The Latvian leadership in early July promised to provide for Ukraine more than 2,500 UAVs of various types 4 million euros worth produced by Latvian companies

The circumstances of the incident are being established

«They include countries that were originally part of BRICS, countries that joined the association in 2023, as well as countries interested in active participation in one or another format,» Konstantin Kolpakov noted

According to the Ukrainian serviceman, the Ukrainian political leadership devised the offensive in order to divert the Ukrainians’ attention from the dire situation on the frontline and in the country’s economy and energy infrastructure

The exact number of casualties is now being clarified

Le 30 août 2023, les Forces de Défense et de Sécurité regroupées au sein du Comité pour la Transition et la Restauration des Institution (CTRI) réalisèrent sans effusion de sang, le coup de la Libération, tournant ainsi une page de l'histoire gabonaise pour en ouvrir une autre. A quelques jours de la commémoration de cette date historique devenue «Fête Nationale de la Libération», sur instruction de la haute hiérarchie, l'Association de Police Taekwondo du Gabon (APTAG) dirigée par le (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Libreville, le 21 août 2024– Le Réseau des Organisations de la Société Civile pour l'Économie Verte en Afrique Centrale (ROSCEVAC) a organisé une réunion stratégique au siège de son organisation, réunissant divers responsables d'ONG spécialisées dans la cartographie et le contact direct avec les populations indigènes. Cet événement marque une étape clé dans le lancement d'une initiative nationale visant à réaliser une cartographie participative des villages du Gabon. Présidé par Nicaise (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Former BBC royal correspondent Jennie Bond has praised Montecito-based Meghan Markle for 'encouraging' Prince Harry to look towards the future, reported OK! magazine.

While it's quite uncommon to find younger audience members at a local getai show, that doesn't mean that they're disinterested in the scene.  Rather, they show their support for the performers in a «different manner», said veteran getai singer Lee Peifen.  This could be in the form of giving the performers likes on social media including TikTok and Instagram, sharing their content and their schedules online.  Lee, 36, has 12,200 followers on Instagram, and even has a fan club which is run by one of her supporters who is in her 30s.  «They are still closely involved in getai, but it might not be through coming to the physical shows, which are still targeted for older audiences,» she told AsiaOne after a show at Block 637 Hougang Avenue 8 on Sunday (Aug 18). 

In his first press conference since the National Day Rally (NDR), Prime Minister Lawrence Wong directly addressed the concerns that are hitting close to home for many Singaporeans - the rising cost of living and the challenges of caring for elderly family members. «We know it's tough, especially for families with young kids where expenses add up quickly,» Wong said at a news conference after his 100th day in office. He reassured that the government is actively looking at ways to provide more help. While schemes like CDC vouchers and U-Save rebates have already given some relief, Wong hinted at new measures on the horizon aimed at easing the burden on those feeling the pinch the most. Caring for sandwich generation Wong didn't shy away from the realities faced by the «sandwiched» generation - those in their 50s juggling the care of aging parents and their own children. «This is a growing issue, and we're giving it our full attention,» he emphasised. The government is focusing on sustainable solutions to ensure that seniors get the care they need without overwhelming their families.

This study provides a comprehensive overview and understanding of the main current and future issues to be expected in the area of EU culture and creative sectors policy in the 2024-2029 term of the European Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

This At a glance note summarises the study providing a comprehensive overview and understanding of the main current and future issues to be expected in the area of EU culture and creative sectors policy in the 2024-2029 term of the European Parliament. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Huseyin Bagci added that no signs of a wish to achieve a settlement in Gaza has been seen in the US actions so far

The RTS Index was down by 1.01% at 931.07 points

Vitaly Ganchev pointed out that the Ukrainian troops are actively using drones

Governor of the Krasnodar Region Veniamin Kondratyev reported that 17 people were rescued from the water

A total of 48.3% of those polled said they approved of how the Russian government was running the country (a 2 p.p. drop), while 51.3% approve of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin’s job performance (a 0.6 p.p. drop)

CBC News obtained data from a number of library systems across the country that show security incidents in these spaces — like aggressive behaviour, verbal threats and suspected overdoses — are on the rise. Library workers say they are not equipped to manage the influx of vulnerable patrons who need help.

Canadian residents who require a visa to visit the United States currently face the longest wait times in the world, CBC News has learned.

Seychelles has been ranked as the most attractive country for investors on the African continent for 2024 on the 'Where To Invest In Africa' report published by the investment department of South Africa's second largest bank, First National Bank (FNB), earlier this month. The ranking is based on the investigation of 20 indicators that are divided into four groups. These are the current economic performance and economic potential, market accessibility and level of innovation, economic stability and investment climate and the social conditions and human capital development. The experts at FNB studied the investment opportunities of 31 out of the 54 nations that make up the continent, and Seychelles has ranked first ahead of its neighbour Mauritius, which is in second place. Egypt, South Africa and Morocco make up the top five, from third to fifth respectively. It was in these three nations who topped the list in 2021. The two island nations managed to take over the top spot, after the focus turned away from population size and overall wealth, to focus more on personal freedom and human development. According to the report, Seychelles leads the ranking because of its high level of personal freedom, human development and economic environment, scoring high also due to its connectivity and economic stability. Mauritius scored the most points for its innovations and growth opportunities. The top 10 list also features from sixth to 10th, respectively, namely Ghana, Tunisia, Senegal, Nigeria, and Algeria. Based on common traits found in the four measuring pillars, Invest in Africa offers five possible investment archetypes. «Highflyers» are big, established economies like Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, and Ethiopia that provide stability and a variety of investment prospects. Senegal and Ivory Coast are among the nations that are considered «Cleared for Take-off» because of their youthful populations and wealth of natural resources. These nations have strong potential for economic growth and innovation. «People Potential» markets, like Kenya, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Uganda, have a young and expanding population that will provide a sizeable consumer base and a future labour force. «Global Connectors» include nations like Morocco, Mauritius, Tunisia, and Seychelles that have more developed economies and a significant global footprint. «Low-Base Boomers» refers to tiny markets, such as Rwanda, Mozambique, and Benin, that have a higher degree of risk but also a significant potential for explosive expansion. 

The number of usage of a digital wallet called «eboo,» launched in Seychelles in January by Nebula FinTech Limited, has surpassed expectations, said a top official of the company. Eboo is an instant payment service based in Seychelles and offers an eWallet service that allows users to make instantaneous payments. It is a digital platform designed to facilitate both customer and merchant transactions, providing a convenient alternative to cash and traditional banking methods. The chief technology officer at Nebula Fintech Limited, Nicholas Cetoupe, told SNA that at the moment the number of usage of the app within the population is more than what they expected, and they are hopeful that more people will start using eboo regularly. Cetoupe said, «The app allows you to make payments to friends and businesses, split bills and even pay your Cable and Wireless (CWS) bills. If you use CWS as a mobile network provider, it does not use any of your data consumption and it even clears your bill instantly. All you have to do is dial #155*4# and it will provide you with your customer number and bill amount, which is all the information you need to put into the eboo app.» He explained that eboo works as an eWallet in a closed loop system accessed via the app on a smartphone and that the app is simple so anyone above the age of 18 with a smartphone can use it.  «We have one app for individuals - who have no fees and another for merchants who carry a competitive rate. Since eboo is in a closed loop, the payments are truly instantaneous and allows the recipient to receive the money within seconds of tapping pay. It does not matter what bank you are or what telephone provider you use,» he added. Cetoupe emphasised that security is a priority for them and eboo is a secure digital payment platform that prioritises user protection through advanced security measures. It employs encryption, two-factor authentication, and secure login options like biometric verification to safeguard user data and transactions. Additionally, he said that eboo continuously monitors for suspicious activity and complies with financial regulations, ensuring a safe environment for digital payments in Seychelles. On the usage so far, he said, «It is going well. We had anticipated a learning curve for the population, but activity on our app shows that people are using it. We have over 30 merchants now and conducting testing with the biggest supermarket in Seychelles. We believe that the usage of eboo is on the rise. We even have promotions with merchants such as WiFi Plus, Vitality and Non-Stop Supply, who are offering promotions only if you pay through the eboo app.» Moving forward the company has several huge projects and is «liaising with the government to see how we can contribute to them achieving the digital mandate, with big supermarkets and small businesses alike. We have new features coming out and some big collaborations to look out for. We are very excited for our people in Seychelles to understand how eboo can change their lives and efficiency in their businesses.» 

Police in Lilongwe have questioned an individual who is waging a sole vigorous campaign to have the International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials prosecuted. IMF says it feels threatened with the action by the concerned citizen, Denis Mahata. Mahata is demanding for the removal of the International Monetary Fund’s immunity for it to be prosecuted for allegedly […] The post Police question individual for demanding prosecution of IMF in the country appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawians living abroad have a responsibility to join government efforts in building a self-reliant and inclusively wealthy economy as prescribed in the Malawi Agenda 2063 Vision, says President Malawi leader, Lazarus Chakwera. He spoke on Thursday in Berlin when he met Germany-based Malawians.   The President took time to highlight the ATM strategy which outlines […] The post Chakwera urges diaspora community to utilize their gained skills in helping Malawi to develop appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Registration Bureau (NRB) has touted its own success, saying since 2016 it has registered 12 287 349 people aged 16 and above for national identity cards (IDs), surpassing an initial target of 11.3 million. Recently, queries have been raised that NRB data in some districts was more than projected populations. However, NRB Principal Secretary […] The post NRB beats its own target: Registers over 12m people since 2016 surpassing 11m target appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Some commentators in the country have faulted Malawi Congress Party (MCP) publicity secretary Jessie Kabwila for inspecting government projects, saying she should have been getting the information on the status from the responsible public agencies. Political analyst Wonderful Mkhutche, says Kabwila has crossed the line into government activities, which also compromises the separation between the […] The post Kabwila accused of crossing line into Govt projects: “There must be separation btwn Govt and party’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi has acquired a landmark project in the energy sector with a 70 million Euro investment by Sun Power Africa Development Limited towards construction of a 50-megawatt solar farm to be situated at Choma in Mzuzu. The project, to cover an 80-hectare piece of land in Choma, Mzuzu, is expected to employ over 100 people […] The post Chakwera’s German visit: Investor pumps in K135bn for Mzuni’s 50-Megawatt solar farm in Mzuzu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Local news reports said a powerful earthquake started at around 8.30pm today, followed by an eruption near the town of Grindavik at around 9.30pm.

McDonald's dramatic price cut means the fast food giant's coffee now averages around £2 a cup cheaper than many of its competitors.

At the same time, Igor Krasnov emphasized that «in accordance with their obligations, they are obliged to investigate, obliged to identify those responsible, but this is not happening»

Anatoly Antonov warned that Moscow is not going to consult Washington on how to act to expel the Ukrainian armed forces from the Kursk Region

According to the report, the Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle was downed in the immediate vicinity of the NPP in Kurchatov with Russian electronic warfare means

[The Conversation Africa] Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea is 82 and has been in power for 45 years. Denis Sassou Nguesso of Congo, 79, has held on to power for 40 years. Cameroon's Paul Biya is 91 and has been president for 42 years.