(2025-01-22). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). Death of Miners in South Africa a Government Failure. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Police maintain a cordon around shaft 11 during rescue operations for trapped miners at the abandoned Buffelsfontein gold mine in Stilfontein, South Africa, January 14, 2025. | © 2025 Leon Sadiki/Bloomberg via Getty Images…
(2025-01-22). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-22). The Long Overdue Pardon of Marcus Garvey. counterpunch.org In pardoning Marcus Garvey, Joe Biden did something that was long overdue. Many today do not know who Garvey was or the grave injustice that was done to him. Born in Jamacia in 1887, he was educated in London and worked for the African Times and Orient Review, a publication that highlighted Pan-African nationalism and
(2025-01-22). BRICS, Nigeria and the Value of Opportunity. infobrics.org Nigeria has a population of over 200 million citizens, one of the biggest economies in Africa, and has the potential to be an economic and cultural hub in Africa, yet it is plagued by a seemingly endless string of issues…
(2025-01-22). President Ramaphosa calls on nations to work together. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa calls on nations to work together | President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged nations to work together to tackle a multitude of challenges facing the global economy, highlighting rising debt and climate change impacts, as burning issues. | He was giving a special address to the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos on Tuesday as Head of State and in his capacity as the President of the G20. | He called for collective efforts to rid the world of current conflicts causing untold pain and suffering to those affected. | "As we confront the challenges of the 21st century — from climate change to pan…
(2025-01-22). President Ramaphosa outlines SA's G20 Presidency priorities at WEF. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa outlines SA's G20 Presidency priorities at WEF | President Cyril Ramaphosa has highlighted the significance of South Africa's G20 Presidency and the economic priorities of the South African Government of National Unity during a special address to the 55th World Economic Forum in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. | The President told world leaders that South Africa will focus its G20 Presidency on three themes – namely solidarity, equality and sustainable development. | He emphasised the country's commitment to advancing a just energy transition, fostering inclusive growth and addressing global i…
(2025-01-22). SAPS to host a series of activities in the build up to National Police Day. sanews.gov.za SAPS to host a series of activities in the build up to National Police Day | The South African Police Service (SAPS) will from Friday host a series of activities and events in the build up to National Police Day, which is scheduled to take place next week Monday. | In 2005, Cabinet approved 27 January as National Police Day. On National Police Day, SAPS remembers the sacrifices that the country's men and women in blue have made and continue to make as they provide safety for all who live in South Africa. | Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and the Deputy Ministers of Police, Cassel Mathale and Polly Boshielo will, tog…
(2025-01-22). Bud rot of palms detected in some parts of SA. sanews.gov.za Bud rot of palms detected in some parts of SA | The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has issued a warning on the detection of the Bud rot of palms (Phytophthora palmivora) in certain parts of the country. | This follows the detection of P. palmivoraIn orchards in the Mopani District in Limpopo, and three commercial papaya orchards in the Ehlanzeni District Municipality in Mpumalanga. | The National Plant Protection Organisation of South Africa (NPPOZA) confirmed detection of the pest in August 2024. The disease is caused by a fungus that attacks palms. Disease transmission may…
(2025-01-22). Nelson Mandela Bay residents urged to stop vandalism of infrastructure. sanews.gov.za Nelson Mandela Bay residents urged to stop vandalism of infrastructure | The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has called on community members to report and stop the vandalism of electricity infrastructure. | The call follows the collapse of a substation in Khayelitsha, Kariega, due to vandalism. | The City's Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Electricity and Energy, Ziyanda Mnqokoyi, said the incident, which took place last week Monday, has resulted in the loss of power supply to many households. | Mnqokoyi said the substation is currently undergoing rehabilitation, and it will take approximately two weeks…
(2025-01-22). Lamola extends congratulations to Mozambique's Minister of Foreign Affairs. sanews.gov.za Lamola extends congratulations to Mozambique's Minister of Foreign Affairs | The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has congratulated Ambassador Maria Manuela dos Santos Lucas on her new appointment as Mozambique's Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation. | According to the department, Lucas served as Ambassador to South Africa since March 2023, and has been instrumental in deepening South Africa's relations with Mozambique. | "Minister Lamola stated he looks forward to working with Minister Lucas to strengthen the existing strong fraternal relations between the two countries…
(2025-01-22). Lenasia Magistrate Court shooting condemned. sanews.gov.za Lenasia Magistrate Court shooting condemned | Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mamoloko Kubayi has strongly condemned a shooting outside the Lenasia Magistrate Court, which claimed the life of one person. | The victim was a 27-year-old man awaiting to testify as a witness in an ongoing murder case being heard in the court. | "The safety of all court users is of the utmost priority. The security breach violates the core of the court administration system. We expect courts to be the custodians of justice and a safe place for our citizens," Kubayi said. | The Minister said the department has immediat…
(2025-01-22). South Africa is undergoing 'fundamental transformation' – President Ramaphosa. sanews.gov.za South Africa is undergoing 'fundamental transformation' – President Ramaphosa | President Cyril Ramaphosa, says South Africa is undergoing a "fundamental transformation" – as it seeks to accelerate inclusive economic growth. | President Ramaphosa was speaking at the South Africa Night World Economic Forum (WEF), held at the Garden Hall in Davos Klosters, Switzerland, on Tuesday evening. | The event, hosted by Brand South Africa, celebrated the country's G20 Presidency, an extraordinary opportunity to shape the global agenda for inclusive growth and sustainable development. | The event was held on the sidelines of…
(2025-01-22). CPI increases in December. sanews.gov.za CPI increases in December | Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has recorded an increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), with data showing that inflation increased in December to 3%, from 2.9% in November 2024. | "At the end of each year, Statistics South Africa calculates the average inflation rate for the year. The average inflation for 2024 was 4.4%, down from the average of 6% in 2023," Stats SA Chief Director, Patrick Kelly, said on Wednesday. | Inflation for food and non-alcoholic beverages ticked up to 2.5% from 2.3% in November. | Annual price increases for bread and cereal products was steady at 3.7%.
(2025-01-22). Government, private sector partner to empower learners in rural KZN. sanews.gov.za Government, private sector partner to empower learners in rural KZN | Learners in uMkhanyakude, in the uMtubatuba region of northern KwaZulu-Natal, received a boost at the start of the school year when the Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Nomalungelo Gina, led a back-to-school campaign. | In partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and the Izimpande Foundation, the Deputy Minister on Tuesday delivered 132 new school shoes to Bathathe and Mfekayi primary schools. | Both schools are no-fee institutions that provide accessible, quality education to their communities. | These schools…
(2025-01-22). Passing of NPA deputy head a 'profound loss'. sanews.gov.za Passing of NPA deputy head a 'profound loss' | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has described the passing of Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (DNDPP), Advocate Rodney De Kock, as a "profound loss" for South Africa. | De Kock passed away on Monday, following a battle with brain cancer, which was diagnosed in December. | "The passing of Advocate Rodney De Kock is a profound loss to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), the legal fraternity and our country. | "He was a reliable pillar of strength to the NPA that is working hard to rebuild itself and gear up t…
(2025-01-22). La Nigeria membro associato dei BRICS+ e il viaggio di Wang Yi in Africa. strategic-culture.su La Nigeria diventa membro associato dei BRICS+, rafforzando la sua posizione strategica nel panorama globale. Questo ingresso, sostenuto dalla Cina, sottolinea il ruolo crescente dell'Africa nella cooperazione Sud-Sud e nelle riforme della governance globale, promuovendo sviluppo sostenibile e relazioni paritarie. | Segue nostro Lo scorso 17 gennaio, il Brasile, che detiene la presidenza di turno dei BRICS+, ha annunciato che la Nigeria…
(2025-01-22). France arrests Algerian influencer accused of inciting violence. newarab.com 
Rafik M. had "called on Tiktok for the carrying out of violent acts on French territory," said Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau on social media, without saying where he had been arrested. | The influencer is one of half a dozen Algerians arrested in France over the last month on accusations of calling for violence…
(2025-01-22). Spanish man lands near Algiers after kidnapping ordeal. newarab.com 
A Spanish man who was kidnapped last week near the Algeria- The Spaniard landed at the Boufarik military base, south of the capital on a flight from Algeria's southernmost Tin Zaoutine commune. | He was on a tourist trip when he was "kidnapped near the Algerian-Malian
(2025-01-22). Mali's FLA rebels 'free Spanish man kidnapped in Algeria'. newarab.com 
A rebel alliance in Mali said Tuesday it has freed The Azawad Liberation Front (FLA), a coalition of separatist armed groups in Mali's predominately Tuareg north, said on the social media platform X that it freed Spanish citizen Gilbert Navarro. | "The former Spanish hostage, Mr. Navarro Giane Gilbert, has been released by the FLA and is in good health," said Mohamed Maouloud Ramaadan, spokesperson for the separatist movement. | Boubacar Sadigh Ould Taleb, the Azawad Liberation Front's communication…
(2025-01-22). Israeli captives return with smiles and goody bags, Palestinian abductees with scars. presstv.ir Following the ceasefire deal, Israeli captives were released with goody bags, while Palestinian detainees came home with their hair turned white from the ordeal.
(2025-01-22). Yemen releases crew of UK-owned ship after Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Yemen says it freed the crew of the cargo in support of the ceasefire in Gaza.
(2025-01-22). International Notes: Communists face twists and turns worldwide. cpusa.org 
Chile: Communist Party holds XXVII Congress | The Communist Party of Chile opened its XXVII Congress on January 11. The Party held elections for a new Central Committee and voted on a number of resolutions. | "The Party identifies a fundamental contradiction between neoliberalism and democracy, understood as a structural conflict that subordinates popular sovereignty to the market." The Party's President Lautaro Carmona
(2025-01-22). Development banker says US knew of plot to oust him over Nicaragua loans. thegrayzone.com The US government was aware of a campaign to remove a top development banker from power to stop anti-poverty loans to Nicaragua, where Washington sought regime change. In an exclusive interview with The Grayzone, Dante Mossi, who headed the Central American Bank for Economic Integration from 2018 to 2023, denounced a plot by "Costa Rica and Guatemala, with the knowledge of the US… to oust me." After Nicaragua suppressed a violent US-backed 2018 coup d'etat which saw hundreds of deaths, …
(2025-01-22). Cuba holds Bastion 2016 strategic drill. plenglish.com The exercise aims to train the leadership and command of the different structures of the National and Territorial Guard in organizing their work. | The Revolutionary Armed Forces Ministry (MINFAR) said this exercise "seeks to increase the country's defense willingness and the preparedness of troops and the population to face the enemy's different actions." | Granma newspaper informed in a note that the Strategic Exercise was scheduled for November 2024. However, due to the effects caused by two earthquakes and Hurricanes Oscar and Rafael, it was necessary to postpone it for the present year. | During the strateg…
(2025-01-22). Winter Sports Festival to be held on Russia-China border. tvbrics.com 
Participants of the event will create an international postcard with the size of 50 by 35 metres…
(2025-01-22). Lewis Hamilton debuts for Ferrari with F1 test drive in Italy. aljazeera.com The seven-time world champion delighted Italian fans with his maiden F1 test drive of a 2023-specification Ferrari.
(2025-01-22). Peru's Chancay port receives its first cargo of EV cars from China. america.cgtn.com 
Chancay, the Chinese-built mega port in Peru, has received its first cargo of electric cars from China. While it's not the first batch of EVs to reach the country, it represents a shift in the flow of hi-tech vehicles to the South American country. Dan Collyns reports from Lima.
(2025-01-22). In Commemoration of Trump's Inaugural Address: A Brief, Historical Definition of Fascism. counterpunch.org 
The word fascism derives from the Italian fascio, the name for the bundle of sticks carried by ancient Roman officials to beat into submission anybody who challenged their authority. A country gripped by fascism beats down its population until it acquiesces to dictatorial authority. Its ruler governs like a king, subject to few if any
(2025-01-22). C-Care Uganda launches advanced MRI service. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | C-Care Uganda, the leading provider of premium healthcare services, has unveiled its latest innovation: a state-of-the-art 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner at its flagship facility, C-Care IHK. This milestone marks a new era in diagnostic imaging, enabling precise, non-invasive, and fast medical diagnoses for patients across Uganda. …
(2025-01-22). At the Outset of 2025, Ukraine Attempting to Prolong Cruel, Destructive Proxy War. orinocotribune.com By Dmitri Kovalevich — Jan 17, 2025 | The nearly three years of the war have shown to all concerned that the Ukrainian authorities can carefully hide their military losses and failures but are unable to conceal a planned military operation ahead of time. | Many Ukrainians are expecting the new year 2025 to bring the beginning of peace negotiations and an end to the war by Kiev and NATO against Russia. Hopes have been stirred by the pre-election, populist pronouncements of the new US president. Months ago, Donald Trump made statements promising to 'end the war in one day' upon assuming office. But it remains…
(2025-01-22). Bishop makes powerful plea to Trump to 'have mercy' on LGBTQ people and migrants. leftfootforward.org 'I ask you to have mercy on the people in our country who are scared now'
(2025-01-22). CPUSA leader Cambron sheds light on the fight for immigrant justice. cpusa.org 
This slightly edited article was originally Introduction: As a second Trump presidency takes shape, the treatment of immigrants, particularly from Latin America and the Caribbean, remains a central and contentious issue. Republican border policies have long framed immigrants as threats, using them as scapegoats for broader societal problems. | Yet much of the migration from Latin America is driven by the fallout from U.S. foreign interventions — anti-de…
(2025-01-22). El Salvador's media reports on the death of former president Funes. plenglish.com San Salvador, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) The press media in El Salvador today reported the death of former president Mauricio Funes in Nicaragua where he was in asylum.
(2025-01-22). Comienza andadura de Fitur con expectativas de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ene (RHC) Mal tiempo, buena cara para el turismo, que comienza hoy su andadura con Fitur en IFEMA-Madrid, donde una legión de profesionales de 156 países promueve sus ofertas.
(2025-01-22). Beisbol: abanderan a Leñadores para Serie de las Américas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ene (JIT).- La selección de los Leñadores de Las Tunas quedó abanderada el martes en el Estadio Latinoamericano, de cara a su participación en la I Serie de las Américas de Beisbol, con sede en Nicaragua.
(2025-01-22). MC USA releases car charging station installation guide for churches. anabaptistworld.org The Climate Justice Ministry of Mennonite Church USA has just published "Installing Electric Vehicle Charging Stations: A Guide for Congregations" to help congregations of all sizes determine whether they should pursue installing electric vehicle charging stations. "This EV charging station guide is for congregations who are interested in lowering their carbon emissions, and more specifically, …
(2025-01-22). Transcript of NewsX panel discussion of Trump on inauguration day. gilbertdoctorow.com Transcript submitted by a reader NewsX, Rishab Gulati: 20: 29Ending birthright citizenship is talked about during the campaign and post the election. He has not mentioned it today. It might happen. We don't know. So now let me get Gilbert Doctorow in. Gilbert Doctorow, what is the carrot and stick that can be applied for the …
(2025-01-22). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-22). The Most Popular Online Games on Spin Samurai. moguldom.com Modern online entertainment offers users a lot of opportunities for quality recreation. One of the most popular platforms for fans of slot machines and card games is Spin Samurai Australia. There are more than 3700 various entertainments, which will suit both beginners and those who are looking for unusual game formats. Thanks to the cooperation …
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(2025-01-22). Conozca las órdenes ejecutivas que implementó Trump en sus primeras 24 horas en el cargo. cubadebate.cu Donald Trump regresó este lunes a la Casa Blanca. Durante su primer discurso como presidente de Estados Unidos anunció que ese mismo día firmaría una serie de órdenes ejecutivas, entre ellas la declaratoria de emergencia nacional en la frontera con México. øCuáles son todas las órdenes firmadas?
(2025-01-22). Entregan Orden de la Solidaridad a Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, fundador de Meliá Hotels International. cubadebate.cu En emotiva ceremonia de homenaje póstumo, realizada en la Embajada de Cuba en España, se entregó la víspera la Orden de la Solidaridad a Gabriel Escarrer Juliá, fundador de Meliá Hotels International, quien mantuvo siempre una estrecha relación con Cuba, informó en X el primer ministro cubano Manuel Marrero Cruz.
(2025-01-22). Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT), within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (…) | – |
(2025-01-22). Azerbaijan: Urgent call to confirm the suspension of Azerbaijan's PACE credentials at Winter session 2025. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, call the members of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) to uphold the suspension of Azerbaijan's credentials for 2025, as escalating repression of civil society in the country violates the principles of the Council of Europe (CoE).
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(2025-01-22). Rescuers in Indonesia search for survivors after landslide kills 19 in Java. aljazeera.com Heavy rains in Pekalongan cause a devastating landslide, blocking a main road and burying houses.
(2025-01-22). Cheyenne pastor ordained as Montana church strengthens its community. anabaptistworld.org Suzette Shreffler ≠was ordained for ministry Sept. 22 at White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church in Busby, Mont., becoming the first Northern Cheyenne woman ordained by Central Plains Mennonite Conference.
(2025-01-22). Phantom of Right-Wing Electoral Abstentionism Returns to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Misión Verdad — Jan 21, 2025 | Venezuela's extremist sector, led by María Corina Machado, has returned to electoral abstentionism. The coordinator of Vente Venezuela has called for a boycott of the next elections in Venezuela through a video that she released on social media last Sunday. In the piece, she asserted that "the elections were on July 28 (2024). That day the people chose… Until that result comes into force, it is not appropriate to participate in elections of any kind. Going to vote again and again without respecting the results is not defending the vote, it is distorting the popular vote."
(2025-01-22). Phantom of Right-Wing Electoral Abstentionism Returns to Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Misión Verdad — Jan 21, 2025 | Venezuela's extremist sector, led by María Corina Machado, has returned to electoral abstentionism. The coordinator of Vente Venezuela has called for a boycott of the next elections in Venezuela through a video that she released on social media last Sunday. In the piece, she asserted that "the elections were on July 28 (2024). That day the people chose… Until that result comes into force, it is not appropriate to participate in elections of any kind. Going to vote again and again without respecting the results is not defending the vote, it is distorting the popular vote."
(2025-01-22). Tundu Lissu picked to lead top Tanzania opposition party. independent.co.ug 
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | After steering Tanzania's leading opposition party, Chadema, through two tumultuous decades of political battles, transformative campaigns, and unyielding advocacy for democracy, Freeman Mbowe's tenure as chairman has officially come to an end, reports The Citizen Tanzania. In a historic and symbolic shift, the party has chosen Tundu …
(2025-01-22). Why Labour Can't Fix the UKs Polycrisis. counterpunch.org 
The UK's decrepit first-past-the-post electoral system virtually guarantees a two-party grip on parliamentary power. Since WW2 the two parties in question have been the Conservatives and Labour, with the Conservatives enjoying 3 long spells in power,1950-64, 1979-1997, and 2010-2024, countered only by Labour's Blair/Brown ascendency in 1997-2010. Labour's single term in power from 1945-1950, however, saw the momentous creation of the UK's welfare state, which started to erode as a policy choice when Margaret Thatcher became prime minister in 1979 ⚪ a phase that was also coterminous with the onset of the neolibera…
(2025-01-22). Australian governments exploit murky antisemitic incidents to attack democratic rights. wsws.org At least some of the incidents appear designed to discredit Palestinian supporters and Muslims, while promoting actual antisemitism.
(2025-01-22). Virginia Dems Advance Reproductive, Voting and Marriage Rights Amendments. truthout.org Democratic lawmakers in Virginia have advanced three constitutional amendments to restore voting rights, protect reproductive freedoms and enshrine marriage equality in the state's highest governing document. The measures passed within Virginia's House of Delegates last week, mainly along partisan lines, with all Democrats in the chamber voting in support of them and most of the Republican… |
(2025-01-22). British voters view Donald Trump as a 'dangerous idiot'. leftfootforward.org British voters have a scathing view of Donald Trump, who returned to the White House for a second presidential term yesterday. | When asked to describe the Republican in one word, the most popular responses to a poll by think tank More in Common were "idiot" and "dangerous". | Among the few positive descriptions, respondents called Trump "funny," "good," "strong," and a "leader." | Overall, three in five Brits have a negative view of the new president. | Half of the 2,000 British adults who responded to the poll say they would have voted for his Democratic rival Kamala Harris, compared to just 28% for Trump.
(2025-01-22). What Americans Now Need Most: A Farewell to Grand Fortune. counterpunch.org Over three score years ago, President Dwight Eisenhower had a warning for America. "We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex," Eisenhower exhorted in his 1961 farewell address as president. "The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist." "We must never let the weight of this combination," Ike continued, "endanger our liberties or democratic processes."
(2025-01-22). El-Sisi, Putin discuss Gaza, Syria, economic ties. plenglish.com Cairo, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly discussed the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, Syria, and the development of economic relations between the two countries.
(2025-01-22). Netanyahu minister: 'No promise' for Palestinian statehood in Israel-Saudi normalization deal. haaretz.com GAZA HOSTAGE DEAL: Saudi FM says 'Responsibility of all region to ensure that cease-fire continues' ‚ñ ISRAEL: Four people wounded in a stabbing in Tel Aviv by a Moroccan national with U.S. residence who was shot and killed ‚ñ GAZA: Israel to let 50 wounded Hamas militants cross for treatment in Egypt daily ‚ñ WEST BANK: Three Palestinians shot during East Jerusalem disturbances…
(2025-01-22). Israel to let 50 wounded Hamas militants cross for treatment in Egypt daily. haaretz.com As part of the Gaza deal, the Israeli government approved this plan to begin on the 14th day of the cease-fire. Netanyahu's office confirmed that Gazans unaffiliated with Hamas will manage the transfer, with all movements subject to prior IDF and Shin Bet approval…
(2025-01-22). Gaza: Israel denies deal to give PA full control of Rafah border. newarab.com 
Asharq Al-Awsat had reported earlier that Egyptian and Israeli intelligence chiefs had agreed to transfer the management of the Gaza side of the border to the PA during talks in Cairo this week. | This would be done alongside international supervision and monitori…
(2025-01-22). Egypt to give away one million books. tvbrics.com 
The books will cover various topics such as history, science, and art…
(2025-01-22). Egypt renews detention of economist Abdel Khaleq Farouk. newarab.com 
(2025-01-22). Ethiopia highlights success on country's digital transformation. tvbrics.com 
Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy aims to create an inclusive and prosperous digital future for Ethiopia, building on the successes of ongoing initiatives…
(2025-01-22). Ethiopia gets a stockmarket. Now it just needs some firms to list. independent.co.ug 
The country is no longer the most populous without a bourse Ethiopia | AGENCIES | It was a momentous occasion. But the peal of the bell did not initiate a flurry of trading at the Ethiopian Securities Exchange, which opened on January 10th. With no brokers and only one listed stock, the exchange enjoyed a relaxed …
(2025-01-22). As gold prices surge, Ghana faces 'looming crisis' over illegal mining. aljazeera.com Illegal and small-scale mining known as galamsey is contaminating the country's rivers and soil, activists say.
(2025-01-22). Trump Mideast envoy Witkoff hails cease-fire, says Israel-Saudi normalization viable only if war ends. haaretz.com In his first interview to Israeli news, U.S. envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said he was directed to 'push' both sides to a deal. Whether Trump told Netanyahu that he will be able to continue the war, he refused to say…
(2025-01-22). Contrasting Reality: Treatment of Israeli and Palestinian Prisoners. counterpunch.org 
The release of three Israeli women held captive in Gaza on Sunday attracted significant global media attention. However, there was comparatively limited coverage of the freed Palestinian women, who had been kidnapped and detained by Israel without charge. This disparity reflects the normalization of the dehumanization of Palestinians, perpetuating a narrative that enables Israel to
(2025-01-22). Alleged Christian Trump flies into a toddler tantrum over a real Christian preaching to him. thecanary.co A bishop pleaded with newly-inaugurated US president-come-petulant child Donald Trump to "have mercy." Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington addressed Trump, his family, and the new vice-president, J.D. Vance: The culture of contempt that has become normalised in this country threatens to destroy us. Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde: on point She […] | By
(2025-01-22). Morocco: why is learning Tifinagh script for Amazigh important. newarab.com 
In This year, as Imazighen communities marked the start of 2975, fresh conspiracy theories resurfaced around their traditions and language. | Some pan-Arab and Islami…
(2025-01-22). Death toll from Cyclone Dikeledi in Mozambique rises to 11. plenglish.com Maputo, Jan 22 (Prensa Latina) Mozambican authorities reported today that the death toll from the passage of cyclone "Dikeledi" through the north of the country, rose to 11, while the number of displaced people reached 250 thousand.
(2025-01-22). Why Vivek Ramaswamy Abruptly Quit DOGE? Republican Drops Big Hint On X | Musk Behind Exit Plot. hindustantimes.com U.S. politician Vivek Ramaswamy has made headlines by abruptly resigning from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a role he was appointed to by President Donald Trump. His departure comes just hours after Trump's inauguration, raising eyebrows and sparking speculation about the reasons behind this sudden exit. In his statement, Ramaswamy expressed gratitude for the opportunity to help establish DOGE and voiced confidence in Elon Musk's ability to lead the initiative moving forward. Watch the video for more details.
(2025-01-22). Iran Optimistic about Strategic Partnership with Azerbaijan. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Continuation and promotion of cooperation between Iran and the Republic of Azerbaijan will turn the two neighbors into strategic partners, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
(2025-01-22). Anti-Immigrant Legislation Doesn't Serve Anyone But Prison Contractors. ips-dc.org
(2025-01-22). Hyperimperialism, The Fall Of Syria And Capitalist Gangsters. popularresistance.org As 2025 begins, California is on fire. And it feels like much of the rest of the world is burning, too. From the slaughter in the Middle East to a new Cold War brewing in Asia, everywhere we look is filled with uncertainty. | At home, the California wildfires have exposed much of the true face of capitalism. From prison laborers risking their lives for pennies by fighting the blazes to massive price hikes for rents in Southern California, the U.S. is crumbling. | Yet externally, America is as aggressive as ever. Only last month, it helped force through a coup against the Assad government in Syria, and Trump has m…
(2025-01-22). Headlines for January 22, 2025. democracynow.org Trump Takes Steps to Weaponize Justice Department, Reassigning Key Prosecutors, 22 States Sue to Block Trump's Attempt to End Birthright Citizenship, Trump Administration to Allow ICE Raids at Churches, Hospitals and Schools, Israeli Forces Raid Jenin, Killing 10 Palestinians, Newly Freed Palestinians Describe Torture and Ill-Treatment in Israeli Jails, Israeli Forces Kill Palestinian Child in Southern Gaza Despite Ceasefire, Four Injured in Tel Aviv Stabbing Attack, Israeli General Who Led Campaign That Devastated Gaza to Resign over October 7 Failures, Trump's U.N. Ambassador Pick Elise Stefanik Say…
(2025-01-22). 1/18-1/20 Palestine Actions in NJ. fightbackbetter.com 
Despite changes in administration and the announcement of a Gaza ceasefire, activists across New Jersey continue to rally and mobilize in support of Palestine. Recent events demonstrate the ongoing solidarity efforts in the region. | South Jersey for Gaza Rally in Collingswood (January 18, 2025) | On Saturday, January 18, 2025, South Jersey for Gaza (SJ for Gaza)
(2025-01-22). Iran-Armenia Ties Serve Caucasus Peace: Araqchi. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that close cooperation between Tehran and Yerevan serves the interests of the two nations and benefits stability and peace in the South Caucasus region.
(2025-01-22). China rejects bloc confrontation against other countries. plenglish.com Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning reiterated China's opposition to any cooperation among nations directed against other countries. | Mao also stressed that alliances and political blocs are not conducive to international peace and security. | "China has always held that cooperation among countries should not be aimed at forming exclusive alliances or conducting bloc confrontation, as this does not contribute to regional or global stability," she stressed. | The meeting in Washington focused on regional security issues, such as activities in the South China Sea, in the context of growing cooperation among th…
(2025-01-22). Immigrant Activist Ravi Ragbir Speaks After Biden's Last-Minute Pardon Saved Him from Deportation. democracynow.org 
The Trump administration has begun its crackdown on immigrant communities in the United States, with the Department of Homeland Security announcing Tuesday it will allow federal agents to conduct raids at schools, houses of worship and hospitals, ending a yearslong policy that banned Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from arresting people at these sensitive locations. This comes a day after President Trump signed a series of executive orders that included declaring a "national emergency" at the southern border, launching mass raids and deportations, restricting federal funds from sanctuary ci…
(2025-01-22). Southern California braces for 'gusty' winds as new fires erupt in region. presstv.ir US forecasters have warned that new winds are set to hit Southern California as the region continues to confront raging fires.
(2025-01-22). One million people have fled Sudan war to South Sudan, UN warns. newarab.com 
Over one million people have now fled the Tens of thousands have been killed and more than 12 million forced from their homes since conflict erupted between M…
(2025-01-22). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-22). Sudanese journalist Yahya Hamad Fadlallah dies after army arrest. alaraby.co.uk
(2025-01-22). RSF attack kills 16 civilians in Sudan's Al-Fashir. newarab.com 
Sixteen Sudanese civilians were killed and 18 others injured when paramilitary forces shelled a famine-stricken displacement camp in The paramilitary
(2025-01-22). Anestesia de las conciencias. cubadebate.cu Al ser humano le ha sido dada la capacidad dediscernimiento, atributo que le permite el ejercicio de la libertad. Pero hay quien prefiere renunciar a ese derecho de optar libremente. Prefiere dejar que sea el líder, el gurú o el mentor del grupo social con el que se identifica quien tome las decisiones.
(2025-01-22). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-22). Turkana community denied voter registration in Moroto. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Turkana community living in Moroto District, Uganda, has been denied voter registration and issuance of National IDs, as the Electoral Commission and the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) warned that non-citizens would not be registered as voters. The voter registration update exercise, which began on Monday, saw …
(2025-01-22). Experts challenge UCAA on aviation policy, hail new look airport. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Aviation experts have challenged Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) to fast track the proposed national aviation policy and strategy, as it will be key in giving the country new direction and help the regulator keep pace with the best in the world. The experts asked that UCAA particularly addresses the …
(2025-01-22). Buikwe bush war victims seek compensation. independent.co.ug 
Buikwe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 900 families, who were displaced from different villages in the present Buikwe district, are demanding compensation for property lost during the 1981-1986 National Resistance Army-NRA bush war. Through their umbrella body of the National Association of the Displaced People-NADIP, the affected persons who since then sought refuge …
(2025-01-22). Jacob Kiplimo to race against Kipchoge in London. independent.co.ug 
Kapchorwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo has confirmed his participation in the 2025 London Marathon, scheduled for April 27th in the United Kingdom. Kiplimo, the reigning cross-country champion, sees the London Marathon as an opportunity to race against world-class marathoners such as Eliud Kipchoge, Timirad Tola, Sabastian Sawe, and Alexander Munyao. He …
(2025-01-22). Lwengo district institutes village coffee taskforces to enforce quality, safety. independent.co.ug 
Lwengo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Lwengo district have resolved to constitute village coffee committees, to respond to rising cases of theft and methods that compromise the quality of the produce in the communities. The decision was taken during a meeting of the District Security Committee and the leaders of associations of Coffee …
(2025-01-22). Mbale Diocese ordains 30 priests. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbale Diocese ordained 30 new priests. The newly ordained priests took their vows at St. Andrew's Cathedral, led by Bishop Wilson Nandaa. The newly ordained priests will be distributed across various parishes within the diocese. During the ceremony, Bishop Nanda urged upon the newly ordained priests to preach the …
(2025-01-22). Parliament to improve turnaround time of Auditor General's reports. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa has said that the Business Committee Parliament will discuss a strategy to effectively handle reports of the Auditor General within the Accountability Committees. According to the Tayebwa, the Government can only implement the Auditor General's recommendations if they have been adopted by …
(2025-01-22). Why sugar ruling has left a bitter taste. independent.co.ug 
Lugazi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 12 sugar millers in Uganda face closure following a ruling by the High Court that they were established illegally. The Monday ruling in the case, "Uganda Sugar Manufacturers Association (USMA) Limited v Attorney General and three 3 Others", faulted the government for failure to institute a regulatory …
(2025-01-22). Soroti residents in fear over rampant dog bites. independent.co.ug 
Soroti, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Soroti district health leaders have decried the increasing cases of dog bites that are not reported to the health facilities. Dr Charles Okadhi, the Soroti District Health Officer says that only 37 out of 240 cases that were registered by the veterinary department were reported in health facilities in …
(2025-01-22). Uganda's military took over public-sector construction; Private Contractors are reeling. independent.co.ug 
The government's move to transfer many public construction projects to the military has worsened fears about President Museveni's concentration of power Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | In 2021, the Ugandan government announced a policy that the military would take on all new government-funded construction projects in the health and education sectors. In …
(2025-01-21). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |
(2025-01-21). Eskom edges closer to meeting load shedding target. sanews.gov.za Eskom edges closer to meeting load shedding target | Eskom Group Executive for Generation, Bheki Nxumalo, says eyes at the power utility are now firmly fixed on reaching a year without implementing load shedding – a target that is just slightly more than two months away. | This as Eskom reached 300 days without implementing the scheduled rolling black outs today. | "Credit goes to all our 40 000 dedicated and skilled Eskom employees, who are committed to serving South Africa. Our sights are now firmly focused on delivering one year without load shedding at midnight on 26 March 2025. | "These 300 days without load…
(2025-01-21). South African humanitarian in pro-Israeli crosshairs over Palestine support. aljazeera.com Imtiaz Sooliman, driving force behind prominent African aid agency Gift of the Givers, says his work is not political.
(2025-01-21). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-21). South Africa to use World Economic Forum for strengthening ties with ASEAN. tvbrics.com 
The event also provides a platform to promote the country's G20 presidency…
(2025-01-21). Russia's military enters Africa to end neocolonialism. thesiriusreport.com 
We assess Russia's increasing role and influence in Africa at a time when we are witnessing the end of neocolonialism in Africa.
(2025-01-21). BRICS Expands to 54.6% of World Population By Adding Nigeria, Africa's Most Populous Country. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-21). BRICS Expands to 54.6% of World Population By Adding Nigeria, Africa's Most Populous Country. scheerpost.com
(2025-01-21). Tunisia uses new cybercrime law to jail record number of journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program 
(2025-01-21). E Cape leadership on back-to-school drive. sanews.gov.za E Cape leadership on back-to-school drive | The Eastern Cape Executive Council (EXCO) members, led by Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, will join forces with Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers on a week-long Back-to-School Outreach Programme across the province. | The provincial Back-to-School Outreach Programme is an annual campaign, designed to ensure all learners have opportunities to become productive, responsible and competitive citizens, through an inclusive quality basic education system. | The initiative aims to promote education, support learners, and engage with local communities. | It also seeks t…
(2025-01-21). South Africa to showcase country's 'energy agenda' at WEF meeting. sanews.gov.za South Africa to showcase country's 'energy agenda' at WEF meeting | Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has arrived in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting, where he is expected to spearhead South Africa's energy agenda. | Ramokgopa is part of the South African delegation, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the 55th World Economic Forum annual meeting, currently underway in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland. | "The Minister…has arrived in Davos to join President Cyril Ramaphosa who is leading the South African delegation at the 55th World Economic Forum (WEF) from…
(2025-01-21). Government increases fish allocation by 36%. sanews.gov.za Government increases fish allocation by 36% | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has announced a 36% increase in the allocation of certain key fish species. | This allocation marks a significant step towards empowering small-scale fishers, strengthening local economies and driving sustainable growth in South Africa's fishing communities. | "This 36% increase in fish allocations for own use is about improving livelihoods, empowering fishing communities, and stimulating economic activity in our coastal regions. | "By supporting small-scale fishers, we're ensuring that they bec…
(2025-01-21). Five-year-old repatriated from Mauritius adjusts to new life with family in SA. sanews.gov.za Five-year-old repatriated from Mauritius adjusts to new life with family in SA | Despite a challenging start to life, a young South African girl repatriated from Mauritius in December last year, is blossoming into what her grandmother describes as a "ball of fun and sunshine". | The child, who was born in Mauritius, lived in a prison compound on the island, where her mother is awaiting trial for allegedly trafficking drugs. On turning five, the little girl had to leave her mother and the prison and start life anew in South Africa with extended family. | The little girl now lives with her grandmother in the North…
(2025-01-21). Condolences for family of NPA Deputy Head. sanews.gov.za Condolences for family of NPA Deputy Head | The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has expressed condolences to the De Kock family, following the passing of Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions (DNDPP), Advocate Rodney De Kock. | De Kock passed away on Monday following a brain cancer diagnosis in December. | "The NPA leadership, NPA staff and colleagues in the criminal justice system will miss his passion for justice and the rule of law in this country. DK, as we fondly called him, was a pillar of strength in the NPA. | "Strength to the De Kock family and friends, and his NPA family during this diffi…
(2025-01-21). Call to enter SADC Media Awards competition. sanews.gov.za Call to enter SADC Media Awards competition | South African journalists are invited to submit their entries for the 2025 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition before the deadline next month. | The competition is open to journalists from the SADC Member States. | "The SADC Media Awards were established in 1996 to recognise best media work in disseminating information on SADC to support the process of regional co-operation and integration in the region. | "To promote regional integration and cooperation (cross-border issues), the awards aim to recognise excellence in journalism in…
(2025-01-21). Ghana amplifies Africa's visa-free push as continental integration efforts grow. independent.co.ug 
Ghana's visa-free entry for African passport holders is the latest boost to efforts to integrate the continent and boost cross-border trade, cultural exchange, and regional unity. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Ghana's introduction of visa-free travel for all African passport holders is the latest shot in the arm for Africa's push toward seamless cross-border …
(2025-01-21). Absa Bank Uganda, KH3 to continue championing girl education with 3rd Absa KH3-7 Hills Run. independent.co.ug 
üîµ Venue: Kololo Airstrip üîµ Distance: 21km (covering the seven hills of Kampala); 10km run; 5km CEO Fun run üîµPrizes: o Four tickets to the prestigious Run Your City Series in South Africa for top finishers of the 21km distance (determined by timed kits). o A land title for the top finisher. Kampala, Uganda …
(2025-01-21). Outraged By Gaza Ceasefire, Israeli Settlers Burn Palestinian Homes, Cars. popularresistance.org Israeli Jewish settlers rampaged through several Palestinian towns in the West Bank on 19 January in a show of anger at a ceasefire deal that saw the end of fighting between the Israeli army and Hamas in Gaza and the release of Palestinian prisoners and Israeli captives. | Settlers across the West Bank organized themselves in an effort to disrupt the release of Palestinians held captive in Israeli prisons and detention centers, where torture and rape are common. | Accompanied by soldiers, the settlers attacked Palestinian cars and closed several main roads in Turmus Ayy, Atara, Ein Siniya, Ein Ayoub, Qalqilya, an…
(2025-01-21). Djokovic beats Alcaraz at Australian Open; will play Zverev in semifinal. aljazeera.com Ten-time Melbourne champion fights back to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 and set up a semifinal against Alexander Zverev.
(2025-01-21). Leonard Peltier Out of Jail. pressenza.com After 49 years of incarceration, 80-year-old Leonard Peltier has been granted clemency. He will be released from jail and complete his sentence in home confinement. | Leonard was sentenced to two life sentences for the deaths of two FBI agents in Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota. He maintains his innocence. The trial that led to his prosecution has widely been seen as unfair, including serious suppression of evidence, FBI coercion, and refusal of witnesses. | We celebrate that Leonard can finally go home to his family and community, but maintain the demand for his long-overdue full pardon. | [image or embed]<...
(2025-01-21). Despised: The Poor white Trash Manifesto, Part V. popularresistance.org The petit-bourgeois whites are a non-thinking tail to the kite of the dominant wing of capitalism. Appearance is everything; dialectics is a cross to the liberal vampire. | It is not uncommon that they recruit, artificially elevate and reward "diverse" members of the oppressed class who do their bidding. There are such examples which Fox News unabashedly refers to as "diversity hires." On our side of the class barricades, we should be careful of those possessing the appearance of militancy but not critically grasping the essence of Marxism. Independent thinkers are a problem for the PMC.
(2025-01-21). Latin American Ministers Meet To Unify Their Stance On Trump's Policies. popularresistance.org On Thursday, ministers, deputy ministers, and heads of delegations from 10 Latin American and Caribbean countries met in Mexico City to develop a joint strategy in response to the threats of mass deportations by Donald Trump. | The "Meeting on Human Mobility in the Northern Route of the Continent: Towards an Orderly, Safe, Regular, Responsible, and Humane Management" was attended by representatives from Belize, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, and Venezuela. | "In light of the challenges we face in migration matters, we gathered in Mexico City to discuss and coordinate acti…
(2025-01-21). Iranian Army Performs Nocturnal Heliborne Operation in Drill. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The helicopters of the airborne division of Iran's Army Ground Force carried out a nocturnal mission to airlift the special forces attending a war game held in northeastern border regions.
(2025-01-21). Anduril's "Arsenal 1" and "Rebuilding the Arsenal of Democracy" thealtworld.com The growing challenges in matching the military industrial capabilities of Russia and China highlight the flaws in the U.S. defense industry's profit-driven approach, exemplified by Anduril's ambitious yet controversial "Arsenal 1" project. | With the conflict in Ukraine exposing how unprepared the United States' military industrial base is for a peer or near-peer conflict, continued efforts are being made to either match Russian and Chinese military industrial output or otherwise compensate for it. | Many attempts to do so, including ongoing efforts by the US Army to expand 155mm artillery shell production, have…
(2025-01-21). Trump Threatens Again to Retake Panama Canal While Distorting Deadly History of Waterway. democracynow.org 
During Monday's inauguration, Donald Trump repeated his threat to retake the Panama Canal. The United States controlled the waterway since the early 20th century, but in 1977 President Jimmy Carter signed a landmark treaty to give Panama control of the canal. Democracy Now! co-host Juan González debunks Trump's "grossly false" claims about the canal's history. "The Panama Canal was created at gunpoint by the United States," says Juan González. "The entire myth that Trump has created is entirely false and needs to be challenged."…
(2025-01-21). Sunday 2/2: #BoycottChevron Car Caravan. indybay.org 1400 N. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA (parking lot to the right of former Golds Gym)…
(2025-01-21). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Hundreds of Argentine healthcare workers protested last week over lack of medications, while a walkout by Alberta support staff could spread to another 7,000 workers over the coming 10 days.
(2025-01-21). Resist Trump and MAGA's McCarthyism 2.0! cpusa.org 
The first 100 days of the Trump administration will be full of many challenges and dangers. Not least of these will be the incoming attacks against immigrant communities, the trade union movement, abortion access, LGBTQ people, and the justice for Palestine and other movements for peace and self-determination. | An important plank in the defenses of Resistance 2.0 will be launching efforts to prevent the MAGA right from resurrecting McCarthyism from its grave. During his campaign, Trump vowed to "root out" the communists, Marxists, and the "radical left." Should such a McCarthyism 2.0 be implemented, no pro-wo…
(2025-01-21). Trump's Return Must Be a Turning Point for the UK to Stop Pandering to America and Forge a Brighter Future With Europe. bylinetimes.com Donald Trump's inauguration as the President of the United States for a second time is a dark moment, and I know many people here in the UK will be feeling scared about what this means. Not just for people in America, women, trans people and migrants in particular, who will be at the sharp end of Trump's policies, but for the rest of the world — for peace and security, for action on the climate, and for the integrity of our own democracy. | There's plenty to be worried about. Trump has confirmed that some of his first moves as President will be to start a wave of mass deportations, tearing people away fr…
(2025-01-21). Jean-Marie Le Pen is dead, but his Nazi legacy thrives in France. newarab.com 
Being implicated in acts of torture and the murder of an Arab Muslim nationalist were not mentioned when Jean-Marie Le Pen was Except that forgetting about the evil carried out by Le Pen, the far-right politician,…
(2025-01-21). Dirección Nacional de los Joven Club felicita a la provincia de Cienfuegos | (+Fotos y Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 21 ene (RHC) A buscar nuevas alternativas para brindar los servicios del Joven Club de Computación y Electrónica con la calidad que merece el pueblo llamó en Cienfuegos la Directora Adjunta de la Dirección Nacional de Joven Club, Maidely Pupo.
(2025-01-21). Asciende a 20 mil la cifra de desplazados por violencia en Colombia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) La violencia que sacude hoy a la región del Catatumbo, en el noreste de Colombia, obligó a unas 20 mil personas a dejar sus hogares y a buscar refugio en otras ciudades del país e incluso en Venezuela.
(2025-01-21). Consideran que Trump ha declarado guerra a América Latina y el Caribe. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) La conducción del Movimiento Independentista Nacional Hostosiano (MINH) de Puerto Rico consideró la víspera que el recién estrenado presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald J. Trump, ha declarado la guerra a América Latina y el Caribe.
(2025-01-21). Donald Trump y su carnal, Elon Musk. radiohc.cu Desde la asunción a la presidencia en EEUU de Harry Truman, en abril de 1945, los mandatarios norteamericanos han sido exmilitares, exgobernadores y excongresistas, exitosos, pero ninguno empresario.
(2025-01-21). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-21). Will Mark Carney be appointed as Canada's next Prime Minister to push forward with the Globalists' project of turning Canada into a Technate? expose-news.com "[Trudeau has] served a role as a marketing tool and nothing really more than that. The idea was to always simply use him till he had nothing left to squeeze out of …
(2025-01-21). BVRLA warns of coming EV residual value storm. wattsupwiththat.com But soon they will be dealing with much greater volumes of EVs, along with lower volumes of profitable ICE cars.
(2025-01-21). CGL Tier II Exam Jan 2025: SSC releases rejoinder to admit card. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has released an important rejoinder to the SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card or e admission certificate for the registered candidates.
(2025-01-21). Just one drink a day may put your health at risk. independent.co.ug 
New report says alcohol should carry cancer risk warning label ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Just one alcoholic drink a day is linked to a wide range of negative health effects, according to a new report released Jan.14 by the American government. The findings, which apply to both men and women, tied a daily …
(2025-01-21). La Operación Verdad: La campaña propagandística del Gobierno de EE. UU. que la hizo necesaria. cubadebate.cu Encaminada al aislamiento internacional de la triunfante Revolución, el núcleo de tal campaña se basó en la utilización de la carga emotiva del término baño de sangre, del cual supuestamente eran víctimas, indiscriminada y masivamente, partidarios de la recién derrocada tiranía batistiana. Tal campaña encontró una inmediata respuesta revolucionaria a través de lo que se denominó Operación Verdad.
(2025-01-21). Argentine workers warn of situation in Gaza. plenglish.com Buenos Aires, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Central de Trabajadores de Argentina-Autónoma celebrated the ceasefire in Gaza, nevertheless has warned of the catastrophe that the region is experiencing due to the Israeli aggression, which has caused more than 46,000 deaths in 15 months.
(2025-01-21). Met Police Accused of Lying About Gaza Protest at the BBC. bylinetimes.com 
A London Assembly member has written to the Home Secretary amid claims the Met Police "lied" about Gaza protests at the weekend. | On Saturday, thousands of protesters in central London gathered to demand a lasting ceasefire and an end to what they have called a genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The march had been hit with strict conditions by police over where they could go, and for how long, under the Public Order Act. | It came amid pressure from the Board of Deputies of British Jews that the planned destination — BBC headquarters — was close to a synogogue, and its attendees on the Sabba…
(2025-01-21). Tunisia's gas crisis puts homes and businesses on ice. newarab.com 
In For weeks now, in Sousse, in the central-east part of the country, families have waited for hours—sometimes days—hoping to secure a gas cylinder to heat their homes o…
(2025-01-21). 28-year-old shot dead in central Israel. haaretz.com According to a source familiar with the details, the victim was linked to a local crime organization. Since the beginning of the year, 12 people have been murdered in Israel over criminal motives.
(2025-01-21). Trabajan en la Guiteras para subsanar el fallo imprevisto. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ene (RHC) Unos cuatro días, luego de la avería, podrían tardar operarios y técnicos para subsanar una falla derivada de un salidero de aceite que sacó de servicio, el pasado sábado —de forma imprevista—, a la Central Termoeléctrica (CTE) Antonio Guiteras.
(2025-01-21). The Future of the Mining Industry in the Middle East. scheerpost.com 
(2025-01-21). DRC and WHO strengthen cooperation against Mpox. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Jan 21 (Prensa Latina) The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) strengthen cooperation against Mpox, a disease that has caused almost 1,400 deaths in the country since the beginning of 2024.
(2025-01-21). Bans at Sri Lanka university: A far-reaching attack on students' democratic rights. wsws.org The prohibition of an IYSSE lecture at Peradeniya University was followed by a blanket ban on all student meetings on or off campus, which sets a dangerous precedent for all universities.
(2025-01-21). MD Governor Formally Certifies Abortion Rights in State Constitution. truthout.org Democratic Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a proclamation on January 17, formally certifying the state's constitutional amendment that enshrines abortion as a fundamental right after voters overwhelmingly supported an abortion rights ballot initiative last November. "Maryland made a clear choice," Lieutenant Gov. Aruna Miller said in a statement. "I'm proud of our state for valuing self… |
(2025-01-21). How Labor Can Fight Against Trump's Mass Deportation Agenda. popularresistance.org This is a frightening time for immigrant workers. President-elect Donald Trump ran on the slogan "mass deportations now," and has appointed a team of anti-immigrant hardliners. The leadership of the Democratic Party has lurched to the right on this issue, adopting Trump's rhetoric about "securing the border," and embracing core Republican policies. | A bill that would target undocumented people for deportations if they are merely accused—not convicted—of nonviolent crimes like shoplifting passed in the House with bipartisan support. It's moving forward in the Senate where only eight Democrats opposed…
asiapacificreport.nz (2025-01-21). Marwan Barghouti – the world's most important hostage – must be freed
As reported last week, Egypt, Qatar and Hamas are all insisting Barghouti, the most popular leader in Palestine, be among the thousands of Palestinian hostages to be freed as part of the ceasefire agreement. | | His release or retention in captivity will say volumes about which path the US and Israel wish to take: either more land thieving, more killings, more lawlessness or steps towards ending the occupation and choosing peace over territorial expansion.
(2025-01-21). Pitch competition winner makes bags to provide cleaner cooking in northern Ghana. anabaptistworld.org Cleaner cooking in northern Ghana can have multiple health, environmental, and economic benefits, say the winners of Mennonite Economic Development Associates' annual pitch competition in November 2024. The Cooking Bag project won $10,000 at the event, held at MEDA's November convention in Atlanta, Georgia. The prize is known as the Allan Sauder Innovation Award in …
(2025-01-21). Italy arrests Libyan police head, Osama Najim. newarab.com 
Police in Osama Najim, also known as Almasri, was arrested Sunday in Turin on an A journalist for Avvenir…
(2025-01-21). Morocco's opposition pushes for ex-human rights minister release. newarab.com 
Morocco's Over the weekend, the Jus…
(2025-01-21). Morocco's Higher Education Stimulus. The University of Participatory Learning and Action (UPLA). globalresearch.ca Most of our world is experiencing a time of public discontent that now necessitates accomplishing a better and different driver of renewal for our cities and rural places. Let us consider a new approach, rooted in a long-held understanding of …
(2025-01-21). Biden hands preemptive pardons to family, allies citing Trump retaliation. aljazeera.com Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney and immunologist Anthony Fauci among those offered protection.
(2025-01-21). Nigel Farage humiliated as he admits he 'didn't make the cut' to key Part of Trump's Inauguration. leftfootforward.org Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was left humiliated after admitting that he 'didn't make the cut' to sit in the Capitol rotunda to watch Donald Trump's inauguration. | The far-right Republican was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States of America yesterday afternoon, where he set out policies such as declaring a state of emergency at the country's southern border, as well as promising a return to 'manifest destiny' for the country. | Farage was among a number of right-wing politicians from the UK who attended Trump's inauguration ceremony, however he didn't quite get the seat he expected. | Asked on…
(2025-01-21). Iran Army ready to thwart terrorist threats, will crush enemy's delusion of grandeur: Cmdr. presstv.ir The commander of the Iranian Army's Ground Force says the Islamic Republic is completely ready to thwart any hostile actions.
(2025-01-21). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom 
(2025-01-21). Gaza: Massive Destruction, Hundreds of Bodies Recovered, Palestinians Vow to Rebuild. imemc.org 
In Gaza on Monday , families began returning to the ruins of their homes following the ceasefire that went into effect on Sunday morning. Medical sources reported on Monday evening that rescue teams and citizens were able to retrieve the bodies of 58 martyrs from the city of Rafah, south of the Gaza Strip. A …
(2025-01-21). Vijay Prashad: Hyperimperialism, the Fall of Syria and Capitalist Gangers. mintpressnews.com As 2025 begins, California is on fire. And it feels like much of the rest of the world is burning, too. From the slaughter in the Middle East to a new Cold War brewing in Asia, everywhere we look is filled with uncertainty. | At home, the California wildfires have exposed much of the true face of capitalism. From prison laborers risking their lives for pennies by fighting the blazes to massive price hikes for rents in Southern California, the U.S. is crumbling. | Yet externally, America is as aggressive as ever. Only last month, it helped force through a coup against the Assad government in Syria, and Trump has m…
(2025-01-21). Headlines for January 21, 2025. democracynow.org Tech Billionaires Share Stage as Donald Trump Takes Oath of Office as 47th U.S. President, Trump Declares Emergency at Southern Border, Promising "Millions and Millions" of Deportations, Trump Pardons 1,500 Capitol Rioters Including Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, Biden Grants Clemency to Indigenous Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier, Trump Withdraws U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement , Trump Withdraws from WHO, Rolls Back LGBTQ Rights and Puts Cuba Back on Terrorism List, Senate Votes 99-0 to Confirm Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, Senate Armed Services Committee Advances Pete Hegseth's Nominati…
(2025-01-21). South Korea's President Yoon defends martial law call at impeachment trial. aljazeera.com Yoon says special forces soldiers sent to National Assembly on December 3 were not there to disable the legislature.
(2025-01-21). "A Massive Abuse of Emergency Power": Legality of Trump's Move to Deploy Troops to Border Is Questioned. democracynow.org 
During Donald Trump's inaugural address on Monday, he declared a national emergency at the southern border. On the first day back in office, Trump signed a number of executive orders on immigration that seek to end birthright citizenship and use military resources for Trump's border policies. "This is a massive abuse of emergency power," says Elizabeth Goitein, co-director of the Liberty and National Security Program at the Brennan Center for Justice. "These emergency powers are intended to address sudden, unexpected crises … that are moving too quickly for Congress to be able to a…
(2025-01-21). As viruses spread in Los Angeles shelters, fire survivors discuss the class issues. wsws.org The Palisades and Eaton fires, which continue to ravage large parts of Southern California, serve as stark reminders of the systemic failures in disaster management under capitalism.
(2025-01-21). At least 20 killed in clashes between FARC dissidents in southern Colombia. colombiareports.com At least 20 people have been killed in combat among rival factions of FARC dissident group EMC in southwestern Colombia. According to Defense Minister Ivan Velasquez, the fighting broke out…
(2025-01-21). Conference In Venezuela On The Southern Command And Foreign Military Bases / Conferencia en Venezuela, Sobre El Comando Sur y Las Bases Militares Extranjeras. worldbeyondwar.org 
Conferencia sobre La Paz y las bases militares en Merida-Venezuela. #WorldBEYONDWar…
(2025-01-21). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-21). Explore: Samsung Year-Round Galaxy Trade-In Program. ummid.com Samsung Electronics two days ago announced a new Galaxy Trade-In Program, which allows trade-in of Samsung Galaxy devices at any time of the year on Samsung.com, even if customers do not purchase a new phone.
(2025-01-21). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-21). How to register, update your voter information. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has officially launched an important initiative in preparation for Uganda's 2026 General Elections: the voter registration and National Voters' Register update. This process offers new and existing voters the chance to verify and update their details, ensuring their eligibility to vote in January next year. According …
(2025-01-21). Kiteezi survivors reject govt 'free' housing plan. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents affected by the Kiteezi landfill collapse are upset with the new decision by the Prime Minister's office to offer them new houses to be constructed in Dundu Mukono for which they will have to pay the costs in installments. Last week, the Minister of State for Housing, Percis …
(2025-01-21). Hoima Stadium structure hits oil town skyline. independent.co.ug 
Construction of Hoima Stadium Stands at 22 Percent Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of Hoima Stadium, located in Kyarwiru Cell in Hoima East Division of Hoima City, is currently at 22%. The government signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, in June last year to construct the 20,000-seater Hoima Multi-Purpose Stadium …
(2025-01-21). Kitgum confirms case of cholera. independent.co.ug 
Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kitgum District has confirmed its first case of cholera after a 21-year-old male resident of Pager Division in Kitgum Municipality tested positive for the disease. Titus Komakech, Kitgum's surveillance focal point person, revealed that the patient was isolated at Kitgum General Hospital last week following a positive Rapid Diagnostic Test …
(2025-01-21). Besigye case for inciting violence adjourned to Feb 11, Court Martial appearance on Feb 3. independent.co.ug 
Buganda Road Blocked as Besigye Stands Trial For Inciting Violence Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces cordoned off roads leading to Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court this morning as opposition politician Dr. Kizza Besigye appeared in court for trial. Besigye, along with Samuel Lubega Mukaaku, is charged with inciting violence following a protest …
(2025-01-21). Residents complain about slow works of Sir Apollo Kaggwa road. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Motorists and residents on Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road have expressed concern over the slow pace of road works. Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road is a 3.3-kilometre road that connects key areas to the city center. Along the road, there are commercial and residential buildings, businesses, shops, and markets. The road …
(2025-01-21). Mpox suspects on the run in Arua City. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Runaway suspected Mpox cases are complicating efforts to fight the virus in Arua City. The city has recorded four cumulative cases of Mpox and 87 contacts since December 2024. Dr. Pontius Apangu, the Arua City Health Officer, revealed that the surveillance team is facing resistance from community members suspected of …
(2025-01-21). UIA seeks Shs173.9bn for FY2025/26 to drive industrialization. independent.co.ug 
The country's investment promotion agency licensed 426 planned investment projects valued at Shs9.63tn in the FY 2023/24 Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) is seeking Shs173.9billion for the Financial Year 2025/2026 to cover wage and non-wage expenditures, with the bulk of the money, Shs161.5billion in already approved external financing going for …