Mogadishu (HOL) – Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has criticized the ruling leadership for pursuing constitutional amendments and elections that exclude Puntland, Jubaland, and key political stakeholders, calling the actions a threat to national unity and stability.

During the first six-week phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreed last week, Hamas is to release 33 hostages in total, with at least three hostages released each week. In turn, Israel will release 30 Palestinians from prison for each Israeli civilian Hamas releases, and 50 for each soldier.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, commended the recent ceasefire agreement brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.

Mukuru has brought smiles and excitement to its customers by handing over a K60 million Mitsubishi Xpander to Fatuma Mateyu, a 28-year-old businesswoman from Mangochi, who emerged as the Grand Prize Winner of the Kuiphula ndi Mukuru promotion. The prize presentation ceremony, held in Lilongwe on Monday, was a joyous occasion. Mukuru Country Manager, Pride […] The post Mukuru Hands Over K60m Mitsubishi Xpander to Mangochi Business Lady appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Private Schools Association of Malawi (PRISAM) has appealed to the Ministry of Education to reconsider its decision to close Chaminade Marianist Secondary School. The school was recently shut down due to allegations of using corporal punishment and governance issues, a move that has sparked concern over its impact on students. On Monday, Mphatso Nkuonera, […] The post PRISAM Appeals to Ministry of Education to Reopen Chaminade Marianist Secondary School appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Airtel Africa, a leading telecommunications and mobile money services provider operating in 14 African countries, has announced a strategic partnership with three internationally celebrated African artists: Fally Ipupa (Democratic Republic of Congo), Diamond Platinumz (Tanzania), and Simi (Nigeria). The collaboration aims to engage customers and educate them on optimizing their digital experiences through smarter data […] The post Airtel Africa Partners with Top African Artists to Promote Smarter Data Usage appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On his first day back in office, Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders reversing key Biden-era policies and fulfilling his campaign promises. Among the most notable actions were efforts to overhaul immigration policies, including an order to end birthright citizenship and declaring a national border emergency, allowing troop deployment and mass deportations. He […] The post Trump signs several executive orders on the first day of his president to ‘restore America’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Donald Trump’s series of executive orders on his first day back in office, while primarily focused on reshaping U.S. domestic policies, carry significant implications for African countries. These orders—spanning health, climate, immigration, and global diplomacy—signal a shift in U.S. priorities that could disrupt relations with African nations, impact development aid, and exacerbate global inequalities. Withdrawal […] The post Analysis: Trump’s Executive Orders, How will they affect African countries? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Donald Trump has already switched off one of Joe Biden's keystone immigration policies that facilitated nearly a million migrant crossings.

Barron Trump, 18, stood by his father's side as he was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States inside the Capitol Rotunda.

Trump's domestic actions were welcomed by energy industry leaders, who view the administration's policies as a return to the era of American energy dominance.

SINGAPORE — From Tuesday (Jan 21), Instagram accounts belonging to users under 18 years old in Singapore will have more restrictive settings by default as the app faces growing pressure to protect children online. Instagram users suspected to be underage will be prompted to confirm their age by providing photo identification or submitting a video selfie. The move, part of a global clean-up of accounts belonging to users who have lied about their age, was first rolled out in the United States and Britain in late 2024 in response to global pressure to safeguard young users from addiction, cyberbullying and harmful content. Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in particular, has faced criticism as a wave of US state attorneys in 2023 accused Meta of hooking children on its apps without mitigating their risks. Instagram's Teen Account settings — such as being invisible to strangers and receiving messages only from people they follow — will kick in if users cannot prove their age. Videos of people fighting, promoting cosmetic procedures, violent movie scenes and other sensitive content will also be kept off the feeds of teen accounts.

A woman reported her parents' maid to the police after she caught the latter allegedly abusing and neglecting her elderly parents on CCTV.  Huang, 63, told Shin Min Daily News last Sunday (Jan 19) that she brought her 91-year-old father to the doctor to treat the pain in his swollen foot on Jan 4.  Her parents' maid from Myanmar, Kaya, reportedly said that the elderly man fell down the night before. Huang shared that Kaya was hired by her family last October to take care of their elderly parents. The elderly couple lives alone in a three-room flat at Henderson Crescent.  To find out how her father fell, Huang decided to check the CCTV footage in her parents' flat.  According to the footage from Jan 3, Huang's 90-year-old mother was siting in the living room with Kaya at about 3pm. When the elderly woman stood up, Kaya, 40, allegedly grabbed her by the neck and shook her before dragging her into the bedroom.  At 10.22pm on the same day, Huang's father fell down. Upon hearing the commotion, Kaya came out to check on him, but did not help him up. 

Punters can look forward to an opportunity to win big in the upcoming Toto draw, just in time for the Chinese New Year celebrations. This is because the top prize for the Reunion Toto draw, to be held on Friday (Jan 24), has snowballed to an estimated $10.8 million after no winners were chosen in the last two draws.  According to the Singapore Pools website, the top prize grew from $1.35 million on Jan 16 to $3.38 million on Jan 20.   Singapore Pools branches and authorised retailers will extend their operating hours until 9pm on Jan 24 . Tickets will also be available in $10 and $20 packs at all outlets from Jan 20, 6.10pm.  Opening hours will be extended on the Jan 24.  PHOTO: Screengrab/Singapore Pools   

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO), Adela Issachar Aru, has unveiled the strategic plans aimed at revitalising tourism in the wake of the recent earthquake that impacted Port Vila.

Demolition of earthquake-damaged buildings in the Port Vila Central Business District (CBD) will soon begin, starting with two private buildings, after receiving approval from the Port Vila City Council (PVCC) yesterday.

The newly appointed Secretary General (SG) of SANMA Provincial Government Council (SPGC), Johnathan Iavere, said SANMA Province was fortunate to witness the first 2025 cruise ship that visited the island on 15 January last week.

The official counting and verification of polling station results for the 2025 Snap Election will begin today, following the arrival of the last ballot box from the Noumea polling station last night.

A Member of Parliament (MP)-elect for the Epi constituency, Robert Bohn, has requested all MP-elects through a letter to consider his candidacy for the position of Prime Minister (PM) of Vanuatu.

[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Nigeria's emergency agency said the death toll from a weekend gasoline tanker explosion in north central Niger state has risen to 98. Explosions that kill dozens who converge on crashed tanker trucks to scoop up spilled fuel have been common for years in Nigeria, and the problem is only becoming worse.

[Nigeria Health Watch] When Francine Nyiramahirwe, 22, decided to consult a health professional to terminate her pregnancy at a private clinic in Nyanza, a district in Southern Rwanda, she was immediately arrested and charged with murder. In 2015 Nyiramahirwe was indicted and sentenced to 15 years in jail after taking the drug Misoprostol at 18 weeks of pregnancy.

[Nile Post] Sanctions are usually tied to specific actions, and reversing them would require significant evidence of reform

Executive orders aim to eliminate ‘radical gender ideology guidance’ and review diversity initiatives in federal policies and programs Read Full Article at RT.com

He said that the security of the country would be the main focus of his foreign policy

At the same time, Russia’s air defense shot down and suppressed 12 UAVs over the Rostov Region overnight

According to Andrey Marochko, the Ukrainian soldiers remaining in Zeleny Gai abandoned their positions and fled in the direction of Borovskaya Andreevka

The temporary restrictions were introduced to ensure the safety of civil aircraft flights, the Federal Air Transport noted

DAILYMAIL.COM BLOG: Follow live updates from Donald Trump's presidential inauguration as he is sworn in as the 47th President to succeed Joe Biden.

Tik Tok toujours bloqué aux Etats-Unis. L’application est indisponible depuis ce week-end, suite à une loi signée en avril 2024 par le président Joe Biden. Mais il se pourrait que Donald Trump suspende cette interdiction, dans la foulée de son investiture. Le 47ème président des États-Unis a prêté serment ce lundi 20 janvier. La cérémonie s'est déroulée au Capitole à Washington, avec des tensions attendues entre les pro et les anti Trump. À Los Angeles par exemple, dans un quartier latino de Downtown, un mouvement pacifique s'est organisé.

Des cotisations sur les loyers, la pilule a du mal passé pour la CPME (confédération des petites et moyennes entreprises) et le CESEC (conseil économique, social, environnemental et culturel). Pour le ministre de la Santé, Cédric Mercadal, il s'agit là d'une mesure pour plus d'équité et la réforme du RNS, le régime des non-salariés, reste dans son ensemble meilleure pour les revenus les plus modestes avec des exonérations plus élargies. Explications.

The US has shut down the CBP One app used by migrants to cross into the country Read Full Article at RT.com

According to Bill Boerum, «Trump’s return to power has numerous extraordinary elements of endurance, surprise, and bravery»

US president did not give any specific dates

«The fact is that as soon as the Trump administration comes to the conclusion that the negotiations will be very difficult and that Russia has its own position,» Deputy Director of the Center for Comprehensive European and International Studies at the Higher School of Economics Dmitry Suslov said