Riyadh and Cairo call for free and secure shipping in Red Sea

Egyptâ s president Abdel Fattah al-Sissi welcomed Saudi Arabiaâ s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Cairo on Tuesday for talks on regional security.

Amnesty calls on Algeria to abandon death penalty plans for wildfires

Amnesty International is urging Algeria to abandon plans to resume executions. After deadly wildfires swept across the countryâ s northeast last month, President Tebboune called to impose the death penalty on people who start the fires. He said child abductors and abusers should also be executed.

Surge in Yemen violence ends ceasefire and drives mass displacement

Thousands of Yemenis are fleeing renewed fighting and arriving at makeshift Al Kadha camp in Taiz. The UN says 125,000 people have been displaced in the past two weeks.

From nail hammering to drilling, Japanâ s new robots push physical AI forward

Technology companies gathered in Tokyo on 16 September 2026 for a one-day summit focused on physical AI, showcasing robots designed to perform tasks in the real world.

Nigeria arrests Mexican national as authorities uncover suspected meth lab

Nigerian authorities have uncovered another suspected methamphetamine laboratory linked to Mexican nationals, raising concerns over attempts by international drug networks to establish production sites in the country.

WFP: More than a million people in South Sudan at risk of losing food aid

Over a million "vulnerable people" in conflict-hit South Sudan could lose access to "lifesaving" food and nutritional assistance as soon as next month, as humanitarian organisations struggle to meet demands with a lack of funds, the UN's World Food Programme is warning.

At least 12 dead and dozens missing after building collapse in Gaza City

A deadly building collapse has killed at least 12 people in Gaza City on 16 September, according to Shifa Hospital, after a multi-storey building housing displaced families came down.

US imposes targeted visa restrictions on South Africans over land and race policies

The latest measures are being imposed under a section of US immigration law allowing visa restrictions when an individual's entry could have serious adverse foreign-policy consequences.

Olu Jacobs, veteran of Nigerian and British screen, dies aged 84

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his family announced on Wednesday.

Ed Sheeran's tour in shambles as supporting acts pull out over free speech row

Ed Sheeranâ s tour of North and South America is in shambles after four of his supporting acts quit over a row about political speech.

Police intensify hunt after eighth woman found dead in Ekurhuleni

Authorities are offering a 400,000-rand reward for information that could lead to arrests as the investigation continues.

Senegal inks deal with Italian energy giant Eni to study 5 offshore blocks

Senegal has signed a memorandum of understanding with Italian energy giant ENI to evaluate five offshore blocks, the countryâ s energy minister announced on Tuesday.

South Africans voice growing concerns over AIâ s rapid rise

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances, concerns over its potential impact are growing in South Africa and around the world, with some members of the public worried about jobs, safety and the technologyâ s ability to operate beyond human control.

Ermelo wastewater plant linked to sewage pollution, DWS says

Outreach drive targets declining childhood vaccination rates in KZN

Is your Uber ride legal? What passengers should check before getting in

Tiger's Milk removes killers' names from themed bathrooms after backlash

'Never give in' – Nick Evans shares his powerful fight against suicidal thoughts

Kempton Park killings: Sixth woman's body found in Springs

Beyond the drug mule: Experts warn of growing criminal networks and local production