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U.S. Africa Command and African partners kick off 2026 African Logistics and Communications Symposium in Addis Ababa
U.S. Africa Command, in partnership with the Ethiopian National Defense Force, opened the inaugural African Logistics and Communications Symposium this week.
Oct 29, 2026
Indonesia outlines industrial transformation agenda at BRICS PartNIR
The Industry Ministry introduced Indonesia’s three-pronged national industrial transformation agenda at the fourth meeting of the BRICS Partnership on ...
Oct 29, 2026
Who is Zelensky threatening in Russian skies?
Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has warned every airline using Russian airspace. Which carriers still fly to Russia, and how badly are drones disrupting airports?
Oct 29, 2026
BRICS Summit 2026: Key Likely Outcomes as India Drives a Transformative Global Agenda in New Delhi
India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, marking a pivotal moment for the rapidly evolving intergovernmental forum of major emerging market…
Oct 29, 2026
AFCON qualifiers: Hannover defender scores for Bafana Bafana, Fortuna’s Filimon helps Eritrea to historic point in East African derby
Eritrea earned a point with a 1-1 draw against neighbours Kenya in their first group stage game for African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification since 2008. Fortuna Düsseldorf’s new winger…
Oct 29, 2026
Air India explores merging Air India Express into the main airline as incoming CEO looks to cut costs
Air India's incoming CEO might have already set the ball rolling on changes at the airline. He is wondering if the airline should take in the LCC and fold it…
Oct 29, 2026
Eritrean Man Convicted of Rape in London
Brooke Desalanie, a 33-year-old illegal immigrant from Eritrea, was found guilty of abducting and sexually assaulting an elderly man outside a church in London.
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian government forces claim control of Tigray’s capital
Government-allied militia says it gained control of Mekelle after rebel offensive left country on brink of civil war
Oct 29, 2026
GST Council meeting postponed to 7 October due to BRICS summit
BRICS, originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, expanded in 2024 to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, with Indonesia joining in 2025.
Oct 29, 2026Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative enhances carbon stock and carbon dioxide sequestration across diverse landscapes
Scientific Reports - Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative enhances carbon stock and carbon dioxide sequestration across diverse landscapes
Oct 29, 2026
Ingebrigtsen pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen
Jakob Ingebrigtsen is pipped to victory in the men's 5km in a thrilling finish at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.
Oct 29, 2026Tenure insecurity, climate variability and renting out decisions among female small-holder farmers in Ethiopia
Akpalu, W. & Bezabih, M. (2015). Tenure insecurity, climate variability and renting out decisions among female small-holder farmers in Ethiopia. Sustainability, 7(6), 7926 - 7941. https://doi.org/10.3390/su7067926
Oct 29, 2026