Category: Latest News

Oct 29
Latin American migrants deported by ICE to West Africa describe being stranded “on the other side of the world”

Monrovia, Liberia — None of the deported men and women placed in a three-story hotel in a remote, coastal area of this West African country are Liberian citizens. Many are not even from Africa. Instead, they hail from countries throughout Latin America — incl…

Oct 29
The ‘Gate of Tears’ at the centre of Houthis’ latest battle for control

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait has become a "lifeline" for global trade. But in the battle between Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and the Houthis, it's even more important.

Oct 29
Africa’s AI-driven lender to enter Ethiopia, Egypt

The News An AI-driven lending platform backed by one of South Africa’s biggest lenders is expanding into two of Africa’s largest credit-starved markets, its CEO told Semafor, betting its machine-learning algorithms can maintain a default rate that is a fracti…

Oct 29
Winners of the Siena International Photo Awards 2026 Highlight the Field’s Incredible Range

Winners of the Siena International Photo Awards 2026 Highlight the Field’s Incredible Range The Siena International Photo Awards Festival has announced the winners of its trio of 2026 competitions. The three overall winners—in the Siena International Photo Aw…

Oct 29
Tenure insecurity, climate variability and renting out decisions among female small-holder farmers in Ethiopia

Akpalu, W. & Bezabih, M. (2015). Tenure insecurity, climate variability and renting out decisions among female small-holder farmers in Ethiopia. Sustainability, 7(6), 7926 - 7941. https://doi.org/10.3390/su7067926

Oct 29
Ingebrigtsen pipped to 5km road gold in Copenhagen

Jakob Ingebrigtsen is pipped to victory in the men's 5km in a thrilling finish at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.

Oct 29
Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative enhances carbon stock and carbon dioxide sequestration across diverse landscapes

Scientific Reports - Ethiopia’s green legacy initiative enhances carbon stock and carbon dioxide sequestration across diverse landscapes

Oct 29
Ethiopian government forces claim control of Tigray’s capital

Government-allied militia says it gained control of Mekelle after rebel offensive left country on brink of civil war

Oct 29
Air India explores merging Air India Express into the main airline as incoming CEO looks to cut costs

Air India's incoming CEO might have already set the ball rolling on changes at the airline. He is wondering if the airline should take in the LCC and fold it into itself.

Oct 29
AFCON qualifiers: Hannover defender scores for Bafana Bafana, Fortuna’s Filimon helps Eritrea to historic point in East African derby

Eritrea earned a point with a 1-1 draw against neighbours Kenya in their first group stage game for African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification since 2008. Fortuna Düsseldorf’s new winger Filimon ...