The Vanuatu Association of NGOs (VANGO) is calling upon the Minister of Justice, Community Services and Youth to immediately table and pass the Child Protection Bill in the next Parliament sitting.

Vanuatu used its participation at Pacific Day 2026 in China to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing outbound tourism markets, with the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) promoting the country’s unique attractions while building relationships with Chinese travel…

East Pentecost locals are calling for urgent support to restore kava production, saying long-standing impacts from Tropical Cyclone (TC) Lola in 2023 and a lack of planting material continue to disrupt supply and livelihoods.

[New Times] The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) is finalising preparations for the rollout of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, expected to be introduced in November.

[New Times] Lawmakers have called for stronger systems to protect creators' rights and ensure they receive fair compensation, saying the growth of Rwanda's creative industry depends on effective management of intellectual property and royalties.

[New Times] When Jean Marie Vianney Nsabimana fled violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), he, like thousands of other refugees, depended almost entirely on humanitarian assistance.

SBS Transit has bid farewell to their Tampines bus package after 43 years, marking the end of its long-running operations in the town.The operator said in a Facebook post on Saturday (July 4) that it was leaving with «heavy hearts» but «minds full of cherished memories».The Tampines bus package, one of 14 packages under the Bus Contracting Model, comprises 27 routes operated by SBS Transit from Bedok North Bus Depot.The $646 million package was awarded to the Go-Ahead Group in September last year, with Go-Ahead Singapore commencing operations on July 5.«It is with heavy hearts, but minds full of cherished memories, that we say goodbye to a town we've called home for over four decades,» SBS Transit wrote.The operator noted that its history in Tampines dates back to 1983, when it operated two bus services from the former Tampines Bus Terminal under its predecessor, Singapore Bus Services Limited.As the area developed, operations expanded to three bus interchanges - Tampines, Tampines Concourse and Tampines North.«Along the way, we've built friendships, trust and a sense of community,» said SBS Transit. 

A 29-year-old male motorcyclist was taken to hospital after an accident along the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) towards Woodlands Checkpoint, which led to two of the three-lane expressway being impassable to traffic.The incident, involving a motorcycle and a car, happened at about 9.05am on Monday (July 6), in vicinity of the blue gantry near BKE's Exit 10B. Map showing where the accident happened on Monday (July 6) morning. GRAPHIC: Google Maps, OneMotoring In a Facebook post at 9.30am, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) advised motorists to expect delays as two expressway lanes were blocked.Checks by AsiaOne on the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) traffic cameras information page shows a dark-coloured sedan stopped at an angle on the rightmost lane.

A new digital system jointly developed by Singapore and Malaysia is expected to help ease congestion at the Singapore-Johor border when it launches in January next year.The joint initiative was announced by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during 'Jom Tanya PMX, Temu Anwar', a political outreach programme held as part of the campaign for the 2026 Johor state election, reported the New Straits Times on Sunday (June 5).Datuk Seri Anwar was responding to a participant's question on whether the Malaysian government would improve border counter operations to reduce waiting times for Malaysians commuting daily to Singapore for work. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } «The Immigration Department will facilitate the movement, and once the system is ready, it will include new travel arrangements from Singapore to Johor Baru,» Anwar said, according to The Star.He added that this advanced digital immigration system will «resolve many issues». 

[RFI] More than 17 million people across nine conflict-hit states in northern Nigeria face severe hunger, the UN's food agency (WFP) has said, warning that violence and funding cuts are driving food insecurity to its worst level in nearly a decade. Stripped of their livelihoods, some people are fleeing across the border into neighbouring Benin.

[The Conversation Africa] Public rallies were banned in Tanzania in June 2026 for the second time in a decade. The first ban was imposed by President John Magufuli in 2016. His successor, President Samia Hassan, lifted it in 2023 as part of a reform agenda. Now she has reimposed the ban. Dan Paget has spent over a decade chronicling the struggles of Tanzania's democracy movement amid waves of repression. He's had a special focus on a form of political communication that's of extraordinary significance in Tanzania: mass rallies. He

[Nile Post] The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has called on the Judiciary to publicly and unequivocally condemn President Yoweri Museveni's remarks on the pending treason trial of veteran opposition leader and four-time presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye, as well as his renewed push to abolish bail, describing the comments as unconstitutional executive interference in the administration of justice.

Michael Frederick Sauka composed the national anthem that has opened every state occasion for six decades. Yet his grave went unattended for years, and no public building bears his name. Human rights advocate Undule Mwakasungula wants that to change. As Malawi marks 62 years of independence — quietly this year, with no state celebrations amid […] The post Sauka wrote Malawi’s anthem — six decades later, nothing bears his name appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta, accused the former Delhi chief minister of allowing political frustration to turn into arrogance. In a post on X, Gupta first introduced Nabin while highlighting his political journey and credentials. She then launched a direct attack on Kejriwal, saying: «Everyone knows you're feeling desperate and disheartened. But it seems your ego is still riding high in the seventh heaven!» she said.

The Madhya Pradesh government has reorganised the 10-member Wakf Board, with chief minister Mohan Yadav appointing Sanwar Patel as its chairman. The newly constituted board includes Manoj Malpani and Animesh Bhargava as Hindu members, making it the first state-level Wakf Board in the country to include non-Muslim members under the amended Act.

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust convenes a critical meeting in Ayodhya amidst an embezzlement probe. Discussions will center on the resignations of key members Champat Rai and Anil Mishra, potential new administrative structures, and a briefing on the ongoing investigations into donation misuse. The trust will also review financial statements and consider appointing a CEO to oversee temple management.

Claimants with savings and investments that mean they are not entitled to welfare handouts claimed £1.3 billion in the last financial year, official figures show.

Jordan Henderson has collapsed on the Azteca pitch and is requiring medical attention during the Three Lions' celebrations after beating Mexico at the World Cup.

Carlo Ancelotti recalled Neymar to the Brazil squad for the World Cup after a three-year hiatus.

Harry Kane's wife Kate has shown her support for the Three Lions ahead of England's crunch match against Mexico tonight.

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live coverage of the latest updates as Mexico take on England in the last 16 of the World Cup in Mexico City.

Wounded Russian servicemen are also being evacuated

The match ended with a score of 3-2

According to the Defense Ministry, the strikes were carried out in response to Kiev's attacks on civilian infrastructure in Russia

The business program includes more than 100 events

According to the government's press service, the prime minister is accompanied by First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk, and Industry and Trade Minister Anton Alikhanov

Thieves have stolen around €4 million worth of jewelry from the Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder in northeastern France Read Full Article at RT.com

Alternative for Germany (AfD) is an “anti-democratic” party supposedly linked to Moscow, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian capital was hit by a combined drone and missile strike early Monday morning, according to local officials and media reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Police in Repentigny, Que., say a train derailed in the city's Le Gardeur sector on Sunday afternoon. There were no reports of injuries.

Depuis le 1er juillet, les barquettes, bols et boîtes alimentaires en plastique à usage unique sont interdits dans la restauration. Roulottes, snacks et restaurants doivent désormais se tourner vers des emballages plus respectueux de l'environnement, malgré un surcoût pour certains commerçants.

Les deux équipes de volley-ball du Lycée Diadème disputent actuellement les championnats du monde scolaires de volleyball à Shangluo, en Chine. Après des phases de poules très relevées, elles se classent 3e et 4e et abordent désormais la phase de classement du tournoi.

Après un podium au Bernex Trail quelques jours plus tôt, le trailer polynésien, Delbi Villa Gongora, termine 3e de la mythique VDA (163 km) au HOKA Val d'Aran by UTMB, en 22h43min53s, à un peu plus d'une heure du vainqueur Santos Gabriel Rueda.

Ouvert il y a six mois, le marché de Punaauia attire désormais près de 1 000 visiteurs chaque dimanche. Face à cet engouement, la mairie envisage d'étendre son ouverture au samedi, voire en semaine, alors que la cinquantaine de places d'exposants suscite déjà des demandes.