(2025-01-16). SA calls for lasting peace after Middle East ceasefire agreement. sanews.gov.za SA calls for lasting peace after Middle East ceasefire agreement | South Africa is calling for the establishment of a just and lasting peace that protects and promotes the human rights of both Palestinians and Israelis. | This statement follows confirmation from mediators that a ceasefire agreement has been reached between Hamas and Israel after 15 months of conflict. | "South Africa welcomes the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of Israel's genocidal onslaught on Gaza after Hamas and other armed groups launched an attack on Israel," the Department of International Relations an…
(2025-01-16). East Africa, Horn: Civilian Suffering in Armed Conflict. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Refugees are taken in trucks from Joda, on the Sudanese border, to Renk, in South Sudan. | © 2024 Sipa via AP Images | (Nairobi) — Civilians in East Africa and the Horn bore the brunt of armed conflicts between government forces and opposition armed groups in 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Throughout the region, the authorities have harassed activists and government critics and suppressed dissent. For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the worl…
(2025-01-16). West Africa: Civilians Unprotected in Conflicts. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The leaders of Niger, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani (C), Mali, Col. Assimi Goita (L), and Burkina Faso, Capt. Ibrahim Traore (R), show the documents of the Confederation of Sahel States, which they signed during their first summit in Niamey, Niger, July 6, 2024. | © 2024 Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images…
(2025-01-16). City of Cape Town named Time Out's Best City in the World. sanews.gov.za City of Cape Town named Time Out's Best City in the World | Time Out has recognised Cape Town as the Best City in the World for this year after scoring high for its stunning beauty, overall happiness, and excellent food scene. | | The global magazine also highlighted that Cape Town offers visitors countless opportunities to experience remarkable food, vibrant culture, exciting nightlife, beautiful green spaces, and access to nature. | | According to the City of Cape Town, more than 18 500 people around the world shared their thoughts on their city, including Time Out's regular readers. | | A panel of more than 100…
(2025-01-16). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-16). The Confidence Trick That Propelled Donald Trump and the National Populists Into Power. bylinetimes.com On 20 January Donald Trump will be installed as US President for the second time. Key to his victory was his national populist Make America Great Again movement succeeding in winning the votes of a much wider spectrum of Americans than in 2016. One major factor was the backing of many young white men in the rural areas of rustbelt states. But Trump also gained among male African Americans and, particularly, among Latino men. His victory showed the expanding reach of this cross-class coalition — what Trump called "the great realignment" of politics. Whereas in 2020, Biden won the poor (people earning $50,…
(2025-01-16). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-16). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Around 25,000 walk out in Belgium against government proposal to raise pension age to 66 and increase number of qualifying years; retired teachers, social security and telecom workers in Iran demand pensions that keep up with the rising cost of living, while wood and paper workers in Rezvanshahr protest unpaid wages; healthcare workers including doctors, nurses and ancillary staff at hospital in South Africa strike after lack of adequate water supply for 20 days…
(2025-01-16). Tunisia uses new cybercrime law to jail record number of journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program 
(2025-01-16). Department monitors Vaal Dam levels. sanews.gov.za Department monitors Vaal Dam levels | The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) is closely monitoring the Vaal Dam after the dam's water levels drastically increased from last week's 24.3% to 46.2% this week. | | According to the department's real time data, the water levels have again significantly increased overnight to 50.53%. | | Departmental spokesperson, Wisane Mavasa, said the dam has, for the past few months, been on a downward spiral with the department making plans to release water from the Sterkfontein Dam into the Vaal Dam, to augment its levels when it reached 18% in volume. | | However, Mavasa said…
(2025-01-16). Call to help police track down suspect in hit-and-run incident. sanews.gov.za Call to help police track down suspect in hit-and-run incident | The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Welkom is urgently appealing to the public for assistance in locating the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident. | | In a statement, the police said that on 21 December 2024, an unknown African male, believed to be in his 50s, was struck by a motor vehicle on a road in Bedelia. | | Tragically, the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries, and the driver fled the scene. | At the time of the accident in the Free State, the deceased was wearing black trousers, a blue T-shirt with white and red…
(2025-01-16). Nelson Mandela Bay kicks-off academic year on a high note. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay kicks-off academic year on a high note | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has kickstarted the 2025 academic year on a high note, as the municipality's councillors and officials handed over essential resources, to ensure that learners are well equipped for a successful school year ahead. | | The municipality's mayor, Babalwa Lobishe marked the opening of the new school year by launching a Back-to-School campaign at Gqeberha City Hall, on Wednesday. | | Lobishe is spearheading a Back-to-School campaign to provide essential resources, including sanitary towels, school shoes, and maths and science…
(2025-01-16). CHAN 2024: Uganda Cranes draw Niger and Guinea. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes has been drawn into Group C alongside Niger, Guinea, and two yet-to-be-determined teams for the CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The draw was conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, shortly after CAF announced the tournament's postponement. Originally slated for February 1—28, …
(2025-01-16). Museveni woos UAE investors to Uganda. independent.co.ug KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on investors worldwide to come and do business in Uganda in particular and Africa in general which he said offers a myriad of investment opportunities in various sectors. He said that Uganda's economy is growing at a fast rate but only needs a stimulant …
(2025-01-16). Tough CHAN draw for Kenya as Uganda gets old foes. independent.co.ug 
GROUP A: Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia GROUP B: Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic GROUP C: Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 GROUP D: Senegal, Congo, Sudan, Nigeria Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Draw for the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024 was staged in Nairobi, …
(2025-01-16). What post-independence deals with Algeria is France scrapping. newarab.com 
After years of attempted reconciliation, Over the weekend, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to abolis…
(2025-01-16). Ceasefire: I Am Not Holding My Breath. counterpunch.org 
The announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza is reminiscent of the last days of the Carter administration, a time when American hostages were released with Reagan (and his behind-the-scenes machinations) taking credit for ending the hostage impasse. Be on the look-out for Trump to take 95% of the credit. Between today and the 19th (when
(2025-01-16). Ceasefire in Gaza deal reached — U.S., Israel must be held accountable. cpusa.org 
A ceasefire deal has reportedly been reached between the Palestinian resistance and Israel, which could lead to the ending of the horrific and genocidal carnage being exacted against the Palestinian people. The Communist Party USA, along with all peace-loving and democratic-minded people, support this development and welcome the exchanging of prisoners. But the deal is not yet ratified as Israel's Cabinet refuses to meet on the issue. | The bombing has not yet ceased. Innocents are still dying. A complete and immediate end to the genocide must be secured. This involves the full withdrawal of Israeli troops fro…
(2025-01-16). How Trump scared Netanyahu into accepting a cease-fire deal with Hamas. haaretz.com Cynical, unwilling, fearful: Benjamin Netanyahu, who rejected this same hostage deal when the Biden administration proposed it months ago, has now been bulldozed into wide-ranging concessions. For the hostages, and for Israel, this is the only morally correct end to an unbearable saga…
(2025-01-16). Iraq: Repressive Laws Roll Back Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A woman walks holding a placard as activists demonstrate against female child marriages, in Tahrir Square, central Baghdad, July 28, 2024. | © 2024 Ahmad Al-Rubaye / AFP via Getty Images | (Beirut) — The Iraqi government ramped up attacks on rights by passing or attempting to pass draconian laws that would restrict Iraqis' freedoms throughout 2024, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the world, Executive Director Tira…
(2025-01-16). Haiti: Escalating Violence; Humanitarian Crisis. hrw.org Residents walk past a burnt car as they evacuate the Delmas 22 neighborhood the morning after an attack amid ongoing criminal violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, May 2, 2024. | © 2024 Ramon Espinosa/AP Photo…
(2025-01-16). Tunisia: Drastic Closure of Civic Space. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators wave Tunisian flags and raise placards during a demonstration organized by the Tunisian Network for Rights and Freedoms in Tunis, Tunisia, on September 22, 2024. | © 2024 Chedly Ben Ibrahim/NurPhoto via AP | (Beirut) — The Tunisian government exacerbated its repression of critical voices and accelerated its crackdown on civil society groups, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Authorities undermined the integrity of the October presidential election, escalating politically motivated arrests and arbitrary detentions, including of prospective c…
(2025-01-16). Venezuela: Rights Crisis Deepens as Maduro is Sworn in. hrw.org Relatives of political prisoners light candles during a vigil calling for their freedom in Caracas, Venezuela on Sunday, December 1, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos | (Mexico City) — Repression in Venezuela escalated during 2024 ahead of the July 28 elections, and a brutal crackdown followed the announcement, contrary to available evidence, that Nicolás Maduro had been re-elected president, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, Human Rights Watch reviewed human rights practices in more than 100 countries. In much of the wor…
(2025-01-16). Farage slammed for arguing protecting workers from harassment will ruin 'pub banter'. leftfootforward.org Labour has slammed Reform UK leader Nigel Farage for claiming that protecting workers from harassment at work could result in the 'end' of pub banter. | GB News also published a scaremongering report earlier this week suggesting that under Labour's new Employment Rights Bill, if a waiter overhears a conversation that they find offensive and the employer fails to take action, management will be "hauled before a committee to answer for your wrong-think". | The Employment Rights Bill introduces a requirement for employers to prevent third party harassment of employees while they're at work. An employer will only…
(2025-01-16). Inside visual artist Nsenga Knight's Close to Home exhibition. newarab.com 
"That's such a great question, I'm so glad you asked that. You probably have it as a British saying that something's 'hitting close to home,'" says artist Born in Brooklyn as an Afro-Caribbean American Muslim, Nsenga explains that the idea came about during the 2023 International Symposium on the History and Legacy of Muslims in the Caribbean…
(2025-01-16). Caravan to be held in Argentina for Milagro Sala's freedom. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Members of trade union, social, political and human rights organizations from Argentina will participate in a caravan from this capital to La Plata to demand the release of indigenous leader Milagro Sala, detained nine years ago.
(2025-01-16). The Gaza Genocide: The Fall of Israel's Immunity. counterpunch.org 
A dramatic escape was cited by Israeli media as the reason that Yuval Vagdani, a soldier in the Israeli army, managed to escape justice in Brazil. Vagdani was accused by a Palestinian advocacy legal group, the Hind Rajab Foundation, of carrying out well-documented crimes in Gaza. He is not the only Israeli soldier being pursued
(2025-01-16). Gaza war is over, an impediment to Trump's truly lucrative prize: Israeli-Saudi normalization. haaretz.com Netanyahu and his spin doctors promise that the hostage deal is just a tiny lull, after which, if need be, the war will resume at full strength. But everybody, from Doha to Riyadh, from D.C. to Abu Dhabi, is here for the grand deal, from advisors to brokers, huge infrastructure projects to multi-billion arms deals…
(2025-01-16). Israel, Hamas trade accusations on finalization of cease-fire, hostage release deal. haaretz.com HOSTAGE TALKS: Israel, Hamas agreed to hostage/cease-fire deal, officials from Israel, Egypt and the U.S. say; Senior U.S. official: Five female Israeli soldiers expected to be freed on Sunday ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Health Ministry says 81 people were killed and 188 wounded over the last 24 hours ‚ñ WEST BANK: IDF, Shin Bet say they carried out strike in West Bank's Jenin ‚ñ ICC: Italy won't enforce ICC warrants against Netanyahu if he visits the country, Italian ministers say…
(2025-01-16). At inauguration, President Maduro promises to maximize people's role. workers.org 
Nicolás Maduro was inaugurated for his third term as president of Venezuela on Jan. 10. Delegations from 125 countries and international organizations participated in the swearing-in ceremony. Venezuelans celebrate inauguration of reelected President Nicolás Maduro, Caracas, Jan. 10, 2025,Photo: Freddy àëáñez, Telesur. In one of the first acts of his . . . |
(2025-01-16). NHS worker in Britain speaks out against Labour privatisation. wsws.org Starmer's Labour government is risking patient safety by shifting burdens instead of solving systemic issues. Though he claims, "I'm not interested in putting ideology before patients," his plan reflects a Thatcherite push toward a two-tier healthcare system.
(2025-01-16). Thousands of Hurricane Helene survivors to be kicked out of hotels by FEMA amidst winter storms. liberationnews.org 
There are currently about 5,600 people across Western North Carolina being housed through hotel vouchers provided by FEMA.
(2025-01-16). Life of CPUSA leader, Rossana Cambron, lens into struggles of immigrants. peoplesworld.org 
Introduction: As a second Trump presidency looms, the treatment of immigrants, particularly from Latin America and the Caribbean, remains a central and contentious issue. Republican border policies have long framed immigrants as threats, using them as scapegoats for broader societal problems. Yet much of the migration from Latin America is driven by the fallout from …
(2025-01-16). Venezuelan youth celebrates Cuba's removal from spurious list. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The Youth of the Venezuela-Cuba Movement of Mutual Friendship and Solidarity welcomed the decision of the US government to remove the island from the list of states allegedly sponsors of terrorism, a statement circulating here said.
(2025-01-16). Relaciones EEUU-Cuba siguen con desafíos, afirma Sri Lanka Guardian. radiohc.cu La Habana, 16 ene (RHC) El diario Sri Lanka Guardian señaló hoy que, aun con la decisión de Estados Unidos de sacar a Cuba de la presunta lista de naciones patrocinadoras del terrorismo, sus relaciones bilaterales siguen enfrentadas a desafíos.
(2025-01-16). Brasil avanza con Lula. radiohc.cu Brasil vive la estabilidad asociada al presidente Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, aunque su gestión ha encontrado contratiempos, a causa de fenómenos naturales y otros de carácter extremo…
(2025-01-16). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-16). Cuba Removed From State Sponsors of Terrorism List. pressenza.com This milestone is the result of relentless efforts by activists and organizations over the past several years who worked tirelessly to challenge the baseless designation, which made it nearly impossible for Cuba to make transactions using international banking systems and acquire necessary goods on the international market. | The removal demonstrates the power of collective action and international solidarity—but it doesn't stop here. The U.S. continues to uphold a strangling economic blockade on Cuba, which intentionally generates scarcity of essential items on the island. Biden's political decision to wai…
(2025-01-16). SATIRE: Nursing Home Told Man Playing Accordion For Them Is Billy Joel. theonion.com SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ—Having been informed that he canceled a major stop on his big world tour just to be with them on a Thursday afternoon, residents at Golden Horizons Senior Care Center were told the man playing accordion for them in the facility's dining room was Billy Joel. "That's right, folks, the Piano Man himself …
(2025-01-16). UN-sponsored climate cartel has suspended its activities after being abandoned by BlackRock. expose-news.com The Net Zero Asset Managers ("NZAM") initiative, a coalition of major investors promoting net-zero emissions by 2050, suspended its activities on Monday after losing key members, including BlackRock. NZAM, a formal partner …
(2025-01-16). Egypt arrests wife of detained cartoonist Ashraf Omar. newarab.com 
An Nada Mougheeth, the wife of Ashraf Omar, w…
(2025-01-16). Egypt arrests wife of detained cartoonist Ahsraf Omar. newarab.com An Nada Mougheeth, the wife of Ashraf Omar, w…
(2025-01-16). øCuba resistirá la "máxima presión económica"? cubadebate.cu El 16 de abril de 1960, el diplomático estadounidense Lester D. Mallory escribió un memorándum en el que abogaba por un embargo contra Cuba "para provocar hambre, desesperación y el derrocamiento del gobierno". Dado que la mayoría de la población de la isla apoyaba a Fidel Castro y que el país había vivido recientemente una revolución.
(2025-01-16). Reportan incendio en paneles eléctricos de termoeléctrica de Cienfuegos. cubadebate.cu En la mañana de este jueves ocurrió un incendio en paneles eléctricos de la termoeléctrica cienfueguera Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, que fue sofocado. Se trabaja en la evaluación de daños y causas. No se reportan trabajadores lesionados. El incidente no influye en las afectaciones por déficit de capacidad de generación del sistema eléctrico nacional.
(2025-01-16). TikTok planea cerrar su app a los usuarios de Estados Unidos a partir del domingo. cubadebate.cu La red social de videos cortos TikTok planea cerrar su app a los usuarios de Estados Unidos a partir del domingo, cuando debe entrar en vigor una prohibición federal en su contra. La ley solo prohibiría las nuevas descargas de TikTok, pero los usuarios actuales seguirían usándola por un tiempo.
(2025-01-16). Este domingo en Cuadrando la Caja: Presupuesto del Estado, øqué se hace con el dinero del pueblo cubano? cubadebate.cu El domingo 19 de enero, con retransmisiones el martes 21 y el miércoles 22 de enero, siempre por Canal Caribe, conversaremos sobre "Presupuesto del Estado: øQué se hace con el dinero del pueblo cubano?" øCómo se forma el presupuesto del Estado? øQué mecanismos de control y participación popular existen, o deberían existir, para conformar y ejecutar el presupuesto de forma transparente? øCómo utilizar el presupuesto para atenuar las diferencias sociales?
(2025-01-16). Israel/Palestine: An Abyss of Human Suffering in Gaza. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The moon rises as a man sits atop a pile of rubble it al-Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip on November 15, 2024, amid ongoing hostilities in Gaza. | © 2024 Eyad Baba/AFP via Getty Images. | (Jerusalem) — The Israeli military killed, wounded, starved, and forcibly displaced Palestinian civilians in Gaza in 2024, and destroyed their homes, schools, hospitals, and infrastructure at a scale unprecedented in recent history, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Tens of thousands of civilians in Gaza were killed and wounded. The military forcibly displaced…
(2025-01-16). Met Police Could U-turn on Gaza Protest Restrictions After Widespread Backlash. bylinetimes.com The demonstration, organised by the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, Stop the War and other anti-war groups, had been challenged by Jewish figures including the Chief Rabbi for taking place near to the Central Synagogue London on the Jewish day of rest, Shabbat. It is a four minute walk from the BBC's HQ, New Broadcasting House in Westminster, though not directly on the planned march route. | The Met Police plan to use conditions under the Public Order Act to prevent the protest at the BBC on Portland Place, on the grounds that it would cause disruption to the synagogue. It is despite the groups claiming the Me…
(2025-01-16). Salah to Saudi Pro League? Latest reports add fuel to rumours. newarab.com 
Egyptian football star The forward's current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, leaving fans and pundits questioning his next move. | The rumours intensified after Saudi sports chief Turki Al-Alsheikh, a central figure in the kingdom's sports and entert…
(2025-01-16). UK: New Government Failing to Uphold Democratic Freedoms. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Thousands of peaceful protesters stand up for rights in an Anti-Racism Protest in London, UK, August 7, 2024. | © Martin Suker | (London) —United Kingdom authorities are seriously undermining democratic rights, especially the right to peaceful protest, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. The Labour government, which took office in July 2024, has failed to roll back draconian anti-protest measures introduced by the previous administration, while continuing to appeal a court ruling that curbs the measures.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th edition, H…
(2025-01-16). Israel pounds Gaza as Netanyahu shelves cabinet ceasefire vote. newarab.com 
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shelved a cabinet vote on the ceasefire agreement, claiming that Hamas has "backtracked" on elements of the deal. | "Hamas reneges on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions," a statement from the prime minister's office alleged. | "The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement." | Israeli ministers had been expected to vote on whether to approve the Qatar, Egypt and US-brokered truce at 13: 00 GMT. | The news comes as Israel kil…
(2025-01-16). Egypt: Repression, Rising Poverty in Sisi's Second Decade. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A man walks past an exchange office in Cairo, Egypt, March 6, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Amr Nabil. | (Beirut) — The government of President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Egypt entered its second decade with wholesale repression, systematically detaining and punishing peaceful critics and activists, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. Egypt's severe economic crisis had devastating effects on people's access to economic, social, and cultural rights while authorities thrived on a lack of accountability and public scrutiny.For the 546-page world report, in its 35th ed…
(2025-01-16). IMO chief to visit Egypt amid worries on Houthi Red Sea attacks. newarab.com 
(2025-01-16). Ethiopia as a BRICS member will boost the economy, Iran believes. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf affirmed that Ethiopia, as a member of the BRICS group, represents an important opportunity so that his country boosts the economy, Fana Broadcasting Corporation reported on Thursday.
(2025-01-16). Iran's President in Tajikistan for Official Visit. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian received an official welcome by his Tajik counterpart Emomali Rahmon during a state visit to Dushanbe on Thursday.
(2025-01-16). FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup: Uganda confident ahead of qualifier against Namibia. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The head coach of Uganda's U-17 women's team is confident that her team will be capable of picking up positive results in the first round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 qualifiers. Sheryl Botes Ulanda, the head coach, told Xinhua on Wednesday that her team has prepared well and …
(2025-01-16). Montana's Anti-Trans Bathroom Bill Moves Forward After Key House Vote. truthout.org Montana's Republican-controlled House advanced a bill on Wednesday that would ban transgender people from using bathrooms in public buildings that do not correspond to their sex assigned at birth. House Bill 121 appears to specifically target two Montana lawmakers — transgender state Rep. Zooey Zephyr (D) and nonbinary state Rep. SJ Howell (D) — while broadly restricting all transgender… |
(2025-01-16). DeSantis Pick to Replace Rubio in Senate Is an Election-Denying Trump Loyalist. truthout.org Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has picked state Attorney General Ashley Moody (R) to become the state's next senator, replacing outgoing Sen. Marco Rubio (R). Rubio is vacating his seat due to being nominated by president-elect Donald Trump to serve as secretary of state in the next administration. It's believed that Rubio will likely be confirmed by the Senate to fill that role. |
(2025-01-16). Top general: Enemy dares not cast hostile glance at Iran. presstv.ir Iran's top military general has praised the country's naval capabilities, saying the enemy does not dare cast a hostile glance at the Islamic Republic.
(2025-01-16). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom 
(2025-01-16). Massive China trade surplus exposes fake Western economies. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess the latest trade data coming out of China for year ending 2024 and why this highlights that China and Global South economies are real as opposed to fictitious Western economies dominated by financialization.
(2025-01-16). South Korea: Rights and Democracy Prevail. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Demonstrators chant slogans during a protest against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol outside the National Assembly in Seoul, December 7, 2024. | © 2024 Jean Chung/Bloomberg via Getty Images | (Bangkok) — South Korea maintained its positive human rights record in 2024 despite an increasingly acrimonious political environment and persistent concerns about women's rights, Human Rights Watch said today in its World Report 2025. The prompt impeachment of President Yoon Seok-yeol following his unexpected and short-lived imposition of martial law on December 3 demonstrated the…
(2025-01-16). 'Russians in Kherson train on civilians': Deadly drones stalk south Ukraine. aljazeera.com Residents and officials accuse Russians of 'human safaris' with fatal effects in a city they once occupied.
(2025-01-16). China and Philippines hold consultation mechanism on the South Sea. plenglish.com Beijing, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) Representatives of China and the Philippines presided today in the southern city of Xiamen, Fujian province, the tenth meeting of the bilateral consultation mechanism on the South Sea.
(2025-01-16). Climate Just Cities: A Global South Perspective. plenglish.com New Delhi._ This article strives to capture concerns that have emerged from ActionAid Association's decades long work with deprived urban communities in India and beyond. The work started through engagement with the urban homeless, and the need to provide adequate shelter, and evolved to engage with people dependent on the informal economy.
(2025-01-16). The Heat: BRICS 2025. america.cgtn.com 
Indonesia has formally joined the BRICS as a full member, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to join the group. There are now ten full members and eight new partner countries in the bloc, making up 41.4% of global GDP and half the world population. | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a Pro…
(2025-01-16). UN warns of retaliatory attacks against Sudan civilians. newarab.com 
The United Nations warned Wednesday of retaliatory attacks against civilians in Sudan's The Sudanese army, at war with rival paramilitaries since April 2023, led an advance this week on El Gezira, recapturing the st…
(2025-01-16). Tanzania dismisses reports of deadly disease outbreak. plenglish.com Dar es Salaam, Jan 16 (Prensa Latina) The news of an outbreak in Tanzania of the deadly Marburg fever, a disease similar to Ebola, was denied after the results of clinical tests on suspected cases were released.
(2025-01-16). Teary Ons Jabeur struggles with asthma flare-up at Australian Open. aljazeera.com Asthma attack leaves the Tunisian tennis player in tears as she battles her way through her second-round match.
(2025-01-16). Ons Jabeur battles emotional asthma flare-up at Australian Open. newarab.com 
Tunisian tennis star The 30-year-old, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, is striving to return to peak form However, on Thursday, Jabeur was visibly emotional a…
(2025-01-16). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-16). Uganda families lose homes to flood that damages church. anabaptistworld.org Kikubya Mennonite Church in Kyankwanzi District, Uganda, was impacted greatly by flooding in September.
(2025-01-16). Uganda families lose homes to flood that damages church. anabaptistworld.org Kikubya Mennonite Church in Kyankwanzi District, Uganda, was impacted greatly by flooding in September.
(2025-01-16). Inside Dr. Besigye's fresh charges. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Kizza Besigye, a longtime government critic and four-time presidential candidate, is facing new charges before the General Court Martial. These charges, which include offenses ranging from treachery to unlawful possession of firearms, have garnered attention due to the political implications surrounding Besigye's activism. Besigye is jointly charged with Captain …
(2025-01-16). MUHOOZI: I am back. BBC said what about me? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is back on X aka "twitter". He is now not following anyone, but has already raced past the 1,000 mark for followers. DETAILS TO FOLLOW Share on: WhatsApp…
(2025-01-16). Muwanga Kivumbi appointed NUP Buganda Deputy President. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been appointed Deputy President of National Unity Platform-NUP Buganda Region. Kivumbi, who is also the Chairperson of the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus, replaces the Nyendo Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga, who was suspended by the Party over the controversial 500 million service …
(2025-01-16). NDA yet to establish magnitude of problem caused by therapeutic food. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) has said that they are yet to determine whether everyone who used Replenish, a ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) prescribed for the severely malnourished experienced adverse reactions. This revelation comes after the Ministry of Health issued a notice to Chief Administrative Officers across the country …
(2025-01-16). Wildfire destroys 300 houses in Katakwi. independent.co.ug 
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A bush fire whose source is yet to be established has destroyed 300 houses and property worth millions of shillings in Ngariam Sub County, Katakwi District. The fire broke out in the parishes of Osep and Oedepus causing damage to houses and property. Moses Iteit, the LCIII Chairperson of …
(2025-01-16). 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards laureates announced. pressenza.com The 2025 Nuclear-Free Future Awards will this year honor individuals from Brazil, Germany, India, Navajo country, the United States and Zimbabwe for their achievements in working for a nuclear-free world. | The Award laureates are chosen by an international jury of their peers and are offered in three categories: Resistance, Education and Solution. The 2025 laureates are: S.P. Udayakumar (India) for Resistance; Márcia Gomes de Oliveira and Norbert Suchanek (Brazil / Germany) for Education; and Edwick Madzimure (Zimbabwe) for Solution.
(2025-01-15). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2025-01-15). Growing danger of illicit money. independent.co.ug 
Why CSOs are warning of looming crisis in EAC and SADC ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Civil society organisations have warned governments in the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to act fast to tackle the growing menace of illicit financial flows in the two regional economic blocs. According to the CSOs, recent …
(2025-01-15). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2025-01-15). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-15). South Africa hosts technical G20 Framework Working Group meeting under its Presidency. tvbrics.com 
This meeting is the first of four FWG sessions planned for 2025…
(2025-01-15). Empowering public service through Open Distance eLearning. sanews.gov.za Empowering public service through Open Distance eLearning | By Fran Greyling | The need for continuous professional development is more important than ever. With the increasing demand for flexible, cost-effective, and scalable learning opportunities, Open Distance eLearning (ODeL) has emerged as a transformative solution. | One institution leading the charge in this space is the National School of Government (NSG), offering a suite of 20 ODeL courses tailored for public servants. These courses are carefully curated to address the evolving learning and development needs of public sector employees and are expanded…
(2025-01-15). Gauteng Legislature embarks on School Readiness Campaign. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Legislature embarks on School Readiness Campaign | Members of the Gauteng Provincial Legislature (GPL) are expected to embark on a School Readiness Campaign starting on Wednesday, 15 January. | | The campaign — which includes visits to several schools across the province — will continue until mid-February. | | "This campaign reflects [the] GPL's commitment to ensuring that schools across the province are fully equipped to receive learners and provide quality education as the new academic year begins," the GPL said in a statement. | | The oversight campaign will be spearheaded by GPL Speaker Morak…
(2025-01-15). President Ramaphosa chairs first Presidential Economic Advisory Council meeting. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa chairs first Presidential Economic Advisory Council meeting | President Cyril Ramaphosa has chaired the first meeting of the newly appointed Presidential Economic Advisory Council for the seventh administration. | The meeting was held at the Union Buildings in Tshwane on Tuesday. | "The Presidential Economic Advisory Council will play an important role in providing independent advice as we seek to ensure that our economic policy is informed by sound evidence, by innovation, and by a diversity of views and opinions," the President said. | A statement by the Presidency said the President welcome…
(2025-01-15). 60 bodies recovered from abandoned South African gold mine: Police. presstv.ir South African authorities say they have recovered 60 bodies from a disused gold mine in Stilfontein, following a blockade targeting illegal miners.
(2025-01-15). Government congratulates Matric Class of 2024. sanews.gov.za Government congratulates Matric Class of 2024 | Government has extended its congratulations to the Matric Class of 2024 for their outstanding performance in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. | | With a pass rate of 87.3% – the matriculants have exceeded the 82.9% achieved in 2023, marking an impressive improvement of 4.4%. | | The class of 2024 has worked hard and with determination, reflecting a collective effort from learners, teachers, parents, guardians and caregivers. | | "The 2024 results mark a significant milestone in the history of South Africa's education system, coinciding with the…
(2025-01-15). Díaz-Canel recibe al excelentísimo señor Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, enviado especial de Zimbabue. cubadebate.cu Un caluroso abrazo fue la primera nota del encuentro de cortesía que, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, tuvo lugar en la tarde de este miércoles entre el Presidente de la República de Cuba, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, y el Excelentísimo Señor Simbarashe Mumbengegwi, Secretario de Relaciones Internacionales del Partido de la Unión Nacional Africana de Zimbabue-Frente Patriótico (ZANU-PF).
(2025-01-15). Minfar informa sobre el fallecimiento de los 13 desaparecidos tras explosiones en Holguín. cubadebate.cu A tenor con los trabajos realizados y los análisis de los especialistas, la comisión ministerial creada por orden del Ministro de las FAR para llevar a cabo la investigación correspondiente, junto a los órganos de investigación competentes han llegado a la conclusión de que es inaccesible el lugar del accidente y en consecuencia no existe posibilidad alguna de vida en el lugar.
(2025-01-15). 2025 Garage Lighting Solutions | Shop Lighting. thecanary.co 
When turning a garage into a workshop, car storage unit, or hobby room, appropriate lighting is essential to ensure a safe and fully functional workspace. Shop lights come pretty close to making that possible. They can be useful for difficult tasks, general-use spaces, and garage spaces. In this article, let us look at the best […] | By
(2025-01-15). Hamas: Israel's massacre in Jenin camp won't break resistance. presstv.ir Hamas says Israel's recent drone attack on the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank will fail to undermine the resistance front.
(2025-01-15). New Destroyer to Bring Big Change in Iran's Naval Missions: Top General. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — A homegrown combat reconnaissance destroyer that joined the Iranian Navy's fleet on Wednesday will usher in a fundamental shift in how the naval missions are carried out, the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces said.
(2025-01-15). Indonesia develops domestic production of medicines to improve health care sustainability. tvbrics.com 
In collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health is advocating for the local production of 22 key drug raw materials…
(2025-01-15). Don't Appear Weak! counterpunch.org 
"Since his death, Jimmy Carter has been lauded for brokering the Camp David Accords and for his post-White House mission to help the poor and battle disease. But glossed over amid all the tributes is the burdensome legacy that Mr. Carter left for his Democratic Party: a presidency long caricatured as a symbol of ineffectiveness
(2025-01-15). Guide to Preserving Sacred Land Near You. counterpunch.org 
Anthropogenic climate change and biodiversity loss are the most pressing issues for our planet. Carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere continue to rise due to the burning of fossil fuels and land use change, with the latter occurring primarily in the form of animal agriculture and growing crops to feed livestock. Biodiversity loss is greatly enhanced by
(2025-01-15). Yemen's Winged Missiles, Drones Strike US Aircraft Carrier in Red Sea. english.almanar.com.lb The missile force and the UAVs air force of the Yemeni Armed Forces, with the help of Allah Almighty, carried out a joint military operation targeting the American aircraft carrier "USS Harry S. Truman" and a number of its warships in the northern Red Sea with a number of winged missiles and drones, according to …
(2025-01-15). Patients are dying because of profit-driven political decisions — so in 2025, EveryDoctor is stepping things up. thecanary.co In 2025, campaign group EveryDoctor is stepping up its work to save the NHS from privatisation, and build a functioning, flourishing healthcare system for patients and staff alike. However, there's work to do. The group wants to grow its following from thousands, to a vibrant patient and staff community of millions. It feels it will […] | By
(2025-01-15). Patients are dying because of profit-driven political decisions — so in 2025, EveryDoctor is stepping things up. thecanary.co In 2025, campaign group EveryDoctor is stepping up its work to save the NHS from privatisation, and build a functioning, flourishing healthcare system for patients and staff alike. However, there's work to do. The group wants to grow its following from thousands, to a vibrant patient and staff community of millions. It feels it will […] | By
(2025-01-15). Solidarity in Chile welcomes Cuba's removal from terrorist list. plenglish.com Santiago, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The Movement of Solidarity with Cuba in Chile welcomed the decision of the United States to remove the Caribbean country from the State Sponsors of Terrorism (SSOT) list and also demanded an end to the blockade.
(2025-01-15). Cuba busca cupos panamericanos juveniles en Triatlón de La Habana. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ene (ACN).- La Federación Cubana de Triatlón busca clasificar a cuatro de sus juveniles a los Juegos Panamericanos Junior de Asunción 2025 en la IX edición del Triatlón de La Habana, aseguró a la Agencia Cubana de Noticias Alejandro Puerto, presidente de la federación de la disciplina en Cuba.
(2025-01-15). Nicaragua: Parlamento prosigue discusión de reformas constitucionales. radiohc.cu La Habana, 15 ene (RHC) La Asamblea Nacional (Parlamento) continúa hoy con el proceso de discusión y aprobación, en segunda legislatura, de la ley de reforma parcial a la Constitución política de Nicaragua.
(2025-01-15). Impact Plastics sent fast food gift cards to grieving families while denying wrongdoing in the deaths of six employees during Hurricane Helene. wsws.org Instead of accepting responsibility for their role in the tragedy, the Erwin, Tennessee company sent $100 gift cards in December.
(2025-01-15). Six-Point Plan to Cure the NHS. expose-news.com Britain now has no effective national health care. Dr. Vernon Coleman provides a six-point plan to turn the National Health Service's ("NHS'") woes around in one day. They include GPs providing 24/7 …
(2025-01-15). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.
(2025-01-15). Maharashtra TET Nov 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, is set to release on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in the result and score card of the candidates who appeared for the MAHA TET 2024.
(2025-01-15). CGL Tier II Exam Jan 2025: SSC releases rejoinder to admit card. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has released an important rejoinder to the SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card or e admission certificate for the registered candidates.
(2025-01-15). NASA Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched. ummid.com Carrying science and tech on Firefly Aerospace's first Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CRPS) flight for NASA, Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched at 1: 11 a.m. EST Wednesday January 15, 2025.
(2025-01-15). Maharashtra Class 12 (HSC) 2025 Hall Ticket released. ummid.com Maharashtra State Board of Secondary & Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) released today on its official website mahahsscboard.in the Hall Ticket (Admit Card) of the students who have registered for HSC (also known as Class XII and Class 12th HSC) 2025 exams.
(2025-01-15). Maharashtra TET Nov 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, is set to release on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in the result and score card of the candidates who appeared for the MAHA TET 2024.
(2025-01-15). NASA Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched. ummid.com Carrying science and tech on Firefly Aerospace's first Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CRPS) flight for NASA, Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched at 1: 11 a.m. EST Wednesday January 15, 2025.
(2025-01-15). Trump's HUD pick Scott Turner is chair of right-wing Center For Education Opportunity. indybay.org If Scott Turner, A Trump Loyalist, Becomes The Next HUD Secretary, Millions Of HUD Subsidized Households Will Be Placed At Risk Of Homelessness!
(2025-01-15). Trump's 15 billionaire fossil fuel friends have got $2.5bn richer ALREADY this YEAR. thecanary.co A new report has revealed the total wealth accumulation of US fossil fuel billionaires increased by 15% since the spring before the 2024 US presidential election (April 2024) to Donald Trump's inauguration (January 20 2025). Published by the Climate Accountability Research Project (CARP), the report is the first in a new research series tracking the […] | By
(2025-01-15). Elon Musk, Nigel Farage and the Second Cummings. bylinetimes.com When Dominic Cummings, Grand Vizier to Boris Johnson's Sultan of Sleaze, was unceremoniously defenestrated from Number 10 in November 2020, many assumed that this would mark the end of his political career. | In the years that followed, Cummings seemed to be consigned to the margins of British political life, condemned to hurling embittered jeremiads from his Substack blog at the political class that had failed to recognise his genius and stymied his efforts to remodel the UK state into a technocracy administered by the "weirdos and misfits" that were its only hope of salvation. | But it's clear now that the…
(2025-01-15). Detenido el presidente Yoon de Corea del Sur tras suspensión de cargo. cubadebate.cu El destituido presidente surcoreano Yoon Suk Yeol fue enviado a un centro de detención cerca de Seúl el miércoles por la noche, después de ser interrogado por funcionarios anticorrupción que lo tomaron bajo custodia por su imposición de la ley marcial el mes pasado. Yoon fue detenido en una importante operación de las fuerzas del orden en el complejo presidencial.
(2025-01-15). La Santa Sede celebra la liberación de 553 sancionados en Cuba. cubadebate.cu La Santa Sede destacó el anuncio de la liberación de 553 sancionados por diversas causas, tras un proceso con la participación del Vaticano, una decisión enmarcada en el Jubileo católico. A principios de enero, el presidente cubano dirigió una carta al papa Francisco, "comunicándole la decisión de conceder la libertad a 553 personas".
(2025-01-15). Death toll rises to 26 due to rainstorm in southeastern Brazil. plenglish.com Brasilia, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The city of Serro, in the central region of the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais (southeast), registered the 26th victim by the rainstorm, the State Coordination of Civil Defense informed today.
(2025-01-15). Sudan's army condemns ethnically-targeted killings in El Gezira. newarab.com 
The The attacks largely targeted people from western Sudan living in the central state because of accusations they collaborated with the Earlier this week, the Sudanese army and allied…
(2025-01-15). Museveni grants Baba Diri official burial. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has granted the late Margaret Baba Diri an Official burial. The President's message was conveyed by the RDC Koboko Emmy Mitala to the Central Organizing Committee. According to Mitala, the state requested the burial programme to be postponed from Wednesday to Thursday. Emmanuel Banya, the Chairman Central …
(2025-01-15). Presidente cubano destaca labor de científicos cubanos en su día. cubadebate.cu Un abrazo agradecido a los científicos cubanos de todos los saberes envió hoy Miguel Díaz-Canel, Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC) y Presidente de la República, en el Día de la Ciencia en el país. En su mensaje en la red social X, el jefe de Estado destacó que frente a grandes desafíos ellos siguen haciendo ciencia.
(2025-01-15). Biotecnología cubana: Patrocinadora de salud, jamás de terrorismo. cubadebate.cu Cuando el doctor Eulogio Pimentel escuchó que Cuba ya no estaba más en la "Lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo", recordó que tres semanas atrás había caminado con sus compañeros por el Malecón de La Habana. Una marcha para exigir sensatez a Estados Unidos, que al parecer esta vez, fue escuchada.
(2025-01-15). Cuba removed from terrorism list — More work to be done. cpusa.org 
The Communist Party USA welcomes the long-overdue removal of Cuba from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism and considers it a significant step towards justice for the Cuban people and a welcome one to all those who champion peace and justice. | Despite its limited scope, this decision reflects years of struggle by the Cuban people, the international community, and broad sections of the world population, including democratic, labor, civil rights, and communist organizations across the globe. | Cuba was not, and is not, a "state sponsor of terrorism," but a country that works tirelessly for peace, inter…
(2025-01-15). WV Governor Scraps DEI, Signs Vaccine Exemptions on Second Day in Office. truthout.org West Virginia Republican Gov. Patrick Morrisey issued a series of executive orders on his second day in office, including measures to allow religious exemptions for school vaccinations and eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within state government. These actions have elicited criticism from state leaders and activists, including West Virginia Democratic Party Chair… |
(2025-01-15). Global watchdog calls for 'open' probe into crimes against Gaza media as ceasefire agreed. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Egyptian, Palestinian and Israeli authorities to allow foreign journalists into Gaza in the wake of the three-phase ceasefire agreement set to to begin on Sunday. The New York-based global media watchdog urged the international community "to independently investigate the deliberate targeting of journalists…
reuters.com (2025-01-15). Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal designed to end 15-month Gaza war
Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official briefed on the deal told Reuters on Wednesday, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East. | The agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with the backing of the United States, and came just ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
(2025-01-15). North Korea Has Survived 75 Years of Barbaric Imperial Attack Under the Stewardship of the Much Maligned Kim Dynasty. covertactionmagazine.com Development of nuclear weapons has enabled North Korea to avoid the fate of Libya, Syria and Iraq Over the last 75 years, North Korea has been invaded and bombed back to the stone age by the United States, subjected to unprecedented economic warfare, vilified in the international media and had its population targeted in a …
(2025-01-15). UN calls for probe over 'disturbing' Libya prison torture videos. newarab.com 
The The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said in a statement late Tuesday that it was "alarmed by the disturbing footage circulating on social media, which shows brutal torture and ill-treatment of detainees at the Gernada detention facility in eastern Lib…
(2025-01-15). Keir Starmer's Government Promises Urgent Crackdown on Elon Musk Donations Loophole to Stop Foreign Interference by 'Malign Actors'. bylinetimes.com UK election law currently forbids any political party from accepting foreign donations. | However, a Billionaire X Owner Elon Musk recently
(2025-01-15). Democrats Grill Pete Hegseth on Rape Allegation, Drunkenness and Women in Combat. democracynow.org 
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick to become defense secretary, appears to be moving toward confirmation after a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday. He was grilled over his alleged history of sexual misconduct, reports of frequent public drunkenness at work, financial mismanagement at veterans' organizations he led, and statements he has made disparaging women, LGBTQ people and others in the military. Hegseth's confirmation can only be blocked if three or more Republicans join Democrats in opposing the former Fox News host, but so far the party appears aligned behind Trump's nominee. Wat…
(2025-01-15). Anti-Immigrant Legislation Doesn't Serve Anyone But Prison Contractors. fpif.org You're reading the words of a formerly undocumented immigrant. | When I fled El Salvador four decades ago, I was 12 years old and alone. I wanted to escape the country's civil war, where U.S.-backed death squads had made murders and rape our daily reality. | I reunited with my sisters, my only surviving family, in Wichita, Kansas. Once there, I helped open churches, started businesses, and raised three daughters. There were times I wasn't sure we'd make it to the end of the month, but I was grateful for the sense of peace and security we were able to create here. | That's why I'm so alarmed that the new Republica…
(2025-01-15). "We Must Make the Trump Tax Cuts Permanent as Soon as Possible," GOP Rep. Says. truthout.org Republicans on the House's chief tax-writing committee made clear during a hearing Tuesday that their top priority is making permanent the massive giveaway to the rich that Donald Trump and the GOP pushed through in 2017. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said during his opening remarks at Tuesday's hearing that "we must make the Trump tax cuts… |
(2025-01-15). Palestinians win new ceasefire in Gaza. iacenter.org January 15, 2025 After 15 months of U.S.-funded, vicious destruction by the Israel Occupation Forces of every city, including every hospital, school, torching tent cities and over 64,000 official deaths in Gaza, the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas, in consultation with representatives of the other Palestinian factions, on Jan. 15 announced that a ceasefire agreement with the Zionist state of Israel had been reached. According to the Qatari foreign ministry, the ceasefire is scheduled to take effect on Jan. 19. Palestinians celebrate ceasefire in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, Jan. 15, 2025. Credit: voanews.com Whi…
(2025-01-15). Shell was given a stark reminder of its role in events like the LA wildfires. thecanary.co 
Fossil Free London staged a protest outside Shell's global HQ, the Shell Centre, on Southbank on Wednesday 15 January, in protest over the role fossil fuel corporations like Shell's have in exacerbating the climate crisis. Shell: fuelling the climate crisis — and the LA wildfires Dressed in red and orange, signs read "It's not a […] | By
(2025-01-15). 'Pro-Israel judge' to replace Lebanon's Nawaf Salam as ICJ head. newarab.com 
Controversial Ugandan judge Sebutinde garnered attention for her staunch opposition to South…
(2025-01-15). South Korea's President Yoon arrested over short-lived martial law attempt. aljazeera.com Investigators used ladders to climb into President Yoon Suk-yeol's home after he failed to appear at impeachment trial.
(2025-01-15). BREAKING: President arrested at state house. independent.co.ug 
SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested in presidential residence Wednesday, becoming the country's first sitting president to be kept in custody over his short-lived martial law imposition. A joint investigation unit, composed of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), the National Office of Investigation (NOI) and the defense …
(2025-01-15). Indonesia and Japan pledge to deepen military ties. wsws.org The Japanese prime minister visited Indonesia and Malaysia, as part of efforts to integrate the Southeast Asian nations into Tokyo's preparations for a catastrophic US-led war against China.
(2025-01-15). Will there be war with China? cpusa.org 
Will there be a war with China? People are asking this question as there is a high level of tension near Taiwan and in the South China (East) Sea. U.S. imperialism pushes an aggressive posture with air and naval exercises and continues to arm Taiwan, in violation of previous agreements. Such a war would be a huge disaster for the working class. | Following up on the 2011 pivot to Asia, U.S. imperialism is creating new anti-China military alliances like AUKUS (which includes Australia, the U.K. and the U.S.), and is expanding its strategic military presence in the Pacific region, such as enlarging the naval bas…
(2025-01-15). Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol arrested over martial law decree. peoplesdispatch.org On Wednesday, January 15, impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested by investigators over his short-lived declaration of martial law last month. He is the first sitting president of the country to be arrested. | Yoon had
(2025-01-15). South Korean President is detained and subjected to interrogation. plenglish.com Seoul, Jan 15 (Prensa Latina) The ousted president, Yoon Suk Yeol, became today the first South Korean leader to be detained for questioning, 43 days after he decreed the controversial martial law in the country.
(2025-01-15). Southern California wildfires continue to burn as high wind warning takes effect. wsws.org The scope of the destruction has surpassed any natural disaster in recent US history, including Hurricane Katrina, with Accuweather currently projecting up to $275 billion in damage and economic losses.
(2025-01-15). Making Sense of South Korea's Senseless Martial Law Declaration. asia-pacificresearch.com
(2025-01-15). Bees halt court proceedings in Abim, scatter residents in Moroto. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Swarms of bees caused chaos on Tuesday, halting court proceedings at Abim Magistrates Court and triggering a stampede in South Division, Moroto Municipality, resulting in injuries to several individuals. In Abim, the bees invaded the courtroom around midday, creating widespread panic. Court staff, prison officers, police officers, litigants, remandees, and …
(2025-01-15). Iraqi PM: Iran was in Syria to fight terrorism; presence requested by Damascus. presstv.ir Iraq's PM says Iran's presence in Syria was at the official request of the Assad government with the aim of helping the battle against terrorism.
(2025-01-15). Iraq and BP sign landmark deal to redevelop Kirkuk oil fields. newarab.com 
(2025-01-15). WHO says at least 8 dead in suspected Marburg outbreak in Tanzania. aljazeera.com Marburg virus can spread between people through direct contact or via blood and other bodily fluids of infected people.
(2025-01-15). Tunisia's revolution 14 years on: 'The emperor has no clothes'. aljazeera.com The Arab Spring did not bring democracy to the region, but it remains a beacon of hope for struggling Arabs.
(2025-01-15). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-15). Uganda's economic outlook to remain positive in 2025. independent.co.ug 
Private sector investment and strategic policies set to drive economic expansion Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's economic growth is poised for a notable upturn in 2025, supported by robust performance across key sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and information and communication technology (ICT). This growth is expected to be further reinforced …
(2025-01-15). URA surpasses half-year revenue target with Shs 322billion surplus. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has reported a remarkable performance in its half-year revenue collection, surpassing its target for the July to December 2024 period. The tax authority collected Shs15.25trillion against the target of Shs 14.93 trillion, registering a surplus of Shs 322 billion and a performance rate of 102.16%. …
(2025-01-15). Police to launch crack down on tobacco smokers in Gulu city. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has issued a stern warning and announced plans to launch a crackdown on tobacco smokers in Gulu City. Dr. Enock Kabanda, the Uganda Police Mental Health Focal Point Person, made the announcement during an awareness meeting organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The session …
(2025-01-15). REPORT: Buganda region registers highest cases of child marriages. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The main Census findings have shown that the Buganda region has the highest cases of child marriages across the country raising concerns among local leaders. The Children (Amendment) Act 2016 emphasizes the right of every child to education and places responsibilities on parents and the state to ensure children attend …
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We continue our coverage of the devastating wildfires in Southern California, which have killed at least 24 people as of Monday. Some 150,000 more have been forced to evacuate their homes and over 40,000 acres have burned up as firefighters struggle to contain the multiple fires still raging in the Los Angeles area. | Journalist and activist Sonali Kolhatkar, who recently returned to her home in Pasadena, describes community mutual aid efforts underway and how they stand in stark contrast to the militarized response from police and National Guard forces who are seemingly more interested in protecting property tha…
Officials discussed several initiatives aimed at fostering partnerships in agriculture, food security, and tackling climate change…
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Italy's ITA Airways resumed direct flights to ITA said it would operate two direct flights a week from Rome's Fiumicino airport to Tripoli's Mitiga airport. | "We are proud to inaugurate today our first direct commercial flight between Tripoli and Rome Fiumicino, strengthening commercial and cultural ties between Libya…
By Ellen Brown / Original to ScheerPost North Dakota is staunchly conservative, having voted Republican in every presidential election since Lyndon Johnson in 1964. So how is it that the state boasts the only state-owned bank in the nation? Has it secretly gone socialist? No. The Bank of North Dakota (BND) operates on the same …
Lebanese President "The president of the republic called on Judge Nawaf Salam to task him with forming a government, knowing that he is currently abroad. It has been decided he will return tomorrow," it said. | The Harvard-ed…
Conservatives claim that Donald Trump's electoral victories show that his Republican Party, not the Democrats, now represents the working class. Sen. Josh Hawley tweeted on election night 2020, "We are a working-class party now. That's the future." Although unions only represent 10% of the working-class labor force, since 1980, Democrats have not dipped below 51%. However, as 
The armed attack left two dead and six injured. Lula's government pledges support for the victims and a renewed focus on agrarian reform.
A Palestinian man, Moataz Abu Zneid (35 years old) from Dura, south of Hebron, who has been held in Israeli detention without charges for over a year, was declared dead in the Israeli Soroka Hospital on Sunday after Israeli torture and medical neglect. 68 Palestinian prisoners have died in Israeli prisons as a result of …
A Final Toast — by Mr. Fish By Chris Hedges / Original to ScheerPost The apocalyptic wildfires that have erupted in the boreal forest in Siberia, the Russian Far East and Canada, climate scientists repeatedly warned, would inevitably move southwards as rising global temperatures created hotter, more fire-prone landscapes. Now they have. The failures in California, where Los Angeles has …
Thousands have fled a town in southern Sudan since clashes erupted last week between the Sudanese army and rival paramilitaries, the United Nations' migration agency said Sunday. | The conflict in Sudan, which erupted in mid-April 2023, has pitted the forces of army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy "Between 1,000 and 3,000 households were displaced from Um Rawaba town" in North Kordofan state in the country's so…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ugandan Lawyer Steven Kalali has petitioned the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) seeking a certificate of urgency to be issued for a case in which he sued the neighboring DRC over violation of prisoner's rights is fixed for hearing as a matter of urgency. In his petition filed …
Kampala, Jan 12 (Prensa Latina) Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie noted the need for a renewed collective commitment and concerted action to achieve the shared vision of an Africa that is food sovereign and prosperous.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Head of State and government from Africa have endorsed a new strategy aimed at improving the agri-food systems in the continent. The UN Food and Agricultural Organization hold that Africa holds the key to moving towards a world free from hunger and poverty. It states that It is in …
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday held a meeting with H.E Jeremiah Kpan Koung, the Vice President of the Republic of Liberia. During a meeting held at the sidelines of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the two leaders discussed matters of mutual interest, including potential …
President Yoweri Museveni yesterday met the President of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic (SADR), H.E. Brahim Ghali. The leaders' discussion centred around African unity, challenges faced by the Sahrawi people, and the need for strengthened continental solidarity. President Museveni and H.E Ghali interacted during a sideline meeting of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive …
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni yesterday held a meeting with the Prime Minister of Eswatini, Rt. Hon. Russell Mmiso Dlamini, at Speke Resort, Munyonyo. During a meeting held at the sidelines of the African Union Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), the two leaders discussed matters relating to agriculture, economic sovereignty and deepening …
Parliament has approved the Government's request to borrow USD 15.22 million (56.28 billion Shillings) and USD 73.15 million (270.49 billion) from the African Development Bank Group for the construction of the Laropi-Moyo-Afoji Road, including the Laropi bridge, and the Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi Road. The approval followed a motion presented by the Minister of State for Finance, Planning, …
Oscar-winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis is facing backlash for remarks she made on Thursday, comparing the Curtis made the controversial statement during a Q&A for her latest film, The Last Showgirl, alongside co-star Pamela Anderson. | "The entire Pacific Palisades looks like, you know, unfortunately Gaza or one of these war-torn countries where…
Zombo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) on Friday arrested two Police officers from the Democratic Republic of Congo following fresh incursion on Uganda's territory. The two Congolese Police officers were arrested in Jangokoro Sub County Zombo district as they attempted to foil the construction of a borehole project in Awasi Center Afuda …
Ethiopia is reportedly lobbying for the replacement of Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Fiqi, sources have revealed. However, the move is facing resistance from Egypt, complicating Villa Somalia's plans. The developments come as Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visits Ethiopia, where he received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. During their meeting, the two …
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On Saturday, Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men with live rounds and abducted one in separate incidents in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron. Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man, on Saturday evening, and abducted another in the town of Doura, southwest of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank. Media sources …
SEOU | Xinhua | South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol will not attend the first hearing of his impeachment trial, scheduled for Tuesday, for safety concerns, Yoon's defense counsel said Sunday. Yun Gap-geun, Yoon's lawyer, was quoted by multiple media outlets as saying that concerns remained about safety and mishaps as the Corruption Investigation Office for …
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Farmers cultivating along the Pager River buffer zone in Kitgum Municipality have been given an ultimatum to vacate the area by January 17th. The directive, issued by the Kitgum Municipal Council, aims to enforce the National Environment Act, Cap. 181, which prohibits farming within river buffer zones. In his letter …
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fort Portal based Mountains of the Moon University-MMU has embarked on an expansion of its study programs to support Uganda's critical needs. The university in putting up a school of Tourism, Hospitality and Hotel Management to support the hospitality industry in the region and beyond. This will bring …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tooro Kingdom has summoned pastor Ogola Churchill of Zoe Celebrations Ministries, Fort Portal, accusing him of humiliating and disrespect towards the head of Babiito Royal Clan. According to a letter dated 10th January and signed off by the Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister, Stephen Kiyingi, the Kingdom noted that at the …