[Africa Check] IN SHORT: Claims that Namibian president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah «rejected a proposal from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to conduct trials of a hormonal intrauterine device» are false. Health misinformation like this can be dangerous.

The Icelandic Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings today for three regions: Breiðafjörður, the Westfjords, and Strandir and Northwestern Iceland.

Mogadishu (HOL) - The federal government’s intelligence chief for the Gedo region, Abdirashid Janan, has accused Jubbaland President Ahmed Madobe of hindering the state’s development and vowed that the Somali government is determined to “liberate Jubbaland from his hands.”

[New Times] A national oversight committee has been established to supervise and guide the transition process for integrating the Business Development Fund (BDF) into the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD), the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning announced in a statement to The New Times.

[New Times] Through the Elite Football Progression program, boys and girls aged between six and 18 years will have the opportunity to learn from professional coaches from Norway during a holiday camp set for December.

[New Times] Rwanda aims to be the first African country to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027.

Six ethnic organizations said Beijing is pressuring the TNLA to cede territory while supplying arms to the regime and backing its December election.

China’s support for the junta’s proposed election is tied to its strategic interests in a stable Myanmar, and it has pressured resistance forces to agree to ceasefires.

A 100-member delegation is set to represent Jamaica at the 15th staging of the Caribbean Festival of Arts (CARIFESTA) in Barbados from August 22 to 31 under the theme ‘Caribbean Roots; Global Excellence’. Hosted biennially by member states of the...

Fishers from St Elizabeth and Westmoreland have received boats and engines from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, under its new Fisheries Incentive Programme, aimed at supporting the next generation of fishers and strengthening...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will commence full renovation works on the Black River Fish Market in St Elizabeth this week, to improve facilities for vendors and enhance the overall market environment. Minister Floyd Green, in...

LONDON: A memorial service was held last month in Forest Gate, east London one year after the passing of Wentworth Newland known affectionately as ‘Wenty’, entrepreneur and founder of Wenty’s Tropical Foods. Wenty Newland continues to be fondly...

Labour and Social Security Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. believes that Jamaica has the potential not just to catch up but to lead the region in productivity – if the nation adopts a productivity-focused mindset and embraces cultural change. Speaking...

Several major ethnic armed organizations say they will not allow voting booths to be set up in territories they control.

State bordering China harbors rich deposits of rare earth minerals, essential for making everything from electric cars to defense systems.

Beijing outlines a stability-first election agenda for Myanmar, prioritizing peace, unity and development to safeguard Chinese strategic and economic interests.

TEHRAN – Pardis Technology Park has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Pakistan Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (PCSIR) to expand cooperation in vocational training, sharing technology, and promoting research and innovation.

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has commended the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s (IRCS) services provided to people during the Arbaeen pilgrimage.

TEHRAN – According to the head of the Crisis Management Organization, Hossein Zafari, around 254 areas and plains in different provinces of the country are affected by land subsidence.

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s second term, including his meeting Friday in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Author JK Rowling has penned a scathing review of Nicola Sturgeon 's hotly anticipated memoirs on the day it was officially launched.

The Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) has set the stage for Malawian artists to shine internationally, disbursing a game-changing K190 million in grants at a colourful ceremony at Lilongwe Hotel. COSOMA Board Chairperson Robert Kapyepye said the funding is designed to break financial barriers and propel local creatives into global markets. “We are deliberately sending […] The post COSOMA Pushes Malawi’s Talent to the World Stage with K190 Million Boost appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What was billed as a landmark day for Malawian creativity has been tainted by a glaring question: how transparent is the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) when those holding the purse strings end up holding the biggest cheques? During a colourful ceremony at Lilongwe Hotel, COSOMA proudly announced the disbursement of K190 million to selected […] The post Conflict of Interest Storm as COSOMA Board Members Pocket Over K35 Million in “Artist Grants” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In this article, seasonal journalist and history scholar EPHRAIM NYONDO warns politicians on the campaign trail to forget manifestos and flashy promises because in Malawi, elections are not won on policy alone. He argues that we vote for the cousin, the neighbor, the familiar face who has shared our joys and sorrows. “This is the […] The post ANALYSIS | In Malawi, Politics is Personal: We Vote With Our Hearts, Not Our Heads appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Traditional Authority (T/A) Mwenewenya of Chitipa has challenged community leaders to triple their efforts in sensitizing and promoting the right to food among people, stressing that this is key in combating hunger and malnutrition in the district. Mwenewenya made the sentiments following revelations that his area is registering an unprecedented rise in stunting, currently hovering […] The post Mwenewenya challenges community leaders to champion Right to Food campaign appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Capital Bank has reinforced its position as a key driver of innovation and collaboration in Malawi’s financial sector by injecting K7 million into the 2025 Bankers Lake Conference, which opened yesterday at Sunbird Nkopola in Mangochi. FCB Head of marketing and Communications Twikale Chirwa said the conference theme ‘Facing the Future Together: The Phenomenal […] The post FCB powers Bankers conference with K7 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The U.N. says sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of cases in the Central African Republic, Congo, Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland police have arrested TikTok personality Qadan Abdillaahi Qadan Qaran for celebrating the establishment of the Somali regional state of Galmudug at her home in Hargeisa on Wednesday night.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Salvation Forum has stated that its recent series of meetings with federal government leaders over the past weeks did not produce any agreement that would alter the political, security, or electoral situation in the country.

Icelandic authorities are in active discussions with business representatives on how to respond to the United States’ tariff increase on imported goods from Iceland. The government has requested talks with U.S. officials, but no reply has been received.

The Pacific's leaders are grappling with Solomon Islands' contentious decision to block all outsiders from the region's most important annual meeting next month. So what does the episode say about how strategic competition is reshaping the region?

Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng has been granted judicial mercy by the courts, and fined the maximum stipulated sum of $30,000 for abetting the obstruction of justice.The 79-year-old, who has incurable cancer, listened intently as District Judge Lee Lit Cheng passed the sentence on Friday (Aug 15) afternoon.The offence of abetting the obstruction of justice carries a jail term of up to seven years, or a fine, or both.Ong pleaded guilty on Aug 4 to one charge of abetting former Transport Minister S. Iswaran in obstructing the course of justice.A second charge of abetting a public servant in obtaining gifts will be taken into consideration for sentencing. Iswaran was handed a 12-month jail term on Oct 3, 2024. This term included four months' jail for obstructing the course of justice by making payment to Singapore GP to cover the cost of the flight from Singapore to Doha.Judge Lee noted Ong's «lower culpability», as it was Iswaran who had asked Ong to bill him for the Doha trip.Judicial mercy is when the courts give leniency to offenders with exceptional personal circumstances, on humanitarian grounds.