Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali government is expected to vaccinate 1.5 million children, including those who have not received any doses (zero-dose children) and those who have not completed their multi-dose vaccine series, as the age range for vaccination has been expanded to include children up to five years old.

Five people died when a bomb hidden on a donkey cart blew up in a Kenyan town on the border with Somalia on Monday, the interior minister said.

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union announced on Monday that it is tightening visa requirements for people from Ethiopia, accusing the government there of a failure to cooperate in taking back citizens found to be living illegally in the 27-nation bloc.

The Ukrainian armed forces lost up to 50 militants, an M777 howitzer, ten mortars, five boats, said Kherson Region Governor Vladimir Saldo

During the July 2023 summit in Vilnius, NATO leaders called Russia «the most serious and direct threat to security»

Forces of Russia’s Battlegroups East and West have moved to more advantageous positions in the special military operation zone

Inflicting a defeat on forces of the 68th Infantry Brigade, the 23rd and 115th mechanized brigades of the Ukrainian armed forces, the 109 Territorial Defense Brigade and mercenaries from the International Legion near Novoalexandrovka, Arkhangelskoye, Tarasovka and Zavetonoye in the Donetsk People’s Republic

According to Moldova’s single judicial website, the hearing will take place in Chisinau’s Buiucani District court

The active crater at Sundhnúkagígar crater row could grow even larger if the magma production increases, which is likely, according to a volcanologist. Inflation in Svartsengi seems to be slowing down, which could mean that there is “something is about to happen.”

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Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of the Catholic diocese of Karonga has reiterated his concern with the heightening killings of people based on witchcraft accusations, and has since launched the Bishop’s Peace Trophy as one way of trying to combat the same. Recently, Mtumbuka conveyed profound concern following the brutal killing of Jinesss Nakalagho from Mwakasoko Village, […] The post Bishop Mtumbuka launches Peace Trophy in Karonga to combat killings on witchcraft accusations appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has lined up three rural-based young innovators to showcase their work at the first ever World Creativity and Innovation Day scheduled to take place at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) on Tuesday this week. The chosen innovators are among the 10 who were awarded MK10 million grants by the National Commission for Science […] The post NCST-supported innovators tipped to showcase their work at first ever World Creativity and Innovation Day appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Firebrand Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has put its foot down demanding  an urgent meeting with Secretary of  President and Cabinet (SPC), Colleen Zamba over reports that over K11.3 billion National Economic Empowerment Fund (NEEF) loans have been written off. National Coordinator for HRDC, Kelvin Chirwa, says the coalition is demanding information on people whose […] The post HRDC pins SPC Zamba to explain the K11.3bn written off Neef loan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government is expected to spend K24 billion more on the construction of the Kenyata and Mzimba street roads in Lilongwe following a review of projects cost due to the recent devaluation of Malawi kwacha. Minister of Transport Jacob Hara disclosed this today during a tour to appreciate progress of the roads construction in the city. […] The post Lilongwe new roads ready by Dec, but Govt needs extra K24 bn for that appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has appealed to the World Bank to assist his government in its pursuit for the actualisation of the Agriculture, Tourism and Mining (ATM) strategy. Chakwera said his government devised ATM strategy as a tool to revamp the economy. The Malawi leader made the sentiments at the IDA heads of State […] The post President Chakwera calls on World Bank to help his govt actualize ATM strategy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Counselling sessions were this morning held with students and staff at Grange Hill High School in Westmoreland following the brutal killing of 16-year-old Carson Barrett last Thursday. Barrett, who was preparing to sit Social Studies at the...

A male vendor was shot and killed along the Sir Florizel Glasspole Highway in Kingston this morning. The shooting occurred around 7:50. The Gleaner understands that the vendor usually conducts business at the location. The East Kingston police are...

RIYADH: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the Saudi aid agency KSrelief have announced a joint push to eradicate polio, improve global health, and alleviate poverty. At the World Economic Forum’s special meeting in Riyadh, Anita Zaidi, president of the foundation’s gender equality division, told Arab News: “This is a really momentous occasion for us to really expand our partnership with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

RIYADH: The World Economic Forum’s Special Meeting in Riyadh is a critical gathering needed to help address global wars and financial crises, says the WEF’s managing director. Speaking to Arab News on Sunday, Mirek Dusek said the issue of rebuilding trust in institutions and systems continues the theme of the recent WEF meeting in Davos. The erosion of trust has not only been the result of the COVID-19 pandemic or the military conflicts worldwide, but also goes back “all the way to the financial crisis.”

Baba Ramdev crossed a red line when he claimed he could cure Covid-19 and at the same time maligned modern medicine by calling it a «stupid and bankrupt science», Indian Medical Association president Dr R V Asokan said on Monday. This is IMA's first comment since the Supreme Court's tongue lashing to Ramdev and his multibillion-dollar consumer goods empire Patanjali Ayurved last month over misleading ads. It comes a day before the top court is scheduled to hear the matter next.

Jammu and Kashmir have been dealing with ongoing rainfall that has caused destruction in various areas, including higher altitudes. Heavy rains in the valley have led to sudden floods in certain areas of Kupwara in northern Kashmir, resulting in damage to buildings and roads. Additionally, the Sarbal area of Sonamarg suffered the impact of an avalanche that occurred on Monday.

According to a recent report by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the Chandrayaan-3 moon mission of India encountered a four-second delay during launch. This delay was implemented as a precautionary measure to mitigate potential collisions with debris objects and satellites. The chairperson of Isro presented the Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) for 2023 on April 2.

In a statement published Monday, the university's media relations office said the situation with protesters on campus «shifted significantly.»

The bench, comprising Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta, heard Kejriwal's plea challenging his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, representing Kejriwal, responded to the court's queries, revealing that no bail application had been submitted before the trial court.

The Supreme Court issued notice on a writ petition seeking exemption from Shariat law for ex-Muslims. The plea, filed by Safiya PM from Kerala, argues for secular laws' application instead. The court deliberated on conflicting interpretations of existing statutes. The petitioner's challenge lies in accessing civil rights despite religious disaffiliation. The case raises crucial questions about the fundamental Right to Religion.

A complaint has been lodged against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his AAP associate Atishi, alleging defamation against the BJP and its members. Filed by Praveen Shankar Kapoor, the media head of BJP's Delhi unit, the complaint awaits pre-summoning evidence recording, scheduled for May 4 before Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Tanya Bamniyal.

This activity report covers the year 2023 and presents an overview of the expertise provided by the Unit, notably in the area of EU economic governance, Recovery and Resilience Facility, Banking Union and Monetary Policy in view of supporting the related scrutiny activities in the competent committee(s). The activity of the Unit also covered preparations of inter-parliamentary meetings, including co-operation with EU national parliaments at staff level, and technical support to Ukraine in the domain of the Unit. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The Indian defense minister has claimed that border negotiations with Beijing are going “smoothly” Read Full Article at RT.com

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