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    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-and-its-high-cost-of-justice-6bcea48</loc>
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      <news:title>Commentary raises questions about access to justice in Nigeria</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-and-its-high-cost-of-justice-6bcea48</image:loc><image:caption>Commentary raises questions about access to justice in Nigeria</image:caption></image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/beyond-board-papers-66d2305</loc>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:50:57.954Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigerian business commentary highlights expanding demands on corporate boards</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/beyond-board-papers-66d2305</image:loc><image:caption>Nigerian business commentary highlights expanding demands on corporate boards</image:caption></image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/telecoms-giant-mtn-eyes-banking-licences-as-it-pushes-deeper-into-0c86972</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:50:57.716Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MTN explores banking licences to support lending expansion</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/telecoms-giant-mtn-eyes-banking-licences-as-it-pushes-deeper-into-0c86972</image:loc><image:caption>MTN explores banking licences to support lending expansion</image:caption></image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/when-leaders-choose-accountability-over-ego-fcc9723</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:50:57.413Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BusinessDay commentary frames accountability as a test of leadership</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/when-leaders-choose-accountability-over-ego-fcc9723</image:loc><image:caption>BusinessDay commentary frames accountability as a test of leadership</image:caption></image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/lisk-shuts-down-blockchain-cutting-off-a-backer-of-african-startups-ef77b74</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:20:59.516Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Lisk blockchain closure puts African Web3 funding route at risk</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/lisk-shuts-down-blockchain-cutting-off-a-backer-of-african-startups-ef77b74</image:loc><image:caption>Lisk blockchain closure puts African Web3 funding route at risk</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-s-poverty-rate-stuck-at-63-despite-economic-stabilisation-50d7910</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:20:59.303Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria’s poverty rate projected to remain at 63% in 2026</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-s-poverty-rate-stuck-at-63-despite-economic-stabilisation-50d7910</image:loc><image:caption>Nigeria’s poverty rate projected to remain at 63% in 2026</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/lower-income-households-priced-out-of-lagos-housing-market-research-9964a44</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:20:59.079Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Research flags widening affordability barrier in Lagos housing</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/lower-income-households-priced-out-of-lagos-housing-market-research-9964a44</image:loc><image:caption>Research flags widening affordability barrier in Lagos housing</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-s-airport-handlers-revenue-rises-but-costs-erode-profit-margins-553571c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:20:58.900Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Revenue surges at Nigeria’s listed airport handlers as costs squeeze margins</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-s-airport-handlers-revenue-rises-but-costs-erode-profit-margins-553571c</image:loc><image:caption>Revenue surges at Nigeria’s listed airport handlers as costs squeeze margins</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/niger-hands-seized-uranium-mining-permit-to-state-company-in-fresh-33ced62</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:20:58.724Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Niger transfers former Orano uranium permit to state-owned company</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/niger-hands-seized-uranium-mining-permit-to-state-company-in-fresh-33ced62</image:loc><image:caption>Niger transfers former Orano uranium permit to state-owned company</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/fmcgs-brewers-input-costs-drop-as-inflation-pressure-ease-7a8c93c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:20:58.322Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigerian manufacturers use smaller share of revenue for production costs</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/fmcgs-brewers-input-costs-drop-as-inflation-pressure-ease-7a8c93c</image:loc><image:caption>Nigerian manufacturers use smaller share of revenue for production costs</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/mtn-has-5-million-fintech-users-in-nigeria-it-wants-30-f2eceb3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:20:58.094Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>MTN sets sights on 30 million fintech customers in Nigeria</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/mtn-has-5-million-fintech-users-in-nigeria-it-wants-30-f2eceb3</image:loc><image:caption>MTN sets sights on 30 million fintech customers in Nigeria</image:caption></image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/fibre-is-changing-nigeria-s-internet-the-hard-part-is-getting-87d181d</loc>
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      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T22:20:57.734Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria’s faster fibre networks put wider broadband access in focus</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/fibre-is-changing-nigeria-s-internet-the-hard-part-is-getting-87d181d</image:loc><image:caption>Nigeria’s faster fibre networks put wider broadband access in focus</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/digital-shift-gives-nigerian-passengers-more-transport-choice-6d71f37</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:36:05.484Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Digital transition expands travel choices for Nigerian passengers</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/digital-shift-gives-nigerian-passengers-more-transport-choice-6d71f37</image:loc><image:caption>Digital transition expands travel choices for Nigerian passengers</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/baseline-media-targets-premium-entertainment-market-with-grown-and-sexy-b3ac5ed</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:36:05.230Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Baseline Media Plans ‘Grown and Sexy’ Push into Nigeria’s Premium Lifestyle Sector</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/baseline-media-targets-premium-entertainment-market-with-grown-and-sexy-b3ac5ed</image:loc><image:caption>Baseline Media Plans ‘Grown and Sexy’ Push into Nigeria’s Premium Lifestyle Sector</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/us-opens-30-day-window-for-public-feedback-on-proposed-103-5729035</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:36:05.077Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US seeks comments on proposed $103,265 H-1B fee</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/us-opens-30-day-window-for-public-feedback-on-proposed-103-5729035</image:loc><image:caption>US seeks comments on proposed $103,265 H-1B fee</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/samuel-eto-o-backs-infantino-amid-backlash-over-fifa-presidency-1b0111b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:36:04.920Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Eto’o voices support for FIFA chief Infantino</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/samuel-eto-o-backs-infantino-amid-backlash-over-fifa-presidency-1b0111b</image:loc><image:caption>Eto’o voices support for FIFA chief Infantino</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/this-senegalese-startup-is-giving-old-wardrobes-a-second-life-a8d29c0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:20:57.642Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dakar entrepreneur Fatou Dieng builds secondhand clothing venture Maket</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/this-senegalese-startup-is-giving-old-wardrobes-a-second-life-a8d29c0</image:loc><image:caption>Dakar entrepreneur Fatou Dieng builds secondhand clothing venture Maket</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/the-organization-rewritten-the-forces-reshaping-the-modern-enterprise-5507c23</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:20:57.490Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BusinessDay commentary points to a deeper shift in how organisations operate</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/the-organization-rewritten-the-forces-reshaping-the-modern-enterprise-5507c23</image:loc><image:caption>BusinessDay commentary points to a deeper shift in how organisations operate</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/end-dictatorship-or-risk-fresh-strike-nasu-waec-warns-e06ff87</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:20:57.358Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>NASU raises prospect of renewed industrial action at WAEC</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/end-dictatorship-or-risk-fresh-strike-nasu-waec-warns-e06ff87</image:loc><image:caption>NASU raises prospect of renewed industrial action at WAEC</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/dangote-plans-ship-acquisitions-to-beat-nigeria-s-export-vessel-shortage-92ed7e3</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:20:57.164Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Dangote considers buying ships after struggle to secure cement export vessel</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/dangote-plans-ship-acquisitions-to-beat-nigeria-s-export-vessel-shortage-92ed7e3</image:loc><image:caption>Dangote considers buying ships after struggle to secure cement export vessel</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/canada-announces-dollar-for-dollar-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-as-high-b6b5a4f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:20:57.043Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Canada sets matching tariffs of up to 50% on US goods</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/canada-announces-dollar-for-dollar-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-as-high-b6b5a4f</image:loc><image:caption>Canada sets matching tariffs of up to 50% on US goods</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/european-rights-court-orders-turkey-to-free-imprisoned-businessman-26b6e96</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:20:56.782Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>European rights court directs Turkey to release Osman Kavala</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/european-rights-court-orders-turkey-to-free-imprisoned-businessman-26b6e96</image:loc><image:caption>European rights court directs Turkey to release Osman Kavala</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/tech-life-7143e44</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:20:56.622Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BBC turns focus to government-led high-risk research</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/tech-life-7143e44</image:loc><image:caption>BBC turns focus to government-led high-risk research</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-s-president-orders-manhunt-after-kidnappers-upload-victim-video-1f14a5f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T21:20:56.471Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigerian president orders hunt after captives appear in forest video</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-s-president-orders-manhunt-after-kidnappers-upload-victim-video-1f14a5f</image:loc><image:caption>Nigerian president orders hunt after captives appear in forest video</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/public-speaking-skills-critical-to-career-business-success-8211-communication-experts-6d6cb99</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T16:36:20.618Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Experts link strong public speaking to career and business opportunities</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/public-speaking-skills-critical-to-career-business-success-8211-communication-experts-6d6cb99</image:loc><image:caption>Experts link strong public speaking to career and business opportunities</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/moniepoint-is-phasing-out-monieworld-its-uk-remittance-product-159e58c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T16:36:20.407Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Moniepoint to wind down UK-focused MonieWorld remittance service</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/moniepoint-is-phasing-out-monieworld-its-uk-remittance-product-159e58c</image:loc><image:caption>Moniepoint to wind down UK-focused MonieWorld remittance service</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/brain-disease-in-dead-nfl-players-higher-than-previously-shown-475f954</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T16:21:11.159Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Study points to greater brain disease burden among deceased former NFL players</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/brain-disease-in-dead-nfl-players-higher-than-previously-shown-475f954</image:loc><image:caption>Study points to greater brain disease burden among deceased former NFL players</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/who-does-iran-trade-with-and-what-could-trump-s-economic-7461a99</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T16:07:54.987Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Iran’s established trade ties could shape its response to renewed US pressure</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/who-does-iran-trade-with-and-what-could-trump-s-economic-7461a99</image:loc><image:caption>Iran’s established trade ties could shape its response to renewed US pressure</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/ethiopia-submits-official-bid-to-host-afcon-2028-5e48b06</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T16:07:54.779Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ethiopia enters race to stage 2028 Africa Cup of Nations</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/ethiopia-submits-official-bid-to-host-afcon-2028-5e48b06</image:loc><image:caption>Ethiopia enters race to stage 2028 Africa Cup of Nations</image:caption></image:image>
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  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/two-unvaccinated-people-die-of-measles-in-pennsylvania-1ec3e80</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T16:07:54.481Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pennsylvania records two measles deaths among unvaccinated people</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/two-unvaccinated-people-die-of-measles-in-pennsylvania-1ec3e80</image:loc><image:caption>Pennsylvania records two measles deaths among unvaccinated people</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/cia-chief-in-moscow-for-unannounced-talks-us-media-reports-a1a776c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T15:50:55.135Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>US media report CIA chief travelled to Moscow for undisclosed talks</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/cia-chief-in-moscow-for-unannounced-talks-us-media-reports-a1a776c</image:loc><image:caption>US media report CIA chief travelled to Moscow for undisclosed talks</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/what-is-ebola-and-why-is-stopping-the-latest-outbreak-so-b533315</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T14:50:57.290Z</news:publication_date>
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    <news:news>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T13:07:14.814Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AFC subsidiary launches $150m Nigeria infrastructure fund</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T13:07:14.643Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Federal government announces 2026/2027 unity college admission list</news:title>
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  <url>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T13:07:14.461Z</news:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T13:07:14.284Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria’s seaborne fuel exports rise seven-fold as Dangote output increases</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/tornado-tears-through-french-village-leaving-dozens-hurt-and-homes-ravaged-b8e8efb</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T13:07:14.058Z</news:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/british-man-charged-in-singapore-two-years-after-alleged-theft-at-307bc27</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T13:07:13.555Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Briton charged in Singapore over alleged airport jacket theft</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/us-firefighters-say-major-blaze-near-reno-about-a-quarter-contained-91f2fb8</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T12:50:54.050Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Crews contain about 25% of major fire near Reno as wind threat persists</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/us-firefighters-say-major-blaze-near-reno-about-a-quarter-contained-91f2fb8</image:loc><image:caption>Crews contain about 25% of major fire near Reno as wind threat persists</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T12:36:11.356Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Jersey records 1.2% increase in inflation-adjusted earnings</news:title>
    </news:news>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/china-warns-it-will-safeguard-its-interests-after-us-widens-sanctions-950d82c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T12:07:25.811Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>China pledges to protect its interests as US expands Iran sanctions</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/south-sudan-two-un-peacekeepers-killed-in-south-sudan-ambush-af34f7d</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T11:08:02.110Z</news:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/onlyfans-owner-was-paid-over-700m-before-his-death-2205c47</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T10:37:03.124Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>OnlyFans owner received more than $700m before dying</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/onlyfans-owner-was-paid-over-700m-before-his-death-2205c47</image:loc><image:caption>OnlyFans owner received more than $700m before dying</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/us-canada-trade-war-escalates-as-trump-threatens-tariff-hike-on-5123972</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T09:36:10.552Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Trump threatens higher vehicle tariffs as US-Canada tensions deepen</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/us-canada-trade-war-escalates-as-trump-threatens-tariff-hike-on-5123972</image:loc><image:caption>Trump threatens higher vehicle tariffs as US-Canada tensions deepen</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/uk-drone-factories-may-face-attacks-from-unknown-sources-says-kremlin-df5ad8f</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T09:07:17.789Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Kremlin adviser raises prospect of unexplained attacks on UK drone plants</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/uk-drone-factories-may-face-attacks-from-unknown-sources-says-kremlin-df5ad8f</image:loc><image:caption>Kremlin adviser raises prospect of unexplained attacks on UK drone plants</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/nz-religious-sect-leader-jailed-over-death-of-chinese-follower-f931d6c</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T08:50:52.927Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>New Zealand sect leader imprisoned over follower Shulai Wang’s death</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nz-religious-sect-leader-jailed-over-death-of-chinese-follower-f931d6c</image:loc><image:caption>New Zealand sect leader imprisoned over follower Shulai Wang’s death</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/drought-leaves-barely-any-apples-to-make-cider-50caa7b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T08:50:52.689Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Drought cuts apple harvests to a fraction of normal levels</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/drought-leaves-barely-any-apples-to-make-cider-50caa7b</image:loc><image:caption>Drought cuts apple harvests to a fraction of normal levels</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/french-tourist-dies-in-death-valley-after-car-gets-stuck-in-c9f7490</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T08:20:52.903Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>French visitor found dead after vehicle became stuck in Death Valley mud</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/french-tourist-dies-in-death-valley-after-car-gets-stuck-in-c9f7490</image:loc><image:caption>French visitor found dead after vehicle became stuck in Death Valley mud</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget-91399f9</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T07:50:54.412Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Autumn Budget tax plans remain open as Burnham avoids ruling out increases</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/burnham-refuses-to-rule-out-tax-rises-in-autumn-budget-91399f9</image:loc><image:caption>Autumn Budget tax plans remain open as Burnham avoids ruling out increases</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/the-gurkha-families-fighting-for-their-pensions-9dbd74d</loc>
    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T06:36:04.598Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Pre-1997 Gurkha retirees and families press pension disparity claim</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/the-gurkha-families-fighting-for-their-pensions-9dbd74d</image:loc><image:caption>Pre-1997 Gurkha retirees and families press pension disparity claim</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/songs-created-by-ai-banned-from-australia-s-music-charts-ec56079</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T06:20:56.126Z</news:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/cbn-8217-s-20-omo-yield-comes-with-a-reinvestment-problem-1bc7409</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T01:50:51.919Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Investor bids overwhelm CBN bill offer carrying 20% yield</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/cbn-8217-s-20-omo-yield-comes-with-a-reinvestment-problem-1bc7409</image:loc><image:caption>Investor bids overwhelm CBN bill offer carrying 20% yield</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/the-government-should-stop-funding-sports-7be0b8e</loc>
    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T01:50:51.715Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>BusinessDay opinion calls for an end to Nigerian government sports funding</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/the-government-should-stop-funding-sports-7be0b8e</image:loc><image:caption>BusinessDay opinion calls for an end to Nigerian government sports funding</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/84-m-038-a-deals-worth-11-4-billion-in-disclosed-e04c2b0</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T01:50:51.501Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>African tech M&amp;A reaches 84 deals with disclosed value estimated at $11.4bn</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/84-m-038-a-deals-worth-11-4-billion-in-disclosed-e04c2b0</image:loc><image:caption>African tech M&amp;A reaches 84 deals with disclosed value estimated at $11.4bn</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/rotary-club-of-ogudu-gra-ushers-in-new-era-installs-odumosu-06190da</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T01:50:51.317Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Ayodeji Odumosu becomes Rotary Club of Ogudu GRA’s 20th president</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/nigeria-eyes-21bn-investment-from-bonga-south-west-aparo-project-e0ba74b</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T01:06:19.131Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria expects Bonga South-West Aparo agreements to unlock at least $21bn</news:title>
    </news:news>
    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/nigeria-eyes-21bn-investment-from-bonga-south-west-aparo-project-e0ba74b</image:loc><image:caption>Nigeria expects Bonga South-West Aparo agreements to unlock at least $21bn</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/fitch-raises-tanzania-outlook-to-positive-on-stronger-reserves-growth-2116f8a</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T01:06:18.947Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Tanzania’s sovereign credit outlook turns positive after Fitch review</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/five-reasons-nigeria-s-solar-boom-is-just-getting-started-ea3eeb7</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T01:06:18.751Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Nigeria’s repeated grid collapses put spotlight on solar power</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T01:06:18.552Z</news:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/atiku-challenges-tinubu-over-5bn-loan-demands-answers-on-how-borrowed-a926b60</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T00:37:14.100Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Atiku seeks disclosure from Tinubu administration on proposed use of $5bn loan</news:title>
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  </url>
  <url>
    <loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story/nnpc-listing-welcome-but-nigeria-has-wasted-enough-time-3d1026e</loc>
    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-25T00:37:13.779Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Renewed NNPC market-listing plan draws call for faster action</news:title>
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  <url>
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  <url>
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  <url>
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  <url>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T21:08:05.389Z</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T21:08:05.219Z</news:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T21:08:05.048Z</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T21:08:04.877Z</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
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    <news:news>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T16:22:59.294Z</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T16:22:59.113Z</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T16:08:06.782Z</news:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
      <news:publication><news:name>BriefingAfrica</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication>
      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T16:01:32.893Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>AllAfrica listing provides no details of African events</news:title>
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    <image:image><image:loc>https://briefingafrica.com/story-media/all-of-africa-today-august-24-2026-d0c519b</image:loc><image:caption>AllAfrica listing provides no details of African events</image:caption></image:image>
  </url>
  <url>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T16:01:32.795Z</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T15:58:07.623Z</news:publication_date>
      <news:title>Police arrest four suspects in killing of boxer Zolani Tete</news:title>
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    <news:news>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T15:41:53.280Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T14:42:15.335Z</news:publication_date>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T12:52:55.755Z</news:publication_date>
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  </url>
  <url>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T12:37:13.803Z</news:publication_date>
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  <url>
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  </url>
  <url>
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  <url>
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      <news:publication_date>2026-08-24T10:30:14.576Z</news:publication_date>
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