(2023-11-16). How BRICS Became a Club That Others Want to Join. infobrics.org The BRICS emerging market nations — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has gone from a slogan dreamed up at an investment bank two decades ago to a real-world club that controls a multilateral lender…
(2023-11-16). The Pentagon Proclaims Failure in its War on Terror in Africa. counterpunch.org 
America's Global War on Terror has seen its share of stalemates, disasters, and outright defeats. During 20-plus years of armed interventions, the United States has watched its efforts implode in spectacular fashion, from Iraq in 2014 to Afghanistan in 2021. The greatest failure of its "Forever Wars," however, may not be in the Middle East,
(2023-11-16). The Pentagon Proclaims Failure in its War on Terror in Africa. counterpunch.org America's Global War on Terror has seen its share of stalemates, disasters, and outright defeats. During 20-plus years of armed interventions, the United States has watched its efforts implode in spectacular fashion, from Iraq in 2014 to Afghanistan in 2021. The greatest failure of its "Forever Wars," however, may not be in the Middle East, but in Africa.
(2023-11-16). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org National wildcat strike over pay and conditions by thousands of Serbian postal workers continues to spread in teeth of union opposition and dismissal threats; steel and construction workers in Iran join strikes and protests over rising poverty and authoritarian rule; nationwide strike in Nigeria over state violence to try and intimidate workers' struggles over pay…
(2023-11-16). Israel's war on hospitals and the normalization of war crimes. wsws.org The imperialist powers have embraced Israel's war on hospitals, aiming to set a precedent for the mass murder of civilians in future wars against Russia, China, and Iran.
(2023-11-16). Sudan: Armed Movements Alongside the Sudanese Army. telesurenglish.net The Darfur track movements announced in their press conference in Port Sudan their absolute adherence to the unity of Sudan, the land and the people. | The Darfur track movements sent a message to the State of Chad calling on the Chadian leadership to stop supporting the RSF in its war against Sudan. Nov. 16, 2023.
(2023-11-16). Over 1,200 Migrants Reach Italy's Island in 26 Hours. telesurenglish.net On Wednesday, over 1,200 rescued migrants have arrived on the tiny island of Lampedusa in southern Italy in the last 26 hours. | RELATED: | The record number of migrant arrivals followed several rescue operations carried out by both Italian and European naval forces across the Strait of Sicily, the section of the Mediterranean Sea separating Italy from the coast of North Africa. | In the early hours of Wednesday, the island registered at least…
(2023-11-16). African voices unite to drive cervical cancer elimination across the continent. independent.co.ug 
In collaboration with stakeholders, ACHA will leverage resources and expertise, contributing to women's health, and protecting families and livelihoods Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The African Cervical Health Alliance (ACHA) has been launched to empower communities and increase access to prevention and control of cervical cancer in Africa by 2030 in line with global targets. …
(2023-11-16). Egyptian Journalists Syndicate Launches 'Global Conscience Convoy'. popularresistance.org The brutal genocide against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip continues unabated after 5 weeks. The majority of the enclave's hospitals have been rendered inoperational through targeted airstrikes on medical infrastructure or because fuel and power supplies have run out, putting at risk the tens of thousands who have been injured in the last month, the hundreds of thousands seeking shelter in medical installations, and healthcare workers. | It is in this context, that the Egyptian Journalists Syndicate (EJS) has called on "the free people of the world" to join its "Global Conscience Convoy" aiming to apply press…
(2023-11-16). EACOP paid fully for graves, shrines to be removed on pipeline route. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline is yet to compensate and support the relocation of 19 shrines along the pipeline route in Uganda. The latest information obtained from EACOP indicates that so far, five shrines have been relocated according to the tradition and expectations of the persons who operated …
(2023-11-16). Ghanaian president urges reparations for Africa over slave trade. independent.co.ug 
Accra, Ghana | Xinhua | Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday called for reparations for Africa over the effects of the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent. Akufo-Addo made the appeal at the opening of the Accra Reparations Conference in the Ghanaian capital of Accra, describing these reparations as long overdue. The Ghanaian …
(2023-11-16). South African to coach Crested Cranes. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Federation of Uganda's Football Association- FUFA has finally zeroed down on South Africa's Sheryl Botes to take the helm of Uganda's senior women's football team- the Crested Cranes. Botes was unveiled by FUFA President Moses Magogo at a brief press conference at the FUFA Complex in Mengo on Wednesday. …
(2023-11-16). Uganda-Kenya Expressway at Busia in pipeline. independent.co.ug 
Boost for Northern Corridor as AfDB approved US$1.4 million last month for feasibility study of the multinational Kenya-Uganda Expressway project Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The plan to construct a super highway connecting Uganda and Kenya could become a reality, following the financial intervention of the African Development Bank (AfDB). The Bank, through its New Partnership …
(2023-11-16). UN Security Council extends AU mission in Somalia to 2024. independent.co.ug 
New York, US | Xinhua | The Security Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution to extend the authorization for the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) for six months, till June 30, 2024. Resolution 2710, which won the unanimous support of the 15-member council, authorizes African Union member states to deploy up to 17,626 …
(2023-11-16). KATESHUMBWA: Kenya remains our best option for fuel. independent.co.ug 
Former Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) Commissioner Customs Dicksons C Kateshumbwa has taken to X (twitter) to weigh the options after President Yoweri Museveni pushed for the country to import fuel directly into the country and not going through Kenyan middlemen. Here is a summary of his thread, titled "Petroleum Supply Bill — Why I cautiously …
(2023-11-16). Justice Minister Mao calls for decency from human rights fighters. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justice and Constitutional Affairs Minister Norbert Mao has urged opposition figures and human rights activists to refrain from using political rhetoric when advocating for human rights. He accused some activists and politicians of employing derogatory language when referring to government leaders, institutions, and President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Mao made …
(2023-11-16). Karuma now projected to start September 2024. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Karuma Hydroelectric Station, the largest power-generating installation in the country, will be finally ready for commissioning by September 2024, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has disclosed. Construction of the 600MW power station located in Kiryandongo District along the River Nile commenced in December 2013. It was initially …
(2023-11-16). Luwero officials admit irregularities in school loan acquisition. independent.co.ug 
Wobulenzi , Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wobulenzi Public Primary School in Luweero district is at risk of sale because of failure to service a loan that was marred by irregularities, the LC V chairperson, Erastus Kibirango has revealed. Two weeks ago, Equity Bank announced the takeover of the public primary school over a debt. In 2019, Richard …
(2023-11-16). MAAIF sending motor bikes to 77 districts to boost extension services. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has taken steps to revitalize extension services by providing two hundred motorcycles to seventy-seven districts and six cities. During the handover ceremony at the ministry headquarters, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze expressed confidence that the …
(2023-11-16). Museveni lashes out at US, UK for issuing advisories on terrorism. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has hit out hard against the United States and the United Kingdom embassies for issuing advisories to their citizens not to travel to Uganda over terrorism concerns. In a statement, about the just concluded Nyege Nyege festival in Jinja districts, Museveni said if anybody is to …
(2023-11-16). Police cautions SACCOs, mobile agents ahead of Christmas. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As the year-end festivities and business transactions pick up pace, the police have issued a warning to mobile money dealers and Village Savings and Credit Cooperation Organizations (SACCOs), highlighting their susceptibility to armed robberies during this period. This follows a recent surge in armed robberies across various parts of …
(2023-11-16). UCC: Telecom masts are safe. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom mast installations have no discernible impact on human health, contrary to the claims made by a portion of the population, according to Eng. Irene Kaggwa, the executive director at the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). Eng. Kaggwa, states in a letter dated Aug.08 that extensive research conducted by renowned …
(2023-11-16). UNBS warns Nsenene dealers. independent.co.ug 
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Standards-UNBS has cautioned dealers in nsenene (edible grasshoppers) to abide by set national standards on edible insects, to protect the health of their consumers. The Uganda Standard (US 28 EAS 39: 2002) for Edible Insects compels handlers to produce, prepare, and handle them in accordance with the …
(2023-11-16). Africa is urged to speed up industrialization to meet SDGs. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) The need to speed up industrialization for sustainable and inclusive development in Africa leads to focus all efforts to rescue the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the continent, an official source revealed on Thursday.
(2023-11-16). China and the AU committed to boost cooperation under the BRI. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Nov 16 (Prensa Latina) China and Africa expressed their commitment to increasing cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, as well as the financial support necessary to promote their relations.
(2023-11-16). Israel Caught Lying About Al-Shifa Hospital. 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 (11/16/23). 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
(2023-11-16). UN Experts Call on International Community to Prevent Genocide against the Palestinian People. libya360.wordpress.com OHCHR The international community has an obligation to prevent atrocity crimes, including genocide, and should immediately consider all diplomatic, political and economic measures to that end Geneva, 16 November 2023 — Grave violations committed by Israel against Palestinians in the aftermath of 7 October, particularly in Gaza, point to a genocide in the making, UN…
(2023-11-16). How the United States underdeveloped Somalia. mronline.org 
On September 6, 2023, the United States military reportedly assisted the Somali government in an deadly counter-terrorism operation that killed five civilians.
(2023-11-16). Sudáfrica pide a CPI investigar crímenes de Israel en Gaza. telesurtv.net El mandatario aseguró que "están cometiéndose crímenes de guerra" mientras resaltó el caso del Hospital Al Shifa.
(2023-11-16). Demonstrators demand Gaza ceasefire as 'Peace Boat' arrives in Egypt. presstv.ir A cruise ship named the 'Peace Boat' arrived at Egypt's Port Said on Wednesday bearing the slogan 'Stop killing Gaza'.
(2023-11-16). Thousands march in pro-Palestinian demonstration in South Africa's Cape Town. presstv.ir Thousands of South Africans take part in a march in support of Palestinians in Gaza.