Category: Latest News

Oct 29
Viral and host determinants of arboviral disease severity in African populations: A systematic review with meta-analysis

Author summary Five mosquito-borne viruses, namely dengue, chikungunya, yellow fever, Rift Valley fever, and Zika, cause widespread illness across Africa, yet most of what we know about why some patients become severely ill comes from studies conducted in Asi…

Oct 29
Global initiative documents traditional diets before they disappear

Researchers from 12 countries have launched the “World Diet Initiative”, an international effort aimed at documenting and studying traditional dietary practices before they vanish The post Global initiative documents traditional diets before they disappear ap…

Oct 29
Nigerian students emerge champions at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China

Team Nigeria has emerged victorious at the 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in Shanghai, China, winning the Gold Award in the Middle School Group category. The post Nigerian students emerge champions at 2026 Spelling Bee World Cup in China appeared first on Vangua…

Oct 29
Ardagh weighs selling African glass unit

Bondholders took control of Ardagh, which had been built up by Irishman Paul Coulson, last year

Oct 29
S//AFRICA: A bond that must never be broken (4)

Permit me to continue with the point that I touched on in the preceding part of this contribution about Nigeria's firsts and our monumental achievements when compared to others on our continent. The post S//AFRICA: A bond that must never be broken (4) appeare…

Oct 29
Ethiopia receives 12 Russian fighter jets

Ethiopia has taken delivery of 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and will also receive S-400 air defence systems, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/ethiopia-receives-12-russian-fighter-jets/

Oct 29
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim in New Delhi. They discussed strengthening cooperation in defence, trade, and digital technologies. Malaysian PM Ibrahim arrived for the 18th BRICS Summit, which India will host. He wil…

Oct 29
Today in Germany: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Berlin police officer leads German charge at record marathon, tens of thousands rally against welfare state reforms, Munich chosen to lead Germany’s Olympic Games bid and more news on Monday, September 28th.

Oct 29
Global Times: China’s innovation-driven growth can support more inclusive global development, says Arkebe Oqubay

BEIJING, Aug. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China's economic growth is undergoing a structural shift, with new and emerging technologies moving beyond a supporting role to become genuine drivers of growth. According to data released by China's National Bureau of St…

Oct 29
First use of rapid ICT screening for Toxoplasma in pregnant women in Ethiopia: A multicenter study in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Author summary Toxoplasma gondii is a zoonotic protozoan parasite that infects both humans and animals. Toxoplasma infection during pregnancy causes congenital transmission and serious fetal and neonatal complications. Screening of pregnant women for toxoplas…