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Rethinking Humanitarianism | Somalia’s plan to break free from aid dependence
Countries like Somalia are reeling from “cataclysmic” aid cuts. Could it also be the defining moment that shifts them away from aid dependence?
Oct 29, 2026
€4M Climate Insurance Initiative Links Rural Credit, Food Security in Ethiopia
Smallholder farmers in Ethiopia facing threats from drought and extreme weather will gain greater financial protection through a new climate-risk insurance initiative backed by the European Investment Bank.
Oct 29, 2026
NDLEA arrests Italy-based businessman for ingesting 98 wraps of cocaine
The NDLEA has arrested an Italy-based businessman at Enugu airport for ingesting 98 wraps of cocaine, weighing 1.510kg, while attempting to travel to Italy Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-italy-based-businessman-for-ingesting-98-wraps-of-cocaine/
Oct 29, 2026
FULL LIST: Davido, Peller, Tems, Burna Boy, others nominated as AFRIMMA returns after two-year break
The African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) returns in 2026! See the full list of nominees, including Davido, Burna Boy, and Tems, for this year’s awards. Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-davido-peller-tems-burna-boy-others-nominated-as-afrimma-retur…
Oct 29, 2026
Global trade shake-up reaches fashion as Zara supplier Pearl Global eyes Africa market
Pearl Global eyes North Africa and Jordan for manufacturing expansion. This move aims to serve European customers and diversify production bases. The company is reducing its reliance on the United…
Oct 29, 2026
Ethiopia: Indiscriminate Airstrike in Tigray
Click to expand Image A collapsed wall in a residential house following the August 20, 2026 airstrike on a residential compound in Daero neighborhood, Mekelle, Tigray region, Ethiopia. The image…
Oct 29, 2026
Map Shows Extent of Trump's TPS Terminations: Which Countries Could Be Next
Ethiopia's TPS protections were officially overturned Tuesday, meaning more than 1 million migrants now face deportation.
Oct 29, 2026
Ebola in Kenya: Is it under control as nine cases confirmed? - BBC
Kenya has already released the first group of 20 people who came into contact with its first Ebola patient.
Oct 29, 2026
One arrested for murder of transgender person in Mirzapur
Mirzapur Police arrested Sonu Vishwakarma in the murder of transgender person Sattar Khan alias Haseena; auto-rickshaw used to dump the body recovered.
Oct 29, 2026
South Africa’s Global Image Loses Its Luster
Pretoria’s influence across Africa may be waning following widespread xenophobic attacks.
Oct 29, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis move to control crucial waterway – our research maps the countries most at risk
Over a dozen countries depend on the Bab al-Mandab Strait for more than half of their maritime trade by value.
Oct 29, 2026
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.
Oct 29, 2026