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Israeli Foreign Ministry: Closely monitoring situation of Israelis in Ethiopia amid unrest
The Foreign Ministry announced that it is closely monitoring the situation of Israelis staying in areas of Ethiopia where security tensions have escalated."We are examining options for their departure in…
Oct 29, 2026
Educated? Skilled? Ambitious? Traffickers are looking for you
Young jobseekers are being recruited into scam compounds. Urgent action is needed to disrupt these trafficking schemes.
Oct 29, 2026
'No limits': Marathon world record holder Sawe chasing history
Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run the marathon in under two hours, believes even faster times are on the horizon both for him and the sport."I was not expecting…
Oct 29, 2026
The Immovable Ladder of Jerusalem
Podcast Transcript For centuries, one of the holiest places in Christianity has been governed by an extraordinarily delicate balance of tradition, property rights, religious rivalry, and international diplomacy. In this…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian armed groups forge alliance against government
Former adversaries say they will settle differences as fears grow of expanding war in Ethiopia.
Oct 29, 2026
“African storytelling is about ownership and agency … the alternative is someone else does it for us.” Follow these African creators for fresh perspectives
“Nothing about us without us”, goes the saying. So why did it take an American influencer and online streamer to make Kenya ‘go viral’ during a highly anticipated visit, when…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Army Claims Success Against Tigray Rebels
Ethiopia's military says it has killed more than 400 armed opponents in a day as clashes in the Tigray region shatter a four-year-old peace deal, while the TPLF says it…
Oct 29, 2026
EU pledges more funding for Nigerian artists, cultural events
The European Union has pledged fresh funding for Nigeria’s creative sector to empower artists and support cultural events across the country. Read More: https://punchng.com/eu-pledges-more-funding-for-nigerian-artists-cultural-events/
Oct 29, 2026
The turnaround specialist: Why Air India is betting on Tewolde Gebremariam for its next phase
Air India appoints former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam to lead its next turnaround phase, focusing on operational reliability, customer confidence, and global competitiveness.
Oct 29, 2026
‘What America Did to Me Is Wrong’: Inside One of the Largest Third-Country Removal Flights So Far
On July 31, an estimated 71 detainees were expelled to various countries on a hellish flight to Africa. Many were then illegally returned to their home countries. The post ‘What…
Oct 29, 2026
Xi says China will take lead to foster AI, tech cooperation among BRICS countries
China will take the lead to help foster artificial-intelligence collaboration and development among developing-economy countries, President Xi Jinping said.
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Aga provisionally suspended over prohibited substance
Sept 17 : Ethiopian athlete Ruti Aga, who won the Tokyo Marathon in 2019, has been provisionally suspended for the presence or use of the prohibited substance methylprednisolone and tampering,…
Oct 29, 2026