Africa: All of Africa Today – September 7, 2026

Egyptian TV Presenter Sentenced to Death Over Drug Charges

Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drug charges. According to state-owned media, the group was found guilty of operating a criminal gang that imported ingredients used to manufacture narcotics for sale. They also had illegal firearms and ammunition. Authorities reportedly seized more than 750kg of narcotics and raw materials during the…