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Effectiveness of web-based educational videos on enhancing diabetes knowledge and empowerment among type 2 diabetes patients in primary care: A randomized controlled trial

Objective This study evaluated the effectiveness of web-based educational video module on diabetes knowledge, empowerment, and clinical outcomes among adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes in a primary care…

Oct 29, 2026

Uncovering the determinants of high-risk age at childbirth in Bangladesh: A machine learning analysis of the BDHS 2022 data

Childbirth occurring at high-risk maternal ages (≤18 years or ≥40 years) remains an important public health concern in Bangladesh and is influenced by a range of socio-demographic and behavioral factors.…

Oct 29, 2026

Seven Ethiopian Opposition Groups Form Alliance Against PM Abiy

Seven opposition groups in Ethiopia have announced the formation of an alliance aimed at removing Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government, according to an announcement made on Sunday.

Oct 29, 2026

kenat 2.0.0

A comprehensive Python library for the Ethiopian calendar, handling conversions, holidays (Bahire Hasab), and date arithmetic.

Oct 29, 2026

African Filmmakers Prepare for the AI Revolution, Ready or Not

African filmmakers are getting set for the AI revolution, as the premiere of a billed first photorealistic AI-generated Yoruba-language feature film ran into server problems.

Oct 29, 2026

New Fighting in Ethiopia Shatters Peace Pact

Renewed fighting between Ethiopian federal troops and Tigrayan fighters escalated, effectively shattering a peace pact that ended a two-year war in 2022.

Oct 29, 2026

Global trade resilient despite crises, 72% still under WTO rules — Okonjo-Iweala

… Hails SSK at 20th…. Urges Nigeria, Africa to seize digital trade opportunitiesBy Chioma Obinna Despite escalating geopolitical tensions, tariff disputes and disruptions to the multilateral trading system, 72 per…

Oct 29, 2026

Africa wants more homegrown solar to boost self-reliance, but China's shadow remains

Africa's largest economies are accelerating plans to build more domestic solar manufacturing capacity, a shift industry analysts say reflects both industrial ambition and growing unease over dependence on imports from…

Oct 29, 2026

Leadership and management competencies and practices among health managers in Wakiso District, Uganda

A study assessed leadership and management competencies and practices among health managers in Wakiso District, Uganda, highlighting their importance for health service delivery.

Oct 29, 2026

Child malnutrition is one of Africa’s biggest health challenges: food aid is only part of the solution

A lack of food is not the only cause of malnutrition. Poverty, disease, poor sanitation, climate pressures and limited access to healthcare also shape it.

Oct 29, 2026

Russian Envoy: India Advanced Moscow-Backed BRICS Initiatives

India has advanced key BRICS initiatives backed by Russia, including cross-border payments, a proposed grain exchange and a new investment platform, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said ahead of…

Oct 29, 2026

Chandra's exit: Air India's mounting losses are the elephant in the room

Air India Group has accumulated losses of about Rs 47,821 crore since its takeover, leaving its prolonged transformation among the biggest unfinished projects of Chandrasekaran's tenure

Oct 29, 2026