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Family Of Genocidal Somali Dictator Linked To $1.8M Medicare-Funded Ohio Business
A firm run by Somali dictator Siad Barre’s daughter took $1.8M in Ohio Medicare funds as regime survivors living nearby demand a federal probe.
Oct 29, 2026
Jaishankar Meets Ghana's Foreign Minister to Boost Strategic Ties
The Indian External Affairs Minister held talks with Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on trade, defence and technology during a visit that also takes in Ethiopia.
Oct 29, 2026
Darragh McElhinney breaks Irish 5km record at World Road Running Championships
Dawit Seare from Eritrea pips Jakob Ingebrigtsen on the line in thrilling race; Sarah Healy finishes 13th in women’s mile
Oct 29, 2026
China's Xi urges BRICS nations to work towards peace in the Middle East
China, Iran's biggest trading partner and a key customer of Tehran's energy exports, is willing to work with BRICS towards peace in the region, Xi said.
Oct 29, 2026
160,000 flee South Africa over anti-migrant unrest – Report
Over 160,000 foreign nationals have fled South Africa in two months due to escalating anti-migrant violence and xenophobia. Learn more about the crisis. Read More: https://punchng.com/160000-flee-south-africa-over-anti-migrant-unrest-report/
Oct 29, 2026
Nigeria looks to Ethiopia to strengthen nutrition programme | NewsQuest
The Federal Government plans to draw on Ethiopia’s efforts to tackle malnutrition as the country strengthens a national nutrition programme, Vice President Kashim Shettima said Friday. Vice President Shettima said…
Oct 29, 2026
Saudi Arabia grants amnesty to almost 2,000 detained Ethiopians
Almost 2,000 Ethiopian nationals detained in Saudi Arabia have been granted royal amnesties, Ethiopia's foreign ministry said.
Oct 29, 2026
‘I found the focus to rebuild my life here’: Irish libraries offer much more than books
Semir Saleh is one of 792,000 people with a library card – it has helped open up new possibilities for him
Oct 29, 2026
Horn of Africa Region Will Be Devastated by Another Internal War in Ethiopia
Tensions have been building up between the government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and several armed opposition groupings. The issues which brought about the war between the central…
Oct 29, 2026Challenges to the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in semi-arid Ghana
With the increasing recognition of climate change threats to agricultural productivity and food security, it is crucial to explore farming practices that increase productivity, adapt to the effects of global…
Oct 29, 2026
Fears of Return to War Grow in Ethiopia's Tigray Region
Fears are growing of a return to war in Ethiopia's Tigray region, just four years after a devastating conflict ended in a fragile peace deal.
Oct 29, 2026
India's BRICS trade deficit likely to remain key challenge as imports outpace exports: Report
India's trade relationship with BRICS nations is set to experience a notable increase in its trade deficit, driven largely by rapidly rising imports. While exports to these countries are gradually…
Oct 29, 2026