[RFI] An RFI correspondent and a national TV journalist have been detained in Chad in a move condemned by press freedom advocates as part of a broader crackdown on dissent.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- More than 600 people infected with mpox left treatment centers in the Democratic Republic of Congo due to fighting in the eastern part of the country, the African Centers for Disease Control said during an online briefing on the status of the disease on March 6. The continental health body said, although more than 150 of those who ran away returned in the eastern city of Bukavu - following a relative improvement in security - they still cannot account for hundreds more.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The U.S. government stressed its «firm support» for the Congolese people - and their right to «sovereignty and territorial integrity» - as government forces in the central African nation struggle to contain an advance from Rwandan-backed M23 rebels in the east of the country. Speaking during a press briefing on March 6, U.S. State Department Spokesperson Tommy Bruce said the U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, called for an immediate ceasefire, while urging accountability for human rights abuses and

Kenyan President William Ruto claims that those who oppose his cash gifts to Christian organizations do not believe in God Read Full Article at RT.com

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The NATO critic has again been barred from running for the country’s top office Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud traveled to the United Arab Emirates on Monday in an unannounced visit, just days after his government protested the UAE’s invitation of Somaliland leader Abdirahman Irro to the World Government Summit in Dubai.

TEHRAN – Brigadier General Hossein Zolfaqari, the Secretary General of Iranian Drug Control Headquarters (DCHQ), is participating in the 68th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), which is being held from March 10 to 14 in Vienna, Austria.

TEHRAN – The first artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, metaverse, and blockchain acceleration center, named Hamta, was launched in Tehran on Monday.

TEHRAN –A total of 136 earthquakes were recorded across the country from March 1 to 7, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – Judiciary Chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, has donated 500 million rials (about 555 dollars) to help release prisoners of unintentional crimes.

Nearly 300 Indians returned home via Thailand after being rescued from scam centers in Myanmar. A crackdown, mainly targeting Chinese-run fraud hubs, has led to the release of 7,000 workers. India deployed a C-17 aircraft for repatriation, with more to follow. These scam centers exploit foreign workers for online fraud. While India welcomed its citizens, China treated its repatriated nationals as criminal suspects.

Tibetan protesters in New Delhi clashed with police as they marked the 66th anniversary of their uprising against China. Demonstrators in Dharamshala and New Delhi protested with anti-China slogans and Tibetan flags. The exiled Tibetan government accused China of denying human rights and erasing Tibetan identity. The Dalai Lama advocates for substantial autonomy and protection of Tibetan culture.

A fashion show by Shivan & Narresh in Gulmarg during Ramzan has caused outrage in Jammu and Kashmir, with criticism over its timing and content. The designers apologized, acknowledging the hurt caused. Leaders like Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Omar Abdullah condemned the event, and an inquiry was ordered to investigate the incident further.

The owners blamed rising costs, as the government hikes up minimum wage and national insurance contributions, as well as sharp fuel price rises.

Kismayo is developing and flourishing in unexpected ways. Once a small town, it has expanded into areas never intended for residential use, let alone graveyards. Bar Alen, the sole recognized graveyard today, is located between the town and the airport—an entrance designed to welcome visitors rather than serve as a cemetery for the deceased.

On 20 January, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 67th president of the United States. In the weeks preceding his inauguration, he issued a series of controversial statements. The return of Trump to the White House brought mixed perspectives to international politics.

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Le Ministre de la Justice, Garde des Sceaux, Paul-Marie Gondjout par ailleurs fils de la localité, a présidé le vendredi 07 mars 2025 à Lambaréné, la cérémonie de signature d'un contrat de don du Japon à l'Enseignement privé protestant. Le principal bénéficiaire est l'école privée protestante d'Adouma. L'établissement sera rénové en plus de son extension et de la construction d'un plateau sportif. La cérémonie qui s'est tenue dans la matinée dans la ville du Grand Blanc a vu la (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi and TMC's Saugata Roy have called for a discussion on alleged voter list discrepancies, citing irregularities in states like Maharashtra, Haryana, and West Bengal. Accusations include fake entries and identical EPIC numbers. The Election Commission clarified that identical numbers are due to past manual mechanisms and do not indicate duplicate voters.

Mark Carney, set to become Canada's next Prime Minister, aims to strengthen trade relations with India. Winning 85.9% of the Liberal Party vote, Carney emphasizes diversifying trade ties and values-based commercial relationships. His expertise in India's economy through Brookfield Asset Management bodes well for enhancing Canada-India economic and strategic connections.

Political parties have historically had a complicated relationship with CAG reports, intensifying around elections. The reports have been used both as ammunition by the opposition and concealed by ruling parties. Key examples include the 2G and coal block 'scams' which led to UPA's downfall.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin criticized Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for calling the Tamil Nadu government «dishonest» and «ruining» students' futures. Stalin reiterated his refusal to implement the National Education Policy, accusing Pradhan of arrogance and challenging the Centre's stance on educational funding.

A fashion show during Ramzan in Gulmarg has led to political uproar, with BJP accusing J&K CM Omar Abdullah of involvement, which he denies. Mehbooba Mufti and religious leaders condemn the event as against Kashmiri values, prompting a promised government inquiry.

The Government will be doubling down on its efforts to provide holistic support for athletes and make sport a viable career, said Edwin Tong, Minister for Culture, Community and Youth on Monday (March 10). Speaking during the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth's (MCCY) Committee of Supply debate in Parliament, Tong announced plans to consolidate the Singapore Sport Institute (SSI), National Youth Sports Institute (NYSI), and Singapore Sports School (SSP) into a single entity with the goal of enhancing services to athletes. Consolidation of the three entities will take place in multiple steps, beginning with the SSI and NYSI merging from April 1 this year. The new sport institute will then merge with SSP at a later date, though details are not available yet. Tong also elaborated on plans to transform the Kallang precinct into an integrated national training centre and homebase for Team Singapore athletes.

The subsidies will be payable to the Arctic Trade and Logistics Company

According to Alexander Vorotnikov, it is also necessary to increase building of ships, icebreakers, tugboats and tankers