The AfD’s Maximilian Krah has bowed out of European elections after he argued some members of the SS weren’t criminals Read Full Article at RT.com

A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to intensify into a cyclonic storm named 'Remal', with heavy rainfall warnings issued. The cyclonic storm is forecasted to reach near Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by 26th May.

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Somalia is leveraging new areas that it says will help amplify its climate mitigation measures in the country that is synonymous with climate change-induced natural disasters.

The White House has disputed London’s claim that China has been providing Russia with lethal weapons for use against Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

Germany’s initiative to provide more air defenses to Kiev is being rejected by other Western nations, sources told Politico Read Full Article at RT.com

Beijing has always sought a peaceful solution in Ukraine and rejects claims of its complicity in the conflict, its Foreign Ministry says Read Full Article at RT.com

A European Commissioner warned Irakli Kobakhidze that he could end up shot like Slovakia’s Robert Fico, the Georgian PM has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Ebrahim Raisi’s shock passing re-awakens fatalistic thoughts, at a dangerous time for the region Read Full Article at RT.com

Les experts des États membres du Comité consultatif permanent des Nations Unies chargé des questions de sécurité en Afrique centrale (UNSAC) ont commencé leurs travaux mardi 21 mai à Luanda (Angola). Outre les allocutions de circonstance de la représentante du pays hôte et du président sortant du Comité assuré par le Rwanda, la phase protocolaire a été marquée par les échanges sur l'état de la mise en œuvre des recommandations de la dernière session tenue du 20 au 24 novembre 2023 à (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Vice-Premier Ministre en charge de la Planification et de la Prospective, Alexandre Barro Chambrier, a présidé ce 22 mai 2024 la cérémonie de signature du Programme Pays pour la promotion du Travail Décent (PPTD 2024-2027) conduit par le Ministre du Travail et de la Lutte contre le chômage, Adrien Nguema Mba. Une cérémonie marquée par les allocutions de Messieurs Etienne Lambert Boudzanga – Représentant des Travailleurs —, Jean Pierre Tchoua – Représentant des Employeurs – ; de (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

C'est en présence du Secrétaire Général du Gouvernement et ceux des ministères, des Directeurs généraux et de la haute administration, que s'est tenue le mardi 21 mai 2024 au stade de l'amitié d'Angondjé, la cérémonie d'ouverture des conférences budgétaires en vue de la préparation du projet de loi de finances 2025. En ouvrant les travaux, le Directeur Général du Budget et des Finances Publiques, Aurélien Marcel Mintsa Nguema a prescrit aux participants de formuler leurs besoins avec (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Peter Szijjarto recalled that the Hungarian government had long stated that it was impossible to resolve the Ukrainian conflict militarily

A total of 143 out of 193 UN member states, including Russia, recognize the independence of Palestine

The regulator lowered the euro-to-ruble exchange rate by 2 kopecks to 97.8788 rubles

At least 35 aircraft crossed the so-called median line in the Taiwan Strait, which the island regards as a boundary separating it from mainland China

The EU is preparing sanctions against Belarus to target the import of luxury cars that are later sold to Russia, the Financial Times reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Better connectivity between member states, maritime security and putting the youth at the heart of development, are some of the projects for the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) according to its new president, Sylvestre Radegonde, the Seychelles' Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism. Mauritius handed over the presidency of the Indian Ocean Commission to Radegonde on May 17 at the closing ceremony of the 38th Ordinary Session of the IOC Council of Ministers. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Radegonde, said, «We want to focus on connectivity. It is easy to say that no airline or ship is going around the islands. [...] For an airline or a vessel to go around the islands, there must be passengers or cargo regularly. We must seriously address this issue of how we can connect our islands and have a reliable connectivity.» He added that this will the IOC to another objective and that is to have a bulk importation system for the islands.«We depend on importation and the price of foreign exchange. The maritime security concern today has resulted in an increase in prices.  We need to have a bulk importation system but there must be ways to distribute,» said Radegonde. The minister said another subject being discussed is maritime security and today «whether it is drugs, arms trafficking, human trafficking [...] we need a mechanism to work together.»    He said this would mirror an existing mechanism for importing medication and that «I want to review how things are done now at the IOC so that we can move faster.» Radegonde also said he intends to keep continuity in terms of what has already been undertaken under the Mauritian presidency. «The funds we receive when working on IOC projects are not the ones that remain there even though the projects are moving at a slow pace,» he said and stressed the need to work fast and use them while still available.For the first time since the IOC presidency exists, Seychelles has adopted the theme of «Youth, motors for development» and as part of the region's youth inclusion, the various young parliamentarians will attend a meeting soon. Additional topics to be addressed during his presidency are environmental protection, climate change and culture.The Indian Ocean Commission is an intergovernmental organisation set up in 1982  - which includes Seychelles, Madagascar, Comoros, Mauritius, and Reunion, a French Overseas Department. The last time Seychelles assumed the presidency of the IOC was in 2019.  

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The Lilongwe city council says six investors have shown interest to invest in the modern bus deport project the council is planning to implement as one way of addressing challenges passengers have been facing in the city. Mayor for the city Richard Banda says the council is waiting for the finalization of other processes by […] The post Lilongwe to have modern bus deport as investors trickle in with interests appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The opposition, Alliance for Democracy (Aford) President Enoch Chakufwa Chihana has claimed that the government President Lazarus Chakwera borrowed money from an international bank and used this year’s tobacco sales as collateral for the loan.   Chihana was speaking at Mponela Trading Centre in Dowa where he addressed a political rally on Sunday. In his […] The post Chihana claims that Govt took katapila to buy fuel appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Expert in conflict and peace management, Master Dicks Mfune, says series of events in the country reveal early warning signs and might degenerate into chaos should the government, especially President Lazarus Chakwera, fail to manage and prevent them. Mfune is referring to the rising tide of frustrations reflected in pending strikes or risk nationwide social […] The post Security expert warns Chakwera that Malawi might degenerate into chaos with rise in cost of living appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera is today opening the 34th edition of the Malawi International Trade Fair is set to open today at Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre with about 170 exhibitors participating. Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) communications executive Orama Chiphwanya in an interview yesterday said the fair will provide a […] The post Chakwera open Trade Fair today with about 170 exhibitors ready to showcase appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has reiterated his administration’s gratitude to the Government of Iceland for the various development projects the latter has implemented to improve the living standards of Malawians. Chakwera observed that since it established its diplomatic relationship with Malawi in 1989, Iceland has undertaken a number of initiatives to uplift the lives of Malawians. […] The post 35 years of friendship: Chakwera details projects Iceland has implemented in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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Kaamya Karthikeyan, the youngest Indian girl and second in the world, has scaled Mt. Everest at 8849 meters from the Nepal side, with assistance from her father, an Indian Navy officer. After her success, the Indian Navy congratulated the girl and her father on scaling the Everest. Netizens also congratulated the father-daughter duo.