[allAfrica] When you think of prevention in sexual health, what comes to mind? Most of us would think about risk, danger, and disease. But what if we changed that narrative to focus on pleasure? That is what Anne Philpott has been championing for the last two decades. It all started when she had a realization at an AIDS conference in Barcelona 20 years ago that the discussions were mostly about risk and disease, with little talk about the real reason most people have sex - PLEASURE.

A new report suggests that Canadians' exposure to a radioactive gas is increasing, putting millions of people at a higher risk of developing lung cancer.

The Bank of Canada is set to make its latest interest rate decision this morning.

Former Workers' Party (WP) secretary-general Low Thia Khiang took the stand in his much-anticipated court appearance today (Oct 23), spending less than an hour in the witness box. Low's successor Pritam Singh is accused of lying before the Committee of Privileges about what he wanted former WP MP Raeesah Khan to do regarding a lie she had made in Parliament. Appearing as a prosecution witness in Singh's trial, Low faced questions from Deputy Public Prosecutor Tan Ben Mathias, where he recalled a meeting he had with Singh and WP chair Sylvia Lim at his home on Oct 11, 2021. «Sylvia broke the news to me that Raeesah lied in Parliament,» said the 68-year-old Low. «And she was considering holding a press conference for her to apologise.» Low, dressed in a grey suit and blue long-sleeved shirt, told the court he told the WP leaders that since Khan had lied in Parliament, the correct forum would be to apologise in Parliament. «I asked [Lim] if the Government knew [that Khan had lied], she said the Government did not know and it is not easy to know because there are so many police stations in Singapore,» he added.

Ellen Francis says she and her family were having a great time at one of Cuba's famously stunning beaches and exploring the popular tourist town of Varadero when the situation turned into something like a scary movie.

The High Court in Lilongwe was set to hear significant developments in a high-profile fraud case involving business tycoon Leston Mulli, former chief secretary to the government Lloyd Muhara, and former secretary to the Treasury Cliff Kenneth Chiunda but the three were in no show. The case centers on allegations of K5 billion fraud during […] The post Mulli, Muhara, Chiunda fails to appear in court in K5bn fraud case: State wants their bail revoked appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United Transformation Movement (UTM) Party finds itself embroiled in a significant controversy surrounding proposed nomination fees for its upcoming elective convention, with allegations of misinformation coming from within its ranks. This situation raises serious questions about transparency and internal governance, particularly regarding statements made by party spokesperson Felix Njawala. The focal point of discontent […] The post UTM K20m nomination fees wasn’t ratified by NEC: Is Njawala misleading the public? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a puzzling twist of political maneuvers, the Alliance for Democracy (Aford) appears to be playing a high-stakes game of hide and seek regarding its endorsements of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader Peter Mutharika as the party’s presidential candidate for the upcoming 2025 General Elections. As senior Aford members publicly throw their support behind Mutharika, […] The post Aford’s game of hide and seek: The unofficial endorsement of DPP appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Excitement is reaching fever pitch as reggae icon Burning Spear, born Winston Rodney, is confirmed to arrive in Malawi tomorrow ahead of his much-anticipated performance at Civo Stadium this Saturday. Local coordinators of the Burning Spear One People Africa Tour, including Sound Addicts Live and Born Afrikan Productions, are gearing up for an unforgettable experience. […] The post Reggae legend Burning Spear arriving tomorrow to ignite Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The growing attention from authorities and an increase in resource allocation for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) hold great potential to improve efforts in controlling the NCDs. And  enhancing these efforts further would accelerate progress in combating NCDs across the country. This has been revealed during this years Global Week for Action on NCDs, held from October […] The post NCD Alliance Malawi calls for collaboration to fight against NCDs in the country  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dollar weaponization is a big mistake, the head of state stressed

The Russian leader also mentioned the initiative that «will help protecting national markets from negative external interference, speculations and attempts to cause the food shortage artificially»

«This will allow to implement the concept of a closed nuclear fuel cycle and ensure Russia's energy security for centuries to come,» the statement said

According to Olga Abramova, «First, it is a very large consumer market, and second, it is an opportunity to build relationships between countries»

Russia’s Battlegroup South repulsed two Ukrainian army counterattacks and inflicted more than 800 casualties on enemy troops in its area of responsibility over the past day

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Federal lawmakers from the SSC-Khatumo administration have refused to attend a meeting in Garowe, which Puntland leader Said Deni had invited federal MPs from the Puntland constituency to attend.

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved $100 million for Somalia's first major climate finance project, «Climate Resilient Agriculture in Somalia» (FP246), during its 40th board meeting on Tuesday.

Ruto noted that Somalia is poised to play a key role in shaping international discourse on peace and security during a critical juncture of global governance reforms.

Most Indigenous people in Canada weren't allowed to vote in provincial and federal elections until 1960 — a little over 60 years ago. While many now exercise that right, others choose not to take part in what they consider colonial systems.

One of the world's best powerlifters is from Newfoundland and Labrador. Stef Kean achieved her second world record in powerlifting in October while competing at the Commonwealth Championships in Africa.

A group of Liberal MPs plan to ask the prime minister to resign at Wednesday's caucus meeting. Power & Politics speaks to Ken McDonald, one of the MPs behind the calls to oust Trudeau.

Two Ottawa families say they've been haunted by bills for more than a decade after the City of Ottawa tore down their fence and invoiced them. Today, that fence dispute has turned into multiple lawsuits and more than $43,000 in ever-growing penalties.

The death of Clementi resident Winson Khoo has left his family devastated. The 41-year-old grassroots volunteer died in hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by 50-year-old Toh Chee Hong at Block 311B Clementi Avenue 4 on Monday (Oct 21). Both men knew each other, the police's preliminary investigations revealed. In an interview with Shin Min Daily News on Wednesday, Khoo's mother said she was unaware of the ill feelings — if any — between her son and Toh. She pointed out that she does not live with her son and does not know details of his daily life. Describing her son as filial and family-oriented, she said that he would bring his wife and their two sons to visit her every weekend. «My son treated us very well and never denied our requests, he was very filial. I'm extremely sad; the more I think about it, the sadder I get,» she said tearfully. A relative told the Chinese evening daily that the family is grieving.

There’s “evidence” that North Korean service members are now on Russian soil, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

South Africa’s leader has acknowledged Russia as a valued partner during a meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Kazan Read Full Article at RT.com

At the 16th BRICS Summit, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called the partnership between Egypt and Russia “strategic” Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow has summoned the German ambassador to protest against the establishment of a NATO naval headquarters in Rostock Read Full Article at RT.com

The BRICS Summit signals that the world is “tired” of the dictates of the US-led collective West, the RT editor-in-chief has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The North Korean leader has said his country must continue bolstering its strategic deterrent Read Full Article at RT.com

Seychelles and Malaysia are working on diplomatic agreements in air services, according to a press statement from the Ministry of Transport on Tuesday. This was one of the main topics of discussions between the Seychelles' Minister for Transport, Antony Derjacques, and his counterpart from Malaysia, Anthony Loke. Discussions were held at the Global Air Services Negotiation event (ICAN-2024), taking place in Kuala Lampur. In order to provide insightful information as Seychelles proceeds with its proposed airport master plan, Loke also invited Derjacques and his delegation to tour Malaysia's airports. The purpose of the tour was to exchange design and best practices with Seychelles in order to modernise the Seychelles International Airport. The Seychelles Airport Masterplan was completed earlier this year and the last presentation was made to the Cabinet on June 26. As the Cabinet still had some reservations about certain infrastructures and the financial plans, these two components are being explored further. The major upgrade for the Seychelles International Airport to accommodate the increase in traffic was unveiled in 2022 by Garry Albert, chief executive of the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), on the 50th anniversary of the airport's existence. In November 2022, EGIS Emirates was appointed to review and prepare an updated 30-year airport master plan for the Seychelles International Airport. Aside from discussions relating to air travel, both ministers stressed the value of people-to-people exchanges, highlighting the growing number of Seychellois students pursuing their studies in Malaysia. The ministers agreed that this academic engagement represents a vital avenue for capacity building in Seychelles, contributing to the nation's future development. To conclude their meeting the ministers reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation and continuing to engage on issues of common interest in the transportation and aviation sectors.

"I thought to myself that now I had finally found a treasure," says Erle Tronstad Sagebakken, a fourteen-year-old girl from Lindesnes in southern Norway, in an interview with the local newspaper Lindesnes Avis.

Rabat, 22/10/2024 - La république de l'Equateur a décidé, ce mardi, de suspendre sa reconnaissance de la pseudo «rasd», qu'elle avait reconnue en 1983, avec l'ouverture d'une soi-disant ambassade en 2009. La Ministre des affaires étrangères de l'Equateur, Mme Gabriela Sommerfeld a informé, lors d'un entretien téléphonique, son homologue marocain, M. Nasser Bourita, de cette décision et de la lettre de notification qu'elle a adressée à la soi-disant représentation des séparatistes à (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La Première Dame du Gabon, Madame Zita Oligui Nguema, a accordé ce jour une audience à Madame Carole EYI, fondatrice de l'établissement éducatif Children's House. Cette rencontre a été l'occasion pour Mme EYI de faire un point détaillé sur l'état de son école, récemment ouverte à Akanda. Pour rappel, lors de sa visite le 14 octobre dernier, la Première Dame, marraine de la cérémonie d'ouverture, avait déjà manifesté son soutien à deux enfants issus de familles démunies en réglant leurs (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON