[allAfrica] Julius Malema, leader of South Africa's Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was convicted on multiple charges related to the unlawful discharge of a firearm in public. The guilty verdict centers on a 2018 incident during the EFF's fifth anniversary rally in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, where Malema was filmed discharging a rifle into the air in front of about 20,000 supporters. He was found guilty of five charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition, discharging a firearm in a

[allAfrica] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- Africa is at the center of the global problem of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). The continent carries about - 40 % of the worldwide NTD burden, impacting over 500 million people. Twenty of the 21 NTDs identified by the World Health Organization are found in Africa, with many countries facing several NTDs simultaneously. More than three-quarters of African nations are co-endemic for at least five NTDs. Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis), onchocerciasis (river blindness), soil-transmitted

TEHRAN - The Association of Iranian Elites and Knowledge-Based Companies, certified by the Ministry of Interior, is an NGO that was established to facilitate the presence of knowledge-based companies in the country’s economic system.

TEHRAN – A total of 94 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from September 20 to 26, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – Participants from 20 countries attended the first International Nanotechnology Olympiad (INO) for high school students, held online on September 29.

TEHRAN – Supported by the Organization for Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, knowledge-based companies will set up their pavilions in the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair (CHTF).

TEHRAN – From the beginning of the current Iranian year, March 21, till September 27, a total of 497 cases of dengue fever have been diagnosed in the country, according to the health ministry.

Police in the Northern Region on Monday held an interactive session with students at Mzuzu University (Mzuni), focusing on safety and security as part of the 2025/2026 academic orientation. The session, led by Superintendent Alexander Ngwala, Regional Community Policing Coordinator for the North, stressed that safeguarding students and protecting university property starts with the students […] The post Police Engage Mzuni Students on Safety and Security appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

ACC President Mohsin Naqvi fiercely refuted claims of apologising to BCCI over the Asia Cup trophy, accusing Indian media of «fabricated propaganda.» In Tamil Nadu, TVK suspended Vijay's rallies after a tragic Karur stampede killed 41. Congress leader Raashid Alvi criticized P Chidambaram for his 26/11 remarks, while Tauqeer Raza’s aides were arrested. The US government also entered its first shutdown since 2019.

Cash was used for nearly half of all transactions a decade ago, before sliding to 23% in 2019, the UK Finance reports shows.

It was the depths of the Covid pandemic and Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban were hunkering down at their two-acre estate in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Republican will run for Florida’s 19th Congressional District, where a seat is open because Rep. Byron Donalds (R) is seeking the state’s governorship.

Pope Leo, asked about the gathering of military leaders in Virginia and a debate roiling Chicago’s diocese, gave his strongest comments on Trump administration policies.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s Lower House of Parliament on Thursday ratified the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, marking a major step forward in protecting and promoting children’s rights across the country.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamsa Abdi Barre on Thursday officially inaugurated a large-scale electrification project that will provide free electricity to 150 health facilities across the country.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said the country has been tested by political crises and economic hardship since freedom from British rule in 1960 Read Full Article at RT.com

Opposition leaders have pledged to challenge Sunday’s parliamentary election in the courts and on the streets Read Full Article at RT.com

Kargil Democratic Alliance joined Apex Body Leh in withdrawing from talks with the Centre, demanding a judicial probe into the September 24 firing in Leh that killed four protesters. They insist on a retired Supreme Court judge investigation, release of arrested individuals, and withdrawal of charges against activist Sonam Wangchuk before resuming dialogue.

Congress questioned the RSS's national contributions on its centenary, contrasting it with PM Modi's praise for nation-building. The party cited RSS ideologue Savarkar's British allegiance and accused the organization of aiding the British during the Quit India Movement, criticizing its members for advocating Manusmriti.

Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Modi for his silence on the Gaza war. He called it moral cowardice. Modi welcomed President Trump's new 20-point plan for Gaza. Congress leader Pawan Khera supported Ramesh's views. Khera emphasized the need for a Palestinian state. The plan aims for peace and security in the region. India recognized Palestine in 1988.

Russia’s FSB says the perpetrators received “propaganda materials from Ukrainian terrorist structures” Read Full Article at RT.com

In its seventh year of championing breast cancer awareness, Lorraine's Change + Check campaign has announced the launch of National Check Your Boobs Day.

The exuberant mood at Labour conference that followed the Prime Minister's full-frontal attack on Nigel Farage has been replaced by one of alarm.

In what could be a headache for Health Secretary Wes Streeting, patients have taken to social media to complain about being unable to book appointments.

Adam Zawi, who claims to be 21, was living in a three-star hotel at the taxpayer's expense, when he swiped rucksacks filled with gadgets from a pub in London 's financial district on July 30.

When Francis Nyarai Ndende speaks about integrity, it is not the abstract language of legal theory or development jargon. It is conviction. It is lived practice. And now, it is a mission he is set to advance at a continental level. The Johannesburg-based lawyer and governance specialist has just been appointed to the five-member Transition […] The post Malawian Lawyer Takes Integrity Fight to Africa’s Boardroom appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has dismissed claims linking it to the recent fuel and Castel Malawi product price adjustments, stressing that the decisions were made independently by the companies concerned and not under political influence. Public concern has been mounting since the announcement that effective 1st October 2025, the price of fuel and […] The post DPP Distances Itself from Fuel and Castel Price Hikes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Reports that flooded social media earlier this week alleged a shady fertilizer deal between Salima Sugar Company Limited and Nyasa Hills Company, centering on an upfront payment of K200 million. The allegations triggered heated debate, with some suggesting corruption or mismanagement. However, an in-depth investigation by this publication reveals that the transaction, while troubled, was […] The post No Sinister Agenda in Salima Sugar–Nyasa Hills Deal, Investigations Confirm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Earlier, Maia Sandu stated that «Georgia has become a colony of Russia» and called on Moldovans «not to repeat their mistakes» and «fight for the European path»

«But even through these manipulations, the opposition received more votes within the country than the ruling party,» Igor Dodon stated

The sale of currency on the domestic market with settlements on September 29, 2025, also amounted to 10.3 bln rubles

«Everyone knows that the plant and its surrounding infrastructure are subject to constant attacks by the Kiev regime,» Dmitry Peskov said