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What the rest of the world is publishing about the Horn of Africa — and what the Horn's own newsrooms are publishing about everywhere else.

These are headlines published by other newsrooms, not Hornafrika reporting. We show the headline, a short extract and a link; the full article stays with the publisher who wrote it, and copyright in each headline and extract remains with that publisher. How the wire works

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalSteven Morris26 Aug 2026

Devon man becomes first person to swim Switzerland’s 10 largest lakes

Neil Gilson completes 230-mile challenge after a ‘tough’ 22-hour crossing of Lac Léman He staggered rather than sprang out of the lake but it wasn’t surprising. Neil Gilson , a former international athlete, could be forgiven for feeling a…

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Fana BroadcastingRegionalState-affiliatedMesafint Brlie26 Aug 2026

IGAD, AU Step Up Joint Efforts to Advance Peace and Stability in Sudan

Addis Ababa, August 26, 2026 (FMC) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the African Union (AU) have agreed to strengthen joint efforts to advance peace and stability in Sudan, with the interests and aspirations of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalCaroline Davies26 Aug 2026

Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in UK, say reports

Harry, Meghan and family expected to enjoy ‘extended stay’ with children Archie and Lilibet already enrolled at school The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived back in the UK, landing at Birmingham airport, according to reports. Prince…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHaroon Siddique Legal affairs correspondent26 Aug 2026

Inquest opens into death of former Cambridge professor Jason Arday

Academic was found unresponsive by family members, inquest told, as coroner adjourns proceedings to later date A coroner has formally opened an inquest into the death of Jason Arday, who resigned as a professor at the University of…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalTara Conlan26 Aug 2026

Channel 5 drama to examine how Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband stole SNP funds

To Nicola, Love Peter will focus on couple’s relationship during 12-year period of embezzlement and fallout of case Channel 5 is reuniting with the producers of Power: the Downfall of Huw Edwards for a drama about how Nicola Sturgeon’s…

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The Guardian — WorldInternationalHannah Devlin Science correspondent26 Aug 2026

Women using HRT at lower risk of dementia, study suggests

Scientists found those who had used hormone replacement therapy were 10% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia Hormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia, a study has found. Scientists tracked more than 180,000…

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Radio DalsanRegionalMohamed Yussuf Ahmed (Saido)26 Aug 2026

Christian Wins Umrah Trip for Muslim Neighbour

In Egypt, a Christian man has given away a free Umrah trip he won in an online Quran competition. He handed the prize to his Muslim neighbour of more than twenty years. Mina entered the contest himself after watching his neighbour, known…

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