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Bishops appeal to Saudi Crown Prince over Ethiopian Christians facing execution
Three Church of England bishops have urged Mohammed bin Salman to halt the executions of Ethiopian prisoners convicted of non-lethal drug offences amid allegations of religious persecution and serious failures…
Oct 29, 2026
US ends routine visa services in Abuja, moves operations to Lagos
Routine US visa services in Abuja end August 1, 2026. All applicants must now process visas at the US Consulate in Lagos. Get details on the new US visa po…
Oct 29, 2026
India Govt summons Air India CEO Campbell Wilson over Phuket-Delhi flight altitude loss that injured 17
The Airbus A320, carrying 137 passengers and eight crew, lost around 300 feet (91 metres) on August 4 while flying from Phuket in Thailand to New Delhi, before stabilising and…
Oct 29, 2026
Xi-Modi dialogue: High-stakes diplomacy in Delhi
As Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives for the BRICS Summit, New Delhi and Beijing eye a fragile thaw amidst unresolved border friction and trade imbalances
Oct 29, 2026
38,000 Malawians leave South Africa after anti-migrant protests
South African police have said two Mozambican nationals, a Malawian and an Ethiopian were killed in violence linked to the unrest. The post 38,000 Malawians leave South Africa after anti-migrant…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia and Eritrea accuse one another of launching war
Eritrea denies backing TPLF as Ethiopia alleges collusion, further straining their already volatile relationship.
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia, Eritrea break ties: Does the conflict risk becoming regional war?
Analysts warn unrest is likely to spill into neighbouring states and could further destabilise war-torn Sudan.
Oct 29, 2026
CAF names free-to-air partners for AFCON 2027
CAF has appointed Media Experts Limited and Media Business Solutions as exclusive free-to-air broadcast rights holders for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-names-free-to-air-partners-for-afcon-2027/
Oct 29, 2026
As Rehovot goes, so goes the nation: A visit to Israel's bellwether city
Like Ohio in the U.S., the diverse central Israeli city of Rehovot has a history of reflecting the country's voting patterns. A visit right before the election hints at where…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Asylum Seekers in Israel Face Possible Deportation
A Foreign Policy report examines how a broken asylum system and shrinking resettlement options leave Ethiopian asylum seekers in Israel with few places to turn.
Oct 29, 2026
EU unlocks humanitarian aid for Africa and other crisis-hit regions
EU allocates majority of aid to sub-Saharan Africa to fund actions related to migration, conflict and food insecurity.
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines boosts Nigeria flights to 53 weekly, adds Port Harcourt
By Dickson Omobola Ethiopian Airlines has increased flight frequencies in the country and introduced a new service to Port Harcourt. Under the expansion, Ethiopian Airlines has increased its Lagos operation…
Oct 29, 2026