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[HRW] Tshisekedi's Call for Constitutional Commission Raises Rights Concerns

Dr Paul Morrison, 72, worked on Coquet Island, off Northumberland, for 38 years but was suspended following claims he treated Dr Ibrahim Alfarwi like a modern-day slave.

Kenya’s reputation as a safe haven for refugees has been blemished with its recent deportation of four Turkish nationals who were under asylum protection.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Deputy Minister of Education Ahmed Isman Ibrahim Daqare and Minister of State for Planning and International Cooperation Abdirashid Jire Qalinle resigned on Sunday, citing federal government planning to confront some regional administrations.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland State President Ahmed Madobe has invited federal lawmakers representing Jubbaland to a consultation meeting in Kismayo, following a similar call by Puntland’s administration for its federal parliament representatives.

«The State of Israel will continue to cooperate with humanitarian organizations but not with organizations that promote terrorism against us,» the diplomat wrote on the X social network

During the mentioned period, the Russian military destroyed 196 vehicles, 89 various armored vehicles, five tanks, three multiple launch rocket system launchers

During this period the Russian Armed Forces destroyed 746 vehicles, 365 various armored vehicles, 61 tanks, 12 launchers of multiple launch rocket systems

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The Cabinet of Ministers has given its approval for Seychelles to launch its airline incentive scheme aimed at revitalising air connectivity and boosting tourism in Seychelles. Vice President Ahmed Afif announced the scheme in a press conference at State House on Thursday morning. «The idea is to encourage airlines that fly non-stop to Seychelles for a period of over seven hours - such airlines are those that we feel there is a need to encourage - and the idea is to help such airlines and incentivise them to come to Seychelles,» he said. He explained that this would be through the provision of financial incentives to come to Seychelles, and this can be «a small amount per passenger up to a certain load factor that is considered reasonable.» The scheme, introduced in response to post-pandemic challenges, provides financial and marketing incentives to encourage key airlines to increase flight frequency, commit to year-round operations, and open new routes to Seychelles. The government has allocated a budget of SCR21 million ($1.5 million ) over 2024-2026, which is the two years of the scheme's duration. Afif also said that the scheme forms part of the island state's marketing budget. The country is heavily reliant on the tourism sector. To ensure the effective running of the scheme, the principal secretary for tourism will head an oversight committee to monitor the implementation, assess effectiveness, and adjust strategies as needed. He also revealed that the authorities are working with partner airlines such as Air France, British Airways, Condor, and Sichuan Airlines to finalise incentives and secure sustainable tourism growth. «Change of Use» moratorium ends on two islands  Meanwhile, in its latest meeting, the Cabinet has also approved the development of a new «Change of Use» Policy framework for the tourism sector. This will effectively lift the existing moratorium preventing people from converting their residences into tourism establishments, on Mahe and Praslin. The moratorium on La Digue Island remains in effect. Afif explained that the authorities will be taking a tailored approach on the island - the third largest inhabited island in the archipelago. «The policy aims to align future applications with sustainable tourism objectives, promoting high-quality accommodations and avoiding market oversaturation with low-standard units,» he said. The change in the framework will also address challenges from the «Affordable Seychelles» initiative, balancing tourism expansion with housing availability. He said it will also encourage value-added, differentiated visitor experiences, with provisions for renovation standards through tripartite agreements involving the tourism department. Meanwhile, Afif also revealed that one of the conditions for a change of use application to be considered should be that the residence be built five years prior.  «We feel that this way people will make the proper applications and not just build a residence that they immediately change into a tourism residence, when they can apply for such a permit to begin with,» he concluded. 

Dr Paul Morrison, 72, worked on Coquet Island, off Northumberland, for 38 years but was suspended following claims he treated Dr Ibrahim Alfarwi like a modern-day slave.

Secretary-General of ActionAid International, Arthur Larok from Uganda, and the Executive Director of ActionAid Australia, are in Vanuatu for the Women I TokTok Tugeta (WITTT) Federation launch and symposium next week.

Three Members of Parliament (MPs) have written a letter to the Prime Minister (PM) as the Head of the Government, expressing serious concerns about the country’s healthcare system and calling for immediate government action.

Passenger charter operator, Air Taxi, has resumed operations this week after having its operating certificate and license suspended following a crash at Monmarte on Efate in July that resulted in a fatality.

Vanuatu seasonal worker Jonathan Lumu has been cleared of rape and sexual violation charges by a jury in the Tauranga District Court in New Zealand (NZ).

96.3FM and 107FM Announcer Mark O’Brien’s analysis on China in Vanuatu will be available in print on this Saturday’s Daily Post. The former ‘Coffee and Controversy’ host is taking a jab at China, suggesting that they are slowly “infiltrating” the…

Donald Trump has said that he “shouldn’t have left” the presidency in 2021 Read Full Article at RT.com

[The Conversation Africa] Alongside a national flag, anthem and coat of arms, most countries have one or more plant and animal species that they designate as national symbols. The national animal of China, for example, is the giant panda, a nation-wide source of pride and diplomacy. Americans salute the bald eagle as a symbol of strength and freedom.

[RFI] Zimbabwe's dramatic landscapes and enduring struggles resonate in Gillian Rosselli's abstract paintings, which reveal her homeland's resilience amid drought, poverty and environmental decline. Rosselli has made her European debut this year with two major exhibitions - at the Zimbabwe pavilion in the Venice Biennale and at the «Also Known as Africa» (AKAA) art fair in Paris.

[RFI] Antananarivo - In a small workshop on the outskirts of Madagascar's capital, Antananarivo, a team of master artisans is keeping maritime history alive by crafting detailed models of famous ships. For three decades, craftsmen at «the Village» have been creating museum-quality models of vessels that once ruled the waves.

Le 25 Octobre 2024, au cabinet du Directeur Général de l'Environnement, sis au Ministère des Eaux et Forêts, le Président de l'Association des Communicateurs Ogivins pour la Santé et l'Action Humanitaire a paraphé la charte pour la protection de l'environnement et la préservation de la nature. Il s'agit d'un protocole d'entente qui régit les relations entre la Direction Générale de l'Environnement et de la Protection de la Nature et les organisations de la société civile qui œuvrent (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Mouila, le 2 novembre 2024-Au terme son séjour dans la province de la Ngounié, le Chef de L'Etat a marqué ce jour une halte dans la ville de Mouila, capitale provinciale, où il a procédé à la visite de quelques chantiers dont la future caserne des sapeurs-pompiers ainsi qu'une école primaire dans le quartier de Bavanga. S'inscrivant dans le cadre du projet de développement d'urgence initié par le CTRI, l'école primaire s'étend sur une superficie de 10 000 mètres carrés. Elle est dotée de (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Bureau régional des Nations Unies pour l'Afrique centrale (UNOCA) a organisé du 30 au 31 octobre à Libreville, un atelier axé sur la capitalisation des expériences et le renforcement des compétences des femmes leaders du Gabon et de la République démocratique du Congo (RDC). L'événement, qui a bénéficié du soutien de la Confédération suisse et de la collaboration de la Communauté économique des États de l'Afrique centrale (CEEAC) ainsi que des partenaires nationaux, a permis de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A tumultuous week for Manchester United ended with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea and the unwanted statistic that the club has made its worst league start for almost 40 years.

The army «will continue to protect Israel and its people from threats» from Hezbollah, the press service noted

Votes at a number of polling stations abroad are yet to be counted

Nine more people were killed in an air strike on a convoy with humanitarian aid

According to the report, more than 42.6 million people attended polling stations

Get the latest news from the 2024 campaign trail in the contest between Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump.

US Republican candidate Donald Trump spoke about “shooting trough fake news” media during his latest campaign event Read Full Article at RT.com

A metal rod collapsed and fell onto the road at a traffic junction in Jurong, narrowly missing the vehicles on the road below. The incident occurred on Oct 3 at approximately 9.28am at the junction between Jurong West Avenue 2 and Jalan Bahar, according to a video posted on SG Road Vigilante's Facebook page. The metal rod was from an MRT track being constructed for the Jurong Region Line (JRL). Traffic was moving as usual when the metal rod fell onto the road. The rod landed just slightly to the left of a white van, which stopped momentarily before continuing on its path. Vehicles behind the van were also seen driving slowly to avoid the rod.

Alicante has been devastated by flash floods that have swept cars down streets, just days after floods in Valencia killed 214 people. 

Rescuers have discovered hundreds of cars left abandoned in the flooded car park of Bonaire shopping centre, leaving the grim question of how many bodies were left within the vehicles.