says/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sudans-rsf-committed-crimes-against-humanity-in-el-fasher-amnesty-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thousands of anti-migrant protesters march in South Africa amid heavy police presence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreigners have already left South Africa ahead of the deadline set by anti-migrant groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-of-anti-migrant-protesters-march-in-south-africa-amid-heavy-police-presence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/thousands-of-anti-migrant-protesters-march-in-south-africa-amid-heavy-police-presence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegalese-mps-move-to-clip-presidential-powers-as-tensions-mount/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senegalese-mps-move-to-clip-presidential-powers-as-tensions-mount/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde will beat Argentina 1-0 in World Cup clash, predicts president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Upstarts Cape Verde make history twice with their World Cup debut then reaching the knockout stages.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-will-beat-argentina-1-0-in-world-cup-clash-predicts-president/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-will-beat-argentina-1-0-in-world-cup-clash-predicts-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast]]></title><description><![CDATA[People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/flooding-hits-ghanas-capital-killing-13-people-with-another-storm-forecast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/flooding-hits-ghanas-capital-killing-13-people-with-another-storm-forecast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African leader warns anti-migrant protesters ahead of unofficial deadline]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thousands of people from other African countries have left South Africa ahead of Tuesday's deadline set by anti-migrant groups.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-leader-warns-anti-migrant-protesters-ahead-of-unofficial-deadline/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-leader-warns-anti-migrant-protesters-ahead-of-unofficial-deadline/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo bans mass gatherings in the  capital to prevent spread of Ebola]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opposition politicians accuse the government of using the outbreak to halt a planned protest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-bans-mass-gatherings-in-the-capital-to-prevent-spread-of-ebola/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-bans-mass-gatherings-in-the-capital-to-prevent-spread-of-ebola/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa's World Cup success leaves Asia looking for answers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 2026 World Cup has been an amazing story for African football - while Asia has been left to reflect on failure.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africas-world-cup-success-leaves-asia-looking-for-answers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africas-world-cup-success-leaves-asia-looking-for-answers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senior South African police officer survives assassination attempt]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deputy crime intelligence boss Maj-Gen Feroz Khan was due to appear before an inquiry into police corruption this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senior-south-african-police-officer-survives-assassination-attempt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/senior-south-african-police-officer-survives-assassination-attempt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Netherlands v Morocco is more than just a match]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco&rsquo;s World Cup meeting with the Netherlands tells a story about migration, identity and the battle for Dutch-born talent.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-netherlands-v-morocco-is-more-than-just-a-match/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/why-netherlands-v-morocco-is-more-than-just-a-match/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conspiracy or chaos? Algeria &amp; Austria defend 'unexpected' draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 'Disgrace of Gijon' - an infamous match at the 1982 World Cup in Spain - has followed Austria and Algeria for 44 years. Did history repeat itself in Algeria's 3-3 draw with Austria on Sunday?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/conspiracy-or-chaos-algeria-amp-austria-defend-unexpected-draw/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/conspiracy-or-chaos-algeria-amp-austria-defend-unexpected-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uganda's leading media outlets shut down by army chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[NTV and Daily Monitor say their offices in the capital are under "military siege".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandas-leading-media-outlets-shut-down-by-army-chief/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ugandas-leading-media-outlets-shut-down-by-army-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The lowdown on DR Congo]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport brings you all the information you need on DR Congo, England's opponents on Wednesday in the World Cup Round of 32.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-lowdown-on-dr-congo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-lowdown-on-dr-congo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah an injury doubt for Egypt's last-32 tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt captain Mohamed Salah is a doubt for Friday's World Cup last-32 tie against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-an-injury-doubt-for-egypts-last-32-tie/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 04:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-an-injury-doubt-for-egypts-last-32-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France]]></title><description><![CDATA[The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-severs-diplomatic-ties-with-france/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/burkina-faso-severs-diplomatic-ties-with-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Cape Verde stunned World Cup to set up Argentina tie]]></title><description><![CDATA[How has a group of islands with just 525,000 inhabitants made it to the knockout rounds of the World Cup?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-cape-verde-stunned-world-cup-to-set-up-argentina-tie/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-cape-verde-stunned-world-cup-to-set-up-argentina-tie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['The fairytale continues!' Emotional scenes as Cape Verde qualify for last 32]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jubilation and tears among Cape Verde fans and players as they confirm their 'miracle' qualification for the last 32 of the World Cup after earning a point against Saudi Arabia in Houston.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-fairytale-continues-emotional-scenes-as-cape-verde-qualify-for-last-32/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-fairytale-continues-emotional-scenes-as-cape-verde-qualify-for-last-32/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheating]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hit-south-african-show-gets-the-world-talking-about-polygamy-and-cheating/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 01:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hit-south-african-show-gets-the-world-talking-about-polygamy-and-cheating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo takes Rwanda to international court over decades of conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kinshasa accuses its neighbour of committing various violations since the 1994 Rwanda genocide.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-takes-rwanda-to-international-court-over-decades-of-conflict/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-takes-rwanda-to-international-court-over-decades-of-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde looks to capitalise on World Cup heroics]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-looks-to-capitalise-on-world-cup-heroics/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-looks-to-capitalise-on-world-cup-heroics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tanzania suspends political rallies three years after lifting ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[The East African government says the move is necessary because of security threats.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzania-suspends-political-rallies-three-years-after-lifting-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tanzania-suspends-political-rallies-three-years-after-lifting-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four men held over child marriage in Sierra Leone appear in landmark court case]]></title><description><![CDATA[It relates to a 17-year-old girl - four men including her father and husband face years in jail if convicted.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-men-held-over-child-marriage-in-sierra-leone-appear-in-landmark-court-case/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/four-men-held-over-child-marriage-in-sierra-leone-appear-in-landmark-court-case/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The woman leading Cameroonian cricket's 'Roger Milla' generation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madeleine Nseke Sissako has big ambitions to make Cameroon "one of the biggest cricket-playing nations in Africa and globally".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-woman-leading-cameroonian-crickets-roger-milla-generation/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-woman-leading-cameroonian-crickets-roger-milla-generation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['We could call it racist' - Ivory Coast boss sad at Schweinsteiger comments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ivory Coast boss Emerse Fae says comments from ex-Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger about their "wild" playing style could be considered racist.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-could-call-it-racist-ivory-coast-boss-sad-at-schweinsteiger-comments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 02:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/we-could-call-it-racist-ivory-coast-boss-sad-at-schweinsteiger-comments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Families lay flowers on barbed wire barricade on anniversary of deadly Kenya protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters demand justice for the dozens killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/families-lay-flowers-on-barbed-wire-barricade-on-anniversary-of-deadly-kenya-protests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/families-lay-flowers-on-barbed-wire-barricade-on-anniversary-of-deadly-kenya-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenyans mark two years since Gen Z protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two years on, families of those killed during Kenya&rsquo;s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyans-mark-two-years-since-gen-z-protests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenyans-mark-two-years-since-gen-z-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Key figure in South Africa police corruption scandal pleads guilty]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prosecutors say Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala could provide evidence against "high-ranking officials".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/key-figure-in-south-africa-police-corruption-scandal-pleads-guilty/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/key-figure-in-south-africa-police-corruption-scandal-pleads-guilty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrations as South Africa reach World Cup knockout stages for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/celebrations-as-south-africa-reach-world-cup-knockout-stages-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/celebrations-as-south-africa-reach-world-cup-knockout-stages-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-is-the-african-world-cup-goalscorer-older-than-ronaldo-and-messi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-is-the-african-world-cup-goalscorer-older-than-ronaldo-and-messi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Banned South African swimmer's daughters to realise family's Commonwealth Games dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annette Cowley was not allowed to compete at the 1986 Games as she was caught in a political storm.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/banned-south-african-swimmers-daughters-to-realise-familys-commonwealth-games-dream/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/banned-south-african-swimmers-daughters-to-realise-familys-commonwealth-games-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-to-charge-students-with-murder-over-deadly-school-fire/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-to-charge-students-with-murder-over-deadly-school-fire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with England]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-football-fans-celebrate-in-ghana-after-draw-with-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/watch-football-fans-celebrate-in-ghana-after-draw-with-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England?]]></title><description><![CDATA[England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/var-went-for-a-coffee-should-ghana-have-had-penalty-against-england/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 01:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/var-went-for-a-coffee-should-ghana-have-had-penalty-against-england/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sexual violence increasingly used as 'weapon of war' in Sudan, UN says]]></title><description><![CDATA[The scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sexual-violence-increasingly-used-as-weapon-of-war-in-sudan-un-says/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 20:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/sexual-violence-increasingly-used-as-weapon-of-war-in-sudan-un-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remained in dispute 12 months after he died.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambia-ex-presidents-family-wins-latest-legal-battle-over-what-should-happen-to-his-body/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zambia-ex-presidents-family-wins-latest-legal-battle-over-what-should-happen-to-his-body/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Niger pulls out of International Criminal Court after calling it neo-colonialist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/niger-pulls-out-of-international-criminal-court-after-calling-it-neo-colonialist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/niger-pulls-out-of-international-criminal-court-after-calling-it-neo-colonialist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US cut to South Africa's HIV response could cost lives, UNAids chief warns]]></title><description><![CDATA["Please do not take money away because you are taking lives away," Winnie Byanyima said.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-cut-to-south-africas-hiv-response-could-cost-lives-unaids-chief-warns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-cut-to-south-africas-hiv-response-could-cost-lives-unaids-chief-warns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kenya minister halts construction of US-backed Ebola quarantine centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aden Duale defied a High Court order to stop building work on a controversial US-funded facility.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-minister-halts-construction-of-us-backed-ebola-quarantine-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kenya-minister-halts-construction-of-us-backed-ebola-quarantine-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From non-league to the World Cup - the Semenyo story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winger Antoine Semenyo's football journey began in the English lower leagues. BBC Sport charts his rise from Bath City to the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-non-league-to-the-world-cup-the-semenyo-story/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/from-non-league-to-the-world-cup-the-semenyo-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unpaid bonuses and food issues - what's going on inside Senegal camp?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senegal's start to the World Cup has been overshadowed by a series of issues behind the scenes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/unpaid-bonuses-and-food-issues-whats-going-on-inside-senegal-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/unpaid-bonuses-and-food-issues-whats-going-on-inside-senegal-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint wedding]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/twins-marry-twins-in-joyous-nigerian-joint-wedding/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/twins-marry-twins-in-joyous-nigerian-joint-wedding/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New York City's 'Little Senegal' comes together for World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[US visa restrictions have left many of the team's fans at home, but the African diaspora is uniting in Harlem.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-york-citys-little-senegal-comes-together-for-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/new-york-citys-little-senegal-comes-together-for-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah celebrates historic win with fans in Vancouver]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah and his teammates dance and celebrate with fans on the streets of Vancouver after Egypt won their first ever World Cup match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-celebrates-historic-win-with-fans-in-vancouver/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salah-celebrates-historic-win-with-fans-in-vancouver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Salah's World Cup pain ends as he fires Egypt to historic win]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mohamed Salah fires Egypt to their first ever World Cup win - 92 years on from their tournament debut.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salahs-world-cup-pain-ends-as-he-fires-egypt-to-historic-win/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 06:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/salahs-world-cup-pain-ends-as-he-fires-egypt-to-historic-win/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde fan goes wild live on BBC News as his country scores]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a live BBC News broadcast, reporter Paul Njie interviews a Cape Verde fan when the country suddenly scores its first ever World Cup goal against Uruguay in the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-fan-goes-wild-live-on-bbc-news-as-his-country-scores/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-fan-goes-wild-live-on-bbc-news-as-his-country-scores/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brilliant Kapp leads South Africa past India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marizanne Kapp strikes a powerful 81 as South Africa beat India by six wickets to keep their World Cup hopes alive.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brilliant-kapp-leads-south-africa-past-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brilliant-kapp-leads-south-africa-past-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia PM's party wins landslide as fears grow of new conflict]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abiy Ahmed's party retains its huge majority despite unrest in several parts of Ethiopia and tensions with its neighbours.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-pms-party-wins-landslide-as-fears-grow-of-new-conflict/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopia-pms-party-wins-landslide-as-fears-grow-of-new-conflict/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[We've got so many hidden gems - Semenyo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antoine Semenyo says Ghana has a special group of players and that they possess hidden gems who will be known by the end of the 2026 Fifa World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/weve-got-so-many-hidden-gems-semenyo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 13:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/weve-got-so-many-hidden-gems-semenyo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco fans in Rabat celebrate win over Scotland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco fans in Rabat celebrate their 1-0 win over Scotland in the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-fans-in-rabat-celebrate-win-over-scotland/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-fans-in-rabat-celebrate-win-over-scotland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Everything I do is for you' - how tragedy is driving Diomande]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport explores how exciting young Ivory Coast Yan Diomande is determined to succeed at the World Cup in honour of his sister.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/everything-i-do-is-for-you-how-tragedy-is-driving-diomande/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 10:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/everything-i-do-is-for-you-how-tragedy-is-driving-diomande/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[African and Caribbean nations call for formal apology for transatlantic slavery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The leaders have asked for apologies from the countries that benefited from the slave trade, as well as debt relief and financial compensation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-and-caribbean-nations-call-for-formal-apology-for-transatlantic-slavery/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/african-and-caribbean-nations-call-for-formal-apology-for-transatlantic-slavery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US to stop funding HIV programmes in South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than eight million South Africans are living with HIV &ndash; the highest number of any country in the world.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-to-stop-funding-hiv-programmes-in-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/us-to-stop-funding-hiv-programmes-in-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five-try Leinster rout Bulls to retain URC title]]></title><description><![CDATA[Leinster retain their United Rugby Championship title with a resounding 36-7 win over the Bulls at Croke Park in Dublin.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/five-try-leinster-rout-bulls-to-retain-urc-title/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/five-try-leinster-rout-bulls-to-retain-urc-title/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK law enforcement destroyed my reputation and integrity, ex-Nigerian oil minister tells BBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diezani Alison-Madueke was cleared of taking bribes from wealthy oil executives after six-month trial.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-law-enforcement-destroyed-my-reputation-and-integrity-ex-nigerian-oil-minister-tells-bbc/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/uk-law-enforcement-destroyed-my-reputation-and-integrity-ex-nigerian-oil-minister-tells-bbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favourite]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your chance to rank 10 of the most colourful and iconic kits African teams have worn at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africas-greatest-world-cup-kits-pick-your-favourite/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/africas-greatest-world-cup-kits-pick-your-favourite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and 'doing well']]></title><description><![CDATA[Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/six-year-old-ebola-patient-taken-from-dr-congo-hospital-found-and-doing-well/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/six-year-old-ebola-patient-taken-from-dr-congo-hospital-found-and-doing-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The maths whizz turned teen star who chose Morocco over France]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get to know Ayyoub Bouaddi - Morocco's new star.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-maths-whizz-turned-teen-star-who-chose-morocco-over-france/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-maths-whizz-turned-teen-star-who-chose-morocco-over-france/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Morocco captain Hakimi to stand trial for rape]]></title><description><![CDATA[French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-captain-hakimi-to-stand-trial-for-rape/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/morocco-captain-hakimi-to-stand-trial-for-rape/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boy, 12, wins hearts after trying to check sick chicken into Ethiopian hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Markos's beloved hen was not responding to any treatments - so he did the only thing he could think of.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/boy-12-wins-hearts-after-trying-to-check-sick-chicken-into-ethiopian-hospital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/boy-12-wins-hearts-after-trying-to-check-sick-chicken-into-ethiopian-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Renard revive Tunisia's World Cup campaign?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia have turned to two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner Herve Renard to revive their 2026 World Cup campaign after a disastrous start which saw Sabri Lamouchi sacked after one match.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-renard-revive-tunisias-world-cup-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/can-renard-revive-tunisias-world-cup-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zimbabwe MPs pass bill to extend president's time in power]]></title><description><![CDATA[The proposal would extend Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years and scrap direct presidential elections.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-mps-pass-bill-to-extend-presidents-time-in-power/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/zimbabwe-mps-pass-bill-to-extend-presidents-time-in-power/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivory Coast's Wahi allowed into Canada after visa issue]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for their next World Cup game after earlier being denied entry.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ivory-coasts-wahi-allowed-into-canada-after-visa-issue/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ivory-coasts-wahi-allowed-into-canada-after-visa-issue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper: 'I'm going to see my son play in the World Cup']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ana Candia Evora, the mother of Cape Verde's goalkeeper Vozinha, is finally heading to the US to see her son play.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mother-of-cape-verdes-goalkeeper-im-going-to-see-my-son-play-in-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mother-of-cape-verdes-goalkeeper-im-going-to-see-my-son-play-in-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The designer behind DR Congo's World Cup suit: 'I wanted to change people's views on Africa']]></title><description><![CDATA[Alvin Junior Mak explains the inspiration behind the stylish suits he designed for DR Congo's World Cup team.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-designer-behind-dr-congos-world-cup-suit-i-wanted-to-change-peoples-views-on-africa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-designer-behind-dr-congos-world-cup-suit-i-wanted-to-change-peoples-views-on-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My brother hid in a rice sack': The refugee stars playing at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany's Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-brother-hid-in-a-rice-sack-the-refugee-stars-playing-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-brother-hid-in-a-rice-sack-the-refugee-stars-playing-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['My brother hid in a rice sack' - The refugee stars at the World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Germany and Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, whose family fled Sierra Leone's civil war, is among those campaigning for a change in global attitudes around refugees.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-brother-hid-in-a-rice-sack-the-refugee-stars-at-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/my-brother-hid-in-a-rice-sack-the-refugee-stars-at-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivory Coast's Wahi denied entry to Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ivory Coast football federation have announced their forward Elye Wahi has been denied entry to Canada for their next World Cup game.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ivory-coasts-wahi-denied-entry-to-canada/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ivory-coasts-wahi-denied-entry-to-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gunfire and explosions heard at Niger capital's airport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Niger has been fighting a militant Islamist insurgency for a decade and in January suspected jihadists attacked the same airport.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gunfire-and-explosions-heard-at-niger-capitals-airport/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/gunfire-and-explosions-heard-at-niger-capitals-airport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lawyer in high-profile Ugandan treason case charged with related offence]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uganda's military chief had boasted of "the hurt and pain" he would inflict on Erias Lukwago, who was arrested earlier this week.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lawyer-in-high-profile-ugandan-treason-case-charged-with-related-offence/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/lawyer-in-high-profile-ugandan-treason-case-charged-with-related-offence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-buried-my-parents-one-day-after-the-other-ebola-mourners-learn-how-to-grieve-safely/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 01:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-buried-my-parents-one-day-after-the-other-ebola-mourners-learn-how-to-grieve-safely/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa bounce back with win over Pakistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marizanne Kapp and Annerie Dercksen star as South Africa bounce back from defeat in their opening game, while Pakistan remain winless.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-bounce-back-with-win-over-pakistan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-bounce-back-with-win-over-pakistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde goalkeeper set to be reunited with his mum]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vozinha's mum has been granted a visa to travel to the US ahead of Cape Verde's next game against Uruguay.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-goalkeeper-set-to-be-reunited-with-his-mum/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-goalkeeper-set-to-be-reunited-with-his-mum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Nigeria oil minister cleared in UK bribery trial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-nigeria-oil-minister-cleared-in-uk-bribery-trial/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ex-nigeria-oil-minister-cleared-in-uk-bribery-trial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search for six-year-old Ebola patient after armed men storm DR Congo hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Health facilities have come under attack during the current outbreak as a result of misinformation and fear.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/search-for-six-year-old-ebola-patient-after-armed-men-storm-dr-congo-hospital/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/search-for-six-year-old-ebola-patient-after-armed-men-storm-dr-congo-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian man jailed for storing human faeces outside his home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neighbours said the stench from the property had become so overwhelming that it was impossible to relax at home.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-man-jailed-for-storing-human-faeces-outside-his-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-man-jailed-for-storing-human-faeces-outside-his-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-came-with-machetes-deadline-looms-for-migrants-to-leave-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/they-came-with-machetes-deadline-looms-for-migrants-to-leave-south-africa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partey misled Canadian officials over previous arrest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thomas Partey will miss Ghana's World Cup opener after an appeal against the decision not to grant him a visa is turned down.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/partey-misled-canadian-officials-over-previous-arrest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/partey-misled-canadian-officials-over-previous-arrest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cape Verde hero 'convinced by team-mates not to retire']]></title><description><![CDATA[A friend of Vozinha said the Cape Verde goalkeeper's starring role in the World Cup game against Spain "couldn't have happened to a nicer person".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-hero-convinced-by-team-mates-not-to-retire/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/cape-verde-hero-convinced-by-team-mates-not-to-retire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How a small Kansas city embraced Algeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBC Sport visits the city of Lawrence in Kansas, where Algeria have their base camp for the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-a-small-kansas-city-embraced-algeria/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/how-a-small-kansas-city-embraced-algeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Somaliland opens Jerusalem embassy after Israel's recognition of its independence]]></title><description><![CDATA[The move comes six months after Israel became the first country to recognise the breakaway East African state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/somaliland-opens-jerusalem-embassy-after-israels-recognition-of-its-independence/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/somaliland-opens-jerusalem-embassy-after-israels-recognition-of-its-independence/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigerian army frees widow of ex-general who died in captivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar and his wife Amina were abducted in north-west Nigeria at the end of last month.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-army-frees-widow-of-ex-general-who-died-in-captivity/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigerian-army-frees-widow-of-ex-general-who-died-in-captivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo medics mark rare Ebola recovery with song and dance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survivors are bringing hope to health workers struggling to control the outbreak.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-medics-mark-rare-ebola-recovery-with-song-and-dance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-medics-mark-rare-ebola-recovery-with-song-and-dance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tunisia sack Lamouchi just one game into World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tunisia sack Sabri Lamouchi one game into their World Cup, with former Morocco and Saudi Arabia manager Herve Renard replacing him.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tunisia-sack-lamouchi-just-one-game-into-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 08:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/tunisia-sack-lamouchi-just-one-game-into-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreak]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/recovery-of-ebola-patients-offers-rare-moments-of-joy-at-epicentre-of-outbreak/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/recovery-of-ebola-patients-offers-rare-moments-of-joy-at-epicentre-of-outbreak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Greatest feeling ever': Cape Verdeans tell BBC of joy at holding Spain to draw]]></title><description><![CDATA[The streets of the capital, Praia, shook with wild celebrations as the small island nation held Spain to a shock 0-0 draw.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/greatest-feeling-ever-cape-verdeans-tell-bbc-of-joy-at-holding-spain-to-draw/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 01:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/greatest-feeling-ever-cape-verdeans-tell-bbc-of-joy-at-holding-spain-to-draw/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The 40-year-old keeper who inspired Cape Verde's historic debut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cape Verde stuns Spain with a goalless draw inspired by a 40-year-old goalkeeper who has gone viral on social media.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-40-year-old-keeper-who-inspired-cape-verdes-historic-debut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-40-year-old-keeper-who-inspired-cape-verdes-historic-debut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South African jazz legend Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ibrahim helped define a genre of South African jazz music in a career that spanned eight decades.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-jazz-legend-abdullah-ibrahim-dies-at-91/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-african-jazz-legend-abdullah-ibrahim-dies-at-91/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empty seat at World Cup for French sports journalist imprisoned in Algeria]]></title><description><![CDATA[A seat is being left empty in the press box at every France game at the World Cup to highlight the case of a French football writer who is in prison in Algeria.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/empty-seat-at-world-cup-for-french-sports-journalist-imprisoned-in-algeria/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/empty-seat-at-world-cup-for-french-sports-journalist-imprisoned-in-algeria/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa to pay Somali referee Artan full World Cup fee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup, will still receive his tournament fee from Fifa in full.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-to-pay-somali-referee-artan-full-world-cup-fee/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-to-pay-somali-referee-artan-full-world-cup-fee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Refugee who quit Bayern to create Aussie World Cup dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestory Irankunda was born as a refugee in Tanzania before becoming Australian record breaker with goal in victory over Turkey.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/refugee-who-quit-bayern-to-create-aussie-world-cup-dream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/refugee-who-quit-bayern-to-create-aussie-world-cup-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Author Chimamanda Adichie accuses hospital of stalling review into son's death]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month old son died in a Lagos hospital, which she says is trying to stop an inquest into the circumstances of his death.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/author-chimamanda-adichie-accuses-hospital-of-stalling-review-into-sons-death/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/author-chimamanda-adichie-accuses-hospital-of-stalling-review-into-sons-death/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa beaten by Australia in T20 World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Australia open their T20 World Cup campaign with a 65-run victory over fellow contenders South Africa to lay down an early marker.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beaten-by-australia-in-t20-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-beaten-by-australia-in-t20-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kidnapped-nigerian-retired-general-dies-in-captivity/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/kidnapped-nigerian-retired-general-dies-in-captivity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghana government wants review of Partey Canada ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey is banned from entering Canada for their opening game of the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-government-wants-review-of-partey-canada-ban/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghana-government-wants-review-of-partey-canada-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partey denied entry to Canada for Ghana's World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey will miss his nation's first World Cup game in Toronto against Panama, after being denied entry to Canada.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/partey-denied-entry-to-canada-for-ghanas-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/partey-denied-entry-to-canada-for-ghanas-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother finds body of missing son two days after Kenya's Ebola quarantine centre protests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sylvester Muigai Ndung'u was in Nanyuki to fetch a school uniform on Tuesday, his mother says.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mother-finds-body-of-missing-son-two-days-after-kenyas-ebola-quarantine-centre-protests/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/mother-finds-body-of-missing-son-two-days-after-kenyas-ebola-quarantine-centre-protests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Surrender or face full force' of state, Nigerian president warns armed groups]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bola Tinubu was addressing the nation on Democracy Day, marking the return to civilian rule in 1999.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/surrender-or-face-full-force-of-state-nigerian-president-warns-armed-groups/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/surrender-or-face-full-force-of-state-nigerian-president-warns-armed-groups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['Nightmare from start to finish' for South Africa in opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former captain Dean Furman says South Africa were "miles off it" in their World Cup opener against Mexico, as many on the continent 'hate-watch' Bafana Bafana.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nightmare-from-start-to-finish-for-south-africa-in-opener/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nightmare-from-start-to-finish-for-south-africa-in-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ethiopia's Tsegay handed four-month doping ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former two-time world champion Gudaf Tsegay is banned for four months after admitting the presence of a prohibited substance in an out-of-competition test.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopias-tsegay-handed-four-month-doping-ban/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ethiopias-tsegay-handed-four-month-doping-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[London council takes possession of property linked to Sierra Leone's First Lady]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southwark Council in south London takes possession of a property linked to Sierra Leone's Fatima Bio.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/london-council-takes-possession-of-property-linked-to-sierra-leones-first-lady/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/london-council-takes-possession-of-property-linked-to-sierra-leones-first-lady/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa trolled by African fans in wake of World Cup loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[The taunting reflects anger from parts of the continent over reports of xenophobia in South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-trolled-by-african-fans-in-wake-of-world-cup-loss/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africa-trolled-by-african-fans-in-wake-of-world-cup-loss/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Injuries force Ezzalzouli &amp; Aguerd out of World Cup]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco forward Abde Ezzalzouli and defender Nayef Aguerd withdraw from their squad because of injury, two days before their World Cup opener against Brazil.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/injuries-force-ezzalzouli-amp-aguerd-out-of-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/injuries-force-ezzalzouli-amp-aguerd-out-of-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deadly Sudan drone strike targets funeral procession]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rights groups accuse the RSF paramilitary group of killing civilians in el-Obeid, a city on the civil war's front line.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/deadly-sudan-drone-strike-targets-funeral-procession/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/deadly-sudan-drone-strike-targets-funeral-procession/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Artan to referee Uefa Super Cup after losing World Cup role]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somali referee Omar Artan is appointed to take charge of the Uefa Super Cup match between Paris St-Germain and Aston Villa later this summer after being denied a spot at the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/artan-to-referee-uefa-super-cup-after-losing-world-cup-role/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/artan-to-referee-uefa-super-cup-after-losing-world-cup-role/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nigeria evacuates citizens from South Africa as anti-migrant sentiment rises]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nigeria is the latest African state to repatriate citizens following reports of xenophobic attacks.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-evacuates-citizens-from-south-africa-as-anti-migrant-sentiment-rises/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nigeria-evacuates-citizens-from-south-africa-as-anti-migrant-sentiment-rises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brother's memory inspires Williams for World Cup opener]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ronwen Williams' brother Marvin, who died in a car crash in 2010, is a source of inspiration as the goalkeeper captains South Africa against Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brothers-memory-inspires-williams-for-world-cup-opener/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brothers-memory-inspires-williams-for-world-cup-opener/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manhunt under way in South Africa after 12 killed in mass shooting in Johannesburg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another nine people were injured at an informal settlement in Cleveland late on Tuesday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/manhunt-under-way-in-south-africa-after-12-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-johannesburg/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/manhunt-under-way-in-south-africa-after-12-killed-in-mass-shooting-in-johannesburg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When will an African side win the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Morocco became Africa's first World Cup semi-finalists at Qatar 2022, but how close is a side from the continent to lifting the trophy?]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-will-an-african-side-win-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/when-will-an-african-side-win-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Who is the Somali referee barred from entering the US for the World Cup?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Omar Artan was set to become the first Somali to referee a game at the World Cup finals, but his place in history has been denied by US immigration authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-is-the-somali-referee-barred-from-entering-the-us-for-the-world-cup/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/who-is-the-somali-referee-barred-from-entering-the-us-for-the-world-cup/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man reportedly shot at Kenya protest against US Ebola quarantine centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Protesters are concerned about cross-border infection risks and the lack of transparency from the government about the treatment centre.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-reportedly-shot-at-kenya-protest-against-us-ebola-quarantine-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/man-reportedly-shot-at-kenya-protest-against-us-ebola-quarantine-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[I have right papers and visa - barred referee Artan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Somali referee Omar Artan says he was subjected to an 11-hour immigration interview before being denied entry to the United States for the World Cup despite holding the "right papers" and "right visa".]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-have-right-papers-and-visa-barred-referee-artan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-have-right-papers-and-visa-barred-referee-artan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ghanaian women defy odds to get Cambridge degrees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scholarships help three women who grew up in poverty complete master's qualifications in the UK.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaian-women-defy-odds-to-get-cambridge-degrees/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/ghanaian-women-defy-odds-to-get-cambridge-degrees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Malawians repatriated from South Africa amid xenophobia concerns]]></title><description><![CDATA[Malawi is among several African nations transporting their citizens out of the country following reports of violence against migrants.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/malawians-repatriated-from-south-africa-amid-xenophobia-concerns/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/malawians-repatriated-from-south-africa-amid-xenophobia-concerns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happened and why?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first Somali set to referee at a World Cup finals has been dropped from the list of officials after he was denied entry to the United States.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-happened-and-why/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/what-happened-and-why/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blow for Kenya's ex-deputy president as court upholds his impeachment]]></title><description><![CDATA[The decision weakens Rigathi Gachagua's bid for the presidency, although his lawyers have vowed to challenge the ruling.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/blow-for-kenyas-ex-deputy-president-as-court-upholds-his-impeachment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/blow-for-kenyas-ex-deputy-president-as-court-upholds-his-impeachment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[He told us we were slaves - The fight  for justice on a Scottish fishing trawler]]></title><description><![CDATA[The migrant fishermen who waited nine years to give evidence about the company that exploited them.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-told-us-we-were-slaves-the-fight-for-justice-on-a-scottish-fishing-trawler/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/he-told-us-we-were-slaves-the-fight-for-justice-on-a-scottish-fishing-trawler/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['A World Cup for them not us': Fans' anger at US travel bans and visa restrictions]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fans across the world say US travel bans and visa regulations make them feel excluded from the World Cup.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-world-cup-for-them-not-us-fans-anger-at-us-travel-bans-and-visa-restrictions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 01:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/a-world-cup-for-them-not-us-fans-anger-at-us-travel-bans-and-visa-restrictions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Africa's president unveils crackdown on illegal migration]]></title><description><![CDATA[He made the announcements in a national address as tensions rise over anti-foreigner marches.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-president-unveils-crackdown-on-illegal-migration/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/south-africas-president-unveils-crackdown-on-illegal-migration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[DR Congo friendly to be played behind closed doors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Democratic Republic of Congo's final World Cup warm-up game against Chile will take place behind closed doors amid concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the central African nation.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-friendly-to-be-played-behind-closed-doors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/dr-congo-friendly-to-be-played-behind-closed-doors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout]]></title><description><![CDATA[The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hundreds-of-captives-freed-from-boko-haram-mountain-hideout/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/hundreds-of-captives-freed-from-boko-haram-mountain-hideout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['It was either killed or be killed' - ongoing nightmares of an ex-child soldier in Somalia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yusuf Ali, now 34, struggles with his memories living in Mogadishu surrounded by dark reminders of his past.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/it-was-either-killed-or-be-killed-ongoing-nightmares-of-an-ex-child-soldier-in-somalia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2026 01:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/it-was-either-killed-or-be-killed-ongoing-nightmares-of-an-ex-child-soldier-in-somalia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton agree £21.5m deal for winger Yohanna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth &pound;21.5m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brighton-agree-215m-deal-for-winger-yohanna/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brighton-agree-215m-deal-for-winger-yohanna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton agree £21.5m deal for Nigeria winger Yohanna]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brighton agree to sign Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from AIK Stockholm in a deal worth &pound;21.5m.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brighton-agree-215m-deal-for-nigeria-winger-yohanna/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/brighton-agree-215m-deal-for-nigeria-winger-yohanna/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president]]></title><description><![CDATA[A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-cash-in-the-sofa-saga-that-just-wont-go-away-for-south-africas-president/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 01:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/the-cash-in-the-sofa-saga-that-just-wont-go-away-for-south-africas-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fall-in-official-ebola-numbers-appears-to-be-good-news-but-its-not-that-simple/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fall-in-official-ebola-numbers-appears-to-be-good-news-but-its-not-that-simple/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/singer-fally-ipupas-pride-at-being-given-major-dr-congo-honour/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/singer-fally-ipupas-pride-at-being-given-major-dr-congo-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nearly-50-people-die-of-thirst-in-sahara-desert-after-lorry-breaks-down/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/nearly-50-people-die-of-thirst-in-sahara-desert-after-lorry-breaks-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fifa World Cup 2026: What you need to know about South Africa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get the lowdown on every team at the 2026 World Cup. Here we take a closer look at South Africa.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-world-cup-2026-what-you-need-to-know-about-south-africa/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/fifa-world-cup-2026-what-you-need-to-know-about-south-africa/</guid></item><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[I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me]]></title><description><![CDATA[Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-moved-from-ethiopia-to-shetland-and-ive-brought-the-coffee-with-me/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 10:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ng/news/africa-news/i-moved-from-ethiopia-to-shetland-and-ive-brought-the-coffee-with-me/</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 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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 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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 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