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Southwestern Nigeria has largely been spared major security threats – now it faces a troubling convergence of drugs and terror, write Oluwole Ojewale and Freedom Onuoha in ISS Today.

The Trump administration is abandoning the president’s nearly $1.8 billion “weaponisation” fund, US Acting Attorney ‌General Todd Blanche told lawmakers, after a rare backlash from Republican senators.

British police faced a national backlash over the inflammatory case of an ‌18-year-old student who was handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds after his killer falsely alleged a racist attack.

Angela Blackwell and her guide dog, Jaydee, became the first blind-person-and-dog duo to complete the challenging 65km Pondo Trail along the Eastern Cape coast, and have now reached their R500 000 fundraising goal.

Angela Blackwell and her guide dog, Jaydee, became the first blind-person-and-dog duo to complete the challenging 65km Pondo Trail along the Eastern Cape coast, and have now reached their R500 000 fundraising goal.

Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson died Tuesday at age 75, days after suffering a stroke, surrounded by family.

Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson died Tuesday at age 75, days after suffering a stroke, surrounded by family.

Gulf hostilities flared anew, with the US military saying Iranian missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and other regional targets were either thwarted or failed, as diplomacy between Washington and Tehran showed little progress.

Leinster coach Jacques Nienaber admits he feels uncertain about his future at the Irish province.

Most emerging-market currencies advanced outside Asia as hopes of a Middle East deal drove oil prices lower and boosted risk sentiment.

Israel and the United Arab Emirates are growing closer because of the Middle East war, a senior Israeli official told AFP, citing increased military cooperation and opportunities to increase trade and business ties.

The South African men’s national football team has arrived in Mexico for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after visa issues delayed their exit from South Africa by a day ahead of next week’s tournament opener against the hosts.

The MK Party has suspended its chief whip, Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, “with immediate effect”, pending an internal corruption investigation.

The MK Party has suspended its chief whip, Mmabatho Mokoena-Zondi, “with immediate effect”, pending an internal corruption investigation.

Anthropic on Tuesday gave approximately 150 organisations around the world access to Mythos, its powerful new AI model, whose rapid ability to identify weaknesses in computer security has sparked global concern.

South Africa posted a third consecutive primary budget surplus, underscoring the government’s commitment to repairing state finances.

The ANC has recalled Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor Douglas Maimane from both his mayoral and councillor roles, with immediate effect.

The ANC has recalled Madibeng Local Municipality Mayor Douglas Maimane from both his mayoral and councillor roles, with immediate effect.

The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for disruptive rain, which may lead to flooding in parts of the Northern Cape, Western Cape and the Eastern Cape.

The South African Weather Service has issued multiple warnings for disruptive rain, which may lead to flooding in parts of the Northern Cape, Western Cape and the Eastern Cape.