The Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom (FNF Africa) announced recently that Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan will receive this year's Africa Freedom Prize in a ceremony that will take place on November 6 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Hosted in partnership with the African Leadership Academy (ALA), the award ceremony recognises exceptional contributions to liberal civil society in Africa. The theme, «Intergenerational Co-leadership and the Future of Freedom in Africa,» underscores the importance of young leaders shaping the continent's future alongside established leaders. It will celebrate liberalism, democratic governance, and freedom on the African continent. According to a communique from State House on Monday, Ramkalawan is being honoured for his exemplary leadership in advancing democracy and freedom, aligning with the Foundation's core values of freedom, democracy, and the rule of law across Africa. Ramkalawan will travel to South Africa to accept the award and engage in these dialogues. The event will place a strong emphasis on intergenerational co-leadership, focusing on the collaboration between established and emerging leaders to secure a democratic and prosperous future for Africa. It will encourage meaningful dialogue on how generations can work together to address the continent's most pressing challenges.  

The lawlessness in Ethiopia which is appearing more like the hallmarks of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government seems to be worsening.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Monday appointed a state minister for the Ministry of Planning and Investment, and a deputy Minister for the Ministry of Education, Culture, and Higher Education, following the recent resignation of the previous ministers.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A Somali government delegation led by Internal Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismael Fartaag is attending the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly, held from November 4-7, 2024, in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, is aiming for a 2025 Mumbai listing for his telecom business Jio, which analysts value at over $100 billion. Ambani plans to launch his retail unit's IPO much later, however, as the company addresses internal challenges.

External affairs minister S Jaishankar has expressed strong concerns over the recent attack on a Hindu temple in Canada, calling the incident 'deeply concerning.' This statement comes after Canadian authorities launched an investigation into alleged involvement of Indian diplomats in violence against a Khalistan extremist leader, a claim India firmly denies.

Bollywood star Salman Khan received yet another death threat, this time allegedly from an individual claiming to be the brother of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The caller demanded a public apology at their temple or a hefty sum of Rs 5 crore to spare the actor's life.

A Hindu temple in Brampton, Canada, was targeted in an attack allegedly by pro-Khalistan supporters, sparking outrage and protests from the Indian community. Thousands rallied, condemning the violence and urging action against Khalistani extremism. Police arrested three individuals connected to the incident, while an officer faces suspension for participating in the protest.

The BJP has criticized Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi for not speaking out against recent attacks on Hindu temples in Canada. BJP spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari contrasted their silence with Prime Minister Modi's swift condemnation of the incidents and his support for the Indian diaspora.

A peine élue, notre reine de beauté, Temanava Domingo, se prépare à partir pour Miss France. Un jour avant son départ, elle garde ses habitudes : soins de beauté et préparation mentale avec son entourage proche, qui lui a permis de rafler le titre de Miss Tahiti.

They «could enter combat in the coming days,» Matthew Miller, a State Department spokesman said

According to the statement, following the combat mission, the tank crews quickly left their firing positions and returned to the waiting area to evade retaliatory fire by enemy artillery

The 31st commercial mission to deliver cargo to the orbital outpost departed from John F. Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 9:30 p.m. US East Coast time

According to the ministry, soldiers of the regiment's reconnaissance company with the call signs Porsh and Pochta destroyed the enemy that was covering the passage in the engineering barriers and moved forward to fulfill the combat mission

Bryansk Region Governor Alexander Bogomaz said there were no casualties and destruction as debris of the downed drones hit the ground

BUYING A home requires a large financial commitment, and it may be the largest purchase most people will ever make in their lifetime. So, if one is intending to purchase a home soon, they will want to start saving for the various costs involved and...

A local human-rights organisation is bemoaning the “frustratingly slow progress” being made by the Government to improve the lives of persons living with disabilities. Carla Gullotta, executive director of Stand Up Jamaica, said that despite the...

The Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS) is set to host its annual National Volunteer Conference on Thursday, November 7, at 9 a.m. This year’s event will be held under the theme ‘Voice, Visibility and Influence: Creating a Lasting Impact’,...

WESTERN BUREAU: As Jamaica braced for Tropical Storm Rafael, which was expected to impact the island early this morning, the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) said its hospitals are all in emergency mode, with services scaled back until...

Western Bureau: While she still has a court case to answer regarding charges recommended by the Integrity Commission, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, who will contest the November 22 by-election in Trelawny South on the Jamaica Labour Party’s (JLP)...

Hamza Abdi Barre, the Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, received Tanja Fajon, the Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia.

Selling tissues may already be a taxing job to do, but things may have gotten even tougher for some of these vendors. Some local tissue sellers at Bedok Food Centre under Block 216 are claiming that foreigners from China have been stealing their customers, 8world reported on Monday (Nov 4). A local tissue seller surnamed Chen (transliteration) told the Chinese publication that she was wheelchair-bound after suffering a stroke years ago and has been relying on selling tissues at the food centre to make a living. «They come every day to steal my business, which has really impacted people like me who make a living through selling tissues,» she said. Believing these peddlers to be unlicensed, she added that they also operate in nearby food centres and coffee shops. Chen said she hopes that the authorities would be able to step up enforcement to protect legal tissue sellers in Singapore. 'Selling tissues daily' In a Facebook post on Complaint Singapore last Monday (Oct 28), user Lee Cheokcheng questioned if it was legal for foreigners to sell tissues at food centres.

SINGAPORE — Tech companies are rolling out sensors to detect vaping, amid a sharp rise in the seizures of electronic vaporisers in Singapore. Communications and security company Motorola Solutions has, since September, been marketing its Halo Smart Sensor at organisations here, including at schools that have seen a spike in students caught vaping. Each sensor, which is about the size of a saucer, retails for about $2,000. It is usually placed overhead in toilets, classrooms or offices. Schools in the United States have placed similar devices in bathrooms, which have little adult supervision. The device monitors 16 data points including particulates, carbon monoxide and the number of people in the room. It is able to monitor the quality of air and detect dangerous vaping chemicals. When triggered, Halo sensors send an alert via SMS to a security control centre or teachers, who can then look around for e-vaporisers and the offending students.

SINGAPORE — Singapore Premier League (SPL) club Balestier Khalsa have forwarded a letter of apology from a parent of an Under-15 player to ActiveSG Football Academy, following alleged racist abuse from the parent during a Singapore Youth League match on Nov 2. The parent allegedly directed abuse at an ActiveSG player during the match at Kallang Football Hub which Balestier won 4-1. In a statement posted on their social media on Nov 3, Balestier vice-chairman Darwin Jalil said the club management has «engaged the relevant parties and spoken to representatives from our opponent to mediate the matter». He added: «The club has forwarded a written apology to ActiveSG Football Academy from the parent who admitted to the allegations.» When contacted, ActiveSG Football Academy principal Aleksandar Duric said of the incident: «I have a feeling that this will not be the last time that this will happen again. Because if we don't stop this, sooner or later, there will be more and more. »I understand that there are parents with a lot of jealousy and anger and sooner or later, this will go out of hand.

The couple arrested last month in connection with the seizure of over $90 million in Caribbean Estate, St Catherine, is to appear in the Gun Court on Wednesday. Jermaine Daley, treasury custodian at courier company Beryllium and his 32-year-old...

Two men accused of murdering a man by setting him on fire were today each offered $600,000 bail when they appeared in the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Court. Charged with murder are 57-year-old security guard Garnet Dale, otherwise called '...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has announced the closure of all schools tomorrow, Tuesday, November 5, due to the expected impact of Tropical Storm Rafael. Minister of education, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, said the...

The Meteorological Service of Jamaica is advising that the tropical storm warning remains in effect for Jamaica as the area of low pressure over the south-central Caribbean Sea has now developed into Tropical Storm Rafael. This means that tropical...

The North East Regional Health Authority (NERHA) is advising that clinics at the St Ann's Bay Regional Hospital for Tuesday, November 5 have been cancelled as the island braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Rafael. The following clinics have...

Moscow hosts a major forum on humanity’s future, uniting thousands of delegates from approximately 100 nations Read Full Article at RT.com

Sending women to factories and rearguard duty would free up the men for combat missions, lawmaker Mariana Bezuglaya has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The US is waging a hybrid war against Russia, but their aggressive sanctions are and backfiring on Washington, according to Sergey Lavrov Read Full Article at RT.com