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.

Health minister, Dr Christopher Tufton, on Monday revealed plans to establish a national drug research network to be comprised of academics and technical experts. The team is tasked with developing an agenda for drug research that goes beyond...

WESTERN BUREAU: Reverend Hartley Perrin, custos of Westmoreland, says he is disgusted by the ongoing violence plaguing the world as nations across the globe commemorate the end of World War II, which spanned 1939 to 1945. Speaking with The Gleaner...

As Jamaica faces increasing vulnerability to more intense climate-related hazards due to climate change and poor planning, development stakeholders are warning of an urgent need to bolster the country’s housing stock to withstand extreme weather...

A British woman who gave her brother $500,000 to help purchase a car from Rich and Wealthy Car Dealer is demanding a refund of her money after the vehicle was not forthcoming and the dealer stopped communicating with her. According to Jackee Hudson...

IN APRIL 1919 Garvey announced plans to launch a steamship business, known as the Black Star Line Shipping (BSL) Company, as a way to transport cargoes of African produce to the United States. He held a mass meeting inside Carnegie Hall, New York...

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The fight over Canada's controversial digital services tax may escalate this week, as a deadline looms for the Biden administration to decide whether to proceed with dispute arbitration under the revised North American trade deal amid retaliation threats from Donald Trump's next administration.

Federal government departments are still allowed to advertise on TikTok despite mounting security concerns about the social media app, CBC News has learned. 

French media owned by Bernard Arnault accuse X of not paying for content shared on the platform Read Full Article at RT.com

Former UK leader Boris Johnson continues to stir tensions despite being out of office, the Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman has said Read Full Article at RT.com

RT has obtained a video purportedly showing an Iskander missile strike on Ukrainian troops who were preparing for deployment to Kursk Region Read Full Article at RT.com

A Russian serviceman has been killed in a car explosion in Sevastopol, Crimea, the local governor has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The FSB says it has thwarted a Ukrainian arson plot in Sverdlovsk Region Read Full Article at RT.com

There were nearly one million more visits to Toronto food banks this year compared to last, continuing a trend of rising demand that has been seen since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The B.C. Conservation Officer Service is warning Whistler residents and visitors not to feed or approach black bears after a recent close encounter was caught on video.

SINGAPORE — Pupils who sat the PSLE will receive their results from 11am on Nov 20. The Education Ministry and Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board, in a joint statement on Nov 13, said arrangements have been made for pupils to collect their results. Pupils will get details on collection arrangements from their schools, it added. Those who are unable to collect their results from school in person can appoint someone to do so on their behalf on Nov 22. Eligible pupils will receive the Secondary 1 (S1) Option Form to select secondary schools with their PSLE results. Pupils are required to use their unique S1 personal identification number found on the top-right hand corner of the form to log in to the S1 Internet System to submit their school choices from 11.30am on Nov 20 to 3pm on Nov 26. Parents who need help with the online submission can contact the primary school before 3pm on Nov 26. Posting results will be released between Dec 18 and Dec 20 through SMS, the statement said. This information can also be accessed through the S1 Internet System or at the pupil's primary school.

Fugitive lawyer Charles Yeo, who is in custody in the UK, is currently awaiting an extradition hearing, reported CNA on Tuesday (Nov 12).  A court date for the extradition hearing has not been determined, but Yeo is set to attend a bail hearing on Friday, according to the report. In an Instagram post on Nov 1, the former chairman of the Reform Party said the Singapore government had made a formal request for his extradition. In his post, Yeo also said that he will be presenting himself, together with his legal team, at Westminster Magistrates Court on Nov 11. Yeo left Singapore in July 2022 after being charged earlier that year with multiple offences relating to harassment and wounding the religious feelings of Christians in several social media posts. In August 2022, a warrant of arrest was issued against him for breaching the conditions for overseas travel while on bail. 

12 men and three women, aged between 19 and 63, were arrested for various offences during a multi-agency enforcement operation against errant public entertainment outlets on Friday (Nov 8) night. The offences include working without a valid work permit, suspected drink driving, driving without a valid license and insurance, suspected consumption and possession of controlled drugs, and the possession of scheduled weapons.  Members of the media, including AsiaOne, were invited to observe the enforcement operations, led by Bedok Police Division, in Joo Chiat on Friday night.  The enforcement operation is part of their ongoing efforts to clamp down on illicit activities and regulatory offences in the area, said the police in a statement on Wednesday. Upon arriving at the scene just after midnight on Saturday, members of the media were led to the second floor of the first KTV outlet. 

Mogadishu (HOL) — A landmine explosion killed at least three Somali government soldiers in Mogadishu’s Deyniile district on Tuesday night, according to military sources.

Sous l'impulsion de la Première Dame, Zita Oligui Nguema, l' Ambassade de Chine au Gabon a procédé ce mardi 12 novembre 2024 à une cérémonie de remise de dons de matériel divers aux coopératives rurales et aux femmes entrepreneures gabonaises. Cette initiative s'est tenue à la Chambre de Commerce. Première phase : les allocutions. Jean Baptiste Bikalou, Président de la Chambre de Commerce, a souhaité la bienvenue aux invités, suivi de l'Ambassadeur de Chine au Gabon, SEM Zhou Ping, qui (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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