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07.09.2026 02:42 Sarah Khalifa is best known for her TV programme Mission Impossible which dealt with crime issues.

06.09.2026 22:31 Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadership in Niger.

06.09.2026 18:31 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.

06.09.2026 13:32 The Togo-sponsored resolution was backed by 164 nations - with the US as the only nation to vote against it.

06.09.2026 09:20 An environmental group says those who died are suspected of stealing petrol from a pipeline in Nigeria's Rivers State.

06.09.2026 05:10 King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.

06.09.2026 00:31 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.

05.09.2026 20:20 Kenya's President William Ruto orders India's Tata Chemicals to quit, saying it has failed to benefit the country.

05.09.2026 16:11 Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.

05.09.2026 11:20 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.

05.09.2026 06:50 Charlton Athletic defender Collins Sichenje is set to miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season with a knee injury.

05.09.2026 02:41 Latest scorecard from the Twenty20 tri-series match between Namibia and South Africa in Windhoek.

04.09.2026 22:10 It comes amid concerns over the growing number of traders from neighbouring countries.

04.09.2026 18:00 More than 80 people have been killed in the mob violence, the BBC finds after gathering data from six African nations.

04.09.2026 13:41 At least 69 people were shot dead in 1960 but no-one has been prosecuted and victims want restitution.