[New Times] The crisis in the African Great Lakes is a regional power struggle in which the Forces démocratiques de libération du Rwanda (FDLR) have taken political, institutional and military structures hostage in both Kinshasa and Bujumbura.

[New Times] More Rwandans are travelling within the country, but growing domestic tourism has yet to translate into mass participation, with travel still widely perceived as an expensive activity reserved for foreign or high-income visitors.

[RFI] Ten years on, victims of violence that followed president Ali Bongo's disputed re-election in Gabon are still demanding truth and justice. Questions also remain over the possible involvement of French nationals and the response of the French authorities.

A squirming Vladimir Putin has been told to halt his war in Ukraine for the sake of humanity during a meeting in Kyrgyzstan with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The Supreme Court has refused to issue interim orders regarding requests to postpone a planned march, as petitioners expressed concerns over potential disorder during the upcoming BRICS summit. The court underscored that law enforcement must maintain order and adhere to the law. Notices were sent to the Centre, with the case scheduled for a hearing on September tenth, urging both protesters and law enforcement to comply with legal standards.

SG seeks hearing on Sep 1; CJP had accused Centre of reneging on withdrawal of FIRs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has intervened to secure urgent medical aid for an eight-year-old boy suffering from a lifelong debilitating health condition. The move comes after the Chief Minister visited a local food stall in Lohiahead, where the boy's father shared their struggle.

The EU placed ChatGPT, Reddit, and Roblox under the strictest tier of its online regulations, giving the US platforms four months to comply Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Department of Homeland Security has rejected a report alleging torture and beatings of detainees in ICE detention facilities Read Full Article at RT.com

European officials threatened to boycott the traditional ‘family photo,’ forcing Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov out of the shot Read Full Article at RT.com

Jerusalem Christian schools have suspended classes after Israel failed to renew entry permits for over 70 Palestinian teachers and staff Read Full Article at RT.com

Two decades after the attack on a school in Beslan, Russia, Kiev has replaced Islamists as the primary source of terrorist threats Read Full Article at RT.com

WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA) President O’Brian Heron is supporting the call for Jamaicans to have unencumbered access to the island’s beaches and coastline. In a brief interview with The Gleaner following last week’s JHTA’s annual general meeting in Montego Bay, St James, Heron mirrored the position taken by thee Jamaica Beach Birthright Environmental Movement (JABBEM), which is testing the matter in the courts. The first-term president described the matter as deeply emotional.

WESTERN BUREAU: Educators in western Jamaica are being hailed for their courage as defenders of the nation’s children in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, as their determination to keep students learning never faltered. Reflecting on her first field visit to the region following the devastating hurricane, Juneio Education Minister Rhoda Crawford said she encountered damaged schools and shattered communities, but also principals and teachers who had transformed themselves into counsellors, relief workers, and community leaders.

At 90, Pearnel Charles Sr still has his hair half-black, half-white. The trademark style that has travelled with him through decades of Jamaican politics, trade union battles, parliamentary debates, and Cabinet rooms remains firmly in place. On Sunday, one day before his 90th birthday, the veteran politician was dressed to match. Crisp white shirt. Immaculate black trousers. Black jacket. Charles looked good – very good – for a 90-year-old.

After 14 years as head of the National Works Agency (NWA), Chief Executive Officer E.G. Hunter bid farewell to the staff yesterday, his final day of employment at the agency. In a letter to the Public Services Commission dated May 7, 2026, Hunter advised that he would serve out the term of his current contract, which expires this month, and thereafter would not seek an extension through a new contract. Hunter’s final contract was entered into in September 2024 for a two-year period.

The Government’s announcement that it will delay the implementation of the demerit point system has been met with disappointment from Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council Dr Lucien Jones. Jones, who has for years campaigned for the application of demerit points as a means to improve road safety and curb dangerous driving, said this latest delay is not only disheartening, but dangerous.

Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov has already greeted Russian President Vladimir Putin

The law regulates relations involving the development, deployment and use of AI

More than 80 targets were hit in July

The New York Times reported that the letter was signed by two former prime ministers, more than three dozen retired Army and Air Force generals, the former heads of the nation’s foreign and domestic intelligence services, as well as rabbis, a Nobel laureate and one of Israel’s most revered novelists

Dmitry Peskov noted that it is beneficial for Kyrgyzstan to be a member of the Eurasian Economic Union

Penguin Random House India has decided to pause the publication of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, citing an editorial disagreement. The publisher clarifies that this choice was not influenced by outside pressure but rather emerged from routine editorial evaluations. During the review process, some proposed changes were accepted while others were not. In the end, an unresolved issue led to the book's non-release in India, which the author's team acknowledged.

Amidst actions levelled by SC judge, Raj acting CJ Justice Sharma recuses from judicial work

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's aviation strike entered its second day on Monday, with hundreds of passengers facing delays and cancellations as the Ministry of Roads and Transport remained publicly silent on the disruption.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's aviation industry has called for an urgent end to an ongoing air traffic services strike, warning that prolonged disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is threatening flight safety, passenger connectivity and the country's reputation as a regional aviation hub.

[Namibian] The government has rejected a United States health data and specimen-sharing proposal, citing sovereignty and privacy concerns while seeking alternative funding for HIV programmes.

The vice president appeared at a Republican Jewish Coalition summit at a time when many prominent donors and activists oppose his potential presidential bid.

Five women waited on the ward, sitting up anxiously, stripped bare to the waist. This was on their surgeon's orders to save him time. This was the reality of breast cancer treatment in the 1970s.

David Yelland posted a story on social media about Tory MP Sir James Cleverly's move to leave the front benches and run for London mayor, describing him as 'Liz Truss's Brexit chancellor'.

A squirming Vladimir Putin has been told to halt his war in Ukraine for the sake of humanity during a meeting in Kyrgyzstan with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The EU has placed ChatGPT, Reddit and Roblox under the strictest tier of its online regulations, giving the US platforms 4 months to comply Read Full Article at RT.com

More than 111,000 pet cats have been licensed in Singapore, Minister of State for National Development Alvin Tan said in a Facebook post on Monday (Aug 31). Tan was marking the end of the two-year transition period under the Cat Management Framework, which began on Sept 1, 2024. He wrote: «Big thanks to all cat owners who stepped forward to microchip and license your pet cats during this period!» In July, Tan said around 66,000 pet cats, or about seven in 10 cats, had been licensed in Singapore. Since then, the number has risen to more than 111,000, said Tan. «Microchipping and licensing our pet cats enhance traceability and owner accountability, and make it easier to identify and reunite lost cats with their owners,» he wrote.