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Vice President-elect Jane Ansah called for national healing during Sunday worship services. Ansah addressed congregants about pardoning critics who targeted her family during 2019 electoral disputes. She emphasized the importance of unity and integrity while warning against divisive rhetoric...

The People's Federation for National Peace and Development called on Malawi to apply election lessons emphasizing citizen authority over political influence. Executive Director Edward Chaka praised the Electoral Commission's leadership during what he described as the nation's most peaceful...

Arthur Peter Mutharika secured victory in Malawi's 2025 presidential election, according to Electoral Commission Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja. Citizens express concerns about the president-elect's fitness for office despite his extensive background. Mutharika holds law degrees from the...

Mining operations have devastated farmland across Mzimba district in northern Malawi, leaving behind dangerous open pits and unfulfilled promises. Foreign companies extracted minerals from villages including Kaurira, Muchapasulu and Thoza before abandoning their sites without providing promised...

NVIDIA and AMD have intensified their artificial intelligence processor competition through multiple design revisions. Both companies target 2026 launches for next-generation architectures that promise significant performance improvements. AMD's Instinct MI450 lineup competes directly against...

Apple prepares to launch M5 MacBook Pro models as hardware updates approach mass production. The company typically announces new products during October or November, but may alter this timeline. Mark Gurman's Bloomberg newsletter reports that MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs with M5 processors...

Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria praised Kenya's younger generation after thousands rallied to support content creator Kaluma Boy. The fundraising effort took place in Othaya, where youth gathered to help the social media personality care for his ailing father. Kuria described the...

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen attended the dedication ceremony for a new sanctuary at the Church of Uganda in Kapchorwa. The event celebrated Bishop Paul Kiptoo Masaba's decade of episcopal leadership in the Diocese of Sebei. President William Ruto provided financial support for...

Kenyan social media users traveled to Othaya on Sunday to support content creator Kaluma Boy and his ailing father. The young man has documented his struggle caring for his parent, who suffered a stroke in August 2024. Medical expenses from the year-long illness forced him to work on tea farms...

China's internet watchdog began a campaign against pessimistic social media content this week. Officials want to remove posts that spread negative emotions and create better online spaces. The government targets stories about useless studying and hopeless work attitudes. Economic problems have...

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua rejected the indecisive label attached to Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka during Sunday remarks. Gachagua redirected criticism toward ODM leader Raila Odinga for repeatedly partnering with political opponents after electoral defeats. The impeached politician...

Thirteen people died and three sustained critical injuries when their matatu collided with a lorry near Elementaita along the Nakuru-Nairobi highway Sunday. Emergency responders transported the wounded passengers to nearby medical facilities for treatment. This fatal incident occurred one day...

Pakistan collapsed from 113-1 to 146 all out against India during Sunday's Asia Cup final at Dubai. Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav claimed four wickets as Pakistan surrendered their last nine wickets for just 33 runs. The teams again refused to shake hands before play began, continuing tensions...

Roma defeated Verona 2-0 Sunday to match Napoli at Serie A's summit with 12 points each. Artem Dovbyk opened scoring with his first goal this season before Matias Soule added the second strike. The victory moved Roma into second place behind Napoli on goal difference. Reigning champions Napoli...

Bangladesh officials delayed the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 after the Ministry of Home Affairs requested the postponement. The literary event had been scheduled to begin this December rather than its traditional February opening. Parliamentary elections prompted authorities to reschedule the...

Aston Villa secured their first Premier League victory of the season by defeating Fulham 3-1 at home Sunday. The hosts overcame an early deficit after Raul Jimenez converted Sasa Lukic's corner kick within three minutes. Villa entered the match positioned in the relegation zone following a...

South Korea's development agency signed a partnership agreement with Bangladesh's manpower bureau to enhance technical training programs. The Korea International Cooperation Agency collaborated with the Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training on Sunday at InterContinental Dhaka. Twenty-three...

Bangladesh Bank announced revised operating hours for its Real Time Gross Settlement system starting October 5. The central bank's Payment Systems Department distributed the updated schedule to financial institutions Sunday. Customer transactions will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on working...

India's spinners orchestrated Pakistan's dramatic batting collapse during the Asia Cup match at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. Pakistan crumbled from 113-1 to 146 all out in 19.1 overs after appearing set for a commanding total. Kuldeep Yadav spearheaded the bowling attack with four...

Television actress Mouni Roy celebrated her birthday Sunday by sharing a childhood photograph on Instagram. The image showed Roy dressed as a Bengali bride at 18 months old, which prompted her to question her mother's choice of costume for such a young child. Roy expressed appreciation for...