Pretoria’s finance minister has said global rating agencies show bias when assessing credit scores for African countries Read Full Article at RT.com

The IMF will dispatch a team to discuss the terms of a potential new lending program following reports of embezzlement Read Full Article at RT.com

Hormuud University is a private, non-profit institution, established in 2010 by distinguished members of Hormuud Telecommunication Company (Hormuud Telecom). The university was founded with a mission to advance higher education in engineering, technology, and other academic fields, Addressing Somalia’s urgent need for skilled professionals in engineering, technology, and related fields. Hormuud University is an active member of several local, regional, and international associations, fostering collaboration and academic excellence.

Somali-born boxer Ramla Ali has spent her life fighting — first for survival, then for change. From escaping Somalia’s civil war to stepping into the Olympic ring, she’s turned her own story of struggle into a powerful mission to uplift others.

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has warned its citizens to expect conflicting visa requirements across Somalia after the federal government’s new e-visa system triggered disputes with regional authorities in Somaliland and Puntland, leading to confusion at airports and border points.

Bihar election results have left the Congress-led Mahagathbandhan with a meager 32 seats, Congress securing only 6. Party insiders and allies are calling for introspection, with Mumtaz Patel criticising leadership's disconnect from the ground. Shashi Tharoor acknowledged the need to study organisational issues, while Priyanka Chaturvedi urged opposition to connect with women voters.

In a remarkable turn of events, Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) emerged as a game changer in the Bihar assembly elections, enhancing the NDA's overall performance. With votes pouring in for the LJP (RV), they clinched or led in 19 vital constituencies, dispelling earlier doubts about the alliance's seat sharing.

Bihar's election results delivered a stunning landslide for the NDA, far exceeding exit poll predictions. While polls correctly anticipated an NDA victory, they drastically underestimated the scale of its triumph. This outcome echoes past elections, highlighting Bihar's unpredictable nature and raising questions about the accuracy of pre-election surveys.

Punjab's ruling Aam Aadmi Party secured a significant victory in the Tarn Taran Assembly by-election, with candidate Harmeet Singh Sandhu winning by over 12,000 votes. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and party leader Arvind Kejriwal attributed the win to the public's preference for effective governance and the party's commitment to fulfilling promises. The outcome reinforces AAP's standing in the state.

Children from the India Autism Center celebrated Children's Day by preparing and serving a sit-down supper. Over 30 participants from various centers took part. Under chef Shashwat Sachdev's guidance, they planned the menu, cooked, and served the meal to parents and mentors. This initiative provided a unique opportunity for the children to lead.

The High Court in Lilongwe has delivered a blistering blow to the State, stopping police dead in their tracks from re-arresting 10 suspects linked to recent political violence—suspects who have been shuffled in and out of custody in what lawyers say is nothing short of State harassment. The suspects’ legal team accused the police and […] The post Judiciary Strikes Back: Police Barred from Re-Arresting Political Violence Suspects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ntopwa Ward Councillor Isaac Jomo Osman has been elected Mayor of Blantyre City—and the city is on fire with debate. Osman, who defeated Eric Mofolo by 15 votes against 11, and former Mayor Joseph Makwinja who managed only four, has taken the top seat despite openly acknowledging he has no formal academic qualifications. And that […] The post Jomo Osman’s Controversial Rise to Blantyre Mayor Ignites Fierce Debate appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lainie Williams, 17, was found fatally wounded at her home in Cefn Fforest, near Blackwood, South Wales, at around 7am on Thursday.

Highlights of the November I plenary session included debates on the architecture and governance of the new 2028-2034 multiannual financial framework, and on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 23 October 2025. Further debates concerned Parliament's statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Islamist attacks of 13 November 2015 in Paris; Council and Commission statements on the illegal unilateral declaration of the secessionist entity created by Türkiye in Cyprus and the continued Turkish military occupation; and protecting EU consumers against the practices of certain e-commerce platforms. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Child sexual exploitation and sexual abuse are among the worst forms of violence against children and know no borders. The rise in these crimes is exacerbated by the use of digital technology. Harmonised national laws and international cooperation are essential to improve prevention and protect victims. This is a further update of a publication originally drafted by Ingeborg Odink in November 2024. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Adopted in 1989, the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) was the first international instrument to explicitly recognise children as human beings with innate rights. As of 2025, it has been ratified by 196 countries, including all EU Member States, and it has become the landmark treaty on children's rights, outlining universal standards for the care, treatment, survival, development, protection and participation of all children. The promotion and protection of children's rights is one of the key objectives embedded in Article 3(3) of the Treaty on European Union (TEU). Moreover, Article 24 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU recognises that children are entitled to 'protection and care as is necessary for their well-being'. The same article recognises that the child's best interests should be the primary consideration for public authorities and private institutions. Over the years, the EU has moved from a sectoral approach towards a more coherent policy approach. Whereas initially, children's rights were developed in relation to specific areas – such as the free movement of persons – since 2000 the EU has taken a more coordinated line. The European Parliament has been especially vocal in advocating for children. This briefing offers an overview of the most relevant actions at European level to address and promote children's rights before looking at upcoming challenges. This briefing is an update of a 2022 briefing written by Rosamund Shreeves. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

The EU is facing the challenge of mobilising massive investments required to meet its strategic priorities and must find effective ways to finance them. In response, the European Commission published the savings and investments union (SIU) action plan on 19 March 2025, designed to channel EU savings into productive investments. This briefing presents an overview of the plan. The SIU was launched in the context of the Draghi and Letta reports, which set out recommendations for strengthening the EU's single market and competitiveness. Announced in the Commission's Competitiveness Compass (the January 2025 roadmap to restore and boost the EU's economic dynamism), it places strong importance on mobilising private financing for key EU priorities such as innovation, digitalisation, defence and the green transition. The SIU seeks to further integrate the EU's financial system and make its capital markets more attractive to investors. The SIU is structured around four work strands. The first focuses on the demand side – savers and investors – promoting effective savings instruments that link citizens' savings with productive investments. The second targets the supply side by expanding financing options for firms. The remaining two strands aim to strengthen market infrastructure and advance supervisory convergence, which could, in specific areas, evolve towards a single supervisory framework. Key proposals include amendments to securitisation rules (ongoing), revised rules and products for supplementary pensions, and measures to improve financial market infrastructure. The SIU has received support from the European Parliament through its September 2025 resolution on EU competitiveness, which also makes some remarks and offers further directions for action. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

US Vice President J.D. Vance joked with Fox News about the stress of being in line to succeed an ailing president Read Full Article at RT.com

An aide to Vladimir Zelensky says Kiev welcomes deportations of Ukrainian citizens by Trump’s administration Read Full Article at RT.com

Over 60 UAVs were intercepted above Russia’s Krasnodar Region, although several residential buildings in Novorossiysk suffering damage Read Full Article at RT.com

Tejashwi Yadav secured his family's stronghold, Raghopur, against BJP's Satish Kumar after a close contest. Despite trailing initially, Yadav bounced back to win the seat, a traditional RJD bastion dominated by Yadav voters. This victory, however, contrasts with his party's overall poor performance in the Bihar elections, where the Mahagathbandhan secured only 34 seats.

Daði MárKristófersson, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, has formally protested the European Union’s proposed safeguard measures on silicon metals, both on behalf of Icelandic stakeholders and the EEA cooperation as a whole.

Africa CDC has warned of a dramatic spike in cholera infections across the continent Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian diplomat Rodion Miroshnik has responded to Ukrainian complaints about Moscow’s team at Istanbul peace talks Read Full Article at RT.com

Beijing has vowed to “retaliate forcefully” if Tokyo chooses to militarily interfere in the Taiwan strait issue Read Full Article at RT.com

The US can’t retreat, its entire prosperity depends on global power Read Full Article at RT.com

A French judge had barred Telegram CEO Pavel Durov from leaving the country as part of a criminal probe      Read Full Article at RT.com

[RFI] Chad has become a refuge for hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the conflict in Sudan - and, as violence against civilians intensifies in Darfur, even more people are crossing the border. The influx is straining already scarce resources in one of the poorest countries in Africa. Fresh from a visit to eastern Chad, Charlotte Slente of the Danish Refugee Council tells RFI why the escalating humanitarian crisis needs the world's attention.

There was a time last year when we had to be double quick to pick up any parcels left on our doorsteps by delivery drivers.

Ten-year-old Sara Sharif was living in a quiet suburban street in Woking, Surrey, when, two years ago, she was hideously tortured and murdered.

A party thrown for the matriarch of the Kardashians at the home of one of the richest men in the world was always going to attract attention.

Last week I wrote an article condemning the fashion faux pas that is the quarter-zip jumper. This was in the nature of a public service announcement - saving men from themselves.