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Who was the Ethiopian eunuch and what can we learn from him?
When we think about the history of Christianity in Africa, we may immediately think of European missionaries who travelled to the continent to spread the gospel. Yet Africa’s connection to…
Oct 29, 2026South Africa candidates line up as Broos exit confirmed
Candidates, including Pitso Mosimane, have applied to succeed Hugo Broos as coach of South Africa after the exit of the Belgian was confirmed, a national football association official told AFP…
Oct 29, 2026
India and Ghana Discuss Trade, Defence and Technology Ties
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to expand bilateral partnership, as part of a five-day visit that includes Ethiopia.
Oct 29, 2026
Shankar moves privilege motion against Kunal, TMC MLA says sorry
West Bengal minister Shankar Ghosh moves privilege breach notice against Trinamool MLA Kunal Ghosh after suspension; Kunal apologises to Speaker.
Oct 29, 2026
Dangote offers East African countries a 30% stake in new refinery
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has offered East African countries a 30% stake in a new oil refinery planned in northern Kenya, Bloomberg reported. Ethiopia and Rwanda have already expressed an interest…
Oct 29, 2026
Dangote Refinery targets 1.4m barrels per day capacity by 2029 – Dangote
Aliko Dangote says the Dangote Petroleum Refinery will increase its capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day by early 2029, a major milestone for Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-refinery-targets-1-4m-barrels-per-day-capacity-by-2029-dangote/
Oct 29, 2026
How Climate Resilient Are the Largest Cities?
AlphaGeo’s analysis of 72 major cities shows that climate resilience depends not only on exposure, but on the strength of adaptation in place. Using CRRI, the report identifies where policy,…
Oct 29, 2026
Why Eritrea matters as fighting returns to Tigray
The US has removed key sanctions on Eritrea as Houthi attacks disrupt Red Sea shipping and fighting escalates in Ethiopia's Tigray region. Analysts say Eritrea's strategic value is growing. On…
Oct 29, 2026
Suspected smugglers on trial over deadliest migrant tragedy in France
Paris trial begins over deadly Channel tragedy, with 14 facing charges for manslaughter.
Oct 29, 2026
Anti-Government Protests Resurge in North Africa
Amid extreme heat, demonstrators are protesting power cuts—and the governments behind them.
Oct 29, 2026
109 migrants dead, 116 missing in boat wreck off Djibouti
At least 109 migrants died, including 15 children, and some 116 went missing when a boat sank off the shores of Djibouti overnight on Oct. 8-9, a U.N. agency said…
Oct 29, 2026
RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: The Government's booklet pleading with asylum seekers not to rape women is insane. Finally, they are admitting the truth we've been smeared as 'far-Right' for pointing out
Imagine that I'd written a column last week claiming that the Government had issued official advice asking asylum seekers not to rape women and children. You'd be forgiven for thinking…
Oct 29, 2026