The federal government is working on addressing the high number of migrants coming to Canada in order to cross illegally into the United States, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said.

A new study about children trying valiantly to survive on crackers, air and your last wisp of gentle parenting suggests picky eating is largely explained by genetics — and the researchers say they hope the findings will help alleviate parental blame.

Neighbours of a London, Ont., home often rented on Airbnb for weekend parties say it's a stark example of how short-term rentals don't work in residential neighbourhoods and create havoc for those living around them. 

Around two hours into the flight from Burgas, Bulgaria, to Liverpool, the crew declared an emergency due to a medical situation involving a man on board.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave a broad hint at her intentions in her speech to Labour conference yesterday, saying she wanted 'an end to the low investment that feeds decline'.

There is an interview from 1999 that has come back to haunt Combs. They're gonna probably be arresting me, doing all types of crazy things just 'cause we wanna have a good time,' Combs said.

Keir Starmer is set to strike a more positive tone in his address to activists in Liverpool, after his first months in power were blighted by rows over winter fuel allowance, tax hikes and freebies.

The stunning ship caters for 4,300 guests with a crew of 1,600 and will next set sail to Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The Government of Malawi on Thursday launched the second National Rice Development Strategy (NRDS 2) with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) committing to support efforts to increase and diversify rice production in Malawi. JICA Chief Representative, Kazuhiro Tambara said his agency recognizes the role rice crop plays in the social and economic development of […] The post Malawi launches 2nd rice development strategy, JICA to support efforts to increase production appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Many jurisdictions now monitor election equipment with GPS trackers, video-record ballot counting and open their headquarters for tours.

Garowe (HOL) – Puntland state leader Said Abdullahi Deni announced on Monday that Puntland leaders are ready to resolve the ongoing political discord with the Federal Government of Somalia, which has persisted for several months.

[ISS] Many of South Africa's community police forums need strengthening, but police can also use other means to build local relationships.

[IPS] United Nations -- Somalia is currently in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis that threatens to destabilize the nation's security. This crisis is a result of the Somali Civil War, which began in 1991. Altercations between clan-based operations have caused a host of issues over the years, including over 596 civilian casualties, according to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). Tensions have greatly intensified in 2024, with levels of internal displacement and food insecurity increasing rapidly.

Escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah threatened to overshadow US President Joe Biden's final appearance at the UN's signature annual event on Tuesday as diplomats scrambled to avert an all-out regional war. The gathering of dozens of world leaders, the high point of the diplomatic calendar, comes a day after Israeli air strikes on Lebanon killed more than 490 people, according to local authorities. As world leaders gathered in Manhattan Monday for the annual flurry of speeches and face-to-face diplomacy, UN Security Council member France called for an emergency meeting on the crisis engulfing the Middle East. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's spokesman said he was «gravely alarmed» as focus shifted from Gaza to Lebanon, and the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell warned «we are almost in a full-fledged war.» Israel's closest ally the United States again warned against a full-blown ground invasion of Lebanon, with a senior US official promising to bring «concrete» ideas for de-escalation to the UN this week. It is unclear what progress can be made to defuse the situation in Lebanon as efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza, which Israel has relentlessly pounded since October 2023, have come to nothing. «Gaza, Ukraine and Sudan will be the dominant issues,»  said Richard Gowan of the International Crisis Group think tank, adding he expected many leaders to «warn that the UN will become irrelevant globally if it cannot help make peace.» More than 100 heads of state and government are scheduled to speak during the UN's centerpiece event, which will run until Monday. - 'Out-of-control' - Since last year's annual gathering, when Sudan's civil war and Russia's Ukraine invasion dominated, the world has faced an explosion of crises. «International challenges are moving faster than our ability to solve them,» Guterres warned ahead of the gathering. The October 7 attack by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas on Israel and the ensuing violence in the Middle East has exposed deep divisions in the global body. With Israel's leader Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas expected to address the General Assembly this week, there could be combustible moments. On Tuesday, representatives of Turkey, Jordan, Qatar, Iran and Algeria are slated to take the podium to press for a Gaza ceasefire after nearly one year of war. Ukraine will also be on the agenda Tuesday when President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a UN Security Council meeting on Russia's war on Ukraine. «I invite all leaders and nations to continue supporting our joint efforts for a just and peaceful future,» Zelensky told the UN on Monday. «Putin has stolen much already, but he will never steal the world's future.» - 'Behind the scenes' - It is unclear if the grand diplomatic gathering can achieve anything for the millions mired in conflict and poverty globally. «Any real diplomacy to reduce tensions will take place behind the scenes,» Gowan said. «This may be an opportunity for Western and Arab diplomats to have some quiet conversations with the Iranians about the need to stop the regional situation spinning out of control.» Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has called for an urgent meeting of Arab leaders on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly over the crisis in Lebanon. Guterres cautioned against «the possibility of transforming Lebanon (into) another Gaza.» © Agence France-Presse

Sri Lanka's leftist president-elect on Sunday invited his compatriots to help him «rewrite» history in the cash-strapped island nation after winning a vote coloured by discontent over an unprecedented financial crisis. Anura Kumara Dissanayaka, the 55-year-old leader of the People's Liberation Front, was declared the winner of the weekend's poll with nearly 1.3 million more votes than his nearest rival. The once-fringe leader, whose party won less than four percent of the vote in parliamentary elections four years ago, saw a surge of support as the economic meltdown forced widespread hardships upon Sri Lankans. «The dream we have nurtured for centuries is finally coming true,» he said in a statement shortly after the announcement. «This victory belongs to all of us,» he added. «Millions of eyes filled with hope and expectation push us forward, and together, we stand ready to rewrite Sri Lankan history.» Outgoing President Ranil Wickremesinghe -- who took office at the peak of the 2022 economic collapse and imposed tough austerity policies per the terms of an IMF bailout -- was a distant third in the contest with 17 percent of the vote. «History will judge my efforts, but I can confidently say that I did my best to stabilise the country during one of its darkest periods,» he said in a statement. He congratulated Dissanayaka on the win and said he was «confident» the politician would «steer Sri Lanka on a path of continued growth and stability». US ambassador Julie Chung also passed on her congratulations, saying in a statement that Washington stood «ready to work together on shared priorities» with his administration. Dissanayaka will be sworn in on Monday morning at the colonial-era President Secretariat in Colombo, election commission officials said. - IMF deal - Economic issues dominated the eight-week campaign, with widespread public anger over the belt-tightening measures imposed by Wickremesinghe since the peak of the island nation's bruising financial crisis. Dissanayaka would «not tear up» the IMF deal but would seek to modify it, a party politburo member told AFP. «It is a binding document, but there is a provision to renegotiate,» said Bimal Ratnayake. He said Dissanayaka had vowed to reduce income taxes that were doubled by Wickremesinghe and slash sales taxes on food and medicines. «We think we can get those reductions into the programme and continue with the four-year bailout programme,» he said. Dissanayaka's once-marginal Marxist party led two failed uprisings in the 1970s and 1980s that left more than 80,000 people dead. But Sri Lanka's crisis has proven an opportunity for Dissanayaka, whose popularity rocketed on his pledge to change the island's «corrupt» political culture. Around 76 percent of Sri Lanka's 17.1 million eligible voters cast ballots in Saturday's poll. Dissanayaka's party sought to reassure India that any administration he led would not be caught up in geopolitical rivalry between its northern neighbour and China, the country's largest lender. New Delhi has previously expressed concerns over what it sees as Beijing's growing influence in Sri Lanka, which sits on vital shipping lanes criss-crossing the Indian Ocean. «Sri Lankan territory will not be used against any other nation,» Ratnayake told AFP. «We are fully aware of the geopolitical situation in our region, but we will not participate.» Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on X he was looking forward «to working closely with (Dissanayaka) to further strengthen our multifaceted cooperation for the benefit of our people and the entire region». - Austerity rejected - Wickremesinghe sought re-election to continue the austerity policies that stabilised the economy and ended months of food, fuel and medicine shortages during Sri Lanka's economic meltdown. His two years in office restored calm to the streets after civil unrest spurred by the downturn saw thousands storm the compound of his predecessor Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who then fled the country. But Wickremesinghe's tax hikes and other measures imposed under the $2.9 billion IMF rescue package he secured last year left millions struggling to make ends meet. Official data showed that Sri Lanka's poverty rate doubled to 25 percent between 2021 and 2022, adding more than 2.5 million people to those already living on less than $3.65 a day. Thousands of police were deployed to keep watch over voting on Saturday. A temporary curfew was imposed after polls closed, despite police reporting that there had been no violence during or after balloting. No victory rallies or celebrations are permitted until a week after the final results are declared. © Agence France-Presse

Team Seychelles for the First Global Robotic Challenge received their sending-off on Friday and the vice-captain remains confident of getting a good outcome from the competition that will take place September 26 to 29 in Athens, Greece. Team Seychelles received their travel itinerary, travel insurance, and several promotional items with the Seychelles brand during the ceremony. The Team left Seychelles on Monday.   Denis Hoareau said, «We received the kits just four weeks ago, so we have already lost quite a bit of time, then we encountered some issues while building it as kept breaking down. However, last night (Thursday) we worked until 8 pm and thankfully we were able to figure it all out in time.» Hoareau added, «We are confident about our performance. Our robot is good. I think we'll be in at least the top 20 or top 15 this time.» The competition brings together school students of 14-17 years from around the world to participate in a STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics - challenge. It aims to inspire youth to pursue careers in STEM fields, promote cultural exchange, and foster a global community of young innovators, who can address global challenges through technology and collaboration. Each year, the competition focuses on a specific theme related to real-world issues, such as energy efficiency, water quality, or pollution. Members of the core team will represent Seychelles at the Challenge. (Seychelles News Agency) Photo License: CC-BY  The First Global Robotics Challenge 2024 selection process was done on June 11 and 12, and 31 students from state and private schools were part of the selection process. Members of the core team will represent Seychelles at the Challenge, whereas members of the Supporting Team will have the valuable opportunity to assist the team locally in mounting and working on the robot, but will not be travelling for the competition. The team will be accompanied by three chaperones and one of them is Daniella Athanase, principal education officer for educational technology at the Ministry of Education. Athanase said, «Definitely our expectations are high. Morale is also high for the kids and they are aiming to be among the best in the competition. We will go all out to give our best.» During his address, the principal secretary for Education Sector Development, John Lesperance, said, «Members of Team Seychelles, we believe in your incredible potential, and we are here to provide the right support and opportunities for you to realise your dream. Your success is not only a reflection of your hard work and dedication but also of the collective effort of everyone who supports and believes in you. You have demonstrated exceptional teamwork.» In the past, the First Global Robotics Challenge was usually led by the Ministry of Investment, Entrepreneurship and Industry through the Department for Science, Technology and Innovation. Lesperance announced that next year, the Ministry of Education will take full responsibility for the Robotics Challenge. «This means a renewed commitment to nurturing young talent and providing more structured opportunities for students to excel in such competitions. To all secondary and professional centre students aged 14 to 17, I encourage you to start preparing now. Research, learn, and get ready to join future teams,» he added. The Minister for Education, Dr Justin Valentin, described the participants as pioneers of a more technologically advanced Seychelles in the future. He asked them to embrace the competition with enthusiasm and to take this opportunity to learn as much as they could. «Embrace the competition with excitement, but more importantly seize the chance to learn, to evolve, and to leave a mark on the world. You have the power to inspire, the power to lead by example, and the power to showcase the incredible talent of Seychelles,» said Valentin.

La Commission Panafricaine des Leaders pour les Droits de l'Homme, de la Femme et d'Enfant (AfrikLead) a tenu sa première Assemblée Générale le 20 et 21 Septembre 2024 à Dakar, la capitale du Sénégal. Cette rencontre panafricaine, organisée par la Coalition Nationale Pour l'Education Pour Tous du Sénégal (CNEPT) avait pour Thème : « la protection et la promotion des droits de l'homme de la femme et de l'enfant en Afrique ». Ainsi conformément au préambule des Statuts de la Commission (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

À l'initiative de S.E. Madame Sustjie Mbumba, Première Dame de la République de Namibie, et Présidente en exercice de l'organisation des Premières Dames d'Afrique pour le Développement (OPDAD), le prestigieux restaurant «Le Daniel Boulud» a été le cadre d'un dîner de haut niveau ce 22 septembre à19h, réunissant plusieurs Premières Dames africaines, dont Zita Oligui Nguema, Première Dame du Gabon. Cet événement, sous la thématique "Autonomiser l'avenir de l'Afrique grâce à l'éducation : (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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In an effort to enhance and drive the digital agenda, Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) has disclosed plans to construct an ICT laboratory in every constituency by December,2024, under the Connect a School Project. MACRA Director General, Daud Suleman, said during an interview that the institution will facilitate construction of the smart ICT laboratories in […] The post Digitizing everyone: MACRA’s Connect-a-School Project constructing ICT labs in all constituencies appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Executive director for Malawi National Association of the Deaf (MANAD) Byson Chimenya said the commemoration of 2024 International Week of Deaf People has been postponed due to the absence of the Minister of Gender, Disability and Elderly Affairs. In an interview with Malawi News Agency Chimenya said the country will be missing on the world […] The post Malawi fails to celebrate International Week of Deaf people because Hon. Minister is in USA for UNGA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Indigenous contractors under Malawi Building, Civil Engineering and Allied Trade Association (Mabcata) say they will vacate an injunction Roads Fund Administration (RFA) has obtained stopping its members from taking over tollgates to recover their dues. The contractors planned to take over the running of Chingeni Toll Plaza in Ntcheu and Kalinyeke Toll Gate in Dedza […] The post Contractors moves to vacate RFA injunction: “Our business are paralyzed, give us our money.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Tensions have escalated within the Nzika Coalition party, resulting in the dismissal of several key officials. The party leader, Christopher Mike Chiomba, has confirmed that these actions were taken due to internal conflicts and disagreements that were causing divisions within the party. Reports suggest that Chiomba and his deputy, Kawerama Sonjo, clashed over the idea […] The post Disagreements erupt within Nzika Coalition, leading to dismissals of some officials appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This is what Minister of Justice Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir says, but she met with Nordic justice ministers in Sweden last Friday. The main issue on the agenda was organized crime in the countries.

[New Times] A 53 -- year-old healthy man, who had a mild Covid infection a year ago, experienced sudden discomfort one morning. After arriving at the hospital, he was suspected of having coronary artery blockages. While undergoing angiography, he suffered a cardiac arrest and died unexpectedly. He had no prior risk factors for heart disease.

[New Times] Irembo, in partnership with the City of Kigali, the Rwanda National Identification Agency (NIDA), Digital Ambassadors by Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), and representatives from the Ministry of Sports and the Ministry of Local Government participated in the Kigali Car-Free Day on Sunday, September 22.

[ANGOP] Benguela -- The Government of the United States of America, through its Power Africa initiative, is organizing this Wednesday, a conference on the Coordination of Support to the Lobito Corridor, to be held in that railroad city.

An Egyptian warship has off-loaded a second major cache of weaponry to Somalia, including anti-aircraft guns and artillery, port and military officials said on Monday. Observers say the move is likely to stoke further friction between the two countries and Ethiopia.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A Somali national, Mohamed Liban Aden, was charged in Nairobi for illegally being in Kenya and possessing an offensive weapon, with authorities linking him to a string of violent robberies in the Eastleigh area.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Twenty-six Somali Security Forces (SSF) officers and the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) completed a five-day training last week to improve the coordination and effectiveness of joint military operations against Al-Shabaab.

[Premium Times] The Federal lawmakers went on two months recess in July.

[New Zimbabwe] THE US ambassador to Zimbabwe Pamela Tremont says her government will continue supporting Zimbabwe ensuring there are strong democratic institutions.

[New Zimbabwe] Citizens Coalition for Change interim leader Jameson Timba and 64 of his supporters will remain in jail after Magistrate Collet Ncube denied them bail.

Jessica, not her real name, said she was pushed against a wall by the Egyptian billionaire and sexually assaulted when she was 22 in 2008 but bosses failed to investigate properly.