Mogadishu (HOL) — Italy has pointed the finger at bureaucratic red tape for its abrupt halt in issuing visas to Somali nationals—a move that left many puzzled. Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, in a rare candid statement, dismissed rumours of political maneuvering, attributing the freeze to administrative snags in the visa processing system.

Islamic finance, established in the 1960s, has gained global traction due to its universal ethical principles. Even in the United States, it has been widely embraced, thanks to favorable environments and political backing. The country, known for financial innovation and economic prowess, has seen a surge in Islamic finance, rooted in ethical principles and Sharia compliance. This alternative financial system has piqued the interest of both Muslim and non-Muslim communities across the nation. Of particular appeal are Sukuk (Islamic bonds), which can be utilized by American entities and the US government to raise funds for various business, social, and educational initiatives.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland Electoral Commission has imposed a fine of 10 million Somaliland Shillings each on the Kulmiye and Waddani political parties for beginning their election campaigns ahead of the official start date.

In a heartwarming gesture on Mother’s Day, journalists from the Nyika Media Club (NMC) visited the antenatal and postnatal wards at Mzuzu Health Centre to honor and support expectant and new mothers. With sponsorship from Partners for the North, Nyika Properties Limited, and Awalanje Investment, Construction, and Civil Engineering Company, the journalists presented parcels containing […] The post North journalists celebrate Mothers’ Day with gifts and support appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi is set to host the 2024 College of Anaesthesiologists East, Central, and Southern Africa (CANECSA) Annual Regional Conference from December 4th to 6th. This significant event aims to bolster the field of anaesthesia, preoperative care, pain management, and intensive care in the region.   The conference, themed “Strengthening Anaesthesia Education, Workforce, and Well-being in […] The post Historic CANECSA Conference comes to Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Omar Abdullah has been sworn in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir, leading the first government after Article 370 abrogation. The ceremony at SKICC saw leaders like Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra attend. Congress opted not to join the ministry immediately, still advocating for Jammu and Kashmir's statehood restoration.

 A wave of frustration swept across major cities in Malawi this week as fuel shortages resurfaced, leaving queues of over 80 vehicles snaking outside service stations in Zomba, Blantyre, and Mzuzu. The chaos has reignited fears of economic instability and disrupted daily life for countless Malawians. During spot checks in Blantyre and Limbe, it was […] The post Unending fuel fiasco: Malawi faces crisis as shortages resurface  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As calls for accountability intensify, President Lazarus Chakwera faces growing pressure to establish a commission of inquiry into the plane crash that resulted in the tragic loss of Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others. The incident, which occurred on June 10, 2024, has left a significant void in Malawi’s political landscape and raised urgent questions […] The post Mounting pressure on Chakwera to institute inquiry into plane crash: MHRC joins the fray appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Anthu ochuluka kwa Mtsiliza mu mzinda wa Lilongwe, makakaka mmudzi wa a Senior Group Piyasani 2, akulira ndipo ndi odandaula kaamba koti mfumuyi inatenga ndalama kwa anthuwa kuti akhale nawo mkawundula wolandila ndalama za mtukula pakhomo. Omwe akuyimilila anthu okhuzidwawa, Moses Kalipinde ndi Josen Kamwera, ati mfumuyi yinalandila ma MK5,000 ndi ma MK10,000 kwa anthuwa. […] The post Mfumu Piyasani 2 yabela ndalama anthu olandila mtukula pakhomo kwa Mtsiliza ku Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Screening of films for the annual EU Film Festival (EFF) 2024 will be done in Malawi from 24 October to 2 November, according to a statement EU in Malawi and Lake of Stars Africa jointly released. Screening will be conducted in Lilongwe, Blantyre and Dowa on four dates at four venues, with the official launch […] The post EU Film Festival 2024 set for 24 October to 2 November appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

FINCA Malawi has pumped in MK3 million to support the Malawi Microfinance Network (MAMN) Annual Lake Conference, slated for October 17-19, 2024. MAMN is a legally constituted grouping of microfinance institutions and providers of microfinance-related services in Malawi. The conference will be held under the theme “Inclusive and Sustainable Financing for MSMEs: Catalyzing Agricultural Commercialization […] The post FINCA Malawi bankrolls Microfinance Conference with K3 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Chinese Navy Ship, Xu Chang, is currently berthed in Port Victoria on a three-day visit for some much-needed rest and recuperation before proceeding on its way to China.  This is the first time that Xu Chang, a ship of 130 metres in length with a width of about 16 metres, visits Seychelles, an archipelago in the western Indian Ocean. It has a crew of 150 members.   As a gesture of the friendship and diplomatic ties between Seychelles and China, several people gathered at the port to welcome the ship.  The group included the Chinese community, comprising of Chinese nationals living in the country as well as Seychellois who have ancestors from China. There were also students from the Seychelles Tourism Academy (STA) and the Seychelles Maritime Academy (SMA) and other groups and associations.  Part of the activities to welcome the vessel to Port Victoria. (Seychelles News Agency) Photo License: CC-BY  After a warm welcome, visitors toured the ship and learned more about the different equipment they use. Several high level government officials were present, namely, the Minister for Internal Affairs, Errol Fonseka, who welcomed the ship and its occupants to Seychelles and praised them for their apparent professionalism.  The Minister for Agriculture, Climate Change and Environment, Flavien Joubert, said he was impressed with the technology aboard the ship as well as the professionalism of the crew. He said that these exchanges are a clear sign of friendship between the two countries. Seychelles' Chief of Defence Forces, Brigadier Michael Rosette, said the visit «represents the military cooperation between China and Seychelles. This ship is part of a task force that was patrolling in the Red Sea, and now they are on their way home. This is not only a chance for them to rest but also an opportunity to establish cooperation between them and SDF (Seychelles Defence Forces).» SNA spoke to several people who visited the ship, including a student from the Maritime Training Academy, Jean-Yves Joubert. He said he found this visit an opportune moment as a young person involved in the maritime sector to tour a foreign navy ship.  «Even if we were not able to visit the whole ship due to security reasons, I found the visit very interesting,» he added. A group of teachers from the Seychelles Association of Retired Educational Professionals (SAREP) also visited the ship and its vice chairperson, Merida Delcy, said, «The visit was interesting, and even though the weather is very hot today, our members were able to enjoy the visit. The crew aboard were very welcoming, with great hospitality. It was a good experience.» 

[New Times] Rwanda has emerged as one of the models of effective management of public health crises. Through its national pandemic prevention strategy - applied during Covid-19, Mpox, and Marburg Virus outbreaks - the country has demonstrated the value of early preparation, innovation, and community-driven efforts in safeguarding public health.

[Business Day Africa] Countries imposing travel and trade restrictions on Rwanda over the Marburg virus outbreak could severely impact the nation's economy and public health response, despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) warnings that such measures are unnecessary and harmful.

The collision between the two Hunter armoured vehicles during Exercise Wallaby was likely caused by low visibility from the dust clouds that formed during the movement of the vehicles.  Preliminary checks showed that dust clouds were a «likely contributory factor», said Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen in a written reply to a parliamentary question on Tuesday (Oct 15) about the incident which occurred in Queensland, Australia, in September.  The question was posed by MP Dennis Tan, who asked about the cause of the accident and if there were lessons to be learnt about improving training safety.  In his reply, Dr Ng also said: «It was also ascertained that the soldiers on board the vehicles had adhered to the safety protocols, including the use of seat belts and protective gear, and consequently only sustained no or mild injuries.» A total of 12 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) servicemen were injured from the accident, but all were able to rejoin their units after receiving medical care. 

A pedestrian was taken to hospital after a tree collapsed along Jurong West Ave 1 on Tuesday (Oct 15) at about 5.10pm, striking her, Lianhe Zaobao reported. The pedestrian, a woman in her 50s, was crossing the road when the tree fell. The tree, which was approximately four storeys tall, had fallen on the road, cutting across multiple lanes and smashing into the road divider. A sign attached to a traffic light was also damaged in the process. «There was another man with me and we found the woman who fell and was injured,» a 40-year-old food deliveryman who wished to remain anonymous, told Zaobao. «We quickly helped her to the side [of the road],» he recalled, adding that she suffered injuries to her face and knees. «She looked terrified, but there were no visible injuries elsewhere on her body. When paramedics arrived, they sent her to the hospital for treatment.» Residents in the area told Zaobao that they had heard the sound of branches breaking apart before witnessing the tree topple over. He Yonglun (transliteration), said that the woman didn't appear to have suffered severe injuries.

SINGAPORE — He claimed to have drunk a small glass of beer before a traffic accident, then consumed only four or five cans at home after leaving the scene. Song Chee Kiong, 52, later changed his story, saying he drank 10 cans of beer at home. But for all his claims, the court still convicted him of drink driving and careless driving. He was sentenced to 10 weeks' jail, got a $19,000 fine, and was banned from driving for life. Song appealed against his conviction and sentence, but the High Court dismissed his appeals on Oct 4. This was his third drink-driving conviction. Song was driving along Bukit Batok Road on Oct 8, 2020, when he hit a car in front at about 8.40pm. He exchanged particulars with the other driver, and they agreed to claim damages from their respective insurance policies. But after Song left the scene, the other driver called for a tow truck and made a police report, saying he smelled alcohol on Song. The Traffic Police conducted a breathalyser test on him about 5.5 hours later.

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With three weeks left, Trump is directing threats and insults at a wide mix of people and institutions, traveling deeper into Democratic states, and wielding darkening rhetoric. 

The contribution marks billionaire Elon Musk’s latest show of support for former president Donald Trump in the final stretch before the election.

Omar Abdullah, the chief minister-elect of Jammu and Kashmir, reaffirms the strength of the NC-Congress alliance, dismissing rift rumors. Abdullah clarifies that ministerial positions remain open for Congress as talks continue. The alliance is set to establish the first elected government since the abrogation of Article 370.

Over 200 passengers from Air India’s Delhi-Chicago flight, diverted to Iqaluit due to a threat message, have been flown to Chicago by the Royal Canadian Air Force. The original aircraft remains in Iqaluit due to crew duty limitations and will be flown later with the luggage.

The Supreme Court questions West Bengal's 'Ratirer Sathi' scheme for recruiting civic volunteers following a rape-murder at RG Kar hospital. The court seeks a detailed affidavit on the recruitment process, eligibility, and deployment locations, barring volunteers from hospitals and schools temporarily.

The Supreme Court scrutinizes West Bengal's 'Ratirer Sathi' scheme for recruiting civic volunteers after one was implicated in a rape-murder case. The Court demands recruitment details and restricts their deployment in hospitals and schools. Senior advocates argue for limiting their police duties while the state prepares to recruit 1,514 volunteers.

A Singaporean couple running a livestreaming business selling branded goods from overseas underdeclared product values, evading over $90,000 in Goods and Services Tax (GST) and $4,000 in freight charges. Wang Siew Ching, 34, and her husband Rayson Loo Sian Hao, 33, were convicted and fined $396,000 and $453,000 respectively on Tuesday (Oct 15), totalling $849,000. The couple run fashion retailer business Vanity Closet, where Wang is a company director and Loo is a manager. Singapore Customs said in a media release that Wang would source and promote branded goods via Facebook livestreams while Loo would arrange the shipments to Singapore. In January 2022, Customs conducted checks on Vanity Closet's shipments imported in 2021 and found discrepancies between the actual values of the goods and the values declared. Investigations revealed that the couple and their employees would conduct sales livestream at retail outlets selling branded goods in the US and the UK. Goods ordered by customers will be purchased at the end of the session and shipped to Singapore by air.

Si le parti indépendantiste a pu montrer sa présence et sa détermination au sein des instances onusiennes, il dénonce la position de la France qui fait preuve d'un «déni diplomatique de la puissance administrante», selon ses mots. Le Tavini compte d'ailleurs se rendre à Genève devant le comité des droits de l'Homme des Nations Unies.