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Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now say they will work together.
Oct 29, 2026Homes Burned and 60 Christians Killed by Armed Attackers in Ethiopia
Two violent attacks by armed individuals — one on October 20 and another on October 24 — left 60 Christians dead and 20 homes burned to the ground in Ethiopia.…
Oct 29, 2026
Fighting in Ethiopia intensifies: What’s the latest?
Capture of key town could pave the way for federal forces to push towards Tigray's capital, Mekelle.
Oct 29, 2026
Murdered 9-year-old begged not to go on trip with dad months before he allegedly killed her, mom testifies
Kali Galanis testified that Melina Frattolin begged not to travel overseas with her father before the girl's death near Lake George, New York.
Oct 29, 2026
Deadly landslide hits Ethiopia mountain monastery during prayer service
It sent rocks and earth crashing on to those praying at an overnight service, the authorities say.
Oct 29, 2026
Nobel Laureates Lead Calls for Proof of Life of Eritrean Writers Detained Since 2001
More than 180 writers, including Nobel laureates Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee, have signed a letter to Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki seeking proof of life for 12 writers arrested in…
Oct 29, 2026
Chinese automakers shift gears from exports to African production
Chinese automakers are increasingly shifting from exporting vehicles to building them in Africa, betting that rapid urbanization, a growing middle class and supportive government policies will make the continent one…
Oct 29, 2026
W.H.O. Chief Tedros Returns to DR Congo as Ebola Ravages Country
The director-general of the World Health Organization (W.H.O.), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, reportedly arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) on Wednesday for his second visit to oversee the…
Oct 29, 2026
Russia to assist Mozambique in fighting terrorism – Lavrov
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with Mozambique officials during a working visit to Maputo Read Full Article at RT.com
Oct 29, 2026Effect of eligibility for referral following mass screening for severe acute malnutrition using mid-upper arm circumference: A prospective regression discontinuity design
Background Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children under five. Mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC) is widely used for community screening, but the effect…
Oct 29, 2026
Tigray Rebels Urged to Disarm as Commander Vows to Fight On
An official in Tigray's new federal-backed administration urged rebel fighters to lay down their weapons, hours after a rebel commander called for continued resistance.
Oct 29, 2026
Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisions
This weekend, some of the most powerful people in the world gathered in Delhi around a vast circular table. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that together, the leaders next…
Oct 29, 2026