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Yomif Kejelcha Makes History In Buenos Aires, Smashes Half Marathon World Record With Stunning 56:51 Run
Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha broke the men's half marathon world record with a time of 56:51 at the Buenos Aires Half Marathon, improving the previous mark by 29 seconds.
Oct 29, 2026
Links 8/15/2026
A daily link roundup covering topics such as land art, phytoplankton collapse, France's stance on screens, US shell factory issues, and more.
Oct 29, 2026
US government mislabels countries on map of Africa at global conference
The US State Department acknowledged 'an unfortunate error' after the highly inaccurate African map caused a stir.
Oct 29, 2026
Why Renewed Fighting in Ethiopia's Tigray Risks a Regional War
After months of tension, fighting has erupted in northern Ethiopia between federal troops and a rebel alliance headed by Tigrayan forces, in clashes that on the surface resemble a revival…
Oct 29, 2026
Hugh Jackman launched a coffee company inspired by an Ethiopian farmer in 2011; 3 years later, Keurig took his brand into stores nationwide
Hugh Jackman’s venture with coffee started following a 2009 trip to Ethiopia, where he met a young coffee farmer named Dukale. Motivated by Dukale’s determination, Jackman established Laughing Man Coffee…
Oct 29, 2026
Amazon’s coffee deals up to 27% off: 100 K-Cups for $31, Starbucks, Nespresso, Dunkin’, more
If you’re looking to restock your coffee bar for less, Amazon’s latest deals have you covered. Today’s offers deliver up to 27% off a wide selection of coffee and espresso…
Oct 29, 2026
What IndiGo and Ethiopian Say About the Rise of the Rest
IndiGo and Ethiopian Airlines were built on workers, traders, students, and diaspora travel rather than tourism. Destinations that understand those flows will spend their money differently.
Oct 29, 2026Interactive effects of seed rate, sowing method, and variety on Teff (Eragrostis tef) yield, yield components, and lodging trait performance in the central highlands of Ethiopia
Teff (Eragrostis tef) occupies close to three million hectares of agricultural land in Ethiopia, nonetheless, realized yields remain substantially below the crop’s inherent genetic yield potential. Thus, this study aimed…
Oct 29, 2026
Kilitch Drugs to Sell Ethiopia Unit for $14 Million, Eyes GLP-1 and India Expansion
Kilitch Drugs plans to divest its entire stake in Ethiopian subsidiary Kilitch Estro Biotech to state-owned HarmeeCare Pharmaceuticals for $14 million, with a focus on strengthening manufacturing and expanding in…
Oct 29, 2026
Bahrain's Veteran Mother of 3, Habte, Wins Marathon Gold at Asian Games
Ethiopia-born runner Shitaye Habte, a 36-year-old mother of three, won gold in the women's marathon at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.
Oct 29, 2026Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting - Al Jazeera
Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fightingAl Jazeera Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capitalBBC What to Know About Fighting Between Ethiopia and Rebels in TigrayThe New York…
Oct 29, 2026
AfDB Promotes Private Investment Opportunities in Ethiopia
The African Development Bank has stepped up efforts to support Ethiopia's transition towards a private sector-led economy by engaging businesses on financing opportunities and investment support.
Oct 29, 2026