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The US Central Command said in a statement that Bilal Hasan al-Jasim was killed in the attack on Friday.

Arsenal have moved seven points clear at the top of the Premier League after a 0-0 draw at Nottingham Forest – but should the Gunners have been awarded a penalty?

Justina John says independent restaurants are “small fish trying to swim with the sharks”.

Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding are hailed heroes after pulling baby Lilah from the flames.

She says the teams are being supported by aerial resources, and contracted ground crews.

North-West University has become the first South African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence policy, positioning the institution as a leader in AI governance in the higher education sector. The university said its council approved the policy at its most recent meeting. Prof. Anné Verhoef, director of the NWU AI Hub, called the move […]

Artificial intelligence in Egypt has shifted from a long-term ambition to a central part of the country’s technology infrastructure, shaping how capital is allocated, policies are developed and questions of digital sovereignty are managed. The shift comes as Cairo is being positioned as a hub for AI collaboration, investment and innovation across Africa and the […]

Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development has adopted its 2026-30 Information System Master Plan, a strategic framework aimed at modernizing digital tools, strengthening data security and improving the management of public services. The document was formally presented during an official ceremony in Abidjan. “The Master Plan is now a strategic tool to strengthen […]

A third round of retaliatory strikes by the U.S. in Syria has resulted in the death of an Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader, said U.S. Central Command.

The key question now is whether the Saudi-UAE rift settles back into business as usual or accelerates into a wider realignment, says Marc Lynch, professor of political science and international affairs at George Washington University.

The US president says several European allies opposed to his plans to buy Greenland will face 10% tariffs from February.

A number of people have died in the Alps over the past week, as heavy snowfall has hit the region.

Yoweri Museveni has won a record seventh term in elections after promising that the fledgling oil sector will boost the economy.

President Yoweri Museveni wins a seventh term, as his main rival Bobi Wine decries “fake results”.

President Yoweri Museveni is in a commanding lead ahead of his main challenger, pop star-turned-politician Bobi Wine.

Abubakar Abdullahi sheltered 262 people after they came under attack from Fulani herders in 2018.

Hoer Meisieskool Bloemhof has been crowned the top Afrikaans school in South Africa with 3.62 distinctions per candidate in the 2025 matric exams.

New data shows South Africa’s most desirable areas where buyers are spending up to R47 million for a home—and there are some surprises. 

VDM Incorporated’s Johlene Wasserman said that South Africans living in complexes cannot use yesterday’s rules in disputes.

He was speaking at the Veterans’ inaugural conference in Bloemfontein.

President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Dialogue must be inclusive

PAC threatens to pull out of the GNU and in all its working arrangements with the ANC in Gauteng.

The TRC cases inquiry was established in May last year.

Great Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson claim a bronze medal in the European Figure Skating Championships. After starting the final round in second place, timing issues cost the pair the chance to clinch gold.

Ospreys will face an away tie in the Challenge Cup knockout stages in April after a 31-26 defeat by Montpellier in Bridgend.

Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson miss out on winning Britain’s first European Figure Skating Championships gold medal for 32 years.

Huddersfield Town sack manager Lee Grant after eight months in charge following a run of four games without a win.

The mother of Reeva Steenkamp – who was murdered by Oscar Pistorius – has shown positive progress after a devastating diagnosis last year.

The son of the late Springbok Joost van der Westhuizen is turning heads due to his likeness of his rugby hero father…

The former US first lady turns 62 years old today.

Bygones be bygones: Cassper Nyovest’s wife Pulane Phoolo and his ex, Thobeka Majozi have surprised fans by publicly making peace…

Mikel Arteta’s men remain in a promising position to end a 22-year wait to win the title.

The Lions disappointingly finished fifth in their Challenge Cup pool, after drawing with Perpignan in their must-win game in France on Saturday.

The Super Kings remained in fifth place on the log ahead of their last match of the opening round.

Success maintained a perfect Nigerian record in third place AFCON matches after seven previous play-offs victories.

With back-to-school in full swing, parents have been told to ensure safe commutes.

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa.

Tyre maintenance is a crucial aspect of owning a car that most drivers tend to neglect in South Africa.

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week.

Complex podcast host and chartered psychologist Kimberley Wilson joins What’s Up Docs? to talk about how we think about willpower.