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Drone Strike Wounds 13 in Tigray Capital as Fears of Renewed War Grow
A drone strike on Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia's Tigray region, injured at least 13 people, including five children, amid growing tensions between federal and Tigrayan forces.
Oct 29, 2026
The U.S. Tax System Gets a Middling Score
Estonia’s low, relatively simple taxes help it top the OECD rankings, while high property taxes and other weaknesses hold the U.S. back.
Oct 29, 2026
As Low as $699 Round Trip Between Atlanta and India: Ethiopian Airlines Sale
You can pay as low as $699.00 round trip between Atlanta and your choice of five destinations in India with Ethiopian Airlines for seats in the economy class cabin through…
Oct 29, 2026
China is funding African farmers but not food processing and storage: why it’s a problem
Chinese lenders have invested billions in African agriculture. But new research shows the money often misses what’s needed to modernise the sector.
Oct 29, 2026
Nigeria, other African countries face six-fold increase in security threat in 2yrs – US AFRICOM
Brigadier General Paul G. Filcek, Director of Logistics at US AFRICOM, disclosed this during a digital press conference with African journalists on the ongoing 2026 Africa Logistics and Communications Symposium,…
Oct 29, 2026
It’s not the refugees, it’s the austerity measures!
Rather than the cause of Africa’s economic crises, refugees are themselves victims of the political and economic decisions that produce displacement, deprivation, and insecurity.
Oct 29, 2026Biosafety of rabies virus and related lyssaviruses: Risks, precautions, and knowledge gaps in diagnostic and research laboratories
Author summary Rabies is a viral disease that is almost always fatal once symptoms develop and remains neglected in many parts of the world where laboratory resources are limited. Diagnostic…
Oct 29, 2026
Deadly Landslide Hits Ethiopian Monastery During Prayer Service
A landslide at a mountain monastery in Ethiopia's Amhara region killed 14 people during an overnight prayer service, authorities said.
Oct 29, 2026
Pakistan pilots banned: Why Air France and other airlines are restricting crew from Pak
Pakistan pilots along with some other nationals have been banned by Air France, United Airlines and Smartwings. The rules apply to pilots and cabin crew, including those with dual citizenship,…
Oct 29, 2026
After three days: Israelis stranded in Ethiopia rescued
After three days of efforts, a group of Israelis stranded in Lalibela due to the security escalation was evacuated by helicopter.
Oct 29, 2026
FULL LIST: Nigeria, other African countries dominate world’s 60 poorest by GDP-PPP per capita
Nigeria ranks 56th among the world’s 60 poorest countries by GDP-PPP per capita in 2026. Discover the full list and how other African nations compare. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-nigeria-other-african-countries-dominate-worlds-60-poorest-by-gdp-…
Oct 29, 2026Suspected Ebola patient placed in Equatorial Guinea hotel with deportees from the US, lawyers say - breitbart.com
Migrants deported from the U.S. and detained in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea say authorities have used the facility to quarantine a suspected Ebola
Oct 29, 2026