[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- «Foundational learning, some time back - during my time - was well done,» said Honorable Harry Kamboni, Member of Parliament for Kalomo Central in Southern Zambia. «But as we went on, it was neglected.»

The Supreme Court rejected Bihar Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit's plea to skip a hearing on the stray dog menace, stating he has no role in election duties. The court emphasized his mandatory appearance, citing ongoing incidents and the country's international image. Other states and UTs were also ordered to appear with explanations for delays.

[allAfrica] Tanzania's general elections triggered widespread protests in key cities including Dar es Salaam and Arusha as citizens demonstrated for the first time in 65 years. The absence of credible opposition candidates and the arrest of prominent opposition leader Tundu Lissu sparked the action as thousands of protesters took to the streets in defiance of a nationwide 6pm to 6am curfew imposed by authorities.

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- Foundational learning, the ability to read, write, and do basic math, is the bedrock of every child's education. This is not just an educational failure, but also a development emergency.

[allAfrica] Accra, Ghana -- «Foundational learning, some time back - during my time - was well done,» said Honorable Harry Kamboni, Member of Parliament for Kalomo Central in Southern Zambia. «But as we went on, it was neglected.»

A family has made a desperate plea for help as their beloved grandmother faces being deportation from Australia. 

Floyd Roger Myers Jr. - who was known for portraying a young Will Smith on the hit series The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air - has passed away at the age of 42 on Wednesday.

Charlene Downes, 14, vanished without a trace from her home town of Blackpool more than two decades ago.

Average home insurance premiums fell by 13% year-on-year in September, data seen by the Daily Mail shows - but many are still overpaying.

The elderly woman who was found dead on a remote island in Far North Queensland after she was left behind by a cruise ship has been pictured.

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Liverpool fielded a weakened team and got duly punished in a 3-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the League Cup on Wednesday, the latest setback to strike the beleaguered English champions.

L’alerte sanitaire à Rangiroa se poursuit. En deux jours, 51 cas d’intoxication alimentaire ont été signalés. Sur place, des chapiteaux ont été installés pour perfuser les malades. Alors que l’atoll ne compte que quatre infirmières et deux médecins, des renforts ont été dépêchés ce mercredi 29 octobre. Les autorités sanitaires rappellent l’importance de la vigilance face à la vente de plats préparés par des particuliers.

Pour la première fois, les pirogues de la Hawaiki Nui Va’a peuvent être suivis en temps réel grâce aux GPS. Portée par Polynésie la 1ère et la Fédération tahitienne de va’a, cette innovation a parfaitement fonctionné ce mercredi. Ces nouvelles données faciliteront le suivi de la course jusqu’à Bora-Bora.

Autre départ, autres catégories pour cette première journée de compétition. Les femmes et les juniors s'affrontaient sur un parcours de 15 kilomètres à Raiatea. Chez les dames, Ihilani va'a a eu fort à faire face à des Hawaïennes plus que motivées. Côté junior, Air Tahiti s’est imposé mais a finalement reçu une pénalité de 3 minutes et a été rétrogradé en 4ème position. C'est finalement EDT qui gagne l'étape suivi de team Hawaii et OPT.

Ce samedi 25 octobre 2025, le Ministre des Travaux Publics et de la Construction, Edgard Moukoumbi, accompagné de ses techniciens, a visité 4,4 km de voirie dans la commune de Port-Gentil. Cette visite s'inscrit dans le cadre des missions d'inspection des chantiers en cours d'exécution, afin de suivre de près l'avancement des travaux et de garantir leur conformité aux standards en vigueur. Durant son séjour de 72 heures à Port-Gentil, dans la province de l'Ogooué Maritime, Edgard (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce samedi 25 octobre 2025, les agents du Ministère de l'Environnement, de l'Écologie et du Climat ont pris part, aux côtés de leurs collègues du Ministère des Eaux et Forêts chargé du Conflit Homme-Faune, à une vaste opération de nettoyage de plage dénommée EUBeachCleanup. Cette action citoyenne a été réhaussée par la présence du Ministre des Eaux et Forêts, Monsieur Maurice Ntossui Allogo, et de Son Excellence Mme Cécile Abadie, Ambassadrice de l'Union européenne au Gabon, témoignant (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce Week-end, le Ministre des Travaux Publics et de la Construction, Edgard Moukoumbi, et ses experts sont en mission d'inspection des chantiers en cours d'exécution à Port Gentil dans la province de l'Ogooué Maritime. Accompagné de son collègue, le Ministre du Travail, Patrick Barbera Isaac , par ailleurs fils du terroir, ainsi que des autorités politico- administratives de la localité, notamment le Gouverneur de province, Françoise Assengone Obame, et le Délégué Spécial adjoint, ils se (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

In return, the Chinese leader agreed to delay restrictions on rare earth minerals for a year, Trump said after a meeting designed to soothe trade tensions.

The president said he wanted testing to occur “on an equal basis” with Russia and China, just before he met his Chinese counterpart for high-stakes trade talks.

An updated NHS contract that came into effect on October 1 means surgeries must allow appointment requests to be submitted via their website between 8am and 6.30pm.

Assam government will donate its entire GST share from Zubeen Garg's final film, 'Roi Roi Binale,' to the Kalaguru Artiste Foundation. This charitable fund supports artistes' medical needs, flood victims, and students. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the decision, emphasizing the state's commitment to humanitarian causes through this unique initiative.

A woman, frustrated after her purse was allegedly stolen and her complaint ignored by authorities on the Indore-Delhi train, violently smashed an air-conditioned coach window with a tray. Despite injuries and the presence of a child, she continued her outburst, drawing mixed reactions online regarding her actions and the authorities' response.

The president said he wanted testing to occur “on an equal basis” with Russia and China, just before he met his Chinese counterpart for high-stakes trade talks.

Trump’s announcement was short on detail but came a day after he finalized a trade deal with South Korea that includes a pledge of $350 billion in investment.

La République du Paraguay a officialisé, mercredi, sa reconnaissance pleine et entière de la souveraineté du Royaume du Maroc sur le Sahara, à travers l'annonce de l'ouverture prochaine d'un Consulat général dans les provinces du Sud. Cette décision, hautement symbolique, marque un tournant dans les relations entre Asunción et Rabat et conforte la position du Maroc sur la scène internationale. Lors de son entretien à Rabat avec le ministre des Affaires étrangères, Nasser Bourita, le (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, a reçu ce jour, au Palais Rénovation, une délégation des Conseillers membres du Conseil Économique, Social et Environnemental de la Transition (CESE). À l'heure où s'achève le mandat transitoire de ladite institution, les Conseillers membres ont tenu à exprimer leur profonde gratitude au Chef de l'État pour son accompagnement constant et pour la reconnaissance du travail accompli tout au long de la période de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Three people were taken to hospital after a van crashed into a traffic light and overturned in Woodlands on Oct 28.In response to queries from AsiaOne, the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they were alerted to an accident involving a van which was believed to have skidded at the junction of Woodlands Avenue 4 and Woodlands Avenue 7 at about 5pm.SCDF said two people were taken to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital, and one person was taken to Woodlands Health Campus. The three people involved were a 60-year-old male van driver, a 49-year-old male pedestrian and a 29-year-old male cyclist.The driver is assisting police with investigations.Dashcam footage shared on the Facebook group Singapore Road Vigilante shows a black delivery van approaching a junction before mounting the curb, crashing into a traffic light, and flipping over on the pedestrian crossing.A resident who witnessed the accident told Shin Min Daily News that he saw a bicycle beside the van and that the rider's nose was bleeding. He added that SCDF personnel removed the van driver trapped in the vehicle.Police investigations are ongoing.

A 52-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (Oct 28) afternoon after locking himself in a Tampines HDB flat with a family member.The incident happened at around 3.20pm at Block 845 Tampines Street 83.In pictures shared with AsiaOne by reader David Lim, two police vehicles, two Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) fire engines, one rescue tender and an ambulance are seen at the open-air car park. A life pack was also deployed on the ground floor. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police said it was assessed that the man might pose a danger to himself and the family member locked inside the flat with him. Officers from the Special Operations Command, Crisis Negotiation Unit and SCDF were then deployed to the scene.Over two hours after the distress call, the man relented and opened the door to the flat at about 6pm, allowing police officers entry into the unit.He was subsequently arrested for breach of Personal Protection Order (PPO). A PPO is a court-issued order forbidding the respondent from committing family violence. 

Fourteen suspects believed to be part of a vape distribution scheme will be handed an additional charge of being members of a locally linked organised criminal group (OCG), under the Organised Crime Act 2015.The local syndicate, which allegedly supplied e-vaporisers into Singapore from Malaysia, was busted on Oct 16. Twelve people aged between 25 and 35 were arrested, and more than 64,000 e-vaporisers and its related components were seized.The police said on Wednesday (Oct 29) that a 'warehouse manager' and 'area distributor', aged 29 and 37, were subsequently arrested between Oct 19 and 23 for their suspected role in the syndicate.All 14 suspects were previously charged in court after their respective arrests. 10 were charged with engaging in a conspiracy to possess e-vaporisers for sale, and four were charged with one count of abetment.They are currently in remand for police investigations.

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