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Funding cuts put 8.3 million refugees at risk of losing vital assistance
Haji Mohammad Shafi spent 44 years in Pakistan before he was forced to leave. He sold everything he owned and returned to Afghanistan with his five children, arriving with almost…
Oct 29, 2026
Russia-Africa Summit: Putin set to address gathering of African leaders in Moscow
African leaders are meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow for the third Russia-Africa Summit, with trade, energy, and a new cooperation plan on the agenda
Oct 29, 2026The hidden burden of viral meningitis in ethiopia: Etiology and clinical outcomes
Background Viral meningitis remains a significant global public health problem, particularly in resource-limited settings where the diagnosis of viral etiology is mainly based on clinical assessment. This study aimed to…
Oct 29, 2026
Türkiye urges shift from climate pledges to action ahead of COP31
Türkiye’s ambassador to Nigeria has called for a decisive shift from climate pledges to practical action, urging improved climate finance for developing na Read More: https://punchng.com/turkiye-urges-shift-from-climate-pledges-to-action-ahead-of-cop31/
Oct 29, 2026
Insecurity: Africa can no longer rely on foreign interventions, Buratai warns
Former COAS Buratai warns Africa against relying on foreign interventions for security, urging stronger regional cooperation and indigenous solutions to ta Read More: https://punchng.com/insecurity-africa-can-no-longer-rely-on-foreign-interventions-buratai-w…
Oct 29, 2026
Tigray Rebels Said to Abandon Regional Capital as Pro-Government Forces Advance
A local journalist and residents told AFP that Tigray rebels were abandoning their regional capital in northern Ethiopia on Saturday as pro-government forces advanced on the city.
Oct 29, 2026
'Breakthrough', 'good move': Several foreign journalists covering BRICS Summit welcome New Delhi Declaration
Foreign journalists covering the BRICS Summit in Delhi welcomed the New Delhi Declaration. Some called the consensus document a breakthrough while others described it as a good move. The declaration…
Oct 29, 2026
A New Generation of Eritreans Enters Indefinite Service
Click to expand Image Satellite Imagery of the Sawa military camp, including the Warsai Yikealo Secondary School, recorded in January 2015. Imagery © DigitalGlobe - Maxar Technologies 2019; Source: Google…
Oct 29, 2026
‘Radical’: Extremist running for Congress said WHAT about America?
Melat Kiros likely to be elected in November representing Western state
Oct 29, 2026
Modi Holds Bilateral Meetings, Calls India-UAE Ties a Symbol of Stability
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings, including with Ethiopia, Vietnam and Malaysia, and described India-UAE ties as a symbol of stability.
Oct 29, 2026
On August 3, 2026, Ethiopia planted 805.3 million seedlings in 12 hours with 26.2 million participants; years later, survival data will reveal whether that extraordinary national effort actually transformed degraded landscapes
Ethiopia also says that more than 48 billion seedlings have been planted since the Green Legacy Initiative began. These figures demonstrate the remarkable logistical capacity behind the program, but they…
Oct 29, 2026
What in the World?
Test yourself on the week of Oct. 3: Brazilians and Pakistanis protest, Spain calls for snap elections, and Ebola spreads in East Africa.
Oct 29, 2026