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Ethiopia renews push for Red sea access
Ethiopia’s prime minister reignited the issue of sea access for his landlocked country, potentially further inflaming regional tensions amid renewed fighting in its northern Tigray region. After being sworn in…
Oct 29, 2026
10 African countries with the strongest military in 2026
Nigeria has been ranked as the third-strongest military power in Africa in the 2026 Global Firepower Index, behind Egypt and Algeria. The post 10 African countries with the strongest military…
Oct 29, 2026UNHCR: More help urgently needed as thousands arrive in Djibouti fleeing Yemen
Nearly 3,000 people have arrived in Djibouti in less than a week, making the dangerous sea crossing across the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, as escalating violence forces more families to flee…
Oct 29, 2026Field evaluation of spring wheat genotypes reveals differential resistance to Zymoseptoria tritici in Ethiopia
A study evaluated 45 spring wheat genotypes in Ethiopia for resistance to Septoria tritici blotch, a major disease.
Oct 29, 2026
Over $600 Million in Polymarket Election Trades Took Place After Races Ended
Contracts tied to elections in Ethiopia and Romania saw massive trading volumes after the outcomes were decided, with one expert describing it as a form of volume manipulation.
Oct 29, 2026
Shabana Mahmood Threatens to Impose Trump-Style Sanctions on Eritrea in Visa Row
Shabana Mahmood has threatened to block Eritrean visas in a row over the east African country's migrant return rate, after Eritrean VIPs and diplomats were stripped of fast-track visa access.
Oct 29, 2026A systematic review and meta-analysis on the epidemiology of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in Ethiopia
Background Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are among the most prevalent work-related disorders affecting individuals across all age groups and professions. Nurses are highly vulnerable due to the nature of their…
Oct 29, 2026
Beyond Unicorns
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Oct 29, 2026
Durban FilmMart Wraps 17th Edition With Record Turnout
The Durban FilmMart closed its 17th edition with more than 1,100 industry delegates from 56 countries, according to a Variety report.
Oct 29, 2026Effect of amaranth flatbread on maternal anthropometry during pregnancy: Evidence from a cluster-randomized controlled trial in Southern Ethiopia
Introduction Maternal undernutrition and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) remain major public health challenges in Ethiopia, contributing to adverse pregnancy outcomes and poor maternal health. Amaranth, a nutrient-dense pseudocereal, has demonstrated…
Oct 29, 2026
Could Conflict in Ethiopia Expand Across the Region?
Addis Ababa accuses Egypt, Eritrea and Sudan of backing armed groups, as fears grow that renewed confrontations could spread across the region.
Oct 29, 2026
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Oct 29, 2026