http://www.africanews.com/feed/rssReceive free and in real-time all news published by africanews.com, by subscribing to our RSS feeds.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:22:14 +0000http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/britains-king-charles-iii-attends-youth-rally-in-the-bahamas/Britain’s King Charles III on Tuesday addressed a youth gathering at Clifford Park in Nassau, recalling the Bahamas’ independence celebrations in 1973 and highlighting the country’s cultural achievements and vulnerability to climate change.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:22:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/britains-king-charles-iii-attends-youth-rally-in-the-bahamas/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/south-sudan-independence-figure-joseph-lagu-dies-aged-94/South Sudan is observing national mourning on Wednesday following the death of Joseph Lagu, a key figure in the independence of the world's youngest country, who told AFP that he began his fight armed with only "a machete".Wed, 28 Oct 2026 15:13:08 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/south-sudan-independence-figure-joseph-lagu-dies-aged-94/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/tanzania-announces-first-major-gas-discovery-in-a-decade/Tanzania has announced its first natural gas discovery in a decade, with an estimated 223 billion cubic feet found at the Kasa-1X ST2 well in the Mnazi Bay area.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:48:23 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/tanzania-announces-first-major-gas-discovery-in-a-decade/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/pix-of-the-day-28th-october-2026-across-the-world/Pix of the Day, 28th October, 2026 - Across the worldWed, 28 Oct 2026 14:34:25 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/pix-of-the-day-28th-october-2026-across-the-world/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/south-african-activists-push-back-on-data-centre-rush/Civil society groups have demanded a halt in the construction of new AI centres in South Africa. The prospect of a water- and power-hungry hyperscale data centre near areas of the city where thousands of people lack proper access to these resources has alarmed activists.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:27:14 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/south-african-activists-push-back-on-data-centre-rush/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/putin-hosts-counterparts-from-mozambique-libya-and-equatorial-guinea/Russian President Vladimir Putin met for talks with counterparts from Mozambique, Libya and Equatorial Guinea in Moscow on Tuesday following the Gas Exporting Countries Forum.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:20:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/putin-hosts-counterparts-from-mozambique-libya-and-equatorial-guinea/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-closes-historic-ipo/Africa's largest ever initial public offering closed on Wednesday after raising funds from investors in 120 countries. The IPO for Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery was extended by two weeks to allow more Africans to participate.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 12:13:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-closes-historic-ipo/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/spain-first-footage-reveals-wreckage-of-deadly-high-speed-train-crash/At least 10 people died when a high-speed train struck another near Toledo, Spain. Two carriages derailed, leaving rescuers searching through the wreckage as authorities warned the death toll could rise.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:38:33 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/spain-first-footage-reveals-wreckage-of-deadly-high-speed-train-crash/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/whereabouts-of-brazils-defeated-presidential-candidate-bolsonaro-unknown/The whereabouts of Brazil's defeated presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro were unknown on Wednesday after reports that he fled the country. Bolsonaro lost the runoff election to incumbent Luis Inacio Lula da Silva on Sunday but has refused to concede defeat.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 11:12:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/whereabouts-of-brazils-defeated-presidential-candidate-bolsonaro-unknown/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/no-clear-winner-in-israels-first-election-since-hamas-attack-in-2023/The vote has widely been seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s handling of the conflict, with turnout the highest in decades.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:28:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/no-clear-winner-in-israels-first-election-since-hamas-attack-in-2023/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/judge-throws-out-attempted-murder-case-against-zimbabwe-vps-ex-wife/After 7 years on remand, the ex-wife of Zimbabwe's vice president walked out of a Harare prison on Tuesday after a judge ordered her release. Marry Mubaiwa had been accused of attempting to murder her former husband Constantino Chiwenga in 2019.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:56:01 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/judge-throws-out-attempted-murder-case-against-zimbabwe-vps-ex-wife/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/sanaa-factory-in-flames-as-houthis-government-forces-exchange-strikes/Houthi media reported that Saudi-backed government forces have launched airstrikes on a "Hamdan" cement factory in Sana'a on Tuesday.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:58:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/sanaa-factory-in-flames-as-houthis-government-forces-exchange-strikes/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/brazil-lula-celebrates-81st-birthday-after-re-election-victory/Brazil's re-elected President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated his 81st birthday on Tuesday, 27 October, with dozens of supporters outside the Alvorada presidential palace in Brasília, just two days after winning a closely contested election.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 08:30:37 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/brazil-lula-celebrates-81st-birthday-after-re-election-victory/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/ukraine-massive-fire-engulfs-buildings-after-russian-strike-on-kharkiv/Five people, including a 4-year-old child, were injured in an overnight Russian drone strike on Kharkiv. The attack set several buildings ablaze, with firefighters working under the threat of further strikes.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:43:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/ukraine-massive-fire-engulfs-buildings-after-russian-strike-on-kharkiv/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/senegals-finance-committee-to-review-revised-budget-key-to-imf-deal/The country has been grappling with a debt burden that the IMF says had reached 132 per cent of gross domestic product by ⁠the end of 2024.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:40:54 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/senegals-finance-committee-to-review-revised-budget-key-to-imf-deal/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/iranian-president-says-middle-east-can-solve-its-problems-without-united-states/Masoud Pezeshkian made the comments during talks with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum in Moscow.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:25:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/iranian-president-says-middle-east-can-solve-its-problems-without-united-states/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/israel-opposition-supporters-celebrate-narrow-lead-in-exit-polls/Supporters of Gadi Eisenkot celebrated in Tel Aviv as exit polls gave Israel's opposition bloc a narrow lead over Benjamin Netanyahu's camp, but no outright parliamentary majority.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:18:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/israel-opposition-supporters-celebrate-narrow-lead-in-exit-polls/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/portugal-lisbon-housing-crisis-sparks-protest-outside-parliament/Demonstrators gathered outside Portugal's parliament to protest against the housing crisis and police violence during recent camp clearances. The president has called for dialogue while defending police actions.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:12:53 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/28/portugal-lisbon-housing-crisis-sparks-protest-outside-parliament/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/mbappe-apologises-for-mao-zedong-comment-after-chinese-sponsors-drop-him/Football superstar Kylian Mbappé has apologised after a video appearing to show him joking about Chinese leader Mao Zedong sparked outrage in China.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 21:21:19 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/mbappe-apologises-for-mao-zedong-comment-after-chinese-sponsors-drop-him/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-africa-claims-76-kilometre-long-freight-train-is-the-longest-ever/A government-run company in South Africa claims that it has sent the longest freight train ever on a test run.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:29:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-africa-claims-76-kilometre-long-freight-train-is-the-longest-ever/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/botanists-comb-gabons-rich-rainforests-with-nature-on-the-line/Each year, Gabon's lush rainforests yield the discovery of previously unknown plant species to botanists like Archange Boupoya, who believes that this exceptional yet largely mysterious natural wealth needs cataloguing to save.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 19:31:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/botanists-comb-gabons-rich-rainforests-with-nature-on-the-line/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/poor-jail-conditions-blamed-for-deaths-of-33-miners-in-nigeria/Poor jail conditions led to the deaths of 33 young miners arrested on suspicion of illegal gold mining in central Nigeria, investigators said Tuesday, describing their treatment as “cruel and inhuman.”Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:36:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/poor-jail-conditions-blamed-for-deaths-of-33-miners-in-nigeria/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-africa-athlete-traverses-600-monkey-bars-under-a-216-metre-bridge/Suspended beneath South Africa's 216-metre-high Bloukrans Bridge, Thomas van Tonder crossed 600 monkey bars over more than 280 metres, completing the challenge in 47 minutes and 37 seconds.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 16:24:27 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-africa-athlete-traverses-600-monkey-bars-under-a-216-metre-bridge/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/myanmar-spectacular-lantern-festival-lights-up-ancient-temples-in-bagan/Hundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas. Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:57:57 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/myanmar-spectacular-lantern-festival-lights-up-ancient-temples-in-bagan/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/drcs-former-leader-kabila-is-rwandan-proxy-tshisekedi-tells-lawmakers/DR Congo's former president, Joseph Kabila, is a Rwandan stooge, his successor Felix Tshisekedi told lawmakers on Tuesday. Kabila this month joined forces with the Kigali-backed M23 armed group that's been leading an insurgency in eastern DRC for more than a decade.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:39:05 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/drcs-former-leader-kabila-is-rwandan-proxy-tshisekedi-tells-lawmakers/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/kylian-mbappe-faces-china-backlash-as-major-brands-cut-ties-over-mao-meme-controversy/Football superstar Kylian Mbappé is a familiar face across China but that could soon change. The Real Madrid forward has reportedly been dropped by two major Chinese brands after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former Chinese leader Mao Zedong.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:01:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/kylian-mbappe-faces-china-backlash-as-major-brands-cut-ties-over-mao-meme-controversy/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/egypt-detains-journalist-lina-attalah-after-court-ruling/Egyptian journalist Lina Attalah, editor-in-chief of the country's leading independent news outlet Mada Masr, was detained by security forces after being fined in a swift trial on Tuesday, the publication said.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:48:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/egypt-detains-journalist-lina-attalah-after-court-ruling/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/how-the-svalbard-seed-vault-could-help-protect-africas-food-future/Frozen in the Arctic: How the Svalbard seed vault could help protect Africa's food futureTue, 27 Oct 2026 14:34:52 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Ronald Lwere Kato)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/how-the-svalbard-seed-vault-could-help-protect-africas-food-future/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/benin-fashion-show-takes-inspiration-from-the-seabed/A fashion show on the shores of Lake Toho in Ouidah to unveil 16 new indigo patterns inspired by the ocean.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:45:41 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/benin-fashion-show-takes-inspiration-from-the-seabed/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/nasa-astronaut-christina-koch-on-life-in-space-humanity-and-her-african-connection/In an exclusive interview with Africanews on the sidelines of the ceremony, Koch reflected on how seeing Earth from space changed her perspective on humanity, global cooperation and the importance of diversity in exploration.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:47:35 +0000editorial@africanews.com (michael oduor)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/nasa-astronaut-christina-koch-on-life-in-space-humanity-and-her-african-connection/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/tanzanias-jailed-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu-begins-hunger-strike/Tanzania's jailed opposition leader Tundu Lissu has begun a hunger strike in protest at his inability to access his lawyers. The Chadema party leader began refusing food on Monday after his legal team was barred entry to Ukonga prison, where he's being held.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:44:18 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/tanzanias-jailed-opposition-leader-tundu-lissu-begins-hunger-strike/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/israelis-vote-in-pivotal-election-as-netanyahu-faces-challenge-from-eisenkot/Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cast his ballot in Jerusalem, urging Israelis to vote “the right way” in a pivotal election.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:56:10 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/israelis-vote-in-pivotal-election-as-netanyahu-faces-challenge-from-eisenkot/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/qatar-sends-15-buses-to-senegal-ahead-of-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/With just days to go before the start of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, 15 buses gifted by Qatar arrived in the Senegalese capital. They're part of a Qatari initiative to support nations hosting international sporting events.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:09:13 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/qatar-sends-15-buses-to-senegal-ahead-of-dakar-2026-youth-olympics/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ethiopia-at-least-60-christians-killed-in-attacks-in-oromia-region/Religious authorities said all the victims were Christians but provided no further details about those responsible for the attacks.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:48:26 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ethiopia-at-least-60-christians-killed-in-attacks-in-oromia-region/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/turkey-tornado-kills-at-least-four-workers-at-antalya-construction-site/At least four workers died when a tornado struck a construction site in Antalya, overturning accommodation cabins and a tower crane. Heavy rain also flooded roads in Istanbul.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:39:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/turkey-tornado-kills-at-least-four-workers-at-antalya-construction-site/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ioc-president-arrives-in-senegal-ahead-of-the-youth-olympic-games/Zimbabwean Kirsty Coventry was welcomed by volunteers as Dakar prepares to host the first Olympic event in Africa.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:36:50 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ioc-president-arrives-in-senegal-ahead-of-the-youth-olympic-games/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ukraine-firefighters-battle-flames-and-rescue-dog-from-kyiv-ruins/A Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv killed one person and injured 15. Emergency workers rescued a dog from the rubble, while strikes damaged university buildings and a major bridge.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:35:16 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/ukraine-firefighters-battle-flames-and-rescue-dog-from-kyiv-ruins/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/university-students-in-the-gambia-protest-over-poor-campus-conditions/Hundreds of students in Gambia's capital Banjul demonstrated on Monday against poor conditions at the nation's leading university. Echoing demands by students across Europe, the University of The Gambia's student union called for a mass mobilisation, but urged participants to remain peaceful.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:40:25 +0000editorial@africanews.comhttp://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/university-students-in-the-gambia-protest-over-poor-campus-conditions/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/niger-accuses-chad-of-drone-attack-that-killed-two-civilians/The military authorities say they have summoned the Chadian ambassador over the incident and are demanding compensation for the damage caused.Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:42:38 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/niger-accuses-chad-of-drone-attack-that-killed-two-civilians/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/israel-october-7-families-remember-victims-as-voters-head-to-polls/In Tel Aviv, families affected by the 7 October 2023 attacks observed a moment of silence as polling stations were opening across Israel for the general election.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:08:55 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/israel-october-7-families-remember-victims-as-voters-head-to-polls/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/harry-kane-become-first-english-footballer-to-win-ballon-dor-in-25-years/He is the first English player in 25 years to win the sport's most presitigious individual prize, beating Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 08:30:41 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/harry-kane-become-first-english-footballer-to-win-ballon-dor-in-25-years/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-african-ambassador-calls-for-talks-to-ease-tensions-with-us/Roelf Meyer said Pretoria is seeking "direct dialogue" with Washington as it seeks to avoid exclusion from a key US-Africa trade deal.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:46:42 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/27/south-african-ambassador-calls-for-talks-to-ease-tensions-with-us/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/france-crowds-fill-marseilles-old-port-in-anti-racism-protest/Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:20:20 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/france-crowds-fill-marseilles-old-port-in-anti-racism-protest/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/human-rights-activists-condemn-alleged-abduction-of-tanzanian-govt-critic/Human rights activists condemn the alleged abduction of Tanzanian dissident and former opposition official, Twaha Mwaipaya, in Kenya. Tanzania's government, which has cracked down heavily on the opposition, has been accused of attempting to abduct dissidents who have taken refuge in neighbouring KenMon, 26 Oct 2026 21:13:32 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/human-rights-activists-condemn-alleged-abduction-of-tanzanian-govt-critic/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/moscow-prepares-to-host-african-leaders-for-russia-africa-summit/African leaders are gathering in Moscow for a series of high-level meetings focused on strengthening ties with Russia and shaping the future of global energy cooperation.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:10:04 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/moscow-prepares-to-host-african-leaders-for-russia-africa-summit/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/sudan-soaring-prices-worsen-food-crisis-africanews-today/Torn apart by war, Sudan is grappling with the consequences of the armed conflict on its economy and its people. In Omdurman, bread supplies are dwindling, and residents can no longer afford to buy it.Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:10:47 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/sudan-soaring-prices-worsen-food-crisis-africanews-today/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/russia-flames-engulf-buildings-after-ukrainian-drone-attack-in-voronezh-region/At least two people were killed and 17 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Voronezh region. Flames engulfed buildings, while falling debris struck a commuter train.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:19:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/russia-flames-engulf-buildings-after-ukrainian-drone-attack-in-voronezh-region/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/dakar-prepares-to-host-the-2026-youth-olympics-africas-first-olympic-event/The countdown is on in Dakar. With just days to go, construction crews are racing against the clock to prepare Senegal’s capital for a historic global sporting event.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:24:51 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/dakar-prepares-to-host-the-2026-youth-olympics-africas-first-olympic-event/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/displaced-families-in-yemen-live-in-dire-humanitarian-situation/Hundreds of displaced families from Yemen's Taiz and Lahj governorates are living in camps in Aden amid difficult living conditions and a continuing need for humanitarian assistance following a major Houthi offensive that started in September.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 17:14:30 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Rédaction Africanews)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/displaced-families-in-yemen-live-in-dire-humanitarian-situation/http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/uk-oxford-street-pedestrianisation-begins-in-central-london/Pedestrians have taken over part of London's Oxford Street as a new traffic ban comes into force.Mon, 26 Oct 2026 16:29:11 +0000editorial@africanews.com (Alexis Caraco)http://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/uk-oxford-street-pedestrianisation-begins-in-central-london/