Ethiopia warns Eritrea it will defend itself after troops cross border
Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
Doctor accused of 1994 Rwanda genocide offences to face trial in UK
Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a “leader” or “supervisor” of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.
Why is it so hard to put out Indonesian fires shrouding the region in toxic smog?
We explain why Indonesia’s peatland fires are so difficult to battle and produce so much haze.
Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi
Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India’s recent Gen Z-led protests.
Australian AI data centre firm scraps mega stock market listing
Firmus said it had made the decision due to “recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions”.
Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the “unprecedented” decision is on “uncertain legal terrain”.
Africa: All of Africa Today – October 9, 2026
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Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink
Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.
Nigeria: NYSC Abduction – Mother Demands Airlift, Security Escorts for Corps Members Nationwide
[Vanguard] The abduction of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members travelling to their orientation camps has triggered fresh calls for the Federal Government to overhaul the transportation and security arrangements for young graduates…
Nigeria: NNPC Discount Measure for Petrol Pump Price Has Tinubu's Backing – Presidency
[Vanguard] The Presidency on Thursday explained that the measure taken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to forgo its petrol retail profit margin and sell to Nigerians at cost to cushion the impact…