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Zara clothing supplier Pearl Global evaluates Africa expansion as Europe demand grows
The potential move reflects a broader recalibration by Indian garment manufacturers, which are looking to tap growing European demand amid shifts in US trade policy and disruptions to global shipping…
Oct 29, 2026
Africa's low-key high-stakes Strait of Hormuz diplomacy
African governments have kept a low profile on the international stage during the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. But that doesn't mean they haven't been engaging with the issue…
Oct 29, 2026
Sunday: Hili dialogue
Welcome to Sunday, October 11, 2026: Sabbath for goyische cats and World Biryani Day. At center left below you can see a biryani served to several of us when I…
Oct 29, 2026Strengthening global partnerships: Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to Mauritania, Nigeria and South Africa
In a world in turmoil, we need reliable partners around the globe. That is why Foreign Minister Wadephul is travelling to the African continent this week, for the third time…
Oct 29, 2026
Did African countries try to plant giant wall of trees to stop Sahara Desert's spread?
More than 20 African countries banded together to combat the spread of the Sahara Desert by planting a giant wall of trees to run across the continent. This wall will…
Oct 29, 2026
African health ministers, partners agree to accelerate multi-disease elimination
African health ministers, development partners, heads of African Union and regional health institutions today agreed on a renewed continental agenda to accelerate the elimination of multiple diseases in the region,…
Oct 29, 2026
GREAT DEAL Japan & South Korea from Athens: full-service flights from only €390 return
Dreaming of a big Asia trip without the usual long-haul price tag? Ethiopian Airlines is showing full-service flights from Athens to Japan and South Korea from just €390 return —…
Oct 29, 2026
EDF Warns Delaying Next Major IPCC Report Risks Leaving Decision-Makers in the Dark
Following the conclusion of the IPCC's 65th plenary in Addis Ababa, the Environmental Defense Fund urged countries not to delay critical climate science ahead of COP31.
Oct 29, 2026
US aid cuts threaten Ghana’s child immunisation gains
Ghana faces a $78.2m health funding shortfall as aid cuts put immunisation gains at risk.
Oct 29, 2026
Say cheese! Trio of cheeky monkeys pose for the camera
The three rather happy Gelada monkeys were seen relaxing in the Ethiopian Highlands.
Oct 29, 2026
National Theatre to host Lagos contemporary circus festival
The National Theatre in Lagos is set to host the inaugural Lagos Contemporary Circus Festival, tagged ‘Circus in Motion’, from October 3 to 4, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/national-theatre-to-host-lagos-contemporary-circus-festival/
Oct 29, 2026african-speech-mcp added to PyPI
Quality-aware read-only MCP server for Wolof speech corpus selection
Oct 29, 2026