(2023-09-02). Shocked by Niger Coup, Victoria Nuland Appeared 'Desperate' During Africa Tour. orinocotribune.com 
By Anya Parampil ∑ Aug 29, 2023 | A veteran South African official detailed meeting with an unprepared and "desperate" Acting Deputy Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, begging for local help rolling back the popular coup in Niger. The recent BRICS conference might give Nuland even more to fret about. | When US Acting Deputy Secretary of State, Victoria Nuland, traveled to South Africa on July 29, her reputation as a blunt instrument of Washington's hegemonic interests preceded her. | According to a veteran South African official who attended meetings with the senior US diplomat in Pretoria, however, Nuland…
(2023-09-02). African court orders Tunisia to allow legal access to political prisoners. middleeasteye.net 
African court orders Tunisia to allow legal access to political prisoners | The AfCHPR has ordered the Tunisian government to 'eliminate' the barriers to justice that political prisoners face in the country | Sat, 09/02/2023 – 13: 45 | Rached Ghannouchi was sentenced in absentia to a year in prison in the most high-profile escalation of an authoritarian crackdown by President Kais Saied (AFP) | The Afri…
(2023-09-02). Correspondence] Zanzibar's malaria elimination efforts: progress, challenges, and lessons. thelancet.com Malaria is of public health concern in many countries, including Tanzania. It is one of the most lethal parasitic diseases that can afflict human beings; nevertheless, over two decades, Zanzibar, Tanzania, alongside global collaborators, has made progress in combating the disease. These efforts have led to a substantial reduction in the incidence of malaria over time; in 2022, the prevalence rate was less than 1%, which is the lowest rate not only in Tanzania, but also across eastern and central Africa.
(2023-09-02). US, French military chiefs share their desire for diplomatic resolution in Niger. tass.com The military chiefs discussed "the security environment in Niger in light of recent developments in West Africa," according to the statement…
(2023-09-02). 1 January 2024, The World's Centre Of Gravity Will Shift. popularresistance.org On the last day of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, the five founding states (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) welcomed six new members: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The BRICS partnership now encompasses 47.3 percent of the world's population, with a combined global Gross Domestic Product (by purchasing power parity, or PPP,) of 36.4 percent. In comparison, though the G7 states (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States) account for merely 10 percent of the world's population, their share of…
(2023-09-02). Correspondence] What constitutes high-quality evidence for malaria vector control? thelancet.com The 21st century has seen remarkable progress against malaria, particularly from 2005 to 2015. Although wide implementation of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and indoor residual spraying of insecticide, in African countries with a high burden, has resulted in an 80% reduction in malaria infection and illness,1 these interventions have limits due to suboptimal coverage or use, emergence of insecticide resistance, and nuances in mosquito behaviour. The WHO's 2021 World Malaria Report2 documented stagnation of progress, with malaria mortality rising from 14 ∑8 deaths per 100‚Äà000 population…
(2023-09-01). Tens Of Thousands Pledge To Resist An Imperialist Intervention In Niger. popularresistance.org Millions across the West Africa Sahel region and around the world have loudly objected to the imperialist-instigated threats against the newly installed National Council for the Defense of the Homeland (CNSP) government in Niger. | From left political groupings to more moderate and even conservative forces recognize the grave danger inherent in the proclamations of some members of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to stage a military intervention into Niger aimed at restoring the former President Mohamed Bazoum. | In Niger itself, thousands of young people have appeared at the main stadium in…
(2023-09-01). Factbox — Recent Coups in Africa. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-01). BRICS Becoming Economic Powerhouse: Petrodollar Under Threat. popularresistance.org In its summit in Johannesburg, South Africa this August, BRICS invited six new members: Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. | The bloc now represents 37% of global GDP (measured at purchasing power parity, or PPP), as well as 40% of global oil production and roughly 1/3rd of global gas production. | The inclusion of top oil producers like Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which have long priced their crude in dollars, is a direct challenge to the US petrodollar system. | All of the invited nations have indicated that they will officially join the extended BRICS+ bloc on 1 January…
(2023-09-01). BRICS and the Future of Humanity, an Invitation to Reflection. scheerpost.com 
By Anna Polo / Pressenza A multipolar and heterogeneous world is certainly more interesting than one dominated by a single power, the United States, with Europe in tow. The recent enlargement of the BRICS — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — with the admission of six other countries — Iran, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, …
(2023-09-01). Cuba's Internationalist Solidarity. libya360.wordpress.com Ana Hurtado We have recently seen Cuban President Miguel Diaz Canel touring the African continent with his work team. He was received everywhere as a son, as a brother and even as a father. We should not be surprised that this is the case, we only need to look back a little way to see…
(2023-09-01). No Respite for France as a 'New Africa' Rises. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Like dominos, African states are one by one falling outside the shackles of neocolonialism. Chad, Guinea, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and now Gabon are saying 'non' to France's longtime domination of African financial, political, economic, and security affairs. By adding two new African member-states to its roster, last week's summit in Johannesburg heralding the…
(2023-09-01). Russia Inherits Prigozhin's African Odyssey. libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Colonel-General Yunus-bek Yevkurov (L) presents a pistol as gift to Libyan military commander Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar (C), Benghazi, Libya, August 24, 2023 Africa, especially west Africa, has a strong sense of collective identity. Trends in one country have a way of spreading across the continent. Therefore, It might or…
(2023-09-01). Letter From the Haitian People To African Countries. orinocotribune.com Below is a translation of a letter from Haitian organizations to governments of Africa. Translation by Jill Clark-Gollub. | Port-au-Prince, 6 August 2023 | Open letter to our sister countries of Africa, land of our ancestors, particularly the countries of the African Union (AU). | "None of the countries in the land of our ancestors (Africa) should be echoing the message of the former slave-holding colonial powers, who have become imperialist powers and are now actively engaged in the criminal project to destabilize Haiti by systematically sabotaging her sovereignty, and in which the US-UN occupation is at a dange…
(2023-09-01). Role of India-Africa Partnership Towards Shaping a Multipolar World. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-01). African Union suspends Gabon after military coup ousts President Ali Bongo. peoplesdispatch.org Military officers ousted President Ali Bongo on August 30, just minutes after Gabon's national electoral body proclaimed the incumbent as the winner of the August 26 general elections. Bongo was placed under house arrest as hundreds of people took to the streets in Libreville to celebrate the ouster of a family that has ruled Gabon for 56 years…
(2023-09-01). Cameroon offers cooperation with Russia in processing of agriculture products — envoy. tass.com According to figures provided by the National Institute of Statistics of Cameroon, Russia is the largest supplier of fertilizers to the Central African country, with a 43% share of the market…
(2023-09-01). Russia to keep developing humanitarian cooperation with China, Africa — Putin. tass.com The Russian leader believes that deepening cooperation in the humanitarian sphere "is very important, because it creates such an informal bond between countries and peoples"
(2023-09-01). Central African nations to hold emergency meeting on Gabon on September 4. tass.com Earlier, the Economic Community of Central African States condemned a coup in Gabon and called for the restoration of the constitutional order in the country…
(2023-09-01). Regional bloc names Central African Republic's president as coordinator for Gabon. tass.com The regional bloc will hold an emergency meeting on the situation in Gabon on Monday, September 4…
(2023-09-01). Military coup ousts Bongo political dynasty in Gabon. wsws.org On Wednesday, a month after a military coup in Niger, the military ousted President Ali Bongo Ondimba in Gabon, an oil-rich former French colony in central Africa.
(2023-09-01). At least 74 dead in Johannesburg, South Africa apartment blaze. wsws.org The fast-moving fire that began at 1: 00 a.m. on Thursday engulfed the five-story apartment building in Johannesburg, killing at least 74 people and injuring dozens of others.
(2023-09-02). Policía sudafricana abate a 18 presuntos ladrones en un tiroteo. telesurtv.net Según la policía, que llevaba varios días siguiendo los movimientos de los sospechosos, en enero se inició una investigación con la ayuda de la unidad de inteligencia del país.
(2023-09-01). France wants to talk with President Bazoum before it makes decision on Niger — Macron. tass.com French President reiterated his support for "the brave and clear decisions made by the Economic Community of West African States"
(2023-09-02). Mohamed al-Fayed: Egyptian billionaire and former Harrods and Fulham FC owner dies. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-02). Mohamed Al-Fayed, Father of Princess Diana's Late Beau Dodi, Dead at 94. sputnikglobe.com The successful Egyptian-born tycoon amassed a wealth of an estimated $2 billion by the time of his death. He also never stopped mourning the death of his son, which led him to spiral into conspiracy theories regarding the fatal car crash.
(2023-09-01). Arabic press review: Libyan local officials reject Israel normalisation. middleeasteye.net 
Arabic press review: Libyan local officials reject Israel normalisation | Meanwhile, Egypt launches mass arrest campaign targeting opponents and their relatives and Saudi Arabia provides food aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan | Fri, 09/01/2023 – 16: 36 | Palestinians participate in a protest supporting the Libyan people for standing against normalisation with Israel, in Gaza City on 31 Aug…
(2023-09-01). Mummy's Musk: Scientists Identify Recipe for Ancient Egyptian 'Scent of Eternity' Perfume. sputnikglobe.com Scientists have uncovered the chemical components of a perfume used in ancient Egyptian death rituals that texts refer to as the "scent of eternity," and plan to present the musk for all to smell at a forthcoming exhibition at the Moesgaard Museum in Denmark.
(2023-09-01). Russia's national football team to play two friendlies against Egypt this month. tass.com "This will be a great opportunity for Russia's youth, guys born in 2001-2002, to get some game experience at the highest-possible international level," according to the statement…
(2023-09-01). Two Moroccan jet ski tourists shot dead off Algerian coast. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-09-02). Coup In Gabon: Franc Zone Continues To Crumble. popularresistance.org Military leaders in Gabon have taken power, placing the president under house arrest following disputed elections. The military takeover follows recent coups d'état in the former French colonies of Niger (earlier this year), Burkina Faso (2022), Mali (2020 and 2021), and Guinea (2021). Gabon's military was likely inspired by the recent military coup in Niger, which France and its allies, including Nigeria and the US, have been unable to overturn. | "I think, obviously, the soldiers have been inspired by the coups in other countries, beginning primarily in 2020 with Mali," said Milton Allimadi of Black Star News.
(2023-09-01). Burkina Faso president meets with Russian delegation led by deputy defense minister. tass.com The sides discussed bilateral military and defense cooperation, including its present state and future prospects…
(2023-09-02). More than 30 injured in Israel after repression of Eritreans protest. plenglish.com Tel Aviv, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) At least 35 people were injured, 11 of them by gunshots, during the police repression of a protest held today in this city by asylum seekers from Eritrea.
(2023-09-01). US seeks answers from Saudi Arabia on alleged border killings, report says. middleeasteye.net 
US seeks answers from Saudi Arabia on alleged border killings, report says | American officials are attempting to determine whether the US provided support or training to the Saudi border forces facing allegations of killing Ethiopians | Fri, 09/01/2023 – 17: 40 | Members of the Saudi border guard and army's armoured personnel carrier patrol the Saudi-Yemeni border in southwestern Saudi Arabia, on 9 Apr…
(2023-09-02). Lawyers demand French diplomats get access to wife, children of Gabon's president. tass.com According to the report, her son Noureddine Bongo Valentin, who may have been a victim of kidnapping, is particularly in need of consular access…
(2023-09-02). Gabon's transitional leader pledges to make government institutions more democratic. tass.com "We are talking about a reorganization to make them more democratic instruments, more in line with international standards in terms of respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms, democracy and the rule of law, as well as fighting corruption, which has become commonplace in our country," the AFP news agency quoted him as saying…
(2023-09-02). Golpistas en Gabón reabren fronteras cerradas tras el golpe. telesurtv.net Un portavoz de los gobernantes militares dijo que habían "decidido con efecto inmediato reabrir las fronteras terrestres, marítimas y aéreas a partir de este sábado".
(2023-09-01). Was the Gabon Coup d'état Driven by Anti-Imperialist Sentiment? globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-01). Identity Crisis: Shifting Government Policies. thelastamericanvagabond.com Part 3: Shifting Government Policies Part 3 of Identity Crisis continues as we examine the recent shift in medical policies regarding Transgender medical interventions. Before we look at the various forces behind the promotion of gender ideology, let's take a look at how the conversation appears to be shifting across Europe and the United
(2023-09-01). Gabon Joins the Club of Military Putchers. globalresearch.ca
(2023-09-01). Headlines for September 1, 2023. democracynow.org Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Georgia Racketeering Charges, Asks to Sever Case from Co-Defendants, Two Proud Boys Leaders Get 17 and 15 Years in Jail for Jan. 6 Capitol Insurrection, AU Suspends Gabon After Coup; Opposition Seeks Ballot Count After Pre-Coup Election Loss, AFP Reports 48 People Killed by Soldiers in Eastern Congo, Chile Launches Nationwide Search for 1,000 Disappeared During Pinochet Rule, Tribunal Finds U.S-Trained General Responsible for Extrajudicial Killings in Colombia's War on Drugs, Biden Admin Advises Americans to Leave Haiti as It Continues to Deport Haitian Asylum Seekers, China Conde…
(2023-09-02). Soiltac Æ Dust Suppressant To Be Deployed In Lahaina, Maui — But Is It Safe? Let's Look At The Facts. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (9/2/23). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2023-09-01). French military instructors suspend assistance to Gabon's army. tass.com French Minister of the Armed Forces Sebastien Lecornu warned against equating the situation in Niger, "where the military illegally ousted a democratically elected president"
(2023-09-02). Kenyan boxers train in Cuba in search for Olympic qualification. plenglish.com Havana, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) The Kenyan boxing team in both sexes is training today in Cuba, looking forward to the upcoming continental qualifying tournament for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
(2023-09-01). Assessment of the Ukraine and Russian Armies as Fall Battles Approach. libya360.wordpress.com Vladislav Ugolny Over the past three summer months, media all over the world has closely followed Ukraine's much-hyped counteroffensive. However, nothing spectacular has happened. On reaching Russia's line of defense, Kiev's armed forces were able to capture several villages of no strategic value at the cost of significant casualties and destroyed Western equipment. For its…
(2023-09-01). Russia hands over another batch of food aid to Madagascar, says Foreign Ministry. tass.com It is noted that on the Malagasy side "deep gratitude was expressed for the systemic assistance provided by Russia, and a firm commitment to further strengthening our bilateral partnerships was confirmed"
(2023-09-02). Mali interim president, Russian delegation discuss defense cooperation. tass.com They also discussed security situation in Sahel, the report said…
(2023-09-02). ONU advierte que 200.000 niños podrían morir de hambre en Malí. telesurtv.net Según la ONU al menos una cuarta parte de la población de Malí está expuesta a inseguridad alimentaria moderada o aguda.
(2023-09-01). 200,000 children at risk of starvation in Mali, warn UN agencies. plenglish.com Bamako, Sep 1 (Prensa Latina) A nexus of protracted armed conflict, internal displacement and limited humanitarian access threatens to plunge nearly one million children under the age of five into acute malnutrition by the end of this year — with at least 200,000 at risk of dying of hunger if life-saving aid fails to reach them, UN agencies said on Friday.
(2023-09-01). American Wage-Earners Living Hand-to-Mouth Under 'Evil' Democrats. sputnikglobe.com Americans are now struggling to make ends meet more than at any time for decades, figures show. Former Marine, libertarian economist and professor Mark Frost said the Biden administration was either incompetent or malignant in its management of the economy.
(2023-09-02). Nearly a quarter of Malians are in food insecurity, UN warns. plenglish.com United Nations, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) Nearly a quarter of the population of Mali suffers moderate or acute food insecurity, according to reports described today as alarming by the United Nations humanitarian agencies.
(2023-09-02). Niger's mutineers accuse Macron of pushing ECOWAS to invade country. tass.com According to the mutinous soldiers, the French leader aims to "pit Nigerians against each other"
(2023-09-02). Niger's Interior Ministry demands French ambassador leave country. tass.com The ministry said that Ambassador Sylvain Itte and his wife were in Niger illegally…
(2023-09-02). Manifestantes en Níger exigen retirada de las tropas francesas. telesurtv.net La marcha tuvo lugar cerca de la base aérea 101 de esta capital, anexa al aeropuerto Diori Hamani, compartida por los ejércitos de ambas naciones y donde están instaladas desde 2013 los efectivos franceses.
(2023-09-01). Mass protests against French troops intensify in Niger. greenleft.org.au 
France is refusing to withdraw its ambassador and troops from Niger, and reaffirming its threat of supporting foreign military intervention, reports Pavan Kulkarni.
(2023-09-01). Nigerien activists to go on sit-down strike demanding withdrawal of French troops. tass.com "Our movement, in cooperation with other civil society institutions, has made a decision to organize a three-day sit-down strike starting from Friday, September 1," the movement's coordinator Abdoulaye Seydou said…
(2023-09-01). Nigerien rebels suspend activities of international organizations in 'zones of operations'. tass.com "All activities and or movements in the zones of operations are temporarily suspended," AFP quoted the ministry as saying in a statement…
(2023-09-01). ECOWAS refutes reports of suggesting transition period for Niger. tass.com "The demand of the Authority of ECOWAS is clear: the military authorities in Niger must restore constitutional order immediately by liberating and reinstating H.E. Excellency President Mohamed Bazoum," the statement says…
(2023-09-01). Niger's authorities revoke diplomatic passports of several top exiled officials. tass.com According to Agence Nigerienne de Presse, the embassies and missions are supposed to inform the authorities of relevant countries that these persons have been stripped of diplomatic passports…
(2023-09-02). Obituary] Bushra Mohammed Ibnauf Sulieman. thelancet.com Gastroenterologist and co-founder of the Sudanese American Medical Association. Born on April 30, 1974, in Bethesda, MD, USA, he was killed on April 25, 2023, in Khartoum, Sudan, aged 48 years.
(2023-09-02). Perspectives] Deus Bazira: finding new solutions to key global health challenges. thelancet.com Growing up in rural Uganda, Deus Bazira recalls how his parents told him: "'The world needs people who can provide solutions.'" This outlook "has been my mantra in life", he says, and "what I've really strived to do throughout my career". Bazira is Associate Professor of Medicine and Co-Founder and Director of the Center for Global Health Practice and Impact (CGHPI) at Georgetown University, Washington, DC, USA. In March, 2023, he also became the inaugural Director of the Georgetown University Global Health Institute (GUGHI).