Congo and rebel group M23 promised to stop fighting and start peace talks after meetings in Qatar. The groups released statements from Kinshasa and Goma saying they want to end the war that has forced over 1.5 million people from their homes. This marks a major change as Congo President Félix Tshisekedi met with Rwanda President Paul Kagame for the first time since fighting resumed in 2021. Tshisekedi had always refused to talk with M23 before this meeting. He often called them terrorists who worked with Rwanda to cause trouble in eastern Congo.
The peace push comes right after former President Joseph Kabila returned to eastern Congo. Kabila started meeting with local leaders there earlier this month. Many experts think his return made...
The head of the Gambia Standards Bureau says unified standards help global trade grow. Papa Secka shared this view at a workshop about trade standards under the African Continental Free Trade Agreement on April 23, 2025. He explained how the African Organization for Standardization works like other international groups representing Africa worldwide.
Secka pointed to research showing product standards affect manufacturing processes across all industries globally. This form of trade connection shapes how companies make products for foreign markets. He noted that making product features uniform across countries increases sales potential abroad. Recent studies found that harmonized standards boosted global trade growth up to 13 percent...
Officials praised Lamin Koto and Jangjanbureh communities for their clean financial records during recent visits to Program for Accelerated Community Development sites. Public Service Minister Baboucarr Bouy and Deputy Chief of Staff Alieum Loum toured projects across several regions. They commended the communities for direct financial benefits shown in bank accounts, which they credited to good management teams. They urged locals to maintain financial contributions and record-keeping practices. They stressed these habits would help sustain community projects long-term.
The officials reminded residents how fortunate they were to receive PACD support since many other communities needed similar assistance. Community representatives Kaddy...
Ali Sundowns beat Chinhoyi Stars 5-1 at home for their first win this season. Striker Norest Mazeno scored twice during the match. The team had tied with the Trojans in their first game before this victory. Mazeno said they wanted to win at home after drawing their opener. He added that this win warns rivals about Ali Sundowns' arriving in the league.
The forward mentioned that the team aims for steady results against Zambezi G&C this Friday. According to Mazeno, winning matters because it attracts fans and sponsors, benefiting the club. He plans to play his best every time he steps on the field. Mazeno moved to Ali Sundowns from Rusitu Tigers recently. He set a personal goal to score in each match and rank among the top scorers when...
Congo rebels agreed to stop fighting with the government after peace talks in Qatar. Both sides met to discuss peacefully ending the war in eastern Congo. They promised to stop fighting immediately and not use hate speech against each other. The agreement happened in Goma, with Lawrence Kanyuka signing for the rebel group. Both groups want peace across Congo and the entire area.
The talks will examine what caused the war and how to end it permanently. Both sides plan to respect the peace deal during and after the talks. They asked Congolese people, religious leaders, and news groups to spread hope about peace. Qatar helped bring both sides together for these important meetings. The country worked hard to ensure everyone could talk and...
VK Video named Marianna Maksimovskaya its first CEO. She will create new plans for the video platform and add fresh content styles that match what viewers want today. The company believes her skills with teams and media will help start exciting projects. Her work aims to keep VK Video ahead of other Russian video sites. Maksimovskaya brings years of experience from her career as a TV host and journalist.
She worked at major TV channels from 1991 to 2015, such as NTV, TV6, TVS, and Ren TV. She became famous for her show called Week with Marianna Maksimovskaya. After TV, she served as vice president at Novakom Holding starting in 2016. She moved to Mikhailov & Partners Group as vice president in 2015. Later, she became president of that...
A fire broke out at a car parked in the Afimall shopping center on Presnenskaya Embankment in Moscow. The Russian Emergencies Ministry reported the incident as flames engulfed the vehicle. People nearby heard loud bangs before seeing the flames. Emergency services arrived at the scene quickly. The fire spread to construction materials stored close to the car.
Officials first thought the car had exploded. Later, the investigation revealed that three fuel cylinders had burst due to pressure changes. The blast caused nearby building materials to catch fire, damaging approximately 30 square meters. No one suffered injuries during this incident.
This comes after a previous shopping center fire on April 12. A thirteen-year-old started that...
Steinberg will shut down its eLicenser service on May 20, 2025. Users can keep using the current software with eLicenser, but cannot move or reactivate licenses after that date. The company switched to a new system called Steinberg Licensing during 2022 and 2023. People who want help after the shutdown must register their products in MySteinberg. Anyone with licenses on a Soft eLicenser should transfer them to a USB eLicenser before the closing date.
Current eLicenser products will keep working as long as the USB stick or software license stays intact. Steinberg can help if a registered USB eLicenser breaks after the service ends. Users can still sell USB eLicensers with licenses after the shutdown. Licenses on Soft eLicensers cannot...
Lokomotiv came out on top against Avangard with a 3-2 overtime win in the final game of their playoff series. The match happened in Yaroslavl, where fans saw their team succeed in the seventh contest. Alexander Radulov and Egor Surin scored during regular play for the home squad. Avangard fought back with goals from Evgeny Kulik and Konstantin Okulov to force extra time. Alexander Polunin became the hero when he scored the winning goal in overtime for Lokomotiv.
The victory gives Lokomotiv four wins against three losses in their best-of-seven playoff battle. Coach Igor Nikitin led his team through a tough series that came down to the last possible game. Lokomotiv scored once in each of the first two periods before Avangard tied it up...
