(2023-11-15). Why the US Needs This War in Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Pepe Escobar Washington needs to win its Gazan war against Iran because it failed to win its Ukrainian war against Russia. The Global South was expecting the Dawn of a New Arabian Reality. After all, the Arab street — even while repressed in their home nations — has pulsed with protests expressing ferocious rage against…
(2023-11-15). Walter Rodney and Palestinian Liberation. libya360.wordpress.com Chinedu Chukwudinma During my visit to the Atlanta Archive last autumn, I noticed some scribbled notes on the back of Walter Rodney's draft syllabus for his 1970-71 course on the Russian Revolution at the University of Dar Es Salaam. "September 12th, 1970", read his handwriting, "Hijackings — T.W.A Boeing + Swissair DC 8 to Jordan"….
(2023-11-15). India Is Driving Change by Working Together with Africa. infobrics.org Modi has taken lead in championing trade and investment links with the continent…
(2023-11-15). I hope to bring Chinese culture back to Sudan: international student. ecns.cn A Sudanese student majoring in Chinese International Education at Lanzhou University, has said she hopes to become a Chinese language teacher and bring her knowledge of Chinese culture to the Sudanese people after graduation.
(2023-11-15). Construction of EACOP workers camp set to start. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Civil works at the first construction camp for the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline Project in Uganda are almost complete. A worker at the site told URN that he was happy that the project was finally about to take off after years of waiting. To him, the EACOP project has …
(2023-11-15). US Blows Off the Whole World to Punish Cuba. libya360.wordpress.com Ann Garrison Cuban journalist Liz Oliva Fernandez When oppressed people get organized, the US gets angry. It's been punishing the people of Cuba since 1962. On November 2, the UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly for a resolution calling on the US to lift the trade embargo against Cuba that President John Kennedy imposed in 1962. The US…
(2023-11-15). Chris Hedges: The War According To Hamas. popularresistance.org Cairo, Egypt: Basel al-Araj, a Palestinian resistance leader, shortly before Israel's 2014 invasion of Gaza, laid down the fundamental rules for warfare against the Israel. | The rules by al-Araj, not a member of Hamas, provide the Palestinian lens for the incursion by Israeli forces in Gaza. While Israel's superior firepower — its air force, missiles, tanks, armored personnel carriers, drones, naval forces, mechanized units and artillery — make it possible to inflict huge numbers of Palestinian casualties, most of them civilians, while Israel can level whole neighborhoods and turn hospitals, schools,…
(2023-11-15). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2023-11-15). Egyptian Journalists Syndicate launches "Global Conscience Convoy" to push for opening of Rafah Crossing. peoplesdispatch.org Israel has severely limited the amount of aid allowed to enter Gaza since it began its genocidal siege on the Palestinian people living in the densely populated enclave…
(2023-11-15). Colombia joins Algeria in filing legal complaint against Israel in International Criminal Court. peoplesdispatch.org Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on November 9 that Colombia would support Algeria's case in the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israel. "The Republic of Colombia will cooperate with the complaint filed by the Republic of Algeria before the International Criminal Court for war crimes against Mr. Benjamin Netanyahu for the massacre of children and civilians of the Palestinian people," On November 7, Algeria had called on the ICC to hold Israel accountable for its crimes in Gaza. "Where is humanity? And…
(2023-11-15). African nations still grappling with poor prison infrastructure. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Many African nations are still reliant on prisons built during colonial times, which are inadequate for the current population due to economic growth, Johnson Byabashaija, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Services (UPS) has observed. He notes that competing needs like health, education, and roads demand immediate financing, diverting …
(2023-11-15). ICT ministers promote future-oriented, intelligent digital infrastructure for Africa. independent.co.ug 
Cape Town, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Ministers of Communications and Digital Technologies and the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) member states, convened recently in Cape Town, South Africa, for the Ministerial Forum on Building a Future-Oriented, Intelligent Digital Infrastructure for Africa. The Forum was co-organised by the ATU and the Department of Communications and …
(2023-11-15). CFA Franc System in Francophone Africa: A tool of French financial imperialism. mronline.org 
The independence of French Indochina after the Second World War triggered a wave of independence in the French-speaking African countries, and it appeared that French colonial foundations had suffered a huge blow in the early 1960s.
(2023-11-15). UNOC explains why it opened oil import branch in Kenya. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has defended the registration of a branch in neighboring Kenya. A statement by the Company on Monday explained that it had to comply with regulations regarding the importation of petroleum products. "A certificate of incorporation issued in a country of incorporation, in this case …
(2023-11-15). Philippine Island Tackles the Plastic Crisis Head-On, Sets Example for the Global Plastics Treaty Negotiations. pressenza.com 
The Island Province of Siquijor Serves as a Success Story in the Global Fight against Plastic Pollution | 14 November 2023 — Nairobi, Kenya — As the third intergovernmental negotiations (INC-3) on plastic pollution go underway in Nairobi, Kenya, delegates and environmental advocates are made aware of the island Province of Siquijor in the Philippines as a success story in the global fight against plastic pollution and as a reminder for the need for a strong global treaty to address plastic pollution beyond local actions. San Juan, Siquijor. Protected for over 30 years, Tubod Marine Sanctuary is undoubte…
(2023-11-15). A year on, Malawi's first female police officer living with albinism speaks out. independent.co.ug 
When Brenda Comfort Mhlanga's face was plastered across the media when she was hired as a police officer in 2022, her appointment was met with accusations of preferential treatment. Just a year on the job and this woman living with albinism dreams of one day becoming the Inspector of Police. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD …
(2023-11-15). Centenary Bank Joins Global Alliance. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, the largest commercial microfinance bank has joined the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV), to mark the Banking on Values Day by urging banks to 'Think Bolder' in addressing social and environmental issues. GABV held a global virtual panel discussion with leaders from the Banking on Values …
(2023-11-15). How Nyege Nyege 2023 attendees embraced positive drinking initiatives. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A total of 5,122 consumers who attended the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege in Jinja City over the weekend completed Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL)'s 'Wrong Side of the Road' survey — a positive drinking questionnaire which is designed to help people better understand the consequences of drink driving. In addition …
(2023-11-15). Rice most smuggled item in eastern Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has joined other government agencies in a new initiative to fight cross-border crime, amidst increasing cases of smuggling. Over the last week, the agency's border and enforcement personnel have netted various items from suspected smugglers through the eastern, western, and southern routes. In the east, …
(2023-11-15). Rotary Golf tourney set to raise Sh37 million. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Golfers and Rotarians aim to raise $10,000 (sh37 million) in the annual Rotary Golf Tournament due on November 24 at the Uganda Golf Club- Kitante The tournament was officially launched today by the District Governor 9213 Edward Kakembo Nsubuga together with district members of Rotary Club of Kyadondo. …
(2023-11-15). Jubilee Health launches Maisha Fiti for wellness, to fight non-communicable diseases. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jubilee Health Insurance has today launched its wellness program dubbed Maisha Fiti in the Ugandan market. This marks a significant step towards the company's commitment to promote the physical and mental well-being of its customers. Maisha Fiti will empower customers to take charge of their preventive and curative health. The …
(2023-11-15). TotalEnergies says Uganda key to its global plan. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | TotalEnergies SE has highlighted Uganda's Tilenga project in the Albertine among its key assets for growth globally. The company already commenced drilling in Bulisa and Nwoya districts. TotalEnergies will concentrate efforts on developing its portfolio of high-return oil projects in Brazil, Gulf of Mexico, Iraq and Uganda, according to its …
(2023-11-15). Lokeris lawyer withdraws, Dodoth election petition thrown out. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal has dismissed an election petition filed by Samson Lokeris, the former Dodoth East Constituency Member of Parliament against his rival and winner Emmanuel Komol. The appeal was dismissed Tuesday by a panel of three Court of Appeal Justices—Geoffrey Kiryabwire, Oscar Kihika, and Christopher Gashirabake—for failure to …
(2023-11-15). Letter from London: Friends Old and New. counterpunch.org I was on a crowded London Underground train at the beginning of last week, rattling back as my ears popped from what was the wonderful hospitality of three generations of one family whose family home in a war-torn region of Africa had recently been smashed up by the rebels now living in it — rebels
(2023-11-15). CFA Franc System in Francophone Africa: A Tool of French Financial Imperialism. mronline.org The independence of French Indochina after the Second World War triggered a wave of independence in the French-speaking African countries, and it appeared that French colonial foundations had suffered a huge blow in the early 1960s. | November 15, 2023…
(2023-11-15). Colombia Joins Algeria in Filing Legal Complaint against Israel in International Criminal Court. libya360.wordpress.com Peoples Dispatch Colombian President Gustavo Petro denounced Netanyahu's "massacre of children" (Photo: World Economic Forum) Several countries have taken steps to formally denounce the Israeli genocide of Gaza, some steps more assertive than others Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on November 9 that Colombia would support Algeria's case in the International Criminal Court (ICC) against…
(2023-11-15). Belize Suspends Diplomatic Relations with Israel and Files a Complaint with the ICC. libya360.wordpress.com Belize Takes Measures against Israel Belmopan, November 14, 2023. Since the 7th October 2023, the Israeli Defence Force (IDF) has engaged in unceasing indiscriminate bombing in Gaza, which has killed more than 11,000 innocent civilians, mostly women and children. The bombing has destroyed many buildings and infrastructure including hospitals, schools and other infrastructure. More than 1…
(2023-11-15). Palestinian Rights Organizations Sue Biden for Failure to Prevent Genocide in Gaza. libya360.wordpress.com Prem Thakker Secretary of State Antony Blinken, President Joe Biden, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during a Cabinet meeting in the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 2, 2023. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The federal lawsuit accuses President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin of…
(2023-11-15). Conflicto en Sudán ha dejado 6.3 millones de desplazados. telesurtv.net Organización Internacional para las Migraciones señala que 4.9 millones de desplazados son internos, la mayoría del estado de Jartum, con un 67,7 por ciento.
(2023-11-15). OMS cataloga de heróico al personal médico del hospital Al Shifa. telesurtv.net La institución hospitalaria dejó de funcionar con normalidad desde que Israel comenzó su ofensiva militar en Gaza. Actualmente el hospital se encuentra bajo asedio.
(2023-11-15). Demonstrators demand Gaza ceasefire as 'Peace Boat' arrives in Egypt. presstv.ir A cruise ship named the 'Peace Boat' arrived at Egypt's Port Said on Wednesday bearing the slogan 'Stop killing Gaza'.
(2023-11-15). Thousands march in pro-Palestinian demonstration in South Africa's Cape Town. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans take part in a march in support of Palestinians in Gaza.