In a groundbreaking move for Malawi’s development, President Lazarus Chakwera has successfully secured a $250.8 million grant from the World Bank under the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Malawi (Ascent Malawi) Project. This significant investment will transform the country’s energy landscape, with a bold target to raise electricity access from the current […] The post Chakwera Secures $250.8 Million Grant from World Bank to Raise Access to Electricity from 25.9% to 70% by 2030 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The new US president is seen as representing “a radical shift” from the previous “friendly” government of Joe Biden Read Full Article at RT.com

Fearing being excluded by Trump, Kiev’s European backers see ‘boots on the ground’ as a political foothold in the crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

Six men and one woman have been sentenced to long prison terms for committing multiple acts of child rape and abuse Read Full Article at RT.com

A short clip making rounds on Chinese social media depicts the two machines firing pyrotechnics at each other, while bobbing and weaving Read Full Article at RT.com

Serbian Deputy PM Aleksandar Vulin criticized the absence of Russian representatives at the Auschwitz liberation commemoration Read Full Article at RT.com

With new evidence showing a direct link between alcohol consumption and cancer, the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) has issued a stark warning to Jamaicans about the dangers of alcohol misuse. Findings from the World Health Organization...

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 18 people died and 10 others were injured in southern Nigeria after a gasolene tanker exploded, officials said. The accident happened along the Enugu-Onitsha expressway in the southeastern state of Enugu after the...

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Health Minister, Ali Haji Hassan, has criticized recent comments by Presidential Envoy Ali Jeyte, describing them as irresponsible and potentially damaging to efforts against Al-Shabaab.

The unidentified Brit, thought to be from the West Midlands, is believed to have contracted it on a farm, where they had close contact with a large number of infected birds.

The unusual underwater noises were detected twice by Navy sensors, raising suspicions of enemy activity near the Isle of Raasay and Applecross in North West Scotland.

Wall Street indexes sank 3 percent on Monday morning after a Chinese artificial intelligence startup triggered fears America's top tech stocks are overvalued. 

Home Office data shows 19,154 relatives of asylum seekers, many of whom will have first crossed the Channel to Britain in a small boat, followed them to the UK in the year to September 2024.

Nearly one in 20 hospital patients tested were positive for human metapneumovirus as of the latest data, the highest figure for the winter season so far.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali State Minister for Religious Affairs, Abukar Sheikh, on Sunday urged young members fighting alongside Al-Shabaab to take advantage of the amnesty offered by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, describing it as a critical opportunity for redemption and reintegration into society.

Finnish Minister of the Interior Meri Rantanen visited Somalia on 21 January to discuss cooperation on deporting Somali asylum seekers from Finland, a move critics allege is tied to the Finns Party's political agenda ahead of the April municipal and county elections.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Electoral Commission Chairperson Abdikarim Ahmed Hassan met with European Union Ambassador Karin Johansson on Monday to discuss preparations for the country’s transition to a one-person, one-vote electoral system. The meeting emphasized Somalia’s democratic aspirations and the EU’s role in supporting this critical initiative.

Deputy Minister of Public Works and Transport, Peter Dimba, has announced the commencement of maintenance works at Mzuzu Airport. These works include extending the runway from 1,300 meters to 1,600 meters to accommodate larger planes. In his last State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera highlighted the government’s commitment to rehabilitate […] The post Mzuzu Airport Maintenance Underway as Malawi Prepares for Flight Resumptions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Norman Chisale, former bodyguard to ex-President Peter Mutharika, finds himself at the center of a legal storm. With mounting charges, court adjournments, and public scrutiny, his troubles appear far from over. In one courtroom, Chisale faces allegations of using a Junior Certificate of Education (JCE) belonging to another individual, Pintius Hiwa, to secure employment in […] The post Norman Chisale’s Troubled Path: A Storm of Legal Battles and an Uncertain Future appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Year-on-Year inflation rate has increased to 28.1% in December 2024, up from 27.0% in November, according to the latest report from the National Statistics Office (NSO). This rise signals continued pressure on household budgets as the cost of living surges. Food Inflation Hits 35.6% The NSO report highlights that food inflation has climbed to […] The post Inflation Soars to 28.1% in December: We Explain What it Means for You appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sometimes, silence speaks louder than words, and in the case of Vice President Michael Usi, his silence is a deafening roar. Videos showing the printing of Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu cloth at Mapeto suggest the revival of a movement that not only resonates with integrity and grassroots mobilization but also spells disaster for the party […] The post Usi’s Silent Return with Odya Zake Alibe Mulandu: A Nightmare for UTM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

India and China have agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025, aiming to rebuild bilateral relations. Key measures include increasing people-to-people exchanges, resuming direct flights, and enhancing cooperation on trans-border rivers. High-level talks discussed regional and global issues of mutual interest.

The beer manufacturer says the move is a 'precautionary measure' and advised customers to return any purchased bottles to stores for a full refund.

The bloc’s foreign ministers have agreed to keep the economic penalties on Moscow in place for another six months Read Full Article at RT.com

Niamey’s security chief has called for increased vigilance in order to deal with alleged threats posed by Paris Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump said a council will address concerns over FEMA disaster response and alleged political bias Read Full Article at RT.com

Nine of the country’s peacekeepers were killed in escalating rebel attacks in the Central African state last week Read Full Article at RT.com

The US State Department has suspended the processing of passport applications with the X gender indicator Read Full Article at RT.com

BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the US on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions on...

The St Andrew South police seized an AAC Honey Badger assault rifle with a magazine containing nineteen 5.56 rounds of ammunition during an operation on Crescent Road on Saturday. Reports are that at about 12:50 p.m., lawmen were in the area...

En séjour ce 26 janvier 2025 dans la province de l'Ogooué-Lolo, plus précisément dans le département de Mulundu, district de Ndangui, le député de la transition, Huguette Tsono a échangé avec les populations sur les différents textes de lois traitées à l'Assemblée nationale depuis la prise de pouvoir du CTRI. Il était également question pour l'honorable, native du district, de présenter officiellement, le réseaux des associations des femmes de Ndangui (RAFEN). Journée très chargée (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON