NewsAfricaWorld's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.5 hrs agoAfricaTwo-year curfew lifted in Sudan's capitalThe military authorities retook control of the city 18 months ago, but the conflict continues elsewhere.2 hrs agoAfrica'Silence is complicity' - top footballer hits out over Cameroon femicidesThe killing of at least eight women in a week has sparked outrage in Cameroon.1 day agoAfricaNigeria names interim football leadership amid governance concernsThe Nigeria Football Federation names an interim board as the country's President Bola Tinubu weighs in on perceived leadership failures and mass resignations.4 hrs agoAfrica SportDutch court sentences man to life over Rwanda genocideThe court in The Hague convicted the 66-year-old of war crimes and the crime of genocide.4 hrs agoWorldZambian opposition leader detained by police over treason allegationsBrian Mundubile had been in hiding after disputing the outcome of the recent presidential election.9 hrs agoAfricaMali music star Salif Keïta cancels South African concerts over 'xenophobic violence'He says his decision is "a rejection of hate" rather than a rejection of South Africans.23 hrs agoAfricaFeatures and analysis'If you started running, they shot you' - inside Nigeria's growing kidnapping crisisMany communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis spreads further south.Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airportA 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried as hand luggage.What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.Did a goat herder's lucky $200 nugget spark a gold rush in western Kenya?Prospectors have come to West Pokot county in the hope a gram of the precious metal can change their lives.Why Nigeria's one-time political giant may face extinctionOnce a giant of African politics, the PDP is in danger of being wiped out after January's elections.African sportTottenham sign Man City's Marmoush on loanTottenham sign Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush on loan until the end of the season, with an obligation to make the deal permanent for £60m next summer.Villa close to £65m move for Chelsea's JacksonSenegal striker Nicolas Jackson is nearing a move to Villa Park after three years at Chelsea.Harlequins snap up Zimbabwe winger SigaukeHarlequins sign Zimbabwe's "real handful" of a winger Edward Sigauke, who will join the club next week. 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