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Brics summit 2026: the group’s relevance has clearly grown but can it achieve its potential?

The 11-country bloc of Brics is yet to live up to its promise, but it is still too early to write it off. A link-up of digital currencies may be…

Oct 29, 2026

As war fears grow in Ethiopia, women soldiers recount the sexual violence they experienced

As war fears grow in Ethiopia, women soldiers recount the sexual violence they experienced sofia Wed, 07/15/2026 - 09:31

Oct 29, 2026

African heads of state break ground for $16B oil refinery project

Five African heads of state have led a groundbreaking ceremony for a $16 billion oil refinery project in East Africa

Oct 29, 2026

Wealth-related inequality in effective coverage of postnatal newborn care in Tanzania; A decomposition analysis of the Tanzania Demographic and Health Survey, 2022

Background Effective postnatal newborn care provision is proven to be one effective strategy to reduce neonatal and under-five mortality. Despite the presence of small-scale studies that reported crude coverage of…

Oct 29, 2026

JCtrans at FIATA 2026: Digital Solutions and Global Connections

How can freight forwarders strengthen digital capabilities, access new business opportunities and build trusted partnerships across borders? MILAN, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- These questions were central to the 2026…

Oct 29, 2026

COVID-19 training gaps exposed among Iran's frontline health workers,

A cross-sectional study of 297 primary health care workers in Rasht, Iran, found high training coverage for prevention and infection control but major gaps in medication safety and triage, alongside

Oct 29, 2026

Yoga Lakshmi announces exit from Heart Beat, says, 'I’ll definitely miss being Theju'

Actress Yoga Lakshmi has announced her exit from the Heart Beat series, leaving fans with heavy hearts. She expressed appreciation for her journey as Theju, a character that resonated with…

Oct 29, 2026

The economic implications of forced displacement

Winton, S. (2026). The economic implications of forced displacement [PhD thesis]. London School of Economics and Political Science. https://doi.org/10.21953/researchonline.lse.ac.uk.00140595

Oct 29, 2026

Ethiopian Runner Werkuha Getachew Wins Crim Race in Flint

Werkuha Getachew, 30, won the women's five-mile race at the 49th Crim Festival Races in Flint, Michigan, finishing just two seconds ahead of the runner-up.

Oct 29, 2026

Of Gods and Languages: On "When God Spoke Greek"

Kevin Hart reviews Timothy Michael Law’s book about the Septuagint, When God Spoke Greek.

Oct 29, 2026

‘Young people are being put in jail for nothing’: Inside Kenya’s battle over cannabis

Rastafarians are seeking a religious exemption from cannabis laws they say criminalise worship and devastate lives

Oct 29, 2026

Haftu Strintzos: From Ethiopian Shepherd to Australian Marathon Record Holder

Australian long-distance runner Haftu Strintzos shares his journey from being a barefoot shepherd in Ethiopia to claiming the national marathon record on just his fourth attempt.

Oct 29, 2026