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Suite à une opération conjointe menée le 23 janvier 2025, la Direction de la Lutte Contre le Braconnage du ministère des Eaux et Forêts (DLCB), la Direction Provinciale des Eaux et Forêts de l'Ogooué-Ivindo et la Police Judiciaire (PJ) de Makokou, appuyées par l'ONG Conservation Justice (CJ), ont appréhendé deux personnes de sexe masculin avec en leur possession, quatre pointes d'ivoires entière qu'elles tentaient de vendre. Les deux présumés trafiquants ont été pris en flagrant délit (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

“La Belgique considère l'Initiative marocaine d'autonomie, présentée en 2007, comme un effort sérieux et crédible du Maroc et comme une très bonne base pour une solution acceptée par les parties”, a souligné le ministre belge des Affaires étrangères, des affaires européennes, du commerce extérieur et des institutions culturelles, Bernard Quintin, lors d'un point presse à l'issue de sa rencontre, mercredi à Rabat, avec le ministre des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération africaine et des (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le vendredi 24 janvier 2025, l'Ambassadrice des États-Unis au Gabon, S.E. Mme Vernelle Trim FitzPatrick, a rencontré le Général Bonjean Rodrigue Mbanza , Ministre de l'Économie Numérique et des Nouvelles Technologies de l'Information, pour discuter de sujets stratégiques et renforcer la collaboration entre les États-Unis et le Gabon. Les points abordés portaient sur : * Les opportunités en matière de cybersécurité ; * La signature de contrats importants ; * Les échanges sur les (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

According to Olzhas Bektenov, bilateral cooperation has been brought to a whole new level thanks to joint efforts by heads of states, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Vladimir Putin

Heads of governments also focused on «the development of motor and railway infrastructure, as well as the opening of new alternative water transport routes,» the press service of the Kazakh premier said

Olzhas Bektenov also noted that Russia is one of Kazakhstan’s key trade partners

Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, January 30th

On the evening of January 29, a Bombardier CRJ700 passenger plane and a Black Hawk military helicopter collided midair near Ronald Reagan National Airport, a 10-15-minute ride from downtown Washington

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sorrow and condolences, following the recent escalation of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), which resulted in the loss of 13 South African soldiers.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has debunked claims made by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa and clarified points discussed during conversations between them over the situation in eastern DR Congo.

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WESTERN BUREAU: Westmoreland Custos Reverend Canon Hartley Perrin has expressed concern over the potential negative impact of US President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan on Jamaica, particularly given that the first phase targets individuals...

Born on February 4, 1922, in Banana Ridge, St Catherine, Isaac Nathaniel Rhoofe is still going strong at 102 years old. Having celebrated his milestone birthday three years ago, he remains content, grateful for his family, and joyful to be “in the...

WESTERN BUREAU: Carlington McLennon, the chief executive officer (CEO) at the Noel Holmes Hospital in Lucea, Hanover, says the plans for major improvements at the Type C hospital are about 80 per cent complete in relation to the design for the...

The launch of The Red Stripe Experience at Rick’s Café recently marked a new chapter for Red Stripe’s commitment to enriching lives through the Desnoes...

Jamaicans are being reminded that they need to have a provisional driver’s licence, also known as a learner’s permit, before they can apply for any other type of driver’s licence. Dontae Matthews, manager, Corporate Communications and Public...

A war of words between Rwandan President Paul Kagame and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has sparked fears of a potential diplomatic—and possibly military—confrontation between the two nations over their involvement in the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The heated exchange, marked by accusations, denials, and thinly veiled threats, has […] The post Tensions Escalate Between Rwanda and South Africa Over DRC Conflict: Fears of a Potential “War” Loom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Paul Kagame, once celebrated as a liberator and a visionary, has become a destructive force in Africa—a leader who thrives on chaos, undermines regional stability, and prioritizes personal and national ambition over continental unity. The African Union (AU) can no longer afford to remain silent or complicit in the face of Kagame’s reckless actions. It […] The post EDITORIAL: The African Union Must Call Out and Stop Monster Kagame Now! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The last of Papua New Guinea's founding fathers and one of the country's longest serving politicians, Sir Julius Chan, has died.

Facebook’s parent company, Meta Platforms, has reportedly agreed to pay $25 million to settle a censorship lawsuit filed by President Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has attributed China’s rapid advancements in artificial intelligence to its highly competitive education system Read Full Article at RT.com

A regional jet collided with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, prompting the suspension of all flights Read Full Article at RT.com

A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River following a midair collision Read Full Article at RT.com

Despite its illegality, 7.7 million Indian ‘human scavengers’ still risk their lives cleaning dry latrines, septic tanks and sewers Read Full Article at RT.com

Although the Lunar New Year is traditionally a Chinese festival, a local Indian family took the opportunity to reunite and celebrate, ringing in the new year with lo hei and hotpot.   Local content creator Abraham De Laure took to TikTok on Jan 29 to share how his Indian family of over 30 gathered to celebrate Chinese New Year. The minute-long video, which has garnered over 500,000 views overnight, showed the lively family giving out Mandarin oranges, having yusheng and indulging in hot pot. They made sure to shout auspicious phrases while tossing their lo hei, albeit chaotically. Abraham wittily remarked in the video: «I've never seen the lo hei fly to the ceiling before.» He told AsiaOne the idea sprung from his father and cousin. @abrahamdelaure Family celebrates Chinese new year

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, signed three strategic agreements with Tanzanian officials on Wednesday to enhance collaboration in security, cultural development, and the exchange of prisoners.

Baidoa (HOL) – Somali National Army (SNA) conducted security operations on Wednesday in several areas of the Bakool region as part of preparations for a large-scale military offensive in Southwest State to eliminate Al-Shabaab strongholds.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Moallim Fiqi concluded a high-level working group meeting on Wednesday, bringing together approximately 60 officials and experts from Federal Government institutions, the United Nations Transition Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS), and various UN agencies operating in Somalia.

In 2019, Saulos Chilima made a bold, strategic, and visionary decision when he chose Michael Usi as his running mate over UTM’s founding giants and seasoned politicians such as Patricia Kaliati, Felix Njawala, and Newton Kambala. Chilima saw in Usi what UTM’s elite could not—or refused to—acknowledge: a clean political record, unmatched community mobilization skills, […] The post Opinion: Dear UTM, You Fired Usi—Now Leave Him and His ‘Odya Zake’ Alone! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The debate surrounding Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s (APM) age has become a tired, overused narrative that distracts from the real issues at hand. At 85, APM is not just a seasoned politician; he is a proven leader with the experience, wisdom, and energy to govern Malawi effectively. Those who dismiss him based on his age […] The post Age is Just a Number: APM is Strong, Capable, and Ready to Lead Again appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi approaches the 2025 elections, the political landscape is marked by both anticipation and skepticism regarding Atupele Muluzi’s bid for the presidency. His recent declaration of being “ripe, equipped, and ready” to lead the nation invites a critical examination of his preparedness to govern effectively. Campaign Vision and Priorities Atupele Muluzi has articulated a […] The post Is Atupele Muluzi Ready to Govern? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

According to Muriel Bowser, the main priority now is rescuing people