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Dangote to build $660m petroleum pipeline linking Ethiopia, Djibouti

Aliko Dangote, Ethiopia and Djibouti are set to develop a $660m refined petroleum products pipeline to reduce logistics costs and boost energy security. Read More: https://punchng.com/dangote-to-build-660m-petroleum-pipeline-linking-ethiopia-djibouti/

Oct 29, 2026

How Far Might Israel Go in Backing Ethiopia’s Quest for Direct Sea Access?

It might either assist Ethiopia in defending Somaliland and/or defeating Eritrea or it could deter Egypt and/or Turkiye from intervening in either conflict scenario on pain of sparking a major…

Oct 29, 2026

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks men's half marathon world record

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha breaks the men's half marathon world record in a time of 56 minutes 51 seconds in a World Athletics road race in Buenos Aires.

Oct 29, 2026

Skeptical Science New Research for Week #43 2026

Open access notables Rapid Increase in Geogenic CO2 Emissions from Antarctic Permafrost, Ruggiero et al., Global Biogeochemical Cycles Antarctic permafrost and ice-free soils are generally assumed to make only a…

Oct 29, 2026

Ethiopia risks a wider war. Here are 5 things to know

Renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia is threatening the fragile peace that ended the Tigray war

Oct 29, 2026

FO Talks: How to Promote Interfaith Unity and Counter Extremism

Operations Chief of Staff Cheyenne Torres and Anila Ali, president of the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council, discuss the importance of moderate religious leadership, historical examples of coexistence…

Oct 29, 2026

With Navi Pillay’s Nobel Peace Prize, International Law trumps the Law of the Jungle

Navi Pillay chaired the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory

Oct 29, 2026

Challenges, opportunities and best practices in routine childhood vaccination services delivery in urban slums and pastoralist regions of Ethiopia: An exploratory qualitative study in marginalized settings

Background Despite global progress, significant disparities persist in routine childhood vaccination coverage, commonly in low- and middle-income countries, including Ethiopia. Ethiopia has made considerable progress in extending immunization services through…

Oct 29, 2026

What Role Will Somaliland’s Reportedly New Airbase Play in the Region?

It’s premature to predict that Somaliland will allow its American, Emirati, and/or Israeli allies to strike the Houthis from there, but it’ll surely allow them to base some of their…

Oct 29, 2026

How to end Sudan’s brutal, forgotten conflict

There is a sliver of a chance of a ceasefire. It must be grabbed.

Oct 29, 2026

Ethiopia’s Digital Learning Test: Will Modern TVET Skills Deliver Better Jobs for Its Youth?

Ethiopia is reviewing a revised digital TVET curriculum to equip young people with practical, adaptable skills for workplaces shaped by AI, automation and digital platforms. Its success will depend on…

Oct 29, 2026

I'm a credit card point maximizer. I'm spending more than planned, but I believe it will pay off.

A credit card point enthusiast explains how she strategically makes purchases in the pursuit of earning more points.

Oct 29, 2026