Africa

At least 11.370 people were affected by the heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Jude in nine districts of Malawi; the worst affected districts are Phalombe and Nsanje, both bordering Mozambique

50 AI tools will be developed in next 4 years across various sectors, including agriculture, education, finance and healthcare; the plan is part of a wider government initiative to accelerate innovation, improve public services and promote economic growth

Starlink, the satellite Internet service developed by Elon Musk's SpaceX space company, is officially available in Niger, as announced by the Minister of Communications, Posts and Digital Economy

Agnes Kafula, Swapo Member of Parliament, is promoting a motion to grant hawkers more social protection and welfare, reducing tensions with the police and countering the criminalisation of the informal trade

Egyptian wrestler Ashraf Kabonga set a new Guinness World Record by pulling a 279-tonne train using only his strength and teeth

Tensions are rising with France in what is considered the most serious diplomatic crisis since Algeria's independence in 1962, it was triggered in July 2024 by President Macron's support for Morocco's claims of sovereignty over Western Sahara

75 political parties are allowed to continue their political activities normally, while another 24 can continue under certain conditions; the decision follows an evaluation carried out by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation

The Department of Social Affairs held a workshop to develop a standard operating procedure for child protection to guide practice and ensure that child safety is at the centre of investigation processes

A proposal to support divorced women, providing them with better protection, is causing controversy and has led the government to take distance

After an initial five-day opening, the special Ramadan agricultural fair organised by the Rotary Club of Moroni reopened on Wednesday for a new five-day activity given the large crowds attracted