Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape

Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape

Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various…

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Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran | Israel-Iran conflict

Javad Zarif: Main threat to the Middle East is Israel, not Iran | Israel-Iran conflict

Iran’s former foreign minister argues Israel, backed by the US, has killed every opportunity for peace. Months after being attacked by the United States and Israel, Iran finds itself in the crosshairs again, with Israeli officials lobbying US President Donald Trump to address Tehran’s ballistic missiles. Veteran Iranian diplomat Javad Zarif tells host Steve Clemons…

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Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape

East Africa: Ethiopia Continues Executing Its Key Role in Horn of Africa

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is asserting itself as a major force in the Horn of Africa, leveraging its economic strength and strategic position to shape regional development and stability, according to Nebiyu Sihul, Director General of the Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party’s International Relations Directorate. In an exclusive interview with the Pulse of Africa (POA), Nebiyu…

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Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape

Africa: Sudan’s Delegate in Geneva Meets UNHCR Regional and Country Directors for Sudan and East Africa

Geneva, December 20, 2025 (SUNA) – On the sidelines of the World Refugee Forum, Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Hassan Hamid, held a joint coordination meeting on Saturday at the mission’s headquarters with Mamadou Dian, Regional Director of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for East Africa, the Horn…

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