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Jaishankar Says India-Africa Relationship Must Evolve

Jaishankar Says India-Africa Relationship Must Evolve

Addressing a gathering at the Adwa Memorial Museum in Addis Ababa, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the India-Africa partnership must evolve to meet contemporary challenges.

Oct 29, 2026
Other Ways of Knowing: Ethno Epistemic Challenges to the Universality of Science

Other Ways of Knowing: Ethno Epistemic Challenges to the Universality of Science

From toe rings for a healthy pregnancy to a president who scrapped AIDS drugs for a dream-given herbal cure, this essay confronts a growing academic movement claiming spirits, astrology, and…

Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia's Wars, Sea Ambitions and Nile Dam Fuel Fears of Wider Conflict

Ethiopia's Wars, Sea Ambitions and Nile Dam Fuel Fears of Wider Conflict

An AP analysis examines how renewed fighting in Tigray, deteriorating Ethiopia-Eritrea relations, sea access ambitions and the Nile dam dispute are raising concerns about a broader regional conflict.

Oct 29, 2026
Road running worlds: Yared Nuguse gets silver in mile, Dawit Seare clips Jakob Ingebrigtsen in 5km

Road running worlds: Yared Nuguse gets silver in mile, Dawit Seare clips Jakob Ingebrigtsen in 5km

Jakob Ingebrigtsen was bidding for a second major title in the 5km distance in an eight-day span.

Oct 29, 2026
Soccer games today: Full schedule of international matches for September 26

Soccer games today: Full schedule of international matches for September 26

The 2026 World Cup hosts and two teams that finished in the top three of that tournament all return to action for the first time since the summer.

Oct 29, 2026
Ex-international footballer, accomplice jailed 24 years for cocaine trafficking

Ex-international footballer, accomplice jailed 24 years for cocaine trafficking

A former international footballer and an accomplice were sentenced to 24 years for cocaine trafficking in Nigeria.

Oct 29, 2026
African Union launching credit rating agency

African Union launching credit rating agency

The African Union-backed AfCRA will launch in Mauritius on October 5 as Africa seeks an alternative source of sovereign credit ratings

Oct 29, 2026
Peadar Tóibín: Independent Ireland is a 'different beast' - but closer ties with Aontú possible

Peadar Tóibín: Independent Ireland is a 'different beast' - but closer ties with Aontú possible

The Aontú leader says he has no regrets about jumping ship from Sinn Féin eight years ago.

Oct 29, 2026
Mile posts: Items on Matt Lorenz, Lucy Conroy, Shelby Houlihan, Tyler Lance, Danna Herrick, Joe Langridge

Mile posts: Items on Matt Lorenz, Lucy Conroy, Shelby Houlihan, Tyler Lance, Danna Herrick, Joe Langridge

Lorenz won the inaugural Cedar Rapids Marathon on June 7 in 2:30:55 on a wet day.

Oct 29, 2026
Ghana to join BRICS, says foreign minister

Ghana to join BRICS, says foreign minister

Ghana’s cabinet has approved a decision to formally apply to join the BRICS economic bloc, the country’s foreign minister has announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/ghana-to-join-brics-says-foreign-minister/

Oct 29, 2026
Heavy Fighting and Internet Disruption as Ethiopia Conflict Rages

Heavy Fighting and Internet Disruption as Ethiopia Conflict Rages

Ethiopian forces battled overnight to repel a Tigray rebel assault in Afar, a humanitarian source said, with reports of an internet blackout in the north.

Oct 29, 2026
Elite Runners Ready For Delhi Half Marathon

Elite Runners Ready For Delhi Half Marathon

Elite international and Indian runners are gearing up for the Delhi Half Marathon on Sunday, with many targeting personal bests and sub-60 minute finishes. Two-time winner Birhanu Legese and 2023…

Oct 29, 2026