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Malawi - Malawi Foreign Affairs Minister assures citizens amid tensions with Tanzania over lake Malawi BLANTYRE --Malawian Foreign Affairs Minister Ephraim Nganda Chiume Thursday led a team of government officials on a tour of the border district of Karonga to assure people of their safety amid simmering tensions with Tanzania.

Politics Malawian President Banda, PP cohorts in food distribution exercise Government alone can not reach out to all families. We need to support the government, and as a party we can assist and help these families. “Not body should just sit down and watch people starving. I am expecting PP leaders to take charge of the distributing exercise so that we should reach out to people on the ground,” said Banda, who made a brief speech.

Somalia - Somali President Names PM Somalia's new president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced his choice of a political newcomer to serve as the country's prime minister. President Mohamud, on Saturday, announced his selection of Abdi Farah Shi

Politics EXCLUSIVE: Callitsa, who arrived at hospital after 2 hrs, was around when Bingu died--Sources

Libya - Libyan forces deploy around former Gaddafi stronghold TRIPOLI  - Libyan militias, operating alongside the Defence Ministry, have deployed their forces around a former stronghold of ousted dictator Muammar Gaddafi, officials said on Wednesday, stoking fears of impending fighting. The forces are surrounding parts of the town of Bani Walid, a week after the death of former Misrata rebel fighter Omran Shaban, which has raised tension between the rival towns that backed opposing sides in last year's war.

Football - Ghana recalls Paintsil, Addy, Mensah for qualifier against Malawi Flames Ghana coach Kwesi Appiah recalled defenders John Paintsil, Jonathan Mensah and David Addy on Tuesday as the Black Stars look to qualify for next year's African Cup of Nations in South Africa. Appiah also included Espanyol midfielder Wakaso Mubarak and local player Daniel Nii Adjei in the national squad for the first time ahead of the decisive final round of qualifying games in less than two weeks. Ghana leads Malawi 2-0 ahead of the second leg in Malawi and aims to avoid the struggles of other major African nations.

Mauritius - Women Political and Social Rise/The Imaginary Glass Ceiling in Mauritius In Mauritius and worldwide, women are working more hours, having fewer children and focusing on their professional careers as varying governmental statistics suggest. They underline that women are becoming principal  “breadwinners” of the family. Additionally, non-governmental organizations and the United Nations report that a growing problem of women’s rights are being disregarded, Mauritius is no different.