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Ethiopian Grains to Consider Adding to Your Diet
Ethiopian grains are a staple of the country's cuisine, offering distinctive flavors and nutritional benefits, according to a lifestyle report.
Oct 29, 2026
Xenophobia: Minister meets S’African envoy after Tinubu snub
Nigeria condemns recurring xenophobic attacks in South Africa as Minister meets envoy after President Tinubu’s snub. Urgent steps urged to end violence. Read More: https://punchng.com/xenophobia-minister-meets-safrican-envoy-after-tinubu-snub/
Oct 29, 2026
World Bank revises Africa’s growth upwards to 4.3%
The World Bank has raised its 2026 growth forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa by 0.3 percentage points to 4.3 per cent, citing stronger domestic demand and improved economic resilience. The upward…
Oct 29, 2026
Nigeria loses 47% of dollar millionaires, retains 4th position in Africa
By Babajide Komolafe Nigeria has lost nearly half of its dollar millionaires over the past decade, with the population of high-net-worth individuals falling by 47 per cent between 2015 and 2025,…
Oct 29, 2026
The Michael Kelly Award from The Atlantic is Awarded to Drew Philp for “There Will Be No Mercy” published in The Atavist Magazine
Finalists are from Texas Monthly, The New York Times Magazine, and New York magazine’s The Cut
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Athletes Claim Men's and Women's Titles at Dublin Marathon
Abay Alemu Lesa and Zenebu Fikdau Jebesa won the men's and women's races at the Dublin Marathon in difficult conditions.
Oct 29, 2026
India’s BRICS Chairmanship takes centre stage as PM Modi hosts expanded 11-nation Summit in New Delhi
The two-day summit on September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan will gather heads of state, government officials, and invited international participants
Oct 29, 2026
From Pushkin’s ancestor to Mandela’s envoys: The untold story of Russia–Africa ties
Explore Russia-Africa relations, from imperial Ethiopia to Soviet universities and the personal bonds that outlasted the Cold War Read Full Article at RT.com
Oct 29, 2026
Canada supports Nigerian SMEs to access global markets
Canada has launched a five-year programme to support 200 Nigerian SMEs, boosting their export capacity and access to international markets. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-supports-nigerian-smes-to-access-global-markets/
Oct 29, 2026
Air India Appoints Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam As New MD & CEO
Air India has appointed former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief Tewolde Gebremariam as its CEO and Managing Director, replacing Campbell Wilson. The move comes as the Tata Group-owned airline enters an…
Oct 29, 2026
A Venice fly trap: Skip Kapoor, see Singh
Anish Kapoor's London exhibition features visceral art and large-scale installations. The author visited the Venice Biennale, exploring diverse artistic expressions. Dayanita Singh's intimate archival works offered a profound contrast to…
Oct 29, 2026Delay in initiation of rabies post-exposure vaccination and influencing factors in Gondar zones of Ethiopia
Author summary Rabies is a viral zoonotic disease that is transmitted to humans mainly through a dog bite. The disease is entirely preventable by vaccinating vectors transmitting the rabies virus…
Oct 29, 2026