(2023-12-20). Cabinet Greenlights PetroSA Partnership with Gazprombank to Restart WC Refinery. infobrics.org Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has defended the move, saying it would lower the price of fuel and was based on South Africa's partnership with BRICS nations to increase trade and investment between them…
(2023-12-20). Trump: Illegal Immigrants Are Poisoning The Blood Of America, They're Coming From Prisons And Mental Institutions. moguldom.com Former President Donald Trump characterized immigrants, singling out those from Africa and Asia, as "poisoning the blood of our country" at recent campaign events. The comments have sparked criticism and comparisons to Adolf Hitler-like rhetoric. During a rally in Durham, New Hampshire, Trump said: "They're poisoning the blood of our country. They're coming into our …
(2023-12-20). Ugandan creatives shine at MultiChoice Talent Factory graduation in Nairobi. independent.co.ug 
Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Four talented Ugandan students have celebrated their graduation from the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy in Nairobi. The ceremony at the Hermosa Gardens Hotel acknowledged the exceptional achievements of these budding filmmakers who dedicated 12 months to refining their craft. Rinaldi Jamugisa, PR and Communications Manager at …
(2023-12-20). Shipping firms cease deliveries to "Israel" or reroutes around Africa. mronline.org 
The Singaporean shipping company, ONE, declares that it would be ceasing all shipments to the Occupation's ports, according to reports by Israeli media.
(2023-12-20). Court rules that Bank of Africa breached contract after freezing customer's account. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has issued an order declaring that Bank of Africa was in breach of contract when it froze the account of Victoria Candles Limited after receiving 1.7 billion Shillings. The Court on Tuesday presided over by Civil Division Judge Musa Ssekaana also ruled that withholding …
(2023-12-20). Letter from Alkebulan: the Mother of Mankind. counterpunch.org It was dusk by the time my postponed flight to Paris from Heathrow strained into the sky like a goose late for migration. What should have been a direct flight to East Africa had been canceled the day before. There was I, traveling because of a conflict on another continent, with my own continent providing
(2023-12-19). More than 2,000 mine workers extend underground protest into second day in South Africa. devdiscourse.com More than 2,000 workers remained underground for a second day on Tuesday in a protest over pay and benefits at a platinum mine in South Africa.
(2023-12-19). Single-Use Food Packaging from 17 Countries Contains PFAS "Forever Chemicals" pressenza.com 19 December 2023, Gothenburg City, Sweden/Quezon City Philippines. A study released today by the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) and 18 IPEN member groups found toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals, including globally banned substances, in single-use, paper, cardboard, and plant-based molded fiber food containers and tableware purchased from 17 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and Latin America and the Caribbean. | PFAS chemicals have been linked to cancer, infertility, and endocrine disruption. Prior studies have shown that PFAS in food packaging can…
(2023-12-19). EAC withdraws from election observation in DR Congo. independent.co.ug 
Arusha, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community (EAC) will not participate as an observer in the electoral process in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) due on Wednesday, December 20. The secretariat said in a brief statement that the DRC authorities had declined the EAC application to have an observer mission in the …
(2023-12-19). Chinese drought-tolerant rice variety helps feed Africa, address climate woes. ecns.cn A drought-tolerant rice variety developed by China is boosting food production in African countries while slashing methane emissions, which have been linked to global warming.
(2023-12-19). Cricket-De Zorzi ton guides South Africa to eight-wicket win over India. devdiscourse.com (adds quotes) Dec 19 (Reuters) -…
(2023-12-19). Black Americans' support for Palestinians growing as Israel war rages: Report. presstv.ir Israel's intensified violence in Gaza since the war began on October 7 has fostered solidarity between Black Americans and Palestinians, according to a report.
(2023-12-20). Egypt Joins China's ILRS Moon Base Initiative. infobrics.org Egypt and China signed a series of space agreements including cooperation on the China-led International Lunar Research Station…
(2023-12-20). World Insights: Egypt's Sisi secures 3rd presidential term amid interwoven challenges. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi, Egypt's incumbent president, won the 2024 presidential election with 89.6 percent of the vote, securing a third term in office, according to results released Monday afternoon by Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA). Sisi has thus become the chosen leader of the most populous Arab country, which has played …
(2023-12-19). Headlines for December 19, 2023. democracynow.org Israeli Strikes on Jabaliya and Rafah Kill Dozens, Pushing Gaza Death Toll Toward 20,000, Palestinian Journalists Adel Zorob, Abdullah Alwan and Haneen Al-Qashtan Killed by Israeli Strikes, In Tel Aviv, Pentagon Chief Calls U.S.-Israel Ties "Unshakable," Pledges More Arms for Israel, U.N. Security Council Delays Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Delegation Objects, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs SB4, Making It a Crime to Enter the U.S. Outside Ports of Entry, Egypt's el-Sisi Claims Victory in Presidential Election After Barring and Intimidating Opponents, Pope Francis Allows Priests to…
(2023-12-19). Egypt's Sisi wins presidential election with 89.6% of vote. independent.co.ug CAIRO | Xinhua | Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA) declared on Monday that incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the 2024 presidential election with 89.6 percent of valid votes. At a press conference in the capital Cairo, the NEA said the turnout reached 66.8 percent of the total 67 million eligible voters. Voting in Egypt took …
(2023-12-19). Egypt's President Sisi Clinches 3rd Term, Defying Odds, Shaping Country's Future. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Burkina Faso – Food Security Outlook: Food aid must be increased to save lives and end the risk of Famine (IPC Phase 5) in northern Burkina Faso, October 2023 – May 2024. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Chad – Key message update: In the Sahel, food consumption deficit is exacerbated by declining harvests and atypical food price increases, November 2023. reliefweb.int
(2023-12-19). Chad Food Security Outlook – October 2023 – May 2024. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-20). BRICS Pivotal to Strengthen Multilateral Diplomatic Relations, Ensure Mutual Benefits. infobrics.org Ethiopia's accession to BRICS is pivotal for the development of multilateral diplomatic relations and ensuring mutual benefit, senior researcher the Institute of Foreign Affairs, Tesfaye Boyesa said…
(2023-12-19). Will The US Save Israel From Itself? thelastamericanvagabond.com It is becoming increasingly obvious that the only way there can be an end to the genocidal war in Gaza, is through the collapse of the current Israeli government and a solution to all outstanding issues via dialogue. Yet, the coalition headed by Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has other plans. Will the US finally
(2023-12-19). The United States Of War, The Plan For New Gaza Israeli Settlements & Palestinians Buried Alive. 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 (12/18/23). 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
(2023-12-19). COP28 Comes to an End. What Does 2024 Hold for Globalist Gatherings? thelastamericanvagabond.com The COP28 meeting ended with an agreement to begin the end of the fossil fuel era. What's next on the agenda for the Predator Class in 2024? The United Nations COP28 meeting of world leaders concluded last week in Dubai with an agreement which is being heralded as the "beginning of the end of the
(2023-12-20). Security Forces Crack Down on Unregistered Motorcycles, Foreign Number Plates in Karamoja. independent.co.ug 
Karamoja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joint security forces in the Karamoja sub-region have escalated operations to clamp down on unregistered motorcycles as part of measures to enhance security ahead of the Christmas season. Given Karamoja's proximity to the Uganda-Kenya border, authorities perceive the region to be susceptible to security risks. The security authorities have initiated …
(2023-12-20). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 74: Hamas Tells Israel It 'Arrived Too Late'. popularresistance.org The atrocities Israel committed in the Gaza Strip may need a UN special tribunal, said Martin Griffiths, the UN's under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs. | Griffiths told The Financial Times in an interview that he has dealt with conflicts and natural disasters in Libya, Afghanistan, Syria, and Sudan, and yet the situation in Gaza, where 136 UN workers have been killed in Israeli bombardment, is by far the worst. | "None of the normal, sound foundations you see across the world for humanitarian operations in places like Syria and Afghanistan exist for us in Gaza.
(2023-12-19). Morocco, Malawi Set To Deepen Bilateral Ties, Partnership in 2024. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-20). Sayyed Houthi Confirms Continuing Gaza Support, Warns US against Aggression on Yemen. english.almanar.com.lb 
Head of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badreddin Al-Houthi, affirmed on Wednesday that the Yemeni Armed Forces will continue acting in support of the Palestinian people and resistance in face of the Zionist aggression on Gaza. Sayyed Al-Houthi, on the other hand, warned the US administration of any escalation against Yemen, stressing that, in such …
(2023-12-19). Crackdown intensifies on 'formalism at fingertips'. ecns.cn A guideline on preventing "formalism at fingertips" was recently issued by the Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission to implement the central leadership's call to combat formalism and bureaucracy.
(2023-12-19). No Donbass, a vida gradualmente volta ao normal. globalresearch.ca Pouco mais de um ano após a reintegraàßà£o com a Federaàßà£o Russa, a vida das pessoas comuns nas Novas Regiàµes está claramente melhorando. O comércio está regressando à normalidade, o abastecimento de água e energia está se estabilizando e o …
(2023-12-19). Use of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease—Reply. jamanetwork.com In Reply Amyloid-related imaging abnormalities are a common adverse event for individuals with Alzheimer disease receiving amyloid-targeting therapies. In their Letter, Drs Pomara and Imbimbo thoughtfully explore the possibility that APOE-mediated breakdown of the blood-brain barrier could lead to increased concentrations of donanemab in the CSF and thus increase incidence of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (edema and effusions). This hypothesis is important to consider.
(2023-12-19). Use of Donanemab in Early Symptomatic Alzheimer Disease. jamanetwork.com To the Editor The TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 trial provided additional evidence that the APOE4 genotype is a risk factor for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities, especially cerebral edema and effusion. These findings are consistent with those from other clinical trials of Œ≤-amyloid—targeting monoclonal antibodies in patients with Alzheimer disease. During donanemab treatment, amyloid-related imaging abnormalities of edema/effusion were observed in only 15.7% of APOE Œµ4 noncarriers but in 22.8% of heterozygous carriers and 40.6% of homozygous APOE Œµ4 carriers. These neuroimaging…
(2023-12-19). Moves of UK and US Over Chagos Expose True Nature of 'Values-Based Alliance'. orinocotribune.com By Global Times — Dec 9, 2023 | US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and visiting British Foreign Secretary David Cameron said on Thursday local time in a joint press conference that they had discussed the "vital" US-UK Indian Ocean air base at Diego Garcia. Cameron did not give a specific response when asked if the UK was dropping plans to return the Chagos Islands, of which Diego Garcia is the largest member, to Mauritius, while Blinken said that Washington "recognizes UK sovereignty over British Indian Ocean Territory." | The word "recognize" here is full of darkness, injustice and irony. This immediately…
(2023-12-19). Niger – Food Security Outlook: October 2023 – May 2024. reliefweb.int 
(2023-12-20). 30 years of Mountain Gorilla tourism in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The history of gorilla trekking in Uganda tracks back to the early 1990s when the country was experiencing its first years of stability after close to three decades that were marked by unrest and military coups. Until now, the world has a vague image of what the state of …
(2023-12-20). The U.S. Navy is Unprepared for a Prolonged war With Yemen. sonar21.com 
Aegis Missile Defense System | It looks like the United States, along with 9 allies — Great Britain, Italy, Bahrain, Canada, France, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles and Spain — are on the verge of entangling itself in a new Middle East quagmire as an international armada assembles in the international waters around Yemen. The mission? Stop Yemen from threatening cargo and oil tankers headed to Israel. | Tiny Yemen has surprised the West with its tenacity and ferocity in attacking ships trying to ferry containers and fuel to Israel. Yes, this is a violation of international law and the West is f…
(2023-12-20). Headlines for December 20, 2023. democracynow.org Openings for New Truce as Deadly Israeli Attacks Continue to Target Civilians in Jabaliya, Rafah, U.N. Security Council Again Delays Gaza Resolution Vote as U.S. Stalls over Language, Lloyd Austin Announces Coalition to Combat Houthi Red Sea Attacks, Police Arrest High-Profile Activists as Multifaith Groups from Across the U.S. Protest at Capitol, Colorado Supreme Court Bars Trump from Appearing on Presidential Primary Ballot, Senate Confirms Final Pentagon Nominees as Tuberville Blockade Ends, U.N. Says Russian Forces Have Committed War Crimes in Ukraine, Incl. 142 Civilian Executions, Sudan's Paramilitary…
(2023-12-20). Eugene Puryear on Sudan, 5 years since the December revolution. peoplesdispatch.org Five years after Sudan's December revolution, the country is facing a devastating humanitarian crisis. A raging civil war has left hundreds of thousands displaced, facing hunger and poverty.
(2023-12-20). Fuerzas paramilitares sudanesas avanzan hacia la capital. telesurtv.net Las RSF afirmaron haber tomado el control, entre otras cosas, de "la primera división de infantería del ejército en Wad Madani".
(2023-12-19). Sudan: RSF captures Wad Madani, second biggest city in country. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan: RSF captures Wad Madani, second biggest city in country | The paramilitary continues offensive against army in el-Gezira state, sending thousands of civilians fleeing | Tue, 12/19/2023 – 10: 38 | People displaced by the conflict in Sudan flee Wad Madani, the capital of el-Gezira state, heading to Gadaref state, 16 December 2023 (AFP) | The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has seized Wad Ma…
(2023-12-19). Crisis Unfolds: Rebels Take Control of Sudan's Second-Largest City, Endangering Thousands of Refugees. themedialine.org 
(2023-12-19). Celebrating its 30th anniversary, MVIWATA vows to strengthen peasant solidarity in Tanzania. peoplesdispatch.org MVIWATA or the National Network of Farmers Groups in Tanzania just concluded its 30th-anniversary celebration and 28th Annual General Meeting (AGM). Fraternal organizations from all over the world traveled to Njombe to participate in the meeting. MVIWATA was formed in 1993 for farmers to unite and face the challenges presented by neoliberalism. | During the meeting, members remembered the legacy of former socialist president Mwalimu Julius Nyerere who was instrumental in organizing the country's peasantry. | Stephen Ruvuga and Theodora Pius from the organization talk about the historical significance of MVIWATA.
(2023-12-20). Museveni Hails Bishop Zziwa's Wealth Creation Gospel. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has commended Joseph Anthony Zziwa, the Bishop of Kiyinda-Mityana Diocese for working with the government in fighting poverty through socio-economic development programs. "Thank you for your slogan and those projects. I have been telling you that yes be religious but hardworking, so I am very happy about …
(2023-12-20). Oil and Gas is a Matter of 'Life and Death'-Kasaija. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Matia Kasaija, the Minister of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development has underscored the importance of Uganda's oil and gas exploration, emphasizing an unwavering commitment to the project's seamless progression. During a visit to the Kingfisher Development Area (KFDA) in Buhuka village, Kyangwali sub-county in Kikuube district on Tuesday evening, Kasaija reasserted …
(2023-12-20). Police Calls for Vigilance Ahead of Festive Season. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police have urged households to take extra caution and be vigilant during festival season. Fred Enanga, the Police Spokesperson asked the public to put security measures around their businesses and homes to avoid falling prey to criminals. "As we prepare to celebrate Christmas and all other festival days, we …
(2023-12-20). Bugiri farmers grapple with power blackout that renders main milling machine idle. independent.co.ug 
Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 2700 Farmers in Bugiri district are grappling with frequent power shortages, which threaten the development of agriculture in the area. Moses Makaka, the Manager of the Bugiri Agribusiness Institutions Development Association (BAIDA), says that the main challenge is between Musita and Nankoma in Bugiri district. According to Makaka, to improve the farmer's …
(2023-12-20). COMMENT: Electricity pricing in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Winning the war of tariff affordability and losing the war of sustainability of electricity sub-sector COMMMENT | HARRISON MUTIKANGA | A decade after Andrew Mwenda's article, "Electricity cost going up 40%: but who benefits most from subsidies to UMEME?" in the Independent (Issue No.196 January 13-19, 2012), the details of electricity pricing, subsidy policies, and their …
(2023-12-20). Death toll from rebel attack in western Uganda rises to 10. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA | Xinhua | The death toll from a rebel attack in the western Uganda district of Kamwenge has climbed to 10, local authorities said Tuesday. Byarugaba Isaiah Kanyamahane, the resident district commissioner for Kamwenge, told Xinhua over the telephone that five males and five females, all civilians, were killed by suspected members of the …
(2023-12-20). ENERGY: d.light joins $148M off-grid solar grant initiative in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Solar solutions company d.light is set to help government expand access to clean and affordable solar energy across homes, businesses, and public institutions lacking reliable energy sources in Uganda in a new $148milion grant deal. A global provider of solar solutions and financial access for low-income households, d.light is actively engaged …
(2023-12-20). Lawyers Petition Judicial Service Commission Over Justice Byaruhanga's Ruling in Tilenga Oil Land Dispute. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of lawyers has petitioned the Judicial Service Commission accusing Justice Jesse Byaruhanga Rugyema of judicial misconduct, incompetence, and bias in one of the Tilenga Oil Land Dispute cases. The petition was initiated by seven human rights lawyers led by Eron Kiiza. They urge the commission to take necessary …
(2023-12-20). Money poured into preventing HIV infection in girls not working. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | All the money injected into social interventions to help protect girls and young women from contracting HIV has not yielded much, a new study reveals. Through a campaign to ensure that girls are kept in schools, the Global Fund allocated the Ministry of Education money to the tune of seven …
(2023-12-19). Kawempe Hospital registers decline in maternal deaths. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kawempe National Maternal Hospital is witnessing a noteworthy decrease in avoidable maternal and neonatal deaths, thanks to corporate support received from various companies as part of Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. During the reception of essential utility commodities from Stanbic and its partners, Dr. Emmanuel Byaruhanga, the hospital's executive director …
(2023-12-19). Court confirms murder, terror charges against Kiggundu suspect killers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has formally charged individuals linked to the killing of Major Mohammad Kiggundu and his bodyguard Sergeant Steven Mukasa. Justice Richard Wejuli Wabwire, on Monday, confirmed multiple charges against the accused, who will now await trial before a designated panel. The accused, …
(2023-12-19). Court rules ex-LRA commander Kwoyelo to answer 78 of 93 charges, 14 dropped. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & URN | Prosecution has secured a ruling of a case to answer in 78 charges in the ex-LRA commander Thomas Kwoyelo case. The High Court International Crimes Division has ruled that Thomas Kwoyelo alias Latoni has a case to answer in 78 out of 93 charges. Loss of the 14 …
(2023-12-19). Gulu street children seek belonging. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A former street child in Gulu, Patrick Ocen has pleaded with the government and authorities to handle with caution the Aguu (street children) question in Northern Uganda. He believes the issue is complex and that those young people who were victims or survivors of the war have many questions …
(2023-12-19). Police explains how gang leader Sobi met his death. independent.co.ug 
Gomba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Paddy Sserunjogi, widely known as Sobi, met a tragic end on Monday afternoon in Kibaale village, Kigumba parish, Maddu Sub-county, Gomba district. Residents allegedly attacked and hacked him to death, accusing him of forcefully acquiring land. Confirming Sobi's demise late in the evening, Katonga Regional Police Spokesperson Superintendent of …
(2023-12-19). Australia-based Stuart Kasule challenges MOH on mental health awareness. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has been asked to support mental health and suicide public awareness campaigns aimed at addressing the burden in the country without stigmatizing victims. Uganda is ranked 17th on the list of countries where suicide is registered as a cause of death, with 18.67 per 100,000 …
(2023-12-19). Eviction of encroachers at Lubigi wetland paralyzes traffic on Mityana Road. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Environment Management Authority- NEMA has started evicting encroachers on Lubigi swamp in Wakiso district. On Tuesday, a joint task force comprising officials from the Police Environment Protection Unit, National Environment Management Authority, and KCCA among other agencies started destroying all structures and plantations in the wetland. Bulldozers …
(2023-12-19). The Remnant Generation helps 500 teenage mothers gain new skills courtesy of Airtel. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Milly Nakiranda (real name withheld), a senior two student, had to withdraw from studies when she conceived after being defiled by her teacher. This meant that her academic dream of gaining a professional skill was doomed since she had to halt her studies. Her story is like that of many …
(2023-12-19). UMSC secures court order restraining 'Mufti' Ssemambo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has obtained a court order halting the enforcement of previous directives issued by Justice Faridah Shamilah Bukirwa Ntambi in regard to managment of the religious body. Justice Dr. Winfred N. Nabisinde issued the restraining order on Monday, December 18. The order specifically targets the …