(2023-12-12). Death toll in Gaza from Israel's genocidal war crosses 18,000. peoplesdispatch.org Egypt and Mauritania have invoked the United Nations Resolution 377 due to which the UNGA will be holding a special session on Tuesday to discuss the urgent need for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza…
(2023-12-12). UN General Assembly To Vote On Emergency Gaza Resolution. popularresistance.org The UN General Assembly (UNGA) president said on social media on 11 December that the 10th Emergency Special Session of the UN will be resumed on Tuesday, 12 December. | UNGA President Dennis Francis wrote in a letter addressed to all permanent UN representatives and observer members that he received a letter from representatives of Egypt and Mauritania "requesting the resumption of the tenth emergency special session of the General Assembly as rapidly as possible." | Egypt and Mauritania's representatives made their request for an emergency meeting on a draft resolution concerning Gaza after the US vetoed a draf…
(2023-12-12). There Is Power in Grief. We Must Resist the Normalization of Mass Death in Gaza. truthout.org This is a hard time of year for many of us, and this year, it's even harder. In addition to our usual woes, such as seasonal depression, or the grief the holidays may rekindle for us, we are now witnessing a genocide in real time. We watch as Palestinian neighborhoods are leveled, as premature babies are left to die and decompose in their ICU beds, while doctors and parents are forced out under… |
(2023-12-12). Islamic Resistance Attacks Inflict More Losses upon Israeli Sites on Lebanon Border: Video. english.almanar.com.lb 
In support of the steadfast Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip and in solidarity with their courageous and honorable resistance, Hezbollah continued on Tuesday striking the various occupation sites on Lebanon border, inflicting heavy losses upon the Israeli enemy. Islamic Resistance fighters targeted Al-Malikiyya site at 10: 00 AM on Tuesday, 12-12-2023, using appropriate weapons, resulting …
(2023-12-12). UNGA discusses Gaza ceasefire after US veto in Security Council. peoplesdispatch.org The emergency meeting of the General Assembly was called after Egypt and Mauritania invoked 377 A (V) also known as Uniting for Peace resolution. However, it is unlikely that a resolution for a ceasefire will pressure Israel into stopping its genocidal war…
(2023-12-12). War is what Hamas and Iran want. independent.co.ug 
But those on both sides of the war who want peace have long known what needs to be done COMMENT | BERNARD HAYKEL | Following the end of the recent weeklong ceasefire, Israel has resumed its war in Gaza, and dropped leaflets urging Palestinians to head toward the Rafah border crossing with Egypt. That has raised …
(2023-12-12). China's UN envoy visits Gaza-Egypt crossing. ecns.cn China's top envoy to the United Nations on Monday made a field trip to the Rafah crossing, the only border crossing between Gaza and Egypt.
(2023-12-12). Nigeria Expresses Interest to Join BRICS Nations. infobrics.org Following the BRICS 2023 annual summit's announcement of a six-country expansion plan and Argentina's unexpected decline, Nigeria has expressed its ambition to join the economic alliance…
(2023-12-12). Kenya: Experts Meet to Promote Research in Nuclear Technology. telesurenglish.net "In Africa, several countries plan to implement national nuclear research reactors programs so as to improve their health care, industrial and agricultural productivity," said deputy director general and head of the nuclear energy department at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). | The forum on nuclear research reactors brought together more than 100 nuclear regulators, research organizations and academics from Africa. Dec. 12, 2023.
(2023-12-12). Prisons chief unhappy after Christmas directive leaks on social media. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Johnson Byabashaija, the Commissioner General of Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has warned officers against social media misconduct. This comes after Christmas standby class one directives were leaked before the official release date. The orders starting on December 15, 2023, were meant to be released on Monday to all …
(2023-12-12). Rwanda — US State Dept Report on Human Rights. truepublica.org.uk The information below is the latest human Rights Country Report available From the United States of America's State Department focused on Rwanda. This is the 'executive summary' and it makes very interesting reading when considering the current Bill being placed in front of MPs titled the: Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill. To all …
(2023-12-12). Egypt elections marred by voter intimidation and bribes as Sisi prepares for third term. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt elections marred by voter intimidation and bribes as Sisi prepares for third term | Workers and low-income citizens report being coerced into voting for the incumbent president who is expected to be re-elected for another six years | Tue, 12/12/2023 – 14: 40 | An Egyptian woman casts her vote at a polling station in the Zamalek district of Egypt's capital Cairo during the preside…
(2023-12-12). Henry Kissinger Enabled the Occupation of Western Sahara. progressive.org The North African state is another place where the late statesman left his mark.
(2023-12-12). First soybeans from South Africa enter China. ecns.cn The first shipment of soybeans imported from South Africa — 39,300 metric tons —reached Nansha Port in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, recently.
(2023-12-12). Africa's top 10 major ports in race for greater share of global trade. independent.co.ug 
A multi-billion port expansion spree is adding capacity and improving efficiency as African ports race for a bigger slice of the global maritime trade pie. Here, bird story agency lists ten of the most important African ports, in its latest bird's TenX. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The opening of Nigeria's 'game-changing' billion-dollar deepwater seaport …
(2023-12-12). UNECA: Natural Disasters Affect + 407 Mln People in Africa. telesurenglish.net According to UNECA, the frequency of natural disasters directly increases public debt levels, such that a unit increase in natural disasters could lead to a 0.25 percentage point increase in the ratio of net public debt to GDP. | More than 400 million people have been affected by natural disasters in Africa. Dec. 12, 2023.
(2023-12-12). Why Algerian-educated students battle for recognition in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In 2009, Richard Basoma Bagaiga's dream took flight with an Algerian scholarship for electronic engineering at Aboubekr Khalid University. Little did he know that upon returning home after seven years, his triumph would morph into a frustrating saga. The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has since then failed …
(2023-12-12). Cuban President welcomes Angolan party leader. plenglish.com Havana, Dec 12 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel welcomed today the secretary of the Political Bureau for International Relations of the People's Liberation Movement of Angola (MPLA), Manuel Domingos Augusto.
(2023-12-12). Guatemala: Arevalo's Investiture Continues Under Legal Threats. telesurenglish.net On Monday, the Prosecutor's Office and Criminal Judge Fredy Orellana pushed cases that might prevent Bernardo Arevalo from taking office as the President of Guatemala in January. | RELATED: | The Prosecutor's Office submitted a report of an investigation into alleged anomalies to the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), deeming the elections won by Arevalo as "null and void." It asserted that irregularities had been detected in the first round's…
(2023-12-12). Centenary Group marks 40 years. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Group, the parent company to the leading commercial microfinance bank in Uganda, Centenary Bank, on Saturday celebrated its 40th anniversary with a lavish event to commemorate its four-decade impact on the Ugandan financial sector. Having transformed from a small credit trust in 1983, Centenary Group stands as one …
(2023-12-12). City House fire paralyses CBD, one Killed. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The police have confirmed the death of one person after a fire gutted City House on Luwum Street. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started at 9: 15 am in the basement, which houses California Bar and other restaurants. The fire then spread to the third floor, where the Democratic Party-DP …
(2023-12-12). Great Lakes nations, UN agree to continue finding solutions to DR Congo conflict. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Huang Xia, the Special Envoy of the Secretary-General of the United Nations for the Great Lakes Region, has announced a revitalized commitment by regional states to resolve the conflict in eastern DR Congo through the Peace, Security, and Cooperation Framework for the Democratic Republic of Congo and the region, …
(2023-12-12). Muslim lawyers drag Mufti Mubaje to court over property. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The association of Muslim Lawyers has dragged the Mufti of Uganda Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje and businessman Justus Kyabahwa to court over what they described as the fraudulent sale of Muslim property. In a suit filed at the civil division of the High Court in Kampala, Uganda Muslim Lawyers …
(2023-12-12). Nexus Green investing US$7m in a solar products plant in Matugga. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Over the years, Nexus Green has cemented its operations in the solar system business in Uganda and plans to unveil a big project in the coming few months. Julius Businge spoke to CEO Rikki Verma about the company's milestones. Tell us about Nexus Green? At Nexus Green, we are passionate …
(2023-12-12). Ten young filmmakers make it to 2024 Ikon Awards Fellowship. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ten young filmmakers who will take part in the 2023/2024 Ikon Awards Young Filmmakers Fellowship Program have been officially unveiled during a ceremony held at the Media Challenge Initiative in Kampala. Now in its second edition, the Fellowship selects individuals in the creative industry to undergo a series of one-on-one …
(2023-12-12). Traffic report 2022 highlights dangers at Kalerwe, Sentema roundabouts. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) traffic report for 2022 has revealed that Northern Bypass roundabouts and junctions are the most deadly to road users. The statistics launched on Monday show Kalerwe and Sentema roundabouts are spots where pedestrians and motorcyclists are mostly crushed to death. In 2022, Kalerwe …
(2023-12-12). Visa issues fraud alert ahead of holiday shopping. independent.co.ug 
In the Holiday Edition Threats Report, Visa anticipates threat actors will use advanced schemes to exploit consumers' information during the holiday season and shares tips and tricks for safe transactions Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Digital payment firm, Visa Inc. has released a new report predicting a surge in shopping fraud schemes during this holiday …
(2023-12-12). ANTHRAX: Kyotera imposes total livestock quarantine after death of 18 people. independent.co.ug 
Kyotera, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Kyotera district have enforced a complete ban on the movement of livestock and its products to halt the apparent spread of anthrax from animals to humans. For nearly a month, the district has grappled with a rare outbreak of anthrax, initially confirmed in Kabira sub-county. This particular …
(2023-12-12). Mpuuga, Wangadya humans right meeting flops. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A meeting convened by Speaker Anita Among with officials of the Uganda Human Rights Commission — UHRC, and the Leader of Opposition in Parliament — LOP to discuss human rights abuses and the fate of the alleged 18 missing opposition supporters has flopped. On Tuesday last week, Among called …
(2023-12-12). Realizan última jornada de elecciones presidenciales en Egipto. telesurtv.net A partir de las 09H00 hora local (07H00 GMT) se abrieron los colegios electorales de las 27 provincias del país africano.
(2023-12-12). Alertan sobre más de 53.000 muertos por crisis climática en àÅfrica. telesurtv.net "Los acontecimientos catastróficos inducidos por el clima han desencadenado crisis humanitarias graves en África", dijo Uneca.
(2023-12-12). Reimagining Birthing in the South Bronx. counterpunch.org 
"Women are the gods of the universe because we are the only ones that can reproduce life and nurture a seed inside our body for nine months and develop bones and the heart and the blood system and liver and all these things that enable a human being to be alive." — Zakiyyah Madyun, African
(2023-12-11). SA to celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day. sanews.gov.za SA to celebrate Universal Health Coverage Day | South Africa will on Tuesday, 12 December, join the global community in celecrating the progress made towards health for all. | According to the Department of Health, government will also observe the day by raising awareness of the necessity for resilient, equitable, and robust healthcare systems to achieve the Universal Health Coverage (UHC). | The Department of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) South Africa and other health sector stakeholders, will host a seminar to reinvigorate pledges to accelerate UHC efforts in South Africa.
(2023-12-11). Government activities for the week 11 December — 16 December 2023. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 11 December — 16 December 2023 | On Monday, 11 December, post-Cabinet media briefing from 10: 00 at the Ronnie Mamoepa press room, GCIS, Hatfield, Pretoria. | On Tuesday, 12 December, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver an address at the inaugural Presidential Plenary on Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) to be held in Pretoria. | On Tuesday, 12 December, the Department of Tourism launches the Tourism Monitors Programme in Mpumalanga. | From Tuesday, 12 December, to Thursday, 14 December, the Commission for Gender Equality conducts Gender Transformation Hearings in…