Vincent Chan, pictured, has been jailed for 18 years after pleading guilty to a slew of sexual offences, including against children as young as two, in a range of settings

As the Morettis arrived in Sion for their fourth day of questioning, dozens of grieving relatives swarmed around the building's entrance wearing clothing bearing images of their deceased loved ones.

[Daily Maverick] Water will take centre stage in the reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce in his State of the Nation Address.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A security scare occurred on Thursday when a man attempted to run towards President William Ruto during a public tour in Mandera County.

[GroundUp] Many families are still waiting for restitution

Malawi’s education think-tank – Civil Society Education Coalition (CSEC) – has called for decisive enforcement and urgent finalization of the Malawi National Qualifications Framework Bill, following revelations of unrecognized qualifications being awarded by certain training institutions. In a statement issued on February 12, 2026, CSEC Executive Director, Benedicto Kondowe, expressed concern over the prolonged regulatory […] The post CSEC demands action on rogue education institutions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Mutharika’s directive limiting ministers to one local trip per month will mean nothing if it is not enforced with visible and painful consequences. Malawi does not suffer from a lack of policies; it suffers from a lack of discipline. Too many directives die quietly because those in power know, from experience, that defiance carries […] The post Editorial: No more excuses — defy APM, face real consequence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Supriya Sule emphasized fulfilling Ajit Pawar's unfinished dreams. She mentioned merger discussions remain private. Sule also addressed concerns about the plane crash, noting a detailed inquiry is promised. She thanked leaders from various parties for their support during Sharad Pawar's hospitalization. The family is mourning and not commenting further at this time.

Bangladesh's Awami League has denounced the recent parliamentary election as a staged charade, asserting it violated democratic principles and the constitution. The party claims widespread voter apathy, intimidation, and ballot stuffing marred the process. They are demanding the election's annulment, the chief advisor's resignation, and fresh polls under a neutral government to reinstate citizens' voting rights.

A political storm brewed in Parliament as Rahul Gandhi confronted journalists over privilege motion queries, sparking BJP criticism. This follows his strong Lok Sabha attack on the government. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Gandhi of avoiding questions and shared a video of alleged misconduct in the Speaker's chamber, which Priyanka Gandhi Vadra denied.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed a fabricated AI-generated video falsely attributing praise for Pakistan's diplomatic handling of a T20 World Cup boycott to him. Tharoor clarified the video was fake, stating neither the language nor voice was his, and had previously called Pakistan's boycott «disgraceful.»

Rahul Gandhi said the Modi government's decision to import American «corn, soybeans, and fruits» is just a beginning and that the Centre would «open the doors of the entire agriculture market​​ for his friends, for people like Adani and Ambani, and for foreign powers.» He reiterated his «PM Modi has sold the nation» remark.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is aware of several Icelandic citizens currently in Cuba, and the ministry’s consular services are in contact with part of the group.

Libya’s National Oil Corporation says it has granted exploration licenses to international energy firms, including Chevron and Eni Read Full Article at RT.com

Actress Anila Bisha has sued the Albanian government, demanding that her image no longer be used for an AI-generated minister Read Full Article at RT.com

Roscosmos has successfully launched a Proton-M rocket carrying a new-generation meteorological satellite after a two-month postponement Read Full Article at RT.com

Pretoria has pledged to leverage its leadership at the African Union Peace and Security Council to address security threats Read Full Article at RT.com

China has rejected the US accusation that it conducted a major nuclear weapons experiment Read Full Article at RT.com

Minister of Transport Jappie Mhango on Thursday officially commissioned the newly constructed $22 million Lilongwe Bridge, urging Malawians to fully own and protect the landmark infrastructure. In his speech, Minister Mhango assured the Government of Japan that Malawi will maintain the bridge while warning against any acts of vandalism. “This bridge is a critical infrastructure […] The post Minister Mhango Commissions $22 Million Lilongwe Bridge, Calls for Collective Care appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Professor Peter Mutharika’s decision to restrict Cabinet Ministers and their deputies to just one local trip per month has struck a chord with many Malawians, who see it as long overdue discipline in a government culture that has become too comfortable with constant movement and allowances. Across social media platforms, citizens have welcomed the […] The post Stay in the office, don’t just be travelling around: APM limits ministers’ local trips to one per month appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Economic Development Ministry will update its estimates for this year and the planning period as part of preparing the forecast scenario conditions in March

According to Maria Zakharova, the European Union has already partially enmeshed itself with Ukraine

Belarus is in second place in terms of imports of dairy products from Russia, followed by Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan

Daryl Kimball said that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin should continue to respect the treaty's central limits

As one of the measures aimed at achieving this goal, the Ministry of Defense proposes giving priority when signing contracts to those companies that have established European supply chains

The US could force Mexico and Canada to back the broader economic fight with China, according to five senators Read Full Article at RT.com

“We made the decision yesterday to try to protect the infrastructure, primarily the viewing platform,” says Íris Guðnadóttir of Þórisholt in Mýrdalur in an interview with mbl.is, referring to measures taken by landowners at Reynisfjara Black Beach to counter the effects of severe coastal erosion at the beach, which Morgunblaðið and mbl.is have covered since the weekend.

Fighting harmful gender stereotypes has become part of recent EU measures to promote gender equality. The European Parliament has repeatedly called on the European Commission and Member States to act. Survey data show that most EU citizens reject harmful gender stereotypes, despite significant disparities among Member States. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

[New Times] H. pylori is widely recognised by clinicians as one of the leading causes of chronic gastric conditions in the country.

[New Times] Rapper Amani Hakizimana, known as Ama G The Black, has clarified that, while he is open to collaborating with the legendary hip hop crew Tough Gang, he would never join them as a member.

[New Times] Rwanda recorded its highest score yet in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), standing out at a time when global and regional performance against corruption continues to decline.