Vice President Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi this morning visited Blantyre Cultural Centre, formerly known as French Cultural Centre, to appreciate progress on the ongoing rehabilitation works. However, the Vice President expressed dismay over the slow progress, two years behind schedule. The Veep has since called on relevant authorities to get their act together and complete […] The post VP Usi pushes for reopening of Blantyre Cultural Centre: Agrees 4 months with contractor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[allAfrica] Munich, Germany -- «I want all human beings to be safe, to be treated with dignity, and to have equal rights,» said Jay Mulucha, a trans man from Uganda and the Executive Director of FEM Alliance Uganda, an organization formed in 2012 to promote fundamental rights and human dignity for a stigma-free Uganda.

State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has reported $3.765 billion trade volume between Russia and Algeria in 2023 Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU will transfer €1.4 billion in accrued interest on frozen Russian reserves to Ukraine in August, Josep Borrel says Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president has not been seen in person since going into quarantine after contracting Covid-19 last week Read Full Article at RT.com

Top EU diplomat Josep Borrell has confirmed that a high-level foreign affairs summit will be held in Brussels instead of Budapest Read Full Article at RT.com

The tourism industry’s peak season appears to be considerably weaker than expected in the spring, and it is likely that tourist numbers will be lower this year than in the previous year. This is reflected in Íslandsbanki’s analysis.

Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland has doubled down on its commitment to a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia, promising economic gains and international recognition while sparking fierce opposition from Mogadishu and regional players.

In Ethiopia, millions are suffering from malnutrition after repeated droughts and flash floods in recent years. The severity of the drought in some regions has communities learning new ways to adapt.

[allAfrica] Munich, Germany -- Since its discovery, HIV has become a global health crisis.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Economy and Planning Minister Faisal bin Fadel Alibrahim has been holding talks with officials from several nations on the state of the global economy at the G20 Development Ministerial Meeting in Brazil. On the sidelines of the G20 meeting, which began on Monday and ends on July 24, Alibrahim held discussions with Brazil’s Foreign Affairs Minister Mauro Vieira on the latter’s agenda while holding the presidency of the G20.

The hideaway forestry village of Ceinws in the Welsh hills was once a thriving community of family homes with a church, a children's playground and a sports field.

On 8-17 July 2024, the UN high-level political forum on sustainable development assessed progress towards SDG 2: 'End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture'. It is unlikely this goal will be met by 2030. Instead, food insecurity, malnutrition and food prices have worsened globally. The primary causes of food insecurity are threefold: conflict, economic instability, and extreme weather conditions, which frequently intersect and exacerbate one another. Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine has hindered the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and worsened the worldwide food crisis. This has shown that several food systems are unsustainable, relying too heavily on vulnerable global chains. This unsustainability is also highlighted by the fact that a third of the food produced globally is wasted or lost. In the EU itself, food inflation owing to the impact of extreme weather events, the pandemic and the war in Ukraine has led to more than eight EU citizens in 100 being unable to afford a proper meal on a regular basis, while 50 in 100 are overweight. Better nutrition and agricultural sustainability are at the core of the EU's new common agricultural policy and the 'farm to fork' and biodiversity strategies. These are now being put to the test by the impact of COVID-19 and Russia's war on Ukraine. In poorer countries, the EU and its Member States act on food insecurity through humanitarian aid and development cooperation. The EU bases its external action towards SDG 2 on comprehensive strategies in conflict areas, substantial research capacities and the promotion of international cooperation. However, its impact is difficult to assess, while other EU policies, particularly on trade, have a spillover effect on other food systems around the world. This briefing updates a previous edition by Anna Caprile and Eric Pichon, published in January 2022. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Democrats view Vice President Harris as a more effective messenger on abortion than President Biden.

UAE’s president and Sudan’s army chief have held talks to defuse mutual tension over an escalating war in the African state Read Full Article at RT.com

The Indian Navy has ordered an inquiry into the incident Read Full Article at RT.com

More Canadians should receive their main health care through teams of professionals so their increasingly complex needs can be met while not paying privately for it, the Canadian Medical Association says in a new report.

Dozens of emails against drag storytime and 2SLGBTQ-inclusive education went to New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and Education Minister Bill Hogan just before they began a controversial review of a policy on gender identity.

Janice Strickland says her daughter Sarah Strickland is one of the dozens of bodies being kept at the Health Sciences Centre. The high costs of a funeral and lack of government support is keeping her from burying her daughter with dignity, she says.

Vice-President Michael Usi has sprouted from cocoon and openly challenged all naysayers that he is the bonafide UTM Party president following the death of his predecessor Saulos Chilima in a military plane crash on June 10. Usi made the stance on Sunday when he visited his home village Golden in Traditional Authority Chikumbu in Mulanje. […] The post I am the bonafide president of UTM, Usi says: “I will meet Kaliati soon to call for NEC meeting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A leading property management firm,  Icon Properties, a subsidiary of NICO Group Company has emphasized on the importance of improving the welfare of shareholders saying it is a crucial motivation which contribute towards every  company’s growth performance. Chairperson of the Board for Icon Properties, Eric Chapola made the remarks at the 6th Annual General Meeting […] The post Icon Properties Plc says improved shareholders welfare paramount in achieving company goals appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This year’s UMP Festival promises to bring more fire works following appetizing line-up of artists after the inclusion of theatrical drama productions set to captivate audiences at the annually hosted event slated for October 25-28 2024 this year at Cape Maclear in Mangochi. Spokesperson of the festival, Marie Thom says “Apart from the recent announced […] The post Theatrical Drama set to reign supreme at UMP Festival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 'compromise' plan was drawn up by the 1922 committee which will see a new leader to replace Rishi Sunak (pictured) announced on November 2.

Russian-made messaging platform Telegram has reached 950 million monthly active users, its founder Pavel Durov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The management of internal security for the president of Somalia is becoming increasingly complicated, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. A group of federal legislators has in fact publicly asked for the resignation of the head of state, in office since May 2022, citing concerns about his leadership conduct, which they say is too «centralized», and about the deterioration of the security situation in the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced a significant victory by Somali government forces and Jubaland State Darawish troops in recent battles against Al-Shabaab in Lower Juba, resulting in the deaths of over 80 militants, including several leaders.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's National Olympic Committee has excluded athlete Abdullahi Jama Mohamed from attending the Olympic Games Paris 2024, scheduled to be held from July 26 to August 11.

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen said Hungary’s views do not correspond with the EU’s official Read Full Article at RT.com

Organizers of the  ‘Justice’ movie screening say they have touched base in terms of preparations and people should expect the best movie screening on Friday, July 26 at Bingu International Conventional Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. The movie addresses various issues affecting the country including human trafficking, Child labour,among others. Produced by UGM Graphics and Magic […] The post All set for ‘JUSTICE’ movie premier appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Although many Democrats quickly endorsed Vice President Harris, they must make a formal nomination through a virtual vote or an “open” convention in Chicago.

As second gentleman, Emhoff has worked to fight antisemitism and expand access to legal services after setting aside a 30-year career as an entertainment lawyer.

Ukraine has reached an agreement in principle with a group of foreign investors to restructure its $20 billion debt Read Full Article at RT.com

An elderly man lost his temper at a woman on the bus and the two allegedly got into an altercation upon alighting, causing him to fall and get injured. A video posted to Facebook group Complaint Singapore by user Mai Daquan on Friday (July 19) shows the man in question lying on a patch of grass against a fence beside a bus stop. He is motionless and looking up at the sky. Speaking to AsiaOne, Mai said that at about 10.45am on Friday, an elderly man and a young woman started arguing while on board bus 61, about five minutes away from the Hotel Boss bus stop along Jalan Sultan. Mai told 8World that he was unsure why the two were arguing, but he heard the elderly man shout, «I can hit you!» When another female passenger saw this, she stepped forward to separate the heated pair, he added. The elderly man and the young woman then alighted at the bus stop, and he continued to provoke and even push her, according to the Facebook post. The ensuing scuffle resulted in the elderly man losing his balance and falling backwards, hitting the fence behind him, Mai told 8World.