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If Israel was on trial and you were a juror, what would you decide?
Six claims against Israel are refuted by a United States District Judge who treats the claims as testimony in a court of law and the reader of his book as…
Oct 29, 2026
Africa’s Red Sea states face growing risks as Houthi rebels expand their reach
The African shoreline is now much more valuable to outsiders who want to monitor, contain or outflank the waterway opposite them.
Oct 29, 2026
CANEX Creations CEO Osahon Akpata Talks Mission To Shake Up Film Finance in Africa: “There Is A Huge Opportunity To Create IP That’s An Investable Class”
It has been a busy few weeks for Osahon Akpata, CEO of CANEX Creations Inc. (CCInc), the Cairo-based intellectual property investment and holding company shaking up film finance across Africa…
Oct 29, 2026
Low-Cost Solutions to Maternal Mortality Already Exist
As foreign aid declines, policymakers in lower-income countries must increasingly focus on making better use of scarce resources. When it comes to maternal mortality, that means investing in simple, proven,…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopian PM’s advisor: Tigrayan forces and others hinder stability
Advisor to Ethiopia’s Prime Minister stated that Tigrayan forces and regional actors are hindering regional stability.
Oct 29, 2026
Saudi Arabia executes 5 Ethiopians over drug-related charges, rights group says
Human Rights Watch says Saudi Arabia executed five Ethiopians this week on drug-related charges after a trial that allegedly lacked due process
Oct 29, 2026The evolution of scam centres in Myanmar's war zone
The scam industry in Myanmar is morphing and heading into the jungle rather than disappearing since a crackdown began.
Oct 29, 2026
Can Air India's New CEO Replicate Ethiopian Airlines' Success?
Former Ethiopian Airlines chief Tewolde Gebremariam built one of Africa's most successful carriers. As he takes charge of Air India, challenges are more demanding.
Oct 29, 2026
Murder trial begins for Canadian coffee entrepreneur accused of drowning 9-year-old daughter in NY pond
Luciano Frattolin, 46, of Montreal is accused of filing a bogus kidnapping report after allegedly killing the little girl, Melina, while on a trip to the Lake George area last…
Oct 29, 2026
Patryk Błaszczak responds to Chinese and Russian ambassadors’ World War II op-ed
OPINION: Poland’s ambassador to NZ challenges Russia and China’s account of World War II.
Oct 29, 2026
CAS clears Japan’s Olympic silver medallist Ikeda of doping, overturns ban
Race walker Koki Ikeda returns to competition immediately; Ethiopia’s marathon runner Ruti Aga given 6-year doping ban.
Oct 29, 2026
Sport Chek Canada Friends & Family Cyber Event Online Sale: Save 25% Off Full Priced Items Using Oromo Code
The Sport Chek Friends & Family Cyber Event Online Sale is on now at Sport Chek Canada, and full priced items are 25% off. To get the discount you will…
Oct 29, 2026