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The inquest into Cambridge’s former youngest Black professor Jason Arday has opened in London after he resigned amid plagiarism allegations. Senior coroner Dr. Julian Morris has launched an investigation into his death, which his family says followed relentless media scrutiny and public accusations.
Simon & Schuster will publish Arday’s memoir, “Great and Unfortunate Things,” in the UK this Thursday. The book follows the life of an autistic boy who became Cambridge’s youngest Black professor. His death last month has triggered renewed scrutiny of his qualifications, plagiarism allegations, and media coverage. The family says the publication honors his wishes and asks the media to respect their privacy as they grieve.
Farmers across Africa and beyond are adapting to increasingly unpredictable weather. From drought- and heat-stressed crops in Europe to drought-tolerant varieties and soil-smart practices in Africa, researchers and farmers are deploying drought-tolerant seeds, smarter irrigation, and regenerative methods to protect harvests and local food supplies.
Leaders from Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia and Sudan have called for de-escalation while Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reiterates Addis Ababa’s push for Red Sea access. The region’s tensions have intensified amid renewed fighting in Tigray and accusations of external backing for opposing forces. A multi-country summit in New Alamein has underscored the debate over sea access and coastal governance.
Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified after Mekelle’s fall, with rival factions forming a broad opposition alliance. A caretaker administration is being set up, while Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of aggression; both sides accuse each other of escalating the crisis. The conflict threatens regional stability and the ongoing humanitarian toll remains dire.
Authorities say rebel forces are collapsing and urge fighters to enter a disarmament program, while government troops and allies conduct security operations. A drone strike near Mekelle has killed several civilians as fighting continues three weeks after rebels lost the regional capital.
Ethiopia has announced that Su-35 fighters and S-400 air defenses have arrived ahead of schedule, strengthening national security as fighting in Tigray persists. The government credits Russia’s delivery for enabling a pre-emptive deterrence, while Moscow seeks closer military and economic ties with Africa.