[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Ethiopia has been listed among the worst jailers of journalists in Africa, with six journalists detained--five of whom are facing «terrorism» charges that could carry death sentences, according to the 2024 prison census by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), released Thursday.

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Sudan's conflict is worsening, and the UN Human Rights Office chief Volker Türk says it is becoming even more dangerous for civilians after reports that dozens were brutally killed in ethnically targeted attacks in the southeastern state of Al Jazirah and amid reports of an imminent battle for control of the capital, Khartoum.

[allAfrica] Monrovia -- The Director General of the African Centers for Disease Control, Jean Kaseya, has said the center stands ready to support Tanzania and other countries in the region where suspected cases of the infectious Marburg Virus Disease have been identified. The World Health Organization earlier this week issued an alert warning of a possible outbreak in the country, although the Tanzanian Health Ministry has said tests conducted on available samples did not show the existence of Marburg in the East African nation.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland's new government has arrested multiple youth activists and journalists advocating Somali unity, rekindling fears of continued political repression despite a change in leadership.

Hargeisa (HOL) — On February 10, Netflix will debut Surviving Black Hawk Down, a three-part docuseries that revisits the harrowing events of the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu, a watershed moment in modern history immortalized by Ridley Scott’s Academy Award-winning 2001 film Black Hawk Down. Produced by RSA Films and directed by Jack MacInnes, the series sheds new light on one of the deadliest urban battles in recent history through a lens of unfiltered authenticity.

2025 started with a weeklong trip to my hometown, Buuloburte. The last time I was in the town was in August 2023, when I took leave from work and stayed for a week. This time, I accompanied my mother, who had stayed with me in Mogadishu for over a month and was now returning home.

The union of secondary school teachers (FF) agreed today to start preparations for indefinite strikes in a “certain number” of secondary schools next month.

The ministry added that the fire at the scene has been localized on the area of 250 square meters

Concurrently, Kaag will continue to act as the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza, pursuant to Security Council resolution 2720 of 2023

Les éléments de la police judiciaire de Taourirt ont interpellé mercredi, sur la base de renseignements fournis par les services de la Direction générale de la surveillance du territoire (DGST), un individu imprégné de l'idéologie extrémiste de l'organisation terroriste Daech, exerçant en tant qu'enseignant au douar Sidi Chafi relevant de la province de Taourirt. Cette opération intervient dans le cadre des efforts déployés par les services de sécurité visant à neutraliser les risques (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Nicaise Mouloumbi, Président du(Haut conseil des Acteurs non étatique du Gabon (HCANEG), Président IVLP-USA-Gabon, conscient des manœuvres insidieuses de certains partenaires étrangers qui exploitent le Gabon à des fins personnelles, exhorte les acteurs politiques ainsi que la société civile gabonaise à faire preuve de vigilance et à ne pas se laisser duper par ces manipulateurs malintentionnés. Il souligne l'importance d'une prise de conscience collective face à ces tentatives de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général pour l'Afrique centrale, M. Abdou Abarry, Chef du Bureau régional des Nations Unies pour l'Afrique centrale (UNOCA) suit avec une grande attention les développements politiques à Sao Tomé-et-Principe à la suite de la décision de son Excellence M. Carlos Vila Nova, Président de la République, de révoquer, le 6 janvier, le gouvernement dirigé par M. Patrice Trovoada, chef du parti Action Démocratique Indépendante (ADI) et ancien Premier Ministre. (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

An intruder who attacked Saif Ali Khan in his flat at night remains untraced as police are uncertain of his escape route. He is suspected to have used the fire escape stairwell, with his image partially captured on CCTV. The police are investigating how he managed to enter the flat.

Maharashtra's minister of state for home Yogesh Kadam confirmed that no criminal gang was behind the attack on Saif Ali Khan, which was a burglary attempt. Police identified a suspect through CCTV footage, although flaws in the security apparatus were found. The government is ensuring Khan's safety, with ongoing investigations revealing more suspects.

India needs to enhance both offensive and defensive capabilities amid global instability, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Emphasizing the importance of maritime security, he highlighted the Navy's increased presence in the Indian Ocean Region and recent ship commissions. Singh also stressed the significance of cyber security in today's maritime operations.

A road accident near Gangasagaram village in Chittoor district resulted in the death of four persons and injuries to 15 others. A private bus traveling from Tirupati to Tamil Nadu's Madurai and Trichy overturned after the driver lost control while avoiding a stationary truck. Injured passengers were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment. An inquiry has been ordered to ensure accountability.

The Supreme Court of India expressed concerns over the misuse of Section 306 IPC about abetment to suicide. It emphasized that prosecuting agencies should not mechanically frame charges and highlighted the importance of intentional instigation for applying this law. The court advised both investigating agencies and trial courts to exercise caution and follow the law to prevent untenable prosecutions.

The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has cleared Vaibhav Mawale of charges of abetment of suicide following his ex-partner's death by suicide. The court found no proximate connection between his refusal to marry her and her decision to take her life, dismissing any criminal liability.

The Indian government revealed that 12 Indian nationals have been killed and 16 are missing among those serving in the Russian army. A total of 126 Indians joined, with 96 discharged. The Indian government is actively seeking the safe release and repatriation of the remaining individuals.

The yuan-to-ruble exchange rate fell by 3 kopecks in a day to 13.87 rubles

«The flagship joint project for the construction of two new units of the Bushehr NPP by Rosatom is advancing,» the Russian president stressed

According to Alexey Likhachev, talks on the construction of another large NPP in Iran will also begin in the near future

The agreement will come into force on Sunday, January 19

A Progressive Slovakia delegation visited Kiev on Friday

The Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) is reporting 22 per cent progress in the implementation of the 365 recommendations contained in the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report. “This is up from the 20 per...

The Independent Commission of Investigations is probing an incident in which a man and a woman were shot and injured at the Ewarton Police Station in St Catherine on Thursday night. About 7:57 p.m., a member of the police team was reportedly...

Thirty-five-year-old Peter Walters was on Friday sentenced to life imprisonment for his wife's murder and must serve 18 years and five months behind bars before he becomes eligible to apply for parole. On June 19, 2023, he pleaded guilty to...

The Trudeau government is planning a first round of counter-tariffs that could be unveiled as soon as incoming U.S. president Donald Trump is sworn in on Monday, Radio-Canada has confirmed.

Donald Trump had asked the Supreme Court to delay TikTok’s ban-or-sale law to give him an opportunity to act once he returns to the White House.