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BPSSC SI mains exam cancelled: May 27 written test annulled, fresh date to be announced
The Bihar Police Subordinate Services Commission has annulled the Police Sub-Inspector main examination held on May 27, 2026, in two shifts, citing unavoidable reasons. BPSSC said a fresh schedule will…
Oct 29, 2026
Africa’s Great Lakes: The Perpetual Violence Machine
Why the war in Africa’s Great Lakes is entering its fourth decade and may never end.
Oct 29, 2026
I can sleep in the worst hotel, Aliko Dangote urges simplicity
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has stressed the importance of humility and simplicity, stating he can adapt to basic accommodation like the worst hot Read More: https://punchng.com/i-can-sleep-in-the-worst-hotel-aliko-dangote-urges-simplicity/
Oct 29, 2026
Can machines be war criminals?
On the first day of its war against Iran, the United States killed 123 children when it targeted and struck an elementary school. The strikes, ultimately approved by humans, were…
Oct 29, 2026At least 139 migrants dead after boat from Djibouti to Yemen capsizes
It is one of the deadliest incidents yet on the popular but perilous crossing from the Horn of Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, where many migrants seek work in rich…
Oct 29, 2026
FG begins plans to receive Nigerian prisoners from Ethiopia
The Federal Government has commenced arrangements to repatriate Nigerian prisoners from Ethiopia, allowing them to complete jail terms in Nigeria. This fol Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-begins-plans-to-receive-nigerian-prisoners-from-ethiopia/
Oct 29, 2026High prevalence and associated factors of red blood cell folate deficiency among first-trimester pregnant women in a neural tube defect high-risk Region of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Background The Tigray region of northern Ethiopia has one of the highest reported prevalences of neural tube defects (NTDs) globally. Red blood cell (RBC) folate is the gold-standard biomarker for…
Oct 29, 2026
109 people dead in boat wreck off Djibouti, says UN
At least 109 migrants have died, including 15 children, and some 116 went missing when a boat sank off the shores of Djibouti in the early hours of Friday morning,…
Oct 29, 2026
Nelson German Has a Recipe for Shaking Up the Oakland Restaurant Scene
The Dominican American chef and cookbook author centers community in his restaurants.
Oct 29, 2026
Habibi City
New York’s diasporas of Palestinians, Iranians, Yemenis, and their neighbors are flexing their cultural clout. (And not just because of the mayor.)
Oct 29, 2026
Asmara Heritage Project Documents Eritrea's Modernist Architecture
A project documents Asmara's modernist architecture, described as Africa's first urban-scale UNESCO World Heritage Site, where colonial heritage meets local craftsmanship.
Oct 29, 2026South Africa Unexpectedly Holds Rates as it Flags Growth Risks
The South African Reserve Bank defied expectations and held interest rates steady to support economic growth after revising its inflation forecasts lower, while warning that the renewed conflict in the…
Oct 29, 2026