(2023-12-24). Africa's Refugee Crisis Deepens: UN Budget Shortfalls Amplify Hunger. truthout.org For refugees living in settlements across Africa, life got more difficult in 2023. Shortfalls in the operating budget of the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, and the World Food Program have brought increased precarity into the daily lives of millions of displaced people across the continent. Having fled violence, famine and insecurity in search of survival, many African refugees now find… |
(2023-12-24). Rejecting the Bantustan 'two-state solution', Mandla Mandela calls for a single democratic state in Palestine. thealtworld.com Washington and the Israelis understand that the fig leaf of 'two states' hides apartheid and prevents the construction of a broad anti-apartheid movement. | The popular but fallacious touchstone of a political resolution in Palestine has been a 'two-state solution'. Washington constantly reverts to this and, more disturbingly, so too do many of Palestine's international friends. Yet, faced with an apartheid regime, the idea is outdated and irrelevant, South African leader Mandla Mandela pointed out at the 5th Global Convention of Solidarity with Palestine, over 3-5 December in Johannesburg. | Mandla Mandela, the…
(2023-12-24). 'Moral clarity': Cornel West welcomes South Africa's referral of Israel to ICC. presstv.ir American activist and philosopher Cornel West welcomes South Africa's 'moral clarity' for referring Israel to the ICC over its crimes against Palestinians.
(2023-12-24). Fuerzas de ocupación israelí reanudan incursiones en Cisjordania. telesurtv.net En Gaza, cerca de 700 supuestos luchadores de la resistencia palestina fueron detenidos, unos 200 en la última semana, muchos de los cuales fueron llevados a Israel para ser interrogados.
freepressjournal.in (2023-12-24). 'Not An Indian-Flagged Vessel': Navy Denies US Claim After MV Saibaba Oil Ship Attacked In Red Sea With 25 Indians Onboard; Crew SafeFollowing a drone attack on two vessels in the Red Sea by the Iran-backed Houthi militants, which included MV SAIBABA, a crude oil tanker; the Indian Navy on Sunday said all 25 Indian crew members on board are safe, clarifying that it wasn't an India-flagged vessel, as claimed by the US earlier, but one carrying a Gabones flag.
(2023-12-24). EI Day 77 Roundtable: Gaza's Christians & Craig Mokhiber on Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com EI [Israel has] the means to carry out genocide. And they're deploying all of those means as we speak. Based on this, genocide scholars have these series of 10 steps that indicate genocide — all of them have been ticked off since October in one of the most clearly manifest cases of genocide that we've…
(2023-12-24). UN Special Rapporteur Condemns Israeli Conduct as Institutionalized Impunity. libya360.wordpress.com Al Mayadeen The UN's Special Rapporteur on the right to adequate housing names all kinds of crimes committed by the Israeli occupation "impunity for occupation. For a war of extermination. Genocide, war crimes…" Filippo Grandi, the UN high commissioner for refugees, stressed that a "humanitarian ceasefire" is the sole means to facilitate the delivery of…
(2023-12-24). UN Expert Warns of Mass Expulsion as Israel Issues New Evacuation Order. libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Clare Murphy Palestinians leave al-Bureij refugee camp following Israeli evacuation orders on 22 December. Israel's military operations in Gaza are aimed at deporting the "majority of the civilian population en masse," an independent UN human rights expert has warned. "Gaza's housing and civilian infrastructure have been razed to the ground," said Paula Gaviria Betancur, the UN…
znetwork.org (2023-12-24). Normalization With Israel Has Been Ended by Its Brutal War on GazaThis addition came at the same time as the government worried deeply about the collapse of its entire agenda in the Middle East, as well as about the threats posed to Israel from Lebanon and Yemen. Until a few months ago, high officials of the United …
(2023-12-24). Tunisia: Low turnout for parliamentary elections across country. middleeasteye.net 
(2023-12-24). First beneficiary of Mulago hospital maiden organ transplant surgery has waited two years. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mulago National Referral Hospital officially launched its transplant program on Saturday with a successful kidney transplant surgery on Wednesday. Dr. Frank Asiimwe, the head of the Transplant Unit told URN that the recipient is one of the thousands who have been battling end-stage kidney disease and had been on dialysis without …
(2023-12-24). Bishop Kahuma: Security consciousness during Christmas is a great need. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bishop Samuel Kahuma of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese has warned the people of Bunyoro and Uganda at large to remain vigilant and prioritize security during the Christmas festivities. In light of a recent attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, he urged heightened awareness and vigilance while celebrating Christmas, …
(2023-12-24). MP Okabe's family wants gov't to improve on road network. independent.co.ug 
Serere, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The family of the former Serere County MP, Patrick Okabe is asking the government to improve the road network in the country to help reduce road carnage. The family made the call during the Thanksgiving ceremony in memory of the late Okabe who perished on the road with his wife, …
(2023-12-24). Museveni backs European Union ban of coffee linked to deforestation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed support for the European Union's regulations aimed at only accepting coffee exports from registered farmers and those grown on non-deforested lands. Recently, the European Parliament approved a landmark deforestation law banning imports into the European Union of coffee, beef, soy, and other commodities if …
(2023-12-24). Rwenzori South Bishop asks security to deploy at places of worship. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of South Rwenzori Diocese Bishop, Nason Baluku has asked security agencies led by the police and the army to tighten security at worship places ahead of Christmas on Monday. He says this will deter any wrong elements that could take advantage of the day's celebrations to attack people. The …
(2023-12-24). Uganda Breweries and SafeBoda partner to deliver drinks during festive season. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) and SafeBoda have partnered to deliver UBL products directly to consumers during the festive season. Emmy Hashakimana — UBL's Commercial Director — said, "This partnership is timely as our customers get to enjoy the festivities with the best quality products from UBL's rich beer and …
(2023-12-24). Umeme assures stable services, seamless asset transfer as contract runs out. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The year 2024 will be the last full year for Umeme Ltd, the prime electricity distributor in Uganda, and they promise no decline in their service delivery to the end. The company is due to end its 20-year concession in March 2025, and the assets, including substations, transformers, lines, and …
(2023-12-24). Wakiso Giants beats Gaddafi FC 1-0. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso Giants secured a 1-0 victory against Gaddafi FC at Gaddafi Arena in Jinja City on Saturday. The match drew a moderate crowd as both teams had previously settled for a goalless draw in the initial round. Hassan Ssenyojjo of Wakiso broke the deadlock with a lone goal in the …
(2023-12-24). Bishop Kahuma Calls for Security Consciousness During Christmas. plusnews.ug 
Bishop Samuel Kahuma of Bunyoro Kitara Diocese has warned the people of Bunyoro and Uganda at large to remain vigilant and prioritize security during the Christmas festivities. In light of a recent attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels, he urged heightened awareness and vigilance while celebrating Christmas, especially for people residing along …