(2024-01-24). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
middleeasteye.net (2024-01-24). Israel's case at the ICJ: An armed conflict where only one side is allowed to fight
Iwas the only journalist inside the courtroom at the International Court of Justice for South Africa's genocide case against Israel. Thirty accredited journalists were in a press room in another wing of the building, watching what the director showed them on a screen. Rather more journalists waited outside the building.
reuters.com (2024-01-24). South Africa expects ICJ judgment on Gaza emergency measures on Friday – News24 cites sourcesSouth Africa expects the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to rule this Friday on whether it will grant emergency measures to stop the war in Gaza, South African news website News24 reported on Wednesday,
(2024-01-24). BRICS+ Expansion Causes Turmoil for Western Countries. infobrics.org At the dawn of this year, five more countries became full members of BRICS, a transnational association which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totalling 10 countries…
(2024-01-24). Chinese mini-dramas turn hot overseas. ecns.cn A poor female worker reluctantly agrees to an intimate relationship with a wealthy farm owner in Africa, but their initially forced interactions soon blossom into an unexpected romance.
(2024-01-24). Africa's 10 'most open' countries for travel. independent.co.ug 
African countries are simplifying entry processes and dropping restrictions to improve cross-border travel at inter-country and regional levels. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | In the past eight years, 35 countries have improved their visa policies and, since 2016, five countries have abolished all visa requirements for African travellers. As a result, citizens of at …
(2024-01-23). Kenyan students urged to contribute to friendship. ecns.cn President Xi Jinping has encouraged Kenyan students and alumni at Beijing Jiaotong University to continue to contribute to the friendship between China and Kenya and between China and Africa, in a reply to a letter from them.
(2024-01-23). South Africa's Case Against Israel Is 'Make Or Break' For International Bodies. popularresistance.org Beginning on January 11, the International Court of Justice held two days of testimony regarding the case brought by South Africa against the state of Israel calling on The Court to impose provisional measures to stop Israel from committing acts of genocide against Palestinian people. Clearing the FOG speaks with South African lawyer and activist, Azhar Sakoor, about the significance of the case and other legal efforts aiming to hold all who are complicit with genocide in Palestine accountable. Sakoor also describes the current legal efforts as a 'make or break' moment for international institutions such as the U…
(2024-01-23). When It Comes to Killing Civilians in War, Israel is Not an Outlier. sonar21.com 
I realize the title of this piece may set some folks' teeth on edge. I am not suggesting that Israel's heartless, indiscriminate slaughter of Palestinians is not serious. I share the South African view that it is an act of genocide. It is consequential. | But if we look back objectively at the past 100 years of warfare, we must admit that the United States and the United Kingdom also have a shameful record of targeting civilians. Israel's excuses itself by blaming it on the fog of war and accusing Hamas of using human shields. This is the go to explanation the U.S. has used in the past. | I started thinking…
(2024-01-23). Francesca Albanese: "ICJ Case Opens a New Era Between the Global North and South" libya360.wordpress.com Alba Nabulsi Bethlehem Municipality employees raise a South African flag as a sign of appreciation for their lawsuit against Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, January 16, 2024. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90) Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese discusses South Africa's charge of genocide in Gaza and the power struggle…
(2024-01-23). Francesca Albanese: "ICJ Case Opens a New Era Between the Global North and South" libya360.wordpress.com Alba Nabulsi Bethlehem Municipality employees raise a South African flag as a sign of appreciation for their lawsuit against Israel to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), in the West Bank city of Bethlehem, January 16, 2024. (Wisam Hashlamoun/Flash90)
(2024-01-23). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-23). South Africa's Ministry of Justice: "This is why we are confident in our ICJ case". "Evidence of Genocidal Intent" globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-23). BRICS+ Expansion Causes Turmoil for Western Countries. infobrics.org At the dawn of this year, five more countries became full members of BRICS, a transnational association which until then consisted of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, and thus became BRICS+ (BRICS Plus), totalling 10 countries…
(2024-01-23). US imperial dominance, BRICS sub-imperialism and unequal ecological exchange. cadtm.org Patrick Bond is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, as well as a political economist, political ecologist and scholar of social mobilisation. He is the author of BRICS: An Anti-Capitalist Critique and Extreme Uneven Development: Financial Volatility, Deep Capitalist Crisis and Super-Exploitation in South Africa and the World. In this interview with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Bond discusses modern-day (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-23). US Launches Airstrikes in Southern Somalia, Says Three al-Shabaab Killed. news.antiwar.com The US launched airstrikes in Somalia on January 21, US Africa Command announced on Tuesday, marking the first known US bombing of the country in 2024. AFRICOM said in a press release that the strikes consisted of two separate engagements against al-Shabaab about 20 miles northeast of Kismaayo, a port city in southern Somalia. The …
(2024-01-23). Four top trends to watch in 2024 African energy sector. independent.co.ug 
ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | As Africa heads into 2024, the renewable energy sector is set to see innovation that will transform the way energy is accessed, stored and deployed across Africa. Paul van Zijl, Group CEO at Starsight Energy, discusses 4 key trends that he thinks will profoundly shape the industry over the next year. 1. …
(2024-01-23). Harnessing SACCOs for insurance expansion. independent.co.ug 
Africa has a combined SACCO membership of more than 43 million, holding about USD 24.5 billion in assets Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | In an ever-evolving financial landscape, Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) are emerging as impactful entities, harnessing influence grounded in community trust and convenience to bring about transformative changes in the lives …
(2024-01-23). Nabbanja hands over Entebbe Botanical Gardens to UWEC. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja today oversaw the handover of the iconic Entebbe Botanical Gardens from the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) to the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC). This handover marks a new chapter for one of Africa's oldest Botanical Gardens, established in 1898 and a …
(2024-01-24). Why Egypt Chose BRICS Over Individual Bilaterals? Cairo Expert Explains. infobrics.org The BRICS consortium, a vital forum for emerging markets and developing nations, has officially welcomed five new members—Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and the UAE. Their integration into the group took effect on January 1, 2024, marking a significant expansion for the alliance…
(2024-01-24). Outspoken Egyptian journalist freed from Saudi jail after nearly one-year incarceration. presstv.ir An outspoken Egyptian journalist is freed from Saudi confinement after almost a year in jail.
(2024-01-23). Why Egypt Chose BRICS Over Individual Bilaterals? Cairo Expert Explains. infobrics.org The BRICS consortium, a vital forum for emerging markets and developing nations, has officially welcomed five new members—Egypt, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Ethiopia, and the UAE. Their integration into the group took effect on January 1, 2024, marking a significant expansion for the alliance…
(2024-01-23). Outspoken Egyptian journalist freed from Saudi jail after nearly one-year incarceration. presstv.ir An outspoken Egyptian journalist is freed from Saudi confinement after almost a year in jail.
(2024-01-23). Venezuela's Attorney General: Dozens Arrested for Terrorism & Destabilization Plots (+María Corina Machado Named). orinocotribune.com Several individuals, who were involved in plans to sow terror and destabilization in Venezuela, with conspiracies aimed at assassinating President Nicolás Maduro, are under arrest. This was reported by the Attorney General of the Republic Tarek Willian Saab during a press conference on Monday, January 22. He added that the far-right opposition politician María Corina Machado was named by one of the individuals arrested. | Saab explained that among the Venezuelans who were involved in a destabilization plan called "White Bracelet" are Tamara Sujú, Wender Villalobos, Norbey Marín, María Barraez, Mario Carratú Molin…
(2024-01-24). Shocking R. Kelly 'All You Need To Be Is 18' Recruiting Video Goes Viral. moguldom.com A more-than-a decade old video of R. Kelly performing in Ethiopia has resurfaced and has gone viral on social media. It's attracted attention because R. Kelly, who is servicing time for sex crimes in multiple states, can be seen and heard in the video trying to recruit young women from the audience. The R&B singer …
(2024-01-24). Shocking R. Kelly 'All You Need To Be Is 18' Recruiting Video Goes Viral. moguldom.com A more-than-a-decade-old video of R. Kelly performing in Ethiopia has resurfaced and gone viral on social media. It attracted attention because R. Kelly, who is serving time for sex crimes in multiple states, can be seen and heard in the video trying to recruit young women from the audience. The R&B singer was sentenced last …
(2024-01-23). Is Smart Dust Already In Use On The Population & Was "COVID-19" An Attempted Experimental Next Step? 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 (1/22/24). 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
(2024-01-23). Ghanaians mobilize in solidarity with Palestine and to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org 
The protest in Kumasi, along with the demonstrations taking place across Ghana, serves as an important reminder of the urgent need for a ceasefire…
(2024-01-24). Kenyan shilling sustains free fall against global currencies. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | The Kenyan shilling traded at a new low of 161.4 against the U.S. dollar on Tuesday, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) said on Tuesday, as it continued with its free fall against major global currencies. The local currency crossed the psychological 160 mark against the dollar on Jan. 19, …
(2024-01-23). Four police officers dimissed, arrested for robbing $30,000 from Kenyan businessman. independent.co.ug 
Kabalagala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police has announced that it has dismissed with disgrace four police officers attached to Kabalagala police station. This even before they are charged with aggravated robbery, after they turned against a businessman, who allegedly had in their possession $30,000 and wanted to exchange it into Uganda shillings to buy a …
(2024-01-24). As the US Escalates Attacks, Iraqi Resistance Joins Yemen in Imposing a Naval Blockade Against Israel. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle As US jets once more dropped bombs on Iraq and Yemen, the Islamic Resistance in Iraq vowed to put Israeli ports 'out of commission' until the siege of Gaza is lifted The Secretary-General of the Sayyid al-Shuhada Brigades, Abu Ala al-Walaei, announced during the early hours of 24 January the start of phase…
(2024-01-23). The Houthis Are Not a Group That Can Be Bombed into Extinction. libya360.wordpress.com Amal Saad Houthi supporters protesting against US airstrikes near Sana'a, Yemen, 14 January 2024. Photograph: Khaled Abdullah/Reuters The 'axis of resistance' is more than a band of Iranian-backed militias. It's an ideological alliance. The war launched by the "axis of resistance" against Israel and the US marks the first time in history that a coalition…
(2024-01-23). The Dialectics of Constituted and Communal Power: A Conversation with àÅngel Prado. libya360.wordpress.com Chris Gilbert, Cira Pascual Marquina àÅngel Prado (Venezuelanalysis) The main spokesperson of El Maizal Commune is trying to put institutional power at the service of the commune. El Maizal Commune lies at the gateway to Venezuela's Llanos region, between the states of Lara and Portuguesa. It is one of the most consolidated communes in Venezuela with some…
(2024-01-23). Israel Loses Control of its Borders. libya360.wordpress.com Khalil Harb In past wars, Israel was able to establish buffer or security zones inside enemy territory. But Tel Aviv's adversaries have flipped the map today, forcing the occupation state to evacuate its own borders — perhaps permanently. Israel once reigned supreme on the back of some immovable narratives: widely spun myths of a "promised…
(2024-01-23). The Greatest Challenge of Our Time: Towards Mare Clausum. libya360.wordpress.com Tevfik Kadan The hegemony of the US is based on maritime dominance. However, the emerging new world, accompanied by security concerns, tends to lean towards the principle of closure of seas (Mare Clausum). If the 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zones beyond the territorial waters are characterized as areas of full sovereignty and function as territorial waters,…
(2024-01-24). HK: No anomalies in market selloff. ecns.cn The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is keeping a watchful eye on the local stock market, and has concluded that the market is operating in an orderly manner with no unusual occurrences or anomalies.
(2024-01-23). Youngest Son Of Dr Martin Luther Jr, Dexter King, Passes Away Of Cancer At 62. moguldom.com Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died at the age of 62 after a battle with prostate cancer. The King Center confirmed his passing, stating that he transitioned peacefully in his sleep at home in Malibu, California. Dexter Scott King was born on Jan. …
(2024-01-23). Saudi FM: No Israel normalization without a path to Palestinian state. presstv.ir Prince Faisal bin Farhan gave an interview to CNN late Sunday.
(2024-01-23). War: The Malignant Creation of an Emotional Animal. dissidentvoice.org There have always been some people who believe that they are entitled to rule over the rest of humanity. This is because human behavior is driven by emotions. Decades of research has demonstrated this truth. Human nature is, for the vast majority, powered by empathy and concern for the common good. There are some whose nature can be described as aggressively …
(2024-01-23). Irán y Pakistán acuerdan normalizar sus relaciones diplomáticas. telesurtv.net Los embajadores de Pakistán e Irán regresarán a sus respectivos puestos para el 26 de enero, luego que ambas naciones superaron un incidente militar.
(2024-01-24). Namibia calls on NAM to unite towards demanding an end to Israeli war on Gaza. presstv.ir Namibia calls on the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to unite towards demanding an end to the Israeli regime's ongoing genocidal war on Gaza.
(2024-01-23). Nigerian president directs expansion of student-loan scheme to include skill development. independent.co.ug 
ABUJA, NIGERIA | Xinhua | Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has directed the management of the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) to expand its focus area by extending interest-free loans to local students interested in skill-development programs. Tinubu gave the directive at the State House on Monday, saying it is important for the scheme to accommodate …
(2024-01-24). Sudan denounces EU sanctions against economic institutions as "unjust" independent.co.ug 
KHARTOUM, SUDAN | Xinhua | Sudan's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday denounced as "unjust" the sanctions imposed by the European Union on Sudanese economic institutions. "The sanction operation, which is especially directed against (Sudan's) national institutions, will not help achieve peace," the ministry said in a statement. The ministry further said that justifying targeting the three …
(2024-01-24). Uganda recommends Tanzania route for fuel imports. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda kicked off consultations with Tanzania to allow the Uganda National Oil Company to market and handle fuel imports. The latest move comes after declined to issue Uganda National Oil Corporation (UNOC) a license to operate as a local oil marketer. Energy And Mineral Development Minister, Ruth Nankabirwa confirmed that …
(2024-01-24). Speaker Among asks church to pray for 11th Parliament. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker Anita Among has beseeched the Church to continuously pray for the 11th Parliament for good health. Among who was speaking at the funeral service to honour the fallen Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament, Cecilia Ogwal at All Saints Cathedral, Kampala on Tuesday, 23 January 2024 said the 11th Parliament …
(2024-01-24). China calls for greater efforts to advance South-South cooperation. pressenza.com Liu Guozhong, a Special Representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attended the 3rd South Summit in the Ugandan capital Kampala on Sunday, where he delivered a speech calling for further South-South cooperation and reform of the global governance system. | This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Group of 77 and, over the past six decades, the Global South has followed the correct path of equality, mutual trust, mutual benefit, solidarity and mutual assistance, said Liu, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Vice Premier of the S…
(2024-01-24). Flying squad apprehends five suspected highway robbers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Five suspected highway robbers who have been targeting goods in transit and trailing traders have been arrested in an operation by the Flying Squad Unit. The two-month hunt for the thugs who had attacked more than 10 traders and hijacked several vehicles transporting goods was carried out in the Busoga …
(2024-01-24). UAE firm to develop $5 billion Uganda oil refinery. independent.co.ug 
Alpha MBM Investments LLC enters refinery negotiation with Uganda Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alpha MBM Investments LLC, a UAE-based company has entered negotiations with Uganda over investing in their refinery project. The company is said to be an investment arm of a prominent member of the Royal family of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh …
(2024-01-24). Hundreds gather in Soroti, Dokolo to recieve Cecilia Ogwal's body. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Thousands of mourners gathered at Soroti Independence Ground on Tuesday to view the body of the late Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal the Dokolo District Woman Member of Parliament. The body spent close to an hour on the ground where FDC supporters led by the party President Patrick Oboi Amuriat and …
(2024-01-24). Makerere sports Arena requires extra Shs2 Billion for completion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University is seeking an extra two Billion Shillings to complete the Multipurpose Sports Arena. Vice Chancellor Professor Barnabas Nawangwe told URN that while the first and second phases of construction have been successfully executed, the project has hit a standstill due to a lack of funds for the third …
(2024-01-24). Court stops US music record firm from interfering with Bruno K's songs. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commercial Division of the High Court has issued an interim order blocking a United States-based music record label; Black Market Records Entertainment LLC from directly or indirectly making copyright ownership claims from Bruno Kiggundu alias Bruno K's Songs. Bruno K, a Ugandan-based singer petitioned the Court in 2022 saying …
(2024-01-24). Molly Katanga remanded to Luzira over husband's murder. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has charged Molly Katanga with the murder of her husband businessman Henry Katanga. Katanga was brought to Court amidst heavy security which included armed Counter Terrorism police armed with guns. She was wheeled into the Courtroom by a female police constable. Her head and hands …
(2024-01-24). Street vendors sue KCCA law enforcement officers for brutal arrests. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two street vendors have sued Kampala Capital City Authority -KCCA and two law enforcement officers for inhuman arrest during operations. The vendors Esther Apio and Hamida Nakayaga who sell fruits, drinks, and vegetables on Tuesday filed their case against Isaac Kato, Henry Mutebi, and KCCA. They contend that KCCA often …
(2024-01-24). UWA staff, UPDF soldiers attacked by Pokot warriors in Nakapiripirit. independent.co.ug 
Nakapiripirit, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Suspected Pokot armed warriors have attacked the Uganda Wildlife Authority staff and the security forces in Nakapiripirit district. It is alleged that on Tuesday, the officers survived death narrowly after they were shot at in Lomuu hills within the Pian Upe game reserve in Kawach Sub County. The incident happened …
(2024-01-24). Vehicle number plate theft on the increase in Adjumani. independent.co.ug 
Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security agencies in Adjumani district are battling a new crime wave in which suspected thieves pluck off vehicle registration plates as an enticement to extort money from car owners. According to police, the suspects leave behind mobile phone numbers on the vehicle whose number plate they have removed so that …
(2024-01-23). The 3rd South Summit calls for ending Israel-Palestine conflict. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA | Xinhua | The Third South Summit ended on Monday in the Ugandan capital Kampala with participating leaders calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the protection of civilians. The two-day summit, which brought together leaders of the Group of 77 members and China, urged the United Nations Security Council to …
(2024-01-23). Muni University health science laboratory project stalls over funds. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a multi-purpose Health Science Laboratory Building at Muni University has stalled for nearly five years. In March 2019, the university signed a contract with Kisinga Construction Company for the second phase of the construction, with a planned completion date in 2022. However, the building has stalled at …
(2024-01-23). Ambassador Nekesa's family confirm theft of sh2billion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business tycoon Hajji Suleiman Mafabi Lumolo has confirmed to detectives that the robbery orchestrated by five policemen at his residence in Muyenga in Kampala not only resulted in the loss of his wife's sh41 million but also led to the theft of sh2.2 billion, which he says was his. …
(2024-01-23). Which Ugandan feature films will make it to the 2024 iKon Awards nominations? independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The iKon Awards are back for the second edition to recognise and reward exceptional players in Uganda's Film and Television ecosystem who embody the spirit of creativity, innovation and enterprise. With the 2024 nominees being announced on Friday 26th January, we look at some of the Ugandan films released …
(2024-01-23). IGG seeks time to respond to Kitutu's contested charges. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government has requested additional time to respond to an amended application from Karamoja Affairs Minister Mary Goretti Kitutu, seeking the dismissal of new charges accusing her of causing a financial loss of 1.5 billion Shillings. The case, in which Kitutu lists the Inspectorate of Government (IGG) and …
(2024-01-23). Uganda grants Rwenzori Rare Metals 21-Year license for Makuutu Rare Earth Project. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A significant milestone was reached in Uganda's resource exploration journey with the granting of a 21-year mining license for the Makuutu rare earth project to Rwenzori Rare Metals Limited. This landmark agreement, signed on December 28, 2023, marks the first large-scale mining license issued under the country's new Mining and …
(2024-01-23). Clausura presidente de Uganda III Cumbre del G77+China. telesurtv.net El G77+China concluyó sus sesiones pidiendo a Israel poner fin al asedio contra Gaza y se pronunciaron a favor de equilibrar el sistema financiero mundial.