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Russia-Africa 2026: From summits to strategy
The upcoming summit is set to assess the impact and effectiveness of Russia’s African policy since 2019 Read Full Article at RT.com
Oct 29, 2026
The problem with Nigerian sports
The Nigeria Football Federation has been in the news headlines lately. The news has not been good because Nigeria’s national teams, from U17 to the flagship Super Eagles and Super…
Oct 29, 2026
1 in 5 youths targeted by online sexual abuse, UNICEF finds
A survey of around 21,000 young people by the UN's agency for children, UNICEF, has found that online sexual abuse of minors is on the rise.
Oct 29, 2026
Jaishankar holds talks with Ethiopian counterpart; discusses trade & investment, security
"Had wide-ranging discussions on strengthening our bilateral ties, covering trade, investment, development projects to infrastructure, maritime, security, technology and culture," Jaishankar said
Oct 29, 2026Ethiopian Rebel Forces Withdraw From Tigray Regional Capital, BBC Reports
A Slashdot aggregation cites BBC and Reuters reports that Ethiopian rebel forces withdrew from the Tigray regional capital and that government forces seized the city.
Oct 29, 2026
Links 9/26/2026
Our finicky daily links: Trump rejects Iran offer, AI wobbles, US and Japan bond yields spike, super high sea transit costs, data center revolt, tariff hatred, German economic breaking point,…
Oct 29, 2026
WHO Warns of Complex Ebola Outbreak After Nigeria Confirms Case
The World Health Organisation warned of a complex outbreak after Nigeria confirmed its first imported case of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in a woman.
Oct 29, 2026
Fulbright grants send record number of Yalies abroad
Three-dozen recent Yale College graduates and six students or recent alumni from Yale’s professional and graduate schools received offers to spend a year abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Oct 29, 2026
Student Recruited to ISIS by AI Bot Before Traveling to Somalia Jailed for 12 Years
Mohamed Mohamoud, 22, was jailed for 12 years for terrorism-related offences after being recruited to join Islamic State by an AI bot and traveling to Somalia.
Oct 29, 2026
Can we drink to that?
By Dave LowryIn St. Louis, a business association tried to address the crippling homeless problem. You can imagine what happened next.
Oct 29, 2026
US judge clears way for Trump to end Somalis' deportation protections
A federal judge ruled on Friday that the Trump administration can proceed with ending Temporary Protected Status for nearly 1,100 Somalis, potentially exposing them to deportation.
Oct 29, 2026
Three Gujarat Residents Missing in Ethiopia; Families Allege Kidnapping, ₹1 Crore Ransom Demand
Three Gujarat residents who allegedly travelled to the US through an illegal route have gone missing in Ethiopia, with families claiming kidnapping and a ₹1 crore ransom demand.
Oct 29, 2026