[GroundUp] Residents in Lugada walk far distances to collect water from a wellpoint

[Africa Check] Nigeria's food and drug control agency denies issuing bread warning

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Two men were shot and killed at the intersection of Orange Street and North Street in downtown, Kingston about an hour ago. 

Garowe (HOL) – The Puntland State administration has summoned federal lawmakers elected from the Puntland constituency for consultations as tensions between Puntland and the Federal Government of Somalia escalate.

Dhusamareb (HOL) - At least ten al-Shabaab militants were killed in a heavy clash between Somali government forces and the militant group in central Somalia on Tuesday.

In July 2023, the European Commission tabled a package of proposals aimed at greening freight transport. One of these proposals focuses on improving the use of rail infrastructure capacity. The proposed text suggests changes to the rules governing the planning and allocation of railway infrastructure capacity, which are currently outlined in Directive 2012/34/EU and Regulation (EU) No 913/2010. The goal of the changes is to enhance the management of rail infrastructure capacity and traffic so as to improve service quality, optimise railway network usage, increase traffic capacity and enhance the transport sector's contribution to decarbonisation. In the European Parliament, the file was referred to the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN), which appointed Tilly Metz (Greens/EFA, Luxembourg) as rapporteur. The TRAN committee adopted its report on 4 March 2024. Parliament adopted its first-reading position during its March 2024 plenary session. Following the European elections, the TRAN committee voted on 7 October 2024 to start interinstitutional negotiations. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

On 1 March 2023, as part of the road safety package, the European Commission published a legislative proposal to help ensure EU-wide application of driving disqualifications. The proposal calls for increased cooperation, harmonisation of legislation, simplification of information exchange, capacity building, and improved public awareness efforts. In order to prevent impunity due to a lack of legislation, the proposal sets out rules to allow better EU-wide enforcement of driver disqualification decisions when drivers commit major traffic offences outside their own country. In the European Parliament, the Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) is responsible for the file (rapporteur: Matteo Ricci, S&D, Italy). The TRAN committee adopted its report on 29 November 2023. On 6 February, the Parliament voted in plenary on its first-reading position on the file. On 7 October the TRAN committee voted to start trilogue negotiations. Fourth edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Libreville, le 21 Octobre 2024-Le Président de la Transition, Président de la République, Chef de l'État le Général Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu ce jour en audience l'Ambassadeur, Haut Représentant de la République de France au Gabon, Son Excellence Fabrice Mauries. Cette première audience entre le chef de l'État et l'ambassadeur français a été l'occasion pour le diplomate de faire ses civilités au Président de la République, mais également d'échanger sur les questions de (...) - DIPLOMATIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

À travers son combat et ses œuvres caritatives et sociales, Chimène Massounga Nzamba, présidente de la Fédération des habitants du 2e arrondissement de Ntoum (FHAN 2), une charmante commune à 50 kilomètres de la capitale gabonaise, devient une véritable source d'inspiration pour de nombreuses générations, parce qu'elle a le sens de l'engagement dans la collectivité, qui n'est autre que le prolongement d'une éducation ancestrale dispensée aux petites filles gabonaises. C'est en tout cas (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Lebanese-based militants have taken “exclusive” credit for targeting the Israeli PM’s residence, warning of more attacks Read Full Article at RT.com

The European Parliament has approved a €35 billion loan to Ukraine to be repaid with the proceeds from immobilized Russian funds Read Full Article at RT.com

BRICS member states are not plotting against other currencies, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian officials have reported that last week’s murder of a businessman in Odessa Region was staged by the law enforcement Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukraine conflict should be resolved peacefully and India is ready to help in the effort, Narendra Modi told Vladimir Putin Read Full Article at RT.com

The Japanese Film Festival 2024 is set to bring a blend of Japanese culture and cinema to Port Vila, running from October 24 to October 26 at Alliance Française Galerie.

The water services in Luganville operated and managed by the Department of Water Resources (DoWR) has faced huge challenges resulting in poor reliability and quality of water services in the Northern town.

Around 16,500 workers were abroad for seasonal employment last year, with 11,000 in Australia and 5,500 in New Zealand (NZ).

Bachelor of Environmental Science (Biology) at Laucala Campus Jacky Garae informed Daily Post this week that Vanuatu students in Suva have been known to ‘beg’ for food when their allowances are delayed.

Eton mothers of all ages have formed hockey teams from from Epau (North Efate), Bladinier and Malaribu communities and are actively participate in the ‘Hook In4 Health’ (Hin4H) program under Vanuatu Hockey, alongside students from local schools every Tuesdays and…

The investigation into the death of the ten-year-old Kolfinna Eldey Sigurðardóttir, who was found dead at Krýsuvíkurvegur Road on September 15, is going well.

The Russian and Indian leaders met for the second time in three months, lauding their expanding ties Read Full Article at RT.com

Lebanon risks sliding into civil war amid the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, the French Defense Minister has cautioned Read Full Article at RT.com

One brigade was transferred to Sumy Region after staging a mutiny in the Donetsk People’s Republic, according to a Ukrainian officer Read Full Article at RT.com

Senior North Korean official Kim Yo-jong has compared Seoul and Kiev to “bad dogs” bred by the US Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s refusal to share the secret details of Zelensky’s ‘victory plan’ is inappropriate, Polish Deputy FM Teofil Bartoszewski says Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Putin says boosting the use of local currencies in trade settlements among BRICS member states reduces geopolitical risks Read Full Article at RT.com

The £800,000 fortune of 'stubborn and old-fashioned' Carry Keats, from Nomansland in Wiltshire, is at the centre of a High Court fight between her relatives.

Here FEMAIL uncovers the wild side of the sleepy Cotswolds villages in the wake of the Rivals revival - and the bleak reality for those in less fortunate financial situations.

Vets have revealed the breeds that have been involved in the most fatal incidents over the last 35 years - including several smaller dogs.

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

In a significant move to bolster disaster preparedness, the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) has prepositioned essential search and rescue equipment in districts most vulnerable to flooding, including boats and rescue gear. This initiative not only reflects a strategic response to Malawi’s recurring flood crises but also underscores a broader commitment to enhancing the […] The post DoDMA prepositions search and rescue equipment in all flood-prone districts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Tuesday for meetings with Israeli leaders, the first stop of a wider Middle East tour to launch another push for an elusive ceasefire.