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Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua plans to scrap elections – what that says about today’s autocrats
Many autocrats rig elections to stay in power. Nicaragua’s longtime president has gone one step further.
Oct 29, 2026
Unleashing Africa’s Women Agripreneurs
Across Sub-Saharan Africa, women workers dominate agriculture but rarely capture the sector’s economic value. With a systematic approach to closing the gap, policymakers, NGOs, and philanthropic organizations could unlock a…
Oct 29, 2026
Symposium on Prosecuting Asia-Pacific Crimes: Universal Jurisdiction and the Pursuit of Accountability in the Asia-Pacific
[Antonia Mulvey is a British lawyer, and the founder and executive director of Legal Action Worldwide.] International law, international justice institutions, and human rights are under extraordinary pressure as conflicts are…
Oct 29, 2026
Russia and Ethiopia agree to deepen ‘strategic’ partnership
Russia and Ethiopia have agreed to expand cooperation in trade, infrastructure, technology, and humanitarian projects during Sergey Lavrov’s visit to Addis Ababa
Oct 29, 2026
Canada grants asylum to 7,643 Nigerians in 30 months
Canada granted refugee protection to 7,643 Nigerians between January 2024 and June 2026, making Nigeria the top source of asylum seekers from Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/canada-grants-asylum-to-7643-nigerians-in-30-months/
Oct 29, 2026
'Driver smoking, burning smell, a request to stop': How horror unfolded inside Noida bus that killed 9
A tragic bus fire occurred on the Yamuna Expressway, leading to the deaths of nine passengers. Many others sustained burn injuries and were treated at Kailash Hospital in Jewar. Passengers…
Oct 29, 2026
Future Health Convenes Global Health Leaders at UNGA to Advance Health System Transformation at Scale
High-level dialogue explored how predictive and preventive health systems can deliver better health outcomes worldwide. Ministers, senior government representatives, and health leaders from 15 countries shared approaches to building health…
Oct 29, 2026
Dionne Warwick, Mya, Saweetie anthem 'One Heart Can Change the World'
Dionne Warwick, Mya, Saweetie Join Forces on New Anthem ‘One Heart Can Change the World’
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines fare dispute strands passenger at Abuja airport for two months
By Dickson Omobola Nigerian passenger, Abdullahi Salisu, has alleged that a dispute with Ethiopian Airlines over a ticket change and refund has left him stranded at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International…
Oct 29, 2026
Church: At Least 60 Orthodox Christians Killed in Two Oromia Attacks
Two deadly attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region killed at least 60 Orthodox Christians and wounded dozens as homes burned, according to church statements.
Oct 29, 2026Catholic Caucus: Daily Mass Readings 21-September-2026
21 September 2026 Saint Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist Feast Cathedral of Matthew the Apostle, Washington, DCReadings at MassLiturgical Colour: Red. Year: A(II).First readingEphesians 4:1-7,11-13We are all to come to unity, fully…
Oct 29, 2026
Lebanon PM vows to track down suspects after truck carrying explosives intercepted
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam announced an investigation into explosives found in a truck linked to Hezbollah. The truck was intercepted by security personnel at the Dahr al-Baidar checkpoint, carrying…
Oct 29, 2026