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How the Houthi-Saudi conflict is affecting countries on Africa's Red Sea coast — and beyond
Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which Yemeni government forces are trying to take back from the Houthis, is located not far from Djibouti and other African states.
Oct 29, 2026
Tool Calling vs. Code Execution for AI Agents: Choosing the Right Action Primitive
In this article, you will learn what tool calling and code execution are as agent action primitives, how they differ mechanically, and when to choose one over the other.
Oct 29, 2026Investigation: Amid Setbacks In The Sahel, Russia Quietly Builds Ties In Madagascar
Last January, Madagascar politicians joined military officers at Ivato International Airport for the ceremonial start of new training exercises for the country's 1st Airborne Battalion.
Oct 29, 2026
New permanent residents down 20% in Canada. Nearly half the drop came from India
Study permits for Indian students have fallen 66% since 2023. Ontario and B.C. absorbed 81% of the national drop in permanent residents while Quebec rose 12%
Oct 29, 2026
Kenya triples its power target, aiming to expand use of nuclear and geothermal energy
Kenya has tripled its long-term target for expanding its renewable power capacity to meet surging demand and support its industrialization, but that might not result in more affordable power for…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian Airlines to Sign Deal with Boeing for 10 Freighter Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines is set to sign an agreement with Boeing for 10 freighter aircraft, according to a banner displayed at the signing ceremony venue.
Oct 29, 2026
Modi Holds Bilateral Talks With Ethiopia, Malaysia and Vietnam at BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held separate meetings with the leaders of Ethiopia, Malaysia and Vietnam on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit, with discussions covering defence, investment, technology…
Oct 29, 2026
Jefferson-Wooden bags searing sprint double, Dos Santos on fire
Melissa Jefferson-Wooden and Kenny Bednarek bagged memorable sprint doubles and Alison dos Santos turned on the 400m hurdles afterburners to wrap up the Ultimate Championship in Budapest in sensational style…
Oct 29, 2026Cholera Deaths Rise 30% as WHO Reports Highest Annual Toll in Over Two Decades
The World Health Organization reports that cholera killed 7,870 people across 47 countries in 2025, a 30% increase in reported deaths despite fewer reported infections.
Oct 29, 2026Implementation of school-feeding programme and its effect on dietary adequacy among primary school children in Kisarawe district, Tanzania
The school-age period is crucial nutritional-wise owing to its health and developmental impact. In Tanzania, 11% of school-aged children are thin, while 34% are anemic, representing a significant burden of…
Oct 29, 2026
US envoy rejects claims of 'secret' Eritrea deal
Massad Boulos, President Trump's senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, denied that Washington was negotiating a secret arrangement with Eritrea, amid increased scrutiny of American engagement with Eritrea, Ethiopia…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia Updates Digital TVET Learning for Tomorrow's Jobs
Ethiopia is taking steps to prepare young people for a digital workplace through updated Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programs, in collaboration with UNESCO and the Ministry of…
Oct 29, 2026