[HRW] Abuses by the Congolese Army, Rwandan Forces, M23, and Other Armed Groups

[RFI] The NGO Human Rights Watch has accused the Rwandan army and the M23 armed group of «indiscriminately bombing» displacement camps around Goma, the capital of North Kivu, as unrest in the eastern DRC intensifies.

[HRW] Congolese Army Puts Displaced People Around Goma at Greater Risk

Business Partners International (BPI) Malawi, a fund manager that provides business finance and support to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has appointed experienced economist and financial expert Bond Mtembezeka as its new Country Manager to lead its operations in Malawi. Mtembezeka brings extensive experience in Asset Management, Banking, Investments, and Corporate Finance, with over eight […] The post BPI Malawi appoints new Country Manager appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Wes Streeting's repeated claims that the 'NHS is broken' risk 'spooking' patients and putting them off seeking care, health leaders warn.

[Nyasa Times] The Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF) says they will host a Car Free Day this coming Friday, September 27, 2024, in Lilongwe in order to sensitise the public on the alternative modes of transportation to reduce carbon emissions and accidents.

[Africa Check] No evidence that 'shame plant' can cure mpox

[allAfrica] Senegal woke up this Tuesday, September 24, 2024, under an overcast sky, and sad to show its mourning, following the disappearance of the patriarch, Amadou Mahtar Mbow, former director general of UNESCO for 13 years from 1974 to 1987.

On the second day of the East-West Line train disruption, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) and transport operator SMRT said that they are aiming for the partial restoration of train services by Friday (Sept 27). In a statement on Thursday (Sept 26) evening, they said: «We are still unable to resume train services between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations in both directions today.» They are aiming for a partial restoration of train services on Friday, with a single line shuttle service running every 20 minutes between Jurong East and Buona Vista stations. «Restoring train services safely and promptly is our top priority, and we will continue to provide updates as the situation progresses,» they added. Transport Minister Chee Hong Tat also gave an update on the situation on Thursday evening. «The engineers from SMRT and LTA have been working throughout the night to assess and to carry out repairs to the damaged tracks and equipment,» he said.

Le mercredi 25 septembre, le Dr. Jill Biden, Première Dame des États-Unis, a convié un groupe prestigieux de personnalités internationales à un brunch au Pier 57 de New-York, en marge de la 79ème session de l'Assemblée Générale des Nations Unies. Cet événement, haut en couleur, a réuni des leaders d'opinion et des figures influentes, afin de renforcer les liens diplomatiques et culturels entre les nations. Le Dr Jill Biden a chaleureusement accueilli ses invités, dans une atmosphère à (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The UN mission in Libya has announced that the country’s rival factions have signed a preliminary agreement to address a central bank crisis Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian foreign intelligence service has accused the US and the UK of coving up their culpability for the 2022 Nord Stream attack Read Full Article at RT.com

Pavel Durov, whose fortune is valued at around $15.5 billion, has reportedly told police that his annual salary amounts to just one dirham Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi has allowed foreign diplomats to witness the long-awaited assembly election in J&K Read Full Article at RT.com

Keir Starmer made the gaffe as he was relaying London’s stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict Read Full Article at RT.com

SINGAPORE — Five pupils who sat the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) were late because of the MRT disruption on the East-West Line (EWL) on Thursday (Sept 26), said the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board (SEAB). In response to queries, SEAB said that about 41,000 school candidates sat the PSLE English and Foundation English written papers, with five of them affected by the train disruption on Thursday morning. They arrived before the end of the paper and were given time to settle down and get the full duration of the paper. «Of the five candidates, one sat for the examination in a different examination centre,» SEAB said. Candidates have been advised to contact their schools if they are affected by the train disruption, and the board added that it will work with schools to support pupils.

A Russian ship loaded with 20,000 tons of explosive cargo - and has previously been dubbed 'the floating bomb' - has been spotted near the Kent coast today. 

For a couple weeks in June, there was great concern around Parliament Hill that unnamed MPs or senators had been compromised, perhaps even wittingly, by foreign states — fears raised by a startling, if opaque, report by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians.

Changes to the program, in effect as of Sept. 26, are aimed at shrinking the program and pushing employers to invest more in local employees.

Minister of Technology and Innovation Nate Glubish made a pitch to Silicon Valley on a trip last week. But the cost of power in Alberta may hinder these ambitious plans, one data centre CEO argues.

For decades, Canadian governments have avoided thinking about what it would take to fight a long conventional war. Now, NATO is asking members to develop national plans to bolster their defence industrial capacity. Can NATO put Canadian industry on a 'war footing'?

A memorial plaque has been placed near a creek in Pointe-Claire, Que., where a six-year-old boy drowned 50 years ago. His siblings are now hoping to find the Good Samaritan behind this tribute to express their gratitude.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The Somali Council of Ministers appointed General Asad Osman Abdullahi as the country's new police commissioner on Thursday, replacing Major General Sulub Ahmed Firin.

Energy supply security is often defined as the availability of an adequate supply of energy at a reasonable cost. Even a partial supply disruption can have severe consequences, which the European Union has experienced on several occasions. Over the years, energy market developments have affected the EU's economic situation time and again, from the 1970s oil crisis to the 2009 gas crisis and 2022 energy price crisis following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. With the exception of coal, the EU's energy resources are limited, leaving it particularly vulnerable to disruption, particularly for oil and gas supplies. The EU has a relatively high dependency on energy imports (62.5 % in 2022) and this rate has been increasing since 1990. The EU has built a legislative framework to ensure the security of its energy supplies. The electricity sector is subject to a regulation on risk-preparedness that mandates Member States to implement tools for preventing and managing potential electricity crises – and to work together once such crises occur. The Oil Stocks Directive requires Member States to hold a minimum reserve and inform the European Commission about the stock they hold. The EU Regulation concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply ('Security of Gas Supply Regulation') introduces a solidarity mechanism between Member States and a supply standard ensuring continuous gas supply to protected customers. Despite this comprehensive framework, significant challenges remain on the road towards a fully-fledged EU energy security strategy. The planned revision of the EU regulation, expected for 2025, could provide the impetus to adapt the existing security framework to new challenges resulting from the decarbonisation of the energy market and new import patterns. The security framework could be broadened to reflect a new way of perceiving energy supply security, based not only on energy sources, but also on the ability to produce energy domestically (including through renewable energy). The issue of energy security will likely remain a long-term challenge for the EU. Scope remains for stronger coordination between Member States and legislative intervention to complete the framework. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

Amid the rush to secure Malaysia's Vehicle Entry Permits (VEP) before the Oct 1 deadline, some Singapore drivers have fallen prey to scams that offer help with VEP applications.  Several drivers said they've received fake RFID tags after engaging these services, Shin Min Daily News reported on Wednesday (Sept 25). Wang, an employee of Zhou Xiaobao Singapore-Malaysia Towing Services, which helps Singaporean drivers apply for VEP, told Shin Min that the company has received at least three complaints of fake RFID tags over the past three weeks.  His company charges around $200 for VEP application, while the fraudsters are offering the same service for $130.  «When car owners submitted their information [to the scammers], they were given RFID tags. »But when the car owners took the RFID tags to the installation centre, they were told the tags were fake," he said.  Wang explained that his company charges more for services as some car owners also consult them on specific problems regarding the RFID tags, which they will try to resolve. 

The Road Safety Alert Foundation (ROSAF) says they will host a Car Free Day this coming Friday, September 27, 2024, in Lilongwe in order to sensitise the public on the alternative modes of transportation to reduce carbon emissions and accidents. Addressing the press conference in Lilongwe, ROSAF Executive Director Joel Jere said the day is […] The post Malawi to commemorate Car free day this coming Friday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Renowned businessperson Charles Zimba, chief executive officer for SICO Holdings, and renowned musician Elli Njuchi are set to headline an exciting Mbumba Arts and Cultural Festival this Saturday at Mzuzu Stadium from 10:00 hrs to 19:30 hrs. The festival will include different music performances, cultural dances, cultural food, cultural heritage presentations and cultural clothing. Artists […] The post Businessperson Charles Zimba, Elli Njuchi to headline Mbumba cultural Festival in Mzuzu this Saturday appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) has held its inaugural White Coat Ceremony, honoring 30 newly graduated dietitians. “The White Coat Ceremony symbolizes the transition of our students from academic life to professional practice,” said Professor Emmanuel Kaunda, LUANAR Vice Chancellor. “We have realized that when people go into hospital, that’s when […] The post LUANAR holds inaugural white coat ceremony for dietitians appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.