2023-04-27: News Headlines

Marc Morial, the spirit of Kermit Thomas (2023-04-27). Pan African Peace and Global Prosperity – California Pan African Food and Ag Pavillion. indybay.org Trump Towers in NY, the blessing of a kindred spirit opened doors I did not know existed… today the spirit of Kermit Thomas, an ole green Louisiana frog, helping change the world. Gumbo Soup ready out West… Congo Square style… International Jazz Day…

newsnetwork.mayoclinic (2023-04-27). Mayo Clinic Minute: A tick to blame for the alpha-gal, meat allergy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may have heard about alpha-gal syndrome, also known as the meat allergy illness or tick bite meat allergy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says most diagnosed cases are in the southern, eastern and central parts of the U.S. It also has been diagnosed in Europe, Australia, Asia, South Africa, and South and Central America. It can be a serious, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction. The American Gastroenterological Association recently added guidance to medical professionals to watch for…

WSWS (2023-04-27). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Health workers strike in Andalusia, Castille and Leon and Madrid, Spain against staff shortages and for more funding; strikes in Iran spreading over pay and conditions to include oil, power plant and steelworkers; teachers in Akwa Ibom State resume walkouts over pensions and promotions…

WSWS (2023-04-27). Japan dispatches military to evacuate citizens from Sudan. wsws.org Japan's involvement in Africa is above all aimed at securing access to resources while promoting remilitarization.

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-27). Democracy is defended by the struggles of the people: South Africa's Abahlali baseMjondolo marks UnFreedom Day. peoplesdispatch.org South Africa held its first democratic elections post apartheid on April 27, 1994. While the day is observed as 'Freedom Day', movements including Abahlali baseMjondolo have used it to highlight the continued repression and inequality faced by poor communities in the country…

Uriel Araujo (2023-04-27). Sudan Crisis Risks Engulfing North Africa. globalresearch.ca

Collin P. Poirot, Azadeh Shahshahani (2023-04-27). The DOJ is using "foreign agents" accusations to repress Black liberation organizers. therealnews.com This piece was originally published in On July 29, 2022, Omali Yeshitela and his wife, Ona Zene, awoke at 5 o'clock in the morning to the sound of flash grenades and drones, as heavily armed FBI agents stormed into their home searching for evidence of organizational ties to the Russian government. Yeshitela is the 80-year-old chair of the African People's Socialist Party, a Pan-Africanist political party f…

Staff (2023-04-27). Global warming made Horn of Africa drought possible, according to new report. thecanary.co A devastating drought that has struck the Horn of Africa could not have occurred without global warming. This is according to a new report from an international team of climate scientists. A summary of the report by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group stated that: Human-caused climate change has made agricultural drought in the Horn of …

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Africa CDC Calls to Strength Vaccination Gains. telesurenglish.net The Director General of The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Jean Kaseya, issued a plea on Wednesday urging African nations to solidify the promising progress achieved through vaccination efforts. | Related: | In a formal statement, Kaseya, who was designated as the newly-appointed leader of the African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the Assembly of the African Union (AU) this February, emphasizes the utmost importance f…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Venezuela Greets South Africa on the Anniversary of Freedom Day. telesurenglish.net On Thursday, the Venezuelan government saluted South Africa on the occasion of the 29th anniversary of Freedom Day, which pays tribute to the first post-apartheid elections held on April 27, 1994. | RELATED: | "This is a very significant date as it commemorates the end of the apartheid regime and the birth of a new South African national identity, based on respect for the human being and love for the Homeland," President Nicolas Maduro pointed…

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). "South Africa's freedom serves the interest of a few while the majority lives in deep poverty" peoplesdispatch.org S'bu Zikode, President of Abahlali baseMjondolo (AbM), South Africa's shack dwellers' movement, talks about UnFreedom Day which is marked by the organization in April every year.

African Stream (2023-04-26). Bodies of Africans Wash Up on Libya's and Tunisia's Shores. towardfreedom.org Dozens of bodies of Africans have washed up on the shores of Libya, just a day after the same happened in Tunisia. African Stream has the story.

Editor (2023-04-26). The US and War Crimes in the War on Terror. scheerpost.com By Melvin Goodman / CounterPunch "The strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must." — Thucydides, 5th Century BC. For the past two decades, the International Criminal Court has concentrated on the war crimes and criminals who have operated in Africa. Over the past month, however, the court has issued an …

Jeremy Kuzmarov (2023-04-26). Is this man a Russian agent operating in the Black community of St. Louis? mronline.org The Justice Department has just indicted him and three other members of the African People's Socialist Party for advancing Russian propaganda—though it looks more like the Biden administration was looking for a scapegoat to justify its anti-Russia offensive and found one in a familiar place.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-04-26). Black Lives Remain in Danger Throughout the United States. orinocotribune.com By Abayomi Azikiwe — Apr 22, 2023 | Even after three years of mass demonstrations and urban rebellions in the United States, law-enforcement agencies and the entire legal system are still "justifying" the shooting deaths of African Americans and other oppressed peoples. | Jayland Walker, 25, was killed on June 27, 2022, after being chased outside his vehicle by the Akron, Ohio police. Walker was shot 46 times by eight different officers. All together the eight police officers fired 96 shots within 6.7 seconds. Walker had no criminal record and was employed as a delivery driver for DoorDash. | These police of…

Staff (2023-04-26). "Sing Your Song": Remembering Harry Belafonte, Who Used His Stardom to Help MLK & Civil Rights Movement. democracynow.org We remember the remarkable life of Harry Belafonte, the pioneering actor, singer and civil rights activist, who died at his home on Tuesday in New York at the age of 96. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Belafonte rose to stardom in the 1950s and became the first artist to sell a million records with his album Calypso. He was also the first African American actor to win an Emmy. Along with his growing fame, Belafonte became deeply involved in the civil rights movement. One of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s closest confidants, he helped to organize the March on Washington in 1963 and frequently raised money to b…

Silabat Manaye (2023-04-27). Why Is a Large Dam Important for Ethiopia? Experiences from the Danube River. globalresearch.ca

Ryan Cristián (2023-04-27). The COMIRNATY Illusion, The Transgender Psyop, East Palestine, Tucker & A Lot More(Compilation Show). 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 (4/27/23). 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

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). At least 57 migrants dead after two boats capsize off Libya coast. peoplesdispatch.org The first quarter of this year has been the deadliest since 2017 for migrants trying to cross over to Europe through the Central Mediterranean…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Conflict in Sudan: International Implications. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Violence in Sudan continues to rage and is unlikely to abate. Since April 13, the country has become a battlefield between rival armed factions; on the one hand the Sudanese army, led by General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, and on the other the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group led by…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's Press Conference April 25, 2023. libya360.wordpress.com Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's news conference following his visit to the United States within the framework of Russia's presidency of the UN Security Council, New York, April 25, 2023 Question: You said that Russia will not forget and will not forgive the US for denying Russian journalists visas to come to the UN and to follow…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). JUICE Mission: Venezuelan Astrophysics and Space Geopolitics. libya360.wordpress.com Yoselina Guevara López Venezuelan astrophysicist, Miriam Rengel This April 14, the JUICE (Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer) mission was launched at the spaceport of Kourou (French Guiana), which will make detailed observations of the planet Jupiter, focusing on the study of its largest moons: Callisto, Europa and Ganymede, in addition to its hidden oceans underground. Venezuelan…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Treatment of Russia at UN Proves the Need for Urgent Reform or Replacement. libya360.wordpress.com Drago Bosnic The importance of global cooperation and international law has never been more pronounced in…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). 'Truth is Our Most Potent Weapon': Interview with 'Donbass Devushka'. libya360.wordpress.com Sarah Bils, the face of the pro-Russian social media team that helped to spread leaked Pentagon data, speaks about her mission Former US Navy enlisted aviation electronics technician Sarah Bils was recently revealed to be behind Donbass Devushka — a team running several social media channels that was among the first to spread the recent…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-04-26). Who Gains from a Forever War in Ukraine? libya360.wordpress.com M. K. Bhadrakumar Russia's T-14 Armata Next Gen. Tank Deployed to Ukrainian Frontlines The newly elected president of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel is an unusual European politician. He is the second president in his country with a military background but the first without political experience. He never saw combat duty and is an arm…

Staff (2023-04-26). Headlines for April 26, 2023. democracynow.org Dozens of Drowned Refugees Found Off Coasts of Libya, Tunisia After Attempting to Flee to Europe, Fighting Continues in Sudan Despite Ceasefire as U.N. Pleads for End to Conflict, Harry Belafonte, Pioneering Singer and Civil Rights Activist, Dies at Age 96, Neil Gorsuch Failed to Disclose Conflict of Interest in Property Sale After Confirmation to SCOTUS, Graduate Workers at University of Michigan on Strike, Report Retaliation from University President, Washington Bans Assault Weapons as Part of New Gun Control Legislation, Somali Fighters Kill 21 People, Including 18 Militants, Iran Charges Two Prominent Actress…

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Malawi Administers Cholera Vaccine in 5 Districts. telesurenglish.net Malawi has initiated the delivery of oral cholera immunization vaccine in five districts in commemoration of the annual World Immunization Week event. This information has been conveyed by a representative of the Ministry of Health. | Related: | Adrian Chikumbe announced on the commencement of the campaign on Monday. "The vaccination campaign is a crucial part of our strategy to prevent the further spread of cholera, which has already claim…

Staff (2023-04-27). Juegos del Alba: Oro para softbolistas cubanas. cubadebate.cu El equipo femenino cubano de softbol ganó este miércoles la medalla de oro en el torneo de los V Juegos del Alba de Venezuela 2023.Las cubanas ganaron la lid convincentemente, al imponerse por nocaut en la final al principal seleccionado venezolano. La lanzadora cubana Ana Amalia González transitó completo para merecer la victoria.

ecns.cn (2023-04-26). Ministry condemns U.S. 'repression' allegations. ecns.cn China's Ministry of Public Security strongly protested and condemned the United States on Wednesday for its malicious fabrication of "transnational repression" allegations against 40 Chinese law enforcement officers and other officials.

Anonymous765 (2023-04-26). Turkish-Syrian Normalization Process Moves Forward In Moscow. southfront.org |

teleSUR (2023-04-27). Remains of 587 Genocide Victims Exhumed in Western Rwanda. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, remains of at least 587 victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have been exhumed in the Rusizi district of western Rwanda, the national broadcaster Rwanda Television reported. | RELATED: | "We have discovered the remains of 587 genocide victims since we started the search on March 23 of this year," said Oswald Kabera, a genocide survivor and member of IBUKA, an umbrella organization of genoci…

Al-Jazeera (2023-04-27). WHO Says 'Huge Biological Risk' After Sudan Fighters Occupy Lab. globalresearch.ca

Pavan Kulkarni (2023-04-27). With fighting expected to intensify between Sudan's military rulers, civilians brace for the worst. Pro-democracy forces lead relief work. peoplesdispatch.org While its military rulers continue armed infighting, driving Sudan toward a humanitarian catastrophe, the radical grassroots organizations that were leading the pro-democracy mass protests against military rule have stepped up to the rescue of civilians…

Anonymous669 (2023-04-27). Sudanese Army Agrees To Extend Ceasefire, Hold Talks With RSF. southfront.org Click to see full-size image. Via Twitter. | The Sudanese army has expressed willingness to extend the three-day ceasefire with its rival, the Rapid Support Force (RSF), that is due to expire on April 27 night. | In a statement released late on April 26, the army said its Commander-in-Chief, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, had given initial approval to a proposal by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional block, to extend the ceasefire for another three day…

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Naval vessels sent to evacuate Chinese nationals from Sudan: Defense Spokesperson. ecns.cn As the security situation in Sudan continues to deteriorate, the Chinese military has sent naval vessels to Sudan to evacuate the Chinese personnel, said Senior Colonel Tan Kefei, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of National Defense, on Thursday.

ecns.cn (2023-04-27). Over 1,300 Chinese citizens evacuated from Sudan: FM spokesperson. ecns.cn More than 1,300 Chinese nationals have been safely evacuated from Sudan, some of whom left by Chinese naval vessels, while others are currently on route, Chinese FM spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Thursday.

Larry Johnson (2023-04-27). An Update on Sudan and a Chat with Emerald Robinson. sonar21.com I always enjoy the opportunity for a virtual sit down with Emerald Robinson to discuss current events on the Global stage. Today she asked my thoughts on Sudan. What the…

Rhoda Wilson (2023-04-27). Sudan: "America and Russia are at it again" and WHO seeks to help its donors make money from it. expose-news.com There's more to what's happening in Sudan than meets the eye. And it's time for the world to discuss the truth. "America and Russia are at it again. Just as they did …

Staff (2023-04-27). Headlines for April 27, 2023. democracynow.org Refugees Flee Sudan as Air Raids Puncture Shaky Ceasefire, Xi Jinping Tells Volodymyr Zelensky China Will Send Peace Envoy to Ukraine, Jailed Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Says New Charges Could Bring Life Sentence , "Peace Through the Superiority of Overwhelming Forces": U.S., South Korea to Share Nuclear Plans, Turkish Police Arrest 110 Pro-Kurdish Figures Ahead of May Elections, House Passes GOP Debt Ceiling Bill; Democrats Reject Spending Cuts, Oklahoma Pardon Board Votes Against Clemency for Death Row Prisoner Richard Glossip, Montana GOP Censures Trans Rep. Zooey Zephyr Amid Nationwid…

Staff (2023-04-27). With fighting is expected to intensify between Sudan's military rulers, civilians brace for the worst. Pro-democracy forces lead relief work. peoplesdispatch.org Millions in Sudan are bracing for an escalation in fighting that is widely expected after the completion of the evacuation of foreign nationals. The evacuation is currently underway with assurances of cooperation from both the warring parties — the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. After the US and UK moved troops to neighboring …

teleSUR, nama, JCM (2023-04-27). Fuerzas contendientes en Sudán abortan tregua de 72 horas. telesurtv.net El conflicto armado en Sudán ha provocado más de 420 muertos, de ellos 273 civiles, y cerca de 4.000 heridos.

channelnewsasia (2023-04-27). WHO fears more deaths in Sudan due to outbreaks, collapse of services. channelnewsasia.com

Ameena al-Rashid (2023-04-26). Sudan at a crossroads: Proxy war or revolution? peoplesworld.org The conflict that began on April 8 between Sudan's military and the country's main paramilitary force is a proxy war against the Sudanese people, backed by regional and international powers, who have enabled the warring factions to acquire wealth and weapons. It is a war between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) led by Gen. Mohamed …

Peoples Dispatch (2023-04-26). Sudan: Death toll rises as countries accelerate evacuations. greenleft.org.au At least 427 people have been killed, as clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces enter their ninth consecutive day. Peoples Dispatch reports.

infobrics (2023-04-27). Zimbabwe Mulls Joining Russia, China under BRICS. infobrics.org 'Zimbabwe is considering joining BRICS, a group of likeminded States, like us'

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