Somaliland is electing a new leader as the de facto state seeks international recognition for its independence from Somalia Read Full Article at RT.com

In one of the biggest comebacks since Lazarus, the 45th US president will also be the 47th Read Full Article at RT.com

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has told Israel it’s accomplished its mission in Gaza and urged it to wrap up its military ops there Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian officials are reportedly trying to insulate Vladimir Zelensky from bad news arriving from the front line Read Full Article at RT.com

British energy major Shell has won an appeal against a Dutch climate ruling ordering it to significantly cut greenhouse emissions Read Full Article at RT.com

La Garde civile espagnole, en collaboration avec la Direction de la surveillance du territoire au Maroc (DGST), a intercepté 4,7 tonnes de haschich à bord de deux embarcations pneumatiques entre les îles de Grande Canarie et de Fuerteventura. L'opération, rendue possible grâce à une “étroite coopération policière” avec le Maroc, a permis de déployer un dispositif de surveillance maritime qui a localisé les embarcations chargées de 131 ballots de drogue à environ 80 kilomètres au large (...) - SÉCURITÉ / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Ce samedi 9 novembre, les agents de la Brigade Touristique de Surveillance à l'aéroport de Libreville ont une nouvelle fois démontré leur vigilance et leur engagement dans la lutte contre le trafic de stupéfiants. Lors d'un contrôle ciblé à l'aéroport, 600 comprimés de tramadol ont été saisis dans un colis accompagné, arrivant par le vol Asky KP 060 en provenance de Lomé. Les agents ont immédiatement repéré l'opérateur venu récupérer ces colis et ont procédé aux vérifications (...) - SÉCURITÉ / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Secrétaire général de l'ONU, Antonio Guterres a exhorté les dirigeants du monde entier à se concentrer sur la réduction urgente des émissions de gaz à effet de serre, de veiller à la protection des populations les plus vulnérables et d'améliorer le financement climatique au profit des Etats en voie de développement. Il a lancé cet appel au cours de sa prise de parole sur le podium de la 29ème conférence des parties à la Convention-cadre des Nations unies sur les changements climatiques, (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has declared the appointment of six chief parliamentary secretaries as unconstitutional. Twelve BJP MLAs challenged the appointments, arguing that the state government overstepped its authority by creating offices not recognized by the Constitution. The court agreed, voiding the appointments and ordering the immediate withdrawal of any benefits or facilities they received.

Mehbooba Mufti, PDP chief, has cautioned against reopening the Indus Water Treaty, stating that it would escalate regional tensions and primarily benefit the BJP. This comes in response to Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah's concerns about the treaty limiting the region's hydropower potential.

Union home minister Amit Shah criticized the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance in Maharashtra, labeling it an «Aurangzeb fan club» opposed to progress. He contrasted the MVA with the ruling BJP's alliance, highlighting the BJP's commitment to development and fulfillment of promises like the Ram temple construction.

SHOALWATER BAY, Australia - The expansion of the Shoalwater Bay Training Area (SWBTA) in Queensland has been completed after eight years of development. With the expanded training area now five times the size of Singapore, this means that the scale and complexity of overseas exercises involving the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) can be increased in the future, Senior Minister of State for Defence Heng Chee How said on Wednesday (Nov 13). Heng was speaking to reporters after witnessing Singaporean and Australian soldiers being put through their paces during a simulated beach landing as part of Exercise Trident. He also flew on a CH-47F chinook to view the new facilities within the expanded SWBTA and interacted with SAF and the Australian Defence Force (ADF) soldiers who participated in the bilateral exercise. Jointly developed by Australia and Singapore since 2016, the expansion of the overall training area was set out in a treaty between the two countries in 2020. State-of-the-art facilities such as the combined arms air-land ranges and urban operations live-firing facilities have been included in the expansion.

The body of a 52-year-old man was discovered in his Toa Payoh flat last Sunday (Nov 10), several days after his death. The police told AsiaOne they were alerted to the case at 11.15am on Sunday, where they pronounced the man dead at the scene. It is not known when he died.  The man, Bai Zongren (transliteration), had been living alone in his unit at Block 157 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 for several years after divorcing his wife, according to a neighbour who spoke to Shin Min Daily News. He also had a daughter, who moved out with his ex-wife after they split.  The neighbour, who did not want to be named, added that Bai would occasionally get visits from relatives. «His mother used to live on the fifth floor, but she died a few years ago.»  The neighbour told Shin Min that she was unaware of Bai's death when she passed by his unit several days ago. As Bai's door was locked, she assumed the flat was empty.  When she passed by his unit again on Saturday, she detected a foul smell but thought that it was from wastewater. She said she only found out about his death when she saw the police at his door.

After their rental agreement with a sublessor fell through, a couple asked for their deposit to be returned. They waited three weeks to no avail and decided to visit the sublessor's home for discussions. But the negotiations turned physical, with the woman brandishing a knife at the couple after she was attacked. The incident occurred at about 7pm last Sunday (Nov 10) at a condominium in Yishun, reported Shin Min Daily News. Chen, 41, said he had seen an advertisement for the four-bedroom unit on Oct 13 and contacted the poster, who said she had rented the apartment from the original tenant. The woman told Chen she could sublet the unit to him and his wife if the homeowner was agreeable to it.  After viewing pictures and videos of the apartment, the man immediately made a PayNow transfer of $1,000 to the woman as deposit. The couple viewed the unit the next day, where both parties discussed the rental agreement in detail. A week later, however, the woman told them that she had not gotten the approval of the condo owner to sublet the apartment.

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud convened in New Delhi to discuss bilateral relations and regional stability.

Tensions escalate in Maharashtra's political landscape as Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) accuses Shiv Sena (UBT) workers of assaulting their women members in Jogeshwari. Sheetal Mhatre, a Shinde faction leader, alleges the UBT workers tore clothes and attacked a woman's car, vowing police action. The incident underscores the rising hostility as the state gears up for assembly elections.

The Supreme Court of India has issued strict guidelines to curb the practice of «bulldozer justice,» emphasizing due process and the rule of law. The court mandated a 15-day notice period before demolitions and stipulated compensation for properties razed without legal procedures.

In a case that has gripped Malawi and beyond, the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights in Arusha is set to deliver its ruling today on a controversial appeal by Misozi Chanthunya, currently serving a life sentence for the brutal killing of his Zimbabwean girlfriend, Linda Gasa. The case raises pressing questions about the […] The post African Court to rule on Chanthunya murder appeal today appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor, Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, has harshly criticized the current state of Malawi’s economy, calling it “shambolic and a disaster,” and arguing that only a visionary leader can address the country’s crises. Kabambe highlighted several severe economic issues, including the ongoing fertilizer shortage, foreign exchange crisis, and food insecurity, which he […] The post Kabambe says Malawi’s economy is ‘shambolic and in disaster’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The recent decision by Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc to bypass small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and sell scrap metals directly to recycling companies has raised concerns from the Chamber for Small and Medium Businesses Association (CSMBA), with its Executive Secretary James Chiutsi leading the charge of discontent. Chiutsi has expressed disappointment over the move, accusing […] The post Is Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc venturing in scrap metal business? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Amid rising political tensions, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has rejected demands from four major political parties to overhaul its leadership and alter the electoral process, vowing instead to uphold its constitutional mandate and deliver a credible election in 2025. On November 11, 2024, the MEC issued a resolute response to a joint statement from […] The post MEC resists Political pressure and commits to transparent 2025 Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On November 12, the Kyrgyz Interior Ministry announced the detention of a six-member group led by former Deputy Prosecutor General Adyl uulu Kuban, who was plotting to provoke mass unrest in the country to seize power

Meanwhile, exports surpassed $5.4 bln (+7.4%), and imports - $13.5 bln (+4.8%)

«We focus on improvement of energy efficiency, development of electric transport, introduction of advanced solutions in the agriculture and forest sectors,» Mikhail Mishustin added

According to Denis Shmygal, the American government sent the funds through the U.S. Agency for International Development

The governor urged residents and visitors of the region to remain cautious and report any suspicious individuals or objects

Attendance at Russia-Africa Partnership Forum’s First Ministerial Conference in Sochi illustrates African nations’ strong interest in Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

India’s military has conducted a maiden test of a long-range cruise missile amid efforts to enhance domestic weapons development  Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian officials admit that Russian forces are advancing in Donbass at the fastest pace since 2022, the Financial Times reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, has called for a war on what he calls the “woke” military, including potentially firing top brass.

Seychelles has launched the second national workshop on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which will help the island nation in its implementation of the AfCFTA agreement. Seychelles ratified the AfCFTA agreement in 2021, which aims to create a single continental market for goods and services, with free movement of business people and investments, while paving the way for accelerating the establishment of a customs union. The first of a series of three workshops took place in September and this second workshop will continue the work done previously. «The workshop today will see us look at the implementation strategy for Seychelles, where we are working with various consultants who will guide us through this process,» said Veronique Brutus, the senior trade officer at the Department of Trade. During the workshop, the draft of the strategy will be presented to participants who will be able to give their opinions and suggestions, to ensure that Seychelles can proceed with the implementation in the best possible way. In his address, the Minister of Finance, National Planning and Trade, Naadri Hassan, said that the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy for Seychelles will be a critical enabler for Seychelles to effectively engage with and benefit from the AfCFTA. “The development of the Strategy requires a participatory approach to promote consensus building and ownership among the stakeholders to ensure that the needs and interests of different actors are considered. Your constructive participation in this process will help create synergies towards achieving the common objective of implementing the AfCFTA in an effective, inclusive and sustainable manner,” he shared. Hassan stressed that “The effective implementation of the strategy has the ability to enhance Seychelles' potential to foster industrialisation, job creation, and investment, thus enhancing the competitiveness of Seychelles in the African region in the medium to long term. This should be consistent with the National Development Strategy 2024-2028.” Held at the Berjaya Beau Vallon Bay Resort, several institutions are participating including the Fair Trading Commission, the Seychelles Revenue Commission, and others. The training is being facilitated by representatives from the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the German development company Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH (GIZ). The AfCFTA aims at accelerating intra-African trade and boosting Africa's trading position in the global market by strengthening Africa's common voice and policy space in global trade negotiations. It seeks to create a single market for goods, and services, facilitated by the movement of persons in order to deepen the economic integration of the African continent, create a liberalised market for goods and services, as well as lay the foundation for the establishment of a Continental Customs Union at a later stage. «The AfCFTA opens up a vast market of over 1.3 billion people across 54 countries. For Seychelles, this means access to new customers and partners, allowing our local businesses to expand their reach beyond our shores,» said Sujitha Sekharan, the UNDP programme and operations specialist, in her opening address. «Imagine the potential for our fishermen, farmers, and artisans to sell their products to a wide audience, boosting our economy and creating jobs in the process,» she added. Sekharan shared that this agreement also makes trade between Seychelles and its African neighbours much easier, while also giving Seychellois businesses the opportunity to learn and exchange ideas with other member nations. As of August 2024, 54 African states have signed the agreement while 48 members have ratified it. 

Senior commanders of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF) have gathered at the International Peace Support Operations Training Centre (IPSO-TC) in Singo to discuss key insights and strategic improvements for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS).

With over 1 million voters, the election takes place amid ongoing regional tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia over a Somaliland Red Sea access deal.