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AU summit clouded by Saudi-UAE rivalry in Horn of Africa
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates across the Horn of Africa is overshadowing this weekend’s AU summit.
SATURDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2026, 17:08
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A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates across the Horn of Africa is overshadowing this weekend’s AU summit.

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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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South Africa
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World
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World
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World
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World
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Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the army will work with the police to fight organised crime and illegal mining.

Africa
Somali Islamist militant group al-Shabab has staged several attacks in Kenya, prompting the border to be closed.

Africa
Search efforts are continuing for the missing passengers, who included children.

Africa
Madagascar’s disaster management says roads are inaccessible with trees uprooted, power poles down and ninety percent of roofs ripped off.

Business
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Business
KPMG South Africa has named Joelene Pierce as its next CEO starting 1 March 2026.
Business

Politics
Sithole says her re-election to the leadership position shows confidence and renewal of the mandate.

Politics
She has been accorded a Special Provincial Official Funeral, Category 2.

Politics
Niehaus cited the ANC’s step aside rule against Gigaba for wanting him to recuse himself.

Politics
The Ad Hoc Committee heard conflicting reports on Lazarus Mokgosi’s Naledi appointment.

Sport
Mamelodi Sundowns are into the CAF Champions League quarterfinals after a 2-0 win over AC Alger, thanks to Brayan Leon’s brace.

Sport
England’s Charley Hull produces a stunning closing round of 65 to win the PIF Saudi Ladies International by one shot for her fifth Ladies European Tour title.

Sport
Lucas Pinheiro Braathen makes history for Brazil by clinching his nation’s first Winter Olympic medal with gold in the giant slalom.

Sport
Tom Banton makes an unbeaten 63 as England beat Scotland by five-wickets for a crucial win in Group C at the T20 World Cup.
Education
A Chinese king’s infatuation with a woman was seen as the reason that a golden age collapsed. Evidence suggests climate change and internal strife played bigger roles.
Education
A federal prosecutor said last month that ICE had made a “mistake” in deporting Any Lucia López Belloza, a college freshman in Massachusetts, to Honduras.
Education
A judge declared a mistrial after a jury could not reach a verdict in a case in which five current and former students were charged with felonies.
Education
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Lifestyle
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Entertainment
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Science/Tech
Ripple price analysis is back in the spotlight as investors ask a bold question: can XRP reclaim the $3 level in 2026? After months of uneven momentum and shifting market sentiment, XRP holders are watching key resistance zones closely. While Ripple remains one of the most recognized names in crypto, the path back to $3 […]

Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Science/Tech
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Motoring

Motoring
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Motoring
Lawmakers are cracking down on screen-dominated car interiors.

Motoring
Preventing smash-and-grab attacks requires drivers to be proactive and alert.

Health
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Health
Proponents of vaccines warn that the efforts will further dismantle the immunization infrastructure and lead to more outbreaks of disease.
Health
Health workers in developing countries know that isolating tuberculosis patients is an outdated and potentially harmful practice, but lack the resources to move away from it.
Health
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