(2022-07-25). 9 Arrested in Police Crackdown on Protests in Tunisia Ahead of Constitutional Referendum. towardfreedom.org Several human-rights defenders and progressive activists were detained during a mass protest against authoritarian moves by President Kais Saied, reports People's Dispatch.
(2022-07-25). 21 killed in bus crash in Kenya. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) — A bus fell off a bridge on Sunday in Kenya and plunged into a river along the highway, killing at least 21 people, police said.
(2022-07-25). The Martyrs of Apartheid in pre-1994 South Africa: Steve Biko (Part 3). transcend.org The Targeted, Severe Torture and Brutal Murder of Political Activists by the Agents of the South African Apartheid Regime…
(2022-07-25). Xenophobia in Mandiba's Land: Too Black… Or Just Too Poor? transcend.org 18 Jul 2022 – South Africa, the home land of the late giant fighter against Apartheid, racism and discrimination — Nelson Mandela "Mandiba", is already 'on the precipice of explosive xenophobic violence' against migrants, refugees, asylum seekers — and even citizens perceived as outsiders.
(2022-07-25). Mobile app for improving heart health among African Americans shows promise, Mayo study finds. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mobile apps are popular tools for people looking to improve their health, but are they effective? They can be if the app is culturally tailored to the needs of its users. In a study published on Monday, July 18, in Circulation, Mayo Clinic researchers evaluated the effectiveness of a culturally relevant mobile app designed to improve heart health among African Americans in faith communities. The researchers found that people who participated in…
(2022-07-25). ONU alerta sobre somalíes que están al borde de la hambruna. telesurtv.net El organismo resalta que casi la mitad de la población (aproximadamente 8 millones de personas) necesita ayuda humanitaria.
(2022-07-25). Coordination Framework nominate Al Sudani as candidate for PM. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) — Shia bloc Coordination Framework has nominated Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani for the Iraqi prime minister.
(2022-07-25). Behind the Drought and Food Deficits in Africa. transcend.org 19 Jul 2022 – The world is facing a combination of imperialist interventions, climate change and the burgeoning economic crisis of world capitalism.
(2022-07-25). Xi sends congratulatory letter to China-Africa peace, security forum. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter on Monday to the second China-Africa Peace and Security Forum.
(2022-07-25). Ethiopia: Afar-Somali Dispute Can be Resolved Peacefully. indybay.org Efforts to resolve the dispute, including the 2014 agreement, have failed, and so new approaches need to be explored.
(2022-07-25). German government hosts "climate dialogue" with the Butcher of Cairo, exposing its human rights propaganda. wsws.org If one event could expose the German government's human rights propaganda and climate policy platitudes, it was the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, where the star guest was none other than Egyptian dictator Abdelfattah al-Sisi.
(2022-07-24). EU looks to replace gas from Russia with Nigerian supplies. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) — The European Union is seeking additional gas supplies from Nigeria as the bloc prepares for potential Russian supply cuts, Matthew Baldwin, deputy director general of the European Commission's energy department, said.
(2022-07-24). Congresswoman Karen Bass And The Will To Intervene. popularresistance.org Los Angeles, California – What will it mean if the Vice Chair of the board of the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) becomes the Mayor of Los Angeles? Meaning, of course, Karen Bass, the current Vice Chair of that soft power tool, who is also Chair of the House Foreign Relations Committee's Subcommittee on Africa. Come November, the Black Congresswoman representing parts of Los Angeles will most likely become its mayor, having pulled well ahead of Rick Caruso, the billionaire real estate developer who spent more than $41 million on his primary campaign. Bass spent a mere $3.28 million but still finished ahead…
(2022-07-24). Africans Decry Europe's Energy Hypocrisy. popularresistance.org Europe, one of the largest consumers of Russian gas, is scrambling to find African alternatives as Russia threatens to permanently turn off the taps. | Russia's gas supply to Germany via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline was halted for routine maintenance last week, and there are concerns that Russia may not restart it. Moscow has already cut natural gas supplies to Poland, Finland, and Bulgaria, which refused Russia's demand to pay in rubles. The Bavarian Industry Association forecasts that Germany could lose almost 13 percent of its economic performance in the latter half of this year if Russian gas stops flowing. | F…
(2022-07-24). Africa-Russia Relations: Moscow's Intent of Regaining Part of Its Soviet-era Influence. globalresearch.ca
(2022-07-24). The Controversy Around Tunisian President's Draft Constitution. popularresistance.org On July 25, a national referendum will be held in Tunisia to vote on the draft of a new constitution being presented by President Kais Saied. The move has faced criticism from political players representing workers' voices in Tunisia, with numerous parties calling for a boycott of the upcoming referendum. Why is the constitution facing such criticism? Fadil Aliriza, founder and editor-in-chief of Meshkal, answers this and more.
(2022-07-24). Rusia busca estrechar lazos con àÅfrica con visita de su canciller Serguei Lavrov. cubadebate.cu Con su visita a Egipto, el ministro de Asuntos Exteriores de Rusia, Serguéi Lavrov, inicia de su gira oficial por àÅfrica, en la que el diplomático ruso tiene previsto abordar cuestiones de actualidad, sobre todo relacionadas con el comercio y la cooperación industrial entre Moscú y los Estados africanos.
(2022-07-24). Canciller ruso arriba a Egipto en medio de gira por àÅfrica. telesurtv.net El horas de la tarde, el canciller Lavrov se reunirá con funcionarios del Gobierno egipcio.
(2022-07-24). European Central Bank walking a tightrope as rate-hiking cycle commences. ecns.cn Delivering on its commitment made at the June meeting, the European Central Bank (ECB) on Thursday increased interest rates by 50 basis points, the first rate hike in 11 years by the bank that is on track to normalize its monetary policies.