[SNA] Obied -- The Forests National Corporation (FNC) in North Kordofan State has begun sowing acacia, talh, and heglig seeds across 2,700 feddans this season in the Miyiyat, Kitr, and Berak areas of Al-Ain Forest in the Wad Al-Baga area. Miyiyat are small soil basins designed to collect and retain rainwater, while Berak (singular: Birka) are natural rainwater catchments--both serving as essential water-harvesting features that enhance seed germination and seedling survival in dryland restoration.

[Maka] Luanda -- If hypocrisy needed a railway, it would look exactly like the Lobito Corridor. It is being hailed as a symbol of African progress. In truth, it is a mirror of everything negative the continent endures: Chinese debt, Western opportunism, Congolese blood, Angolan misrule--and a railway that connects foreign interests more efficiently than it connects the people who live along its tracks. It promises prosperity while delivering the same old extraction dressed in new flags.

[allAfrica] Register for today's presentation by the London School of Economics, The Politics of Hunger in Sudan, by Sudanese scholar Dr. Nisrin Elamin.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched a probe into IndiGo's network disruptions, citing massive flight delays and cancellations. The airline reported 1,232 flight cancellations in November due to crew constraints and ATC failures. IndiGo attributed the issues to unexpected operational problems, including technical glitches and winter schedule adjustments.

Beyond Type 1, co-founded by Nick Jonas and supported by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, has launched #TheBeyondType campaign in India to combat type 1 diabetes stigma. The initiative highlights inspiring individuals living with T1D and partners with local organisations to improve awareness, medical support, and community networks for affected families across the nation.

AI assistants are evolving from tools to emotional anchors, with people forming deep, private bonds with chatbots as therapists and friends. This reliance, driven by immediacy and comfort, blurs lines between reality and imagination, leading to potential emotional dependency and even 'AI psychosis.' While AI offers a low-effort outlet for unfiltered conversations, experts warn it cannot replace genuine human connection and empathy, highlighting the profound impact on our emotional landscapes.

A Bhopal gas tragedy commemoration rally turned contentious as BJP supporters alleged protesters intended to burn an RSS effigy alongside one representing Dow Chemical. Police intervened, removing the effigy after a complaint, citing it was offensive and warning against targeting any organisation. Survivor groups denied the accusation, stating effigies represented those responsible for the disaster.

India and Russia are set to discuss advanced BrahMos missile development during President Putin's visit. Following its success in Operation Sindoor, India seeks lighter, versatile BrahMos-NG variants for its Air Force and extended-range systems. This collaboration underscores the strong Indo-Russian strategic partnership, with further talks on next-gen hypersonic and air-to-air missiles also anticipated.

Karnataka's chief ministerial post remains undecided despite meetings between Siddaramaiah and DK Shivakumar. The Congress high command faces a complex challenge involving loyalty, caste arithmetic, and the party's future in the state. Both leaders are awaiting a decision from Delhi, with potential solutions ranging from status quo to power rotation.

(AP) — India’s telecoms ministry on Wednesday rolled back its order for smartphone manufacturers to preinstall a government-run cybersecurity app on new devices. The Ministry of Communications on Monday asked smartphone makers to install the...

Ruby Wax 's husband has issued a stern warning to her I'm A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here! campmates after a string of rows about her becoming camp leader.

Details of a compensation scheme for motorists affected by the car finance commissions scandal are being finalised, with payouts set to cost lenders an estimated £11billion.

By the time the Duke of Sussex took to the stage in one of the Hilton Toronto's many conference rooms, the arrival of 'a real-life prince' had been well and truly teased.

Vincent Chan, 45, from north London, sexually abused children at the nursery where he worked. He even took pictures of his 'heinous' crimes on the company iPad. He pleaded guilty to 26 charges.

NIK SIMON: England have been drawn in the same pool as Wales for the 2027 World Cup and have a potentially dream route to the final. 

Beyond Type 1, co-founded by Nick Jonas and supported by Priyanka Chopra Jonas, has launched #TheBeyondType campaign in India to combat type 1 diabetes stigma. The initiative highlights inspiring individuals living with T1D and partners with local organisations to improve awareness, medical support, and community networks for affected families across the nation.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The health sector is bracing for fresh turmoil after the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) issued a 21-day strike notice, accusing the Ministry of Health and the Council of Governors of reneging on key labour agreements and dragging their feet on a long-awaited Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

[Ghanaian Times] Police officers in Ghana will not be spending Christmas with their families this year, the Deputy Minister for the Interior, Mr Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, has disclosed. This decision aims to ensure adequate security for citizens and visitors during the festive season. As part of these measures, annual leave for officers has been suspended, and those already on leave have been recalled to augment the operational strength of the Ghana Police Service (GPS).

[Nile Post] Parliament has approved a supplementary budget totalling Shs 8.104 trillion, making it one of the largest supplementary allocations ever passed since the amendment of the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) 2015.

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers have foiled an attempt to smuggle in over 300 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes via Woodlands Checkpoint on Nov 29. In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Dec 3), ICA said that its Integrated Targeting Centre identified the Malaysia-registered car for enhanced checks. During the checks, ICA search and examination officers found more than 300 cartons and 1,500 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes concealed within various modified compartments of the car. In the video posted by ICA, packets of cigarettes are seen behind the front bumper and in the engine bay. The 27-year-old Malaysian man was detained and referred to Singapore Customs for further investigation. Buying, selling, conveying, possessing or dealing with duty-unpaid goods are considered serious offences under the Customs Act and the Goods and Services Tax Act. If convicted, offenders can be fined up to 40 times the amount of duty evaded, jailed for up to six years, or both. 

ED's money laundering probe stems from two FIRs registered by the Madhya Pradesh police and Chennai's police anti-corruption branch.

IndiGo has apologised for widespread flight disruptions over the past two days. The airline cited a combination of technical glitches, winter schedule changes, bad weather, airport congestion, and new crew rostering rules. To address the situation, IndiGo has adjusted its flight schedules for the next 48 hours. Affected passengers are being offered alternative flights or refunds.

Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar arrived in Delhi, stating his visit is for a wedding and to arrange a rally, not for political discussions with the high command. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah indicated he would only travel to Delhi if called by party leaders, as internal party dynamics continue to surface.

Russia’s Battlegroup East inflicted more than 235 casualties on Ukrainian troops and destroyed an enemy tank and three armored combat vehicles in its area of responsibility over the past day

Norway is scheduled to host 10 FIS-sponsored events in the 2025/26 season

According to Vladimir Tarabrin, Russia expects the visit by experts to eventually take place

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin noted that Moscow intended to help the republic alleviate socio-economic tensions