(2024-03-31). Egypt Has Betrayed Palestinians in Their Time of Greatest Need. truthout.org "Famine is imminent" in northern Gaza, where an estimated 70 percent of the population faces catastrophic hunger, according to the United Nations Food Agency. Israeli journalist Zvi Bar'el reported that "Gazans are collecting weeds to prepare meals and mothers cannot breastfeed because they are so weak." It took more than five months and the loss of more than 32,000 Palestinian lives for the UN… |
(2024-03-31). Saudi Arabia BRICS Membership: Balancing Benefits and Risks. infobrics.org In January 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia officially announced its membership of BRICS, an international economic bloc that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa…
(2024-03-31). Fiorentina vs AC Milan probable lineups – Serie A 2023-24. albawaba.com AC Milan hit the road to take on Fiorentina at Stadio Franchi in what promises to be an open Serie A encounter on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 30 March | Kick-off time: 19: 45 (GMT) | Venue: Stadio Artemio FranchiFiorentina vs AC Milan predicted lineups: Fiorentina possible XlManager: Vincenzo ItalianoPietro Terracciano; Michael Kayode, Nikola Milenkovic, Martinez Quarta, Cristiano Biraghi; Arthur, Rolando Mandragora; Nico Gonzalez, Lucas Beltran, Ricardo Sottil; Andrea BelottiMilan possible XlManager: Stefano PioliMike Maignan; Davide Calabria, Malick Thiaw, Fikayo Tomori, Alessandro Florenzi; Ismael Ben…
(2024-03-31). China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum to host online media sub-forum. ecns.cn The sub-forum will focus on topics such as innovating narratives, promoting online cultural exchanges, and enhancing people-to-people connectivity between China and Africa. Additionally, a China story co-creation award ceremony will be held at the sub-forum.
(2024-03-31). Omusinga Mumbere reshuffles cabinet. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omusinga Rwenzururu Cultural Institution Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma has reshuffled his cabinet. In the changes, he has dropped and replaced nine of his cabinet ministers. Benson Kule Baritazale is the new Deputy Prime Minister replacing Edwin Bayiringa Kugonza who has held the position for six months. Deputy Attorney General …
(2024-03-31). Leading influential women in African politics. independent.co.ug 
From heads of state like Samia Suluhu to influential diplomats like Bintou Keita, women are increasingly playing key roles in the continent's politics and governance. From Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first democratically elected female president in Africa, to Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, FIFA's first female Secretary General, a new generation of women is paving the …
(2024-03-31). Reach A Hand and Sauti Plus partner with Nollywood for Kyaddala Season 3. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda — a youth-centred non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment programs, and Sauti Plus Media Hub — a full-service social behavioural change communication agency — has unveiled a partnership with two Nigerian production houses — Sozo Films and Ramsey Films — for the production of the …
(2024-03-31). Ethiopia to set up council to track country's digital development measures. tvbrics.com 
The government has outlined the implementation of a strategy to bring technology into society…
(2024-03-31). Heavy rains leave over 1,600 people homeless in southern Tanzania. independent.co.ug 
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | At least 1,660 people have been left homeless due to heavy rains that destroyed 699 houses in the Nachingwea district of the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official announced on Saturday. Mohamed Moyo, the Nachingwea district commissioner, said that some of the affected individuals have been temporarily housed …
(2024-03-31). A beacon of hope for arthritis patients in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At most public and private hospitals in Uganda, surgeons cannot restore the knees and joints of patients battling rheumatic arthritis. Over ten years ago, there was only one specialist at Mulago National Referral Hospital to treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions. On Thursday, Ugandan surgeons teaming up with counterparts from the …
(2024-03-31). Balancing climate financing and taming rising debt, gov't dilemma. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst global calls on governments to increase funding for climate activities, Uganda is torn between allocating more of her resources to the cause and keeping the national debt levels in check. According to Uganda's Nationally Determined Contributions as updated, in fulfilment of Article 4 of the Paris Agreement on Climate, …
(2024-03-31). Older Ugandans are unhappy, says new report on happiness. independent.co.ug 
COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans aged 60 years and above are the unhappiest segment of our society, according to the latest World Happiness Report. These are people who have lived through all of the country's tumultuous regimes, from Obote One, Idi Amin, Obote Two, and now President Yoweri Museveni. The case of Uganda's unhappy …
aa.com.tr (2024-03-31). Church of England archbishop urges action to save starving children in Gaza, Ukraine 
The top cleric of the Church of England on Sunday called for action to save starving children in Gaza and Sudan.
Delivering his Easter Sunday sermon at Canterbury Cathedral, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby urged action for the starving children of Gaza and Sudan, and the parents who desperately try to find food for them.
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abcnews.go.com (2024-03-31). Gaza 'feels like a coffin for children,' some adolescents are 'wanting to die': UNICEF 
Speaking from Rafah, in southern Gaza, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder painted a grim picture of life for children, where some go to sleep thinking they may die.
(2024-03-31). In Tunisia, a racist campaign targets Khalifa Chouchène. newarab.com 
In Khalifa Chouchène (Chouchane), a radio host on Diwan FM, addressed the state of opposition in his "Here Tunisia" program…
(2024-03-31). Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour knighted by UK PM Sunak. newarab.com 
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(2024-03-31). Egypt's population growth continues slowing to 1.4 percent. newarab.com 
(2024-03-31). IMF confirms increasing Egypt's bailout loan to $8 billion. newarab.com 
The executive board of the International Monetary Fund confirmed a deal with In a statement late on Friday, the board said its decision would enable Egypt to immediately receive about $820 million as part of the deal which w…