The Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) desperate attempt to sneak Mackford Somanje into the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has blown up in its face—spectacularly. In a shocking development, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has flatly rejected Somanje’s academic credentials, calling into serious question not just his qualification, but the integrity of the party’s nomination […] The post Degree or Deceit? DPP’s MEC Nominee Exposed in Fake Certificate Scandal appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[DW] Activists are calling for a stay-at-home strike as they prepare for the next protest over rising fuel and transport prices. Police used rubber bullets and tear gas when protesters gathered in Luanda on July 12.

[RFI] Equatorial Guinea sharply criticised France at the United Nations' top court on Tuesday, labelling its actions as ''neo-colonial'' in a long-running dispute over a lavish, multi-million-euro mansion in Paris that was confiscated by French authorities.

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It was a sudden fall from grace for the loveable Aussie host who had presented MasterChef since 2005 and was awarded an MBE three years ago.

Public broadcaster RUV said people had been evacuated from the Blue Lagoon, a luxury geothermal spa resort, and the nearby town of Grindavik, citing police.

Ben Wallace said his 'first priority was to protect all those that might be at risk' from retribution by the Taliban after a military data leak.

Her statement comes as President Donald Trump and his Attorney General Pam Bondi face MAGA mutiny amid claims they botched an investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's laundry list of crimes.

Locals said the 'beautiful' road that runs on the south side of their island said something 'tragic' is bound to happen, as some parts are less than four metres from a cliff edge.

Las Anod (HOL) — At least four soldiers were killed and ten others wounded on Tuesday in heavy fighting between Puntland security forces and clan militias loyal to politicians from the Sanaag region in Dhahar district, located in the Haylan region.

Somalia's diplomatic re-engagement continues to gain momentum following the reopening of its Dar es Salaam embassy and the signing of nine new bilateral agreements with Tanzania, covering areas from education and security to civil aviation and trade.

Las Anod (HOL) — Somalia’s federal government has urged Puntland regional state leader Said Abdullahi Deni to withdraw troops deployed to Dhahar district in the Haylan region, warning that their presence is fueling local conflict rather than combating terrorism as originally intended.

Scott Byers has been practising family law for 10 years, and says he has noticed a new trend since the pandemic of women wanting to leave their partners due to what he describes as the radicalizing effect of online misogyny.

Belinda Sarkodie left Ghana in 2024 to seek refuge in Canada. On Friday, she was killed in Hamilton while she was with a friend and they were waiting for a bus. Police say she was an «innocent bystander» and are still looking for a suspect.

Stepping into an eatery, the last thing most diners would expect is a menu entirely in a language they don't understand.After all, English is Singapore's lingua franca and the working language of the civil service, bringing its diverse communities together.While bigger chains like Haidilao, Tanyu, and Tongue Tip Lanzhou Beef Noodle cater to all customers with bilingual menus, some Chinese food establishments have been spotted operating without English menus — a trend that some non-Chinese Singaporeans call «exclusionary».A photo of a Chinese pancake stall menu recently went viral for its lack of English. The stall is located in Clementi's Gantral Mall, which one Google Maps user nicknamed «mini-Chinatown» in a review.This is in spite of Singapore Food Agency (SFA) regulations stating that food businesses offering prepacked food for sale in Singapore must provide labels with basic information about the product, such as its source, contents, and net quantity, in English.The labelling requirements do not extend to non-prepacked food like dishes served in a restaurant.

Fuelled by the lure of a £10,000 prize put up by the Daily Mail - the equivalent of half a million pounds now - John Alcock and Arthur Brown became the first to cross The Pond.

The covert airlift of thousands of Afghans was launched after the UK military lost a database of details of those who had applied for sanctuary in the UK to flee the murderous Taliban.

Outside the Warwickshire school on Tuesday, parents said they were 'disgusted and surprised' by the event that had prompted an apology by the school's Stowe Valley Trust.

Rachel Reeves is sweeping aside rules put in place to protect homeowners in a move which experts warn could sow the seeds for a future catastrophe.

Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, was piloting the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it plummeted into a residential area, killing all but one of the 242 people on board.

Let’s not sugarcoat it—Castel Malawi is butchering the soul of this country’s most iconic spirits. The taste of betrayal now comes in a bottle labeled “Malawi Gin”, and we, the people, are tired of pretending nothing’s wrong. For decades, Malawi Gin, Malawi Vodka, and Malawi Premier Brandy have been more than just alcohol. They’ve been […] The post Castel Malawi, You’re Diluting a Nation’s Pride—What Happened to Our Gin? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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La criminalité environnementale, un fléau qui fragilise les écosystèmes et alimente l'insécurité, l'érosion de la biodiversité et la corruption. Elle représente une menace existentielle pour les pays du bassin du Congo. Cette criminalité prive ces États de milliards de dollars qui pourraient dynamiser leurs économies locales. Ce constat alarmant a été dressé lors de la conférence sur la criminalité environnementale et le conflit Homme-Faune, lancée ce jeudi 10 juillet à Libreville, au (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Il était temps pour lui de sortir de son silence. Le temps pour lui de parler et de dire tout haut ce qu'il avait enfui au plus profond de lui. Grégory Laccruche Alihanga. A coeur ouvert, il fait un réquisitoire contre les «bourreaux devenus victimes». Dans une lettre ouverte, Grégory Laccruche Alihanga pointe du doigt aux bourreaux d'hier devenus amnésiques. Il dit avoir gardé le silence, non seulement par dignité, mais par respect pour sa famille et surtout pour son pays le Gabon. Il (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

UNITED NATIONS (CMC): The United Nations Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of the UN’s political mission in Haiti until the end of the year amid escalating gang violence, political paralysis, and a deepening humanitarian crisis...

NASSAU, Bahamas: Leading telecoms provider Liberty Caribbean has underscored the urgency of forging new public-private partnerships, infrastructure initiatives, and policy frameworks to build a Caribbean that is resilient, inclusive, and gigabit-...

Key stakeholders from the pet retail sector gathered recently at Sandals Ocho Rios for the True Pet Food Retailer Brunch, where the Jamaica brand unveiled upcoming product innovations and led a forward-thinking conversation on the future of pet...

Professor Donna Hope of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona, was recently installed as president of the Caribbean Studies Association (CSA) at its annual conference held in Simpson Bay, St Martin. Professor Hope, a distinguished and...

WASHINGTON, DC: The Union of Jamaican Alumni Associations (USA) Inc (UJAA) is marking its 35th anniversary with a special edition of its Leadership Development Academy (LDA) series, bringing together past and present leaders to celebrate...

According to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, more than 20 world leaders and the heads of 10 international organizations will attend the summit and «take part in summit-related activities»

«I'm in no rush to talk, because we obliterated their site,» the US leader said

According to Nikolay Azarov, Ukraine currently lacks the scientific potential to create capable nuclear weapons

An air strike on the Shati refugee camp in the northern enclave killed 23 and left dozens of others injured

Avec l'accord de Bougival signé le 12 juillet, la Nouvelle-Calédonie devient un État souverain intégré à la France. Un statut « innovant » qui aurait pu inspirer les indépendantistes Polynésiens. Mais ces derniers sont plutôt mitigés et considèrent cette révision constitutionnelle « ambiguë » et « loin d'être acquise » dans ce contexte d'instabilité politique.

Le ministre des Outre-mer arrive mardi 15 juillet au soir en Polynésie pour une tournée dans les archipels. Une visite très attendue, notamment sur la lutte contre l’ice, les projets environnementaux et les grands chantiers communaux.