[New Times] With the launch, Friday of a Centre of Excellence for ICT in East Africa (CENIT@EA) in Arusha Tanzania, East African Community (EAC) member states have expressed optimism that the region will soon turn into an ICT hub.

[IPS] Johannesburg -Fourteen-year-old Fanta lives in a tent in a settlement in Zamaï, a village in the Far North Region of Cameroon with her mother and two brothers. They came here more than a year ago after her father and elder brother were murdered and her elder sister abducted by the extremist group Boko Haram.

[Daily Trust] Lagos -A real estate firm (name withheld) based in Ojodu in Ikeja Local Government of Lagos State, recently secured a judgement at an Ogba Magistrate's Court on a disputed shop at Alausa-Ikeja.

«Arun Jaitley was a person who attracted friends and admirers across the political spectrum and all walks of life,» said Sonia Gandhi in a letter to Sangeeta Jaitley, Arun Jaitley's wife. «Words are of little consolation at this time of grief, but I wanted you, and your son and daughter to know that I share your pain. May Arun Ji find eternal peace,» she wrote.

The successful test of a new “super-large multiple rocket launcher” was nothing short of a “miracle” performed by North Korean scientists, Pyongyang said, as Kim Jong-un vows to continue missile launches so pleasing to his sight. Read Full Article at RT.com

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been honored with two prestigious state awards in a single day from monarchs in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates. Read Full Article at RT.com

An explosion rocked the Lebanese capital just as Israel was bombing ‘Iranian targets’ in Syria. The blast was the result of an ‘Israeli drone attack’ in which one UAV crashed and another prematurely exploded, Hezbollah claims. Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE - The world economy is facing challenging times, but Singaporeans will be able to weather the storm with the right tools and mindset, said Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at a dinner for his constituents on Saturday (Aug 24). «Last week, at the National Day Rally, I talked about the economy and how conditions are difficult because of uncertainties in the world and how that's affecting us,» said PM Lee at the Teck Ghee National Day Celebration Dinner. «And how we will be able to respond, not just with stimulus, not just with relief packages, but also with training, with upgrading, and with transformation of companies.» He emphasised the importance of workers learning new skills to stay relevant in a changing economy, and older workers continuing to receive new training.

SINGAPORE - Among the various challenges facing Singapore, the ongoing US-China trade war was foremost on the minds of many participants at a public forum held on Saturday (Aug 24). But it is no longer just a trade row, said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing, who chaired the session, and there are many competing interests between the two powers - such as in technology and currency - which Singapore is keeping an eye on. «We are concerned with how the global trading system, the global digital economic system is coming together, or is being fragmented,» Mr Chan said at a dialogue organised by Government feedback unit Reach and Singapore Press Holdings' Chinese broadsheet Lianhe Zaobao. «Because for Singapore, we need to make preparations for the worst case scenario whereby if the world fragments - be it in the trade, production, or digital space- we will have to ask ourselves, how can we overcome these challenges and play a constructive role, a positive part in this,» he added.

SINGAPORE - The police are investigating 115 people for their suspected involvement in scams after a five-day operation last week. The suspects are believed to be involved in 214 cases of scams, mostly in the area of e-commerce. The total amount cheated was more than $253,000, police said on Saturday (Aug 24). The 64 men and 51 women, aged between 14 and 52, are being investigated for cheating or money laundering. The operation was carried out from Aug 19 to 23 by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department and seven police land divisions. Anyone found guilty of cheating may be fined and jailed for up to 10 years.

The Filipina's friend was seriously injured in the accident.

UAE also awarded Order of Zayed to Modi; PM invites Bahrain King to visit India.

The prince said that “at no stage” did he suspect disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of criminal behavior. 

The president rejects concerns about security, including the fact that insurgent threats will keep 2,000 out of 7,400 polling places closed.

High schools and universities offer esports as an academic discipline, a plan being copied around the world. It’s helping give some students a sense of achievement and self-worth. 

Aug. 24 (UPI) -- South African authorities seized an Airbus passenger jet operated by Air Tanzania, forcing the state-run airline to cancel a flight to Dar es Salaam.

As revived national carrier Uganda Airlines prepares to take to the skies officially on Wednesday, for the first time in nearly 18 years, its most booked route out of its four initial destinations is Mogadishu.

The Djiboutian government on Thursday appeared to rescind its earlier decision to respect the African Union’s vote to endorse Kenya’s candidature for the UN Security Council seat, signalling lack of faith in a process it took part in three times.

Government has emphasized that good governance is crucial for the promotion of efficient and effective management and administration of the public service. Chief Secretary to the Government, Lloyd Muhara made the remarks in Lilongwe on Friday during the commemoration of the Africa Public Service Day. He said public officers work in the public interest which […] The post Good governance crucial for public service improvement — Muhara appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Constitutional Court  has now received an application by Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to submit to the court a report by external auditors it has hired to validate the results of the elections. This was disclosed by , Justice Healey Potani on behalf of the panel of five judges hearing the on going election case, […] The post Court reserves ruling on whether to accept MEC’s late submission of Malawi electoral audit report appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party (MCP) president Lazarus Chakwera has questioned the relevance of the supplementary laws gazetted Friday by the minister of Homeland Security Nicholas Dausi, which have declared the airports and border posts out of bounds for the demonstrators. Dausi said the supplementary laws have declared airports, land boarders, Capital Hill, prisons, National Oil Company […] The post Chakwera query new gazetted laws: Rejects Mutharika’s claims on MCP’s link with HRDC appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Modi said India has the potential and capability to achieve the five-trillion economy target.

WBO light heavyweight champion Sergey Kovalev emphasized his wish to fight Mexican superstar Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, saying after successfully defending his title against Anthony Kovalev by 11th round KO. Read Full Article at RT.com

Gor need a win or a scoring draw of any kind to proceed.

«He can play if the situation between him and the club is clear,» said Tuchel.

Rashford missed a penalty in the 2-1 defeat to Palace.

«If he is not 100 per cent, I think he won't play,» said Valverde.

Suspected drug dealer has been away the past three weeks where he underwent an open-heart surgery.

Under the plans, Chancellor Sajid Javid's Autumn Budget would give drivers a cut in the current 57.9p duty per litre for petrol and diesel.

The Royals' website states that Prince Andrew is the patron of an NSPCC campaign. But Britain's largest children's charity said the royal hasn't been their patron since 2009, for their Full Stop campaign.