(2024-01-12). BRICS Group Expands Membership, Signaling Geopolitical Shift. infobrics.org The BRICS group, an international alliance originally comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded its membership, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape…
(2024-01-12). Oxfam report describes Israel's onslaught on Gaza as "deadliest conflict of the 21st century" wsws.org The intensity of the Zionist regime's bombardment has claimed the lives of Palestinians at a pace many times higher than NATO's war on Russia in Ukraine, the Syrian civil war, the US-led wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and wars in Sudan and Yemen.
(2024-01-12). Nigeria's Osimhen on a mission to 'write my own legacy' at AFCON 2023. aljazeera.com The star striker tells Al Jazeera he is as keen to deliver for the Super Eagles as he has for his club Napoli.
(2024-01-12). Did Ukraine kill Egyptian journalist who 'exposed Zelensky'. newarab.com 
On 26 December 2023, news of the assassination of Mohammad al-Alawi, an Egyptian investigative journalist, at the hands of Ukrainian intelligence services started circulating on social media and multiple media outlets. | According to reports, al-Alawi was potentially targeted after he revealed in late August 2023 that Olga Kiyashko, the mother-in-law of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's, had purchased a US$4.85 million villa in the Egyptian Red Sea resort town of El Gouna. | The New Arab (TNA) Investigative Unit conducted a review of the videos testifying to the assassination of al-Alawi, and found them…
(2024-01-12). South Africa's finance minister says that the country remains open for business. tvbrics.com 
The country is still undertaking internal structural reforms to support the economy…
(2024-01-12). Chinese Foreign Minister to visit African countries and Brazil. tvbrics.com 
Wang Yi will visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Ivory Coast…
(2024-01-12). Egypt's Ministry of Justice launches a special platform to provide remote judicial services in the UAE. tvbrics.com 
The project is the result of strategic co-operation between the two countries…
(2024-01-12). Burundi Situation: Burundian refugees in the region (as of 31 December 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Government to launch programme aimed at encouraging active citizenry. sanews.gov.za Government to launch programme aimed at encouraging active citizenry | Citizens in the country can look forward to the airing of a brand new show on their tele's – set to educate, inspire and connect with South Africans about issues that affect their daily lives. | The Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is set to launch a 13 episode Advertiser Funded Programme (AFP) called 'Citizens Connect', to be broadcast on SABC 2, starting Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 8: 30 pm. | "This collaboration with SABC 2 is a testament to government's commitment to reach a diverse audience and deliver impactful con…
(2024-01-12). Stop the war on Yemen! iacenter.org January 11, 2024 The International Action Center condemns the U.S. and British imperialist governments for their unjustifiable attacks on Yemen Jan. 11. This latest aggression is a direct expansion of the genocidal war they have been collaborating with in Gaza. It coincides with the charges of that genocide against Israel in the International Court of Justice, brought by South Africa. Emergency demo in Times Square, New York City, Jan. 11, 2024. PHOTO: Jason Cohen This attack on Yemen exposes the lies from the Biden administration about taking every step to avoid expanding the war in the region. Once again after…
(2024-01-12). 2 000 new waste management job opportunities in Mbombela. sanews.gov.za 2 000 new waste management job opportunities in Mbombela | The Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Makhotso Sotyu, has launched the Cleaning and Greening Programme for the City of Mbombela with 2 000 new job opportunities in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. | Delivering the keynote address on Thursday, the Deputy Minister explained how the programme tackles poverty and unemployment while ensuring that the environment is clean and protected. | According to the department, illegal dumping and littering are some of the most common problems in South Africa that affect all municipalities, irrespective…
(2024-01-12). Headlines for January 12, 2024. democracynow.org U.S., U.K. Launch Strikes in Yemen, Killing at Least 5, Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions, Rallies in South Africa Support Nation's Genocide Case Against Israel at World Court, Over 10,000 Children Have Been Killed in Israel's Onslaught on Gaza, "More Evidence of U.S. Complicity in Genocide": Report Finds U.S. Air Force Provided Intel to Israel, Trump Goes on Courtroom Rant as NY Civil Fraud Trial Wraps Up, Ohio Jury Declines to Charge Brittany Watts with Felony for Having a Miscarriage, The Lever: GOP Hopeful Nikki Haley Involved in Blocking Boeing 2020 Transparency Initiative, Pentago…
(2024-01-12). U.S., Britain strike Houthis in Yemen; Israel to counter genocide accusations at UN court. haaretz.com Britain, U.S. strike Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen after months of attacks on Red Sea shipping ‚ñ Qatar close to finalizing deal with Hamas to transfer medicine to Israeli hostages in Gaza ‚ñ Israel's High Court rejects petition to oust Netanyahu due to war ‚ñ Israel foils ISIS attack planned by two East Jerusalem residents ‚ñ IDF finds forensic evidence that Hamas held hostages in newly uncovered tunnel under Khan Yunis ‚ñ Blinken says Israel working with region, creating path to Palestinian state, will isolate Iran…
(2024-01-12). What Israel Faces At The Hague. popularresistance.org But in political terms the 84-page document that South Africa submitted to the Court represents the most powerful indictment of Israeli genocide that has been available to the public thus far. | It not only documents the genocidal consequences of the Israeli massive bombing and siege of Gaza, but presents a complete file of official Israeli professions of determination to carry out genocide against the Palestinians population of the Gaza strip.
(2024-01-12). South Africa Makes Its Genocide Case Against Israel at The Hague. scheerpost.com 
By Sam Husseini / Substack "For the New Year, Global Solidarity to Save Palestine: Backing South Africa" has had several updates. See some of my initial thoughts on the South African oral arguments here. South Africa Genocide Case Against Israel Jeremy Scahill reports: "On Thursday, South Africa will present its historic case before the International Court of …
(2024-01-12). Historical Roots: Exploring the Long-Term Zionist Plan for Demographic Control. mintpressnews.com Thousands of miles separate Uganda and Congo from the Gaza Strip, but these places are connected to Palestine in ways that traditional geopolitical analyses would fail to explain.
(2024-01-12). Israel's Goal Of Expelling Palestinians From Gaza Is Closer To Reality. popularresistance.org Once considered a fringe pipe dream, the once taboo idea of Israelis recolonizing portions of Gaza has been reinvigorated after Hamas' October 7 attack and the subsequent Israeli war on the embattled Palestinian territory, which has killed more than 22,000 Palestinians, internally displaced more than 1.9 million, and reduced the majority of the Strip into rubble. | Just as 2024 began, Israeli politicians renewed calls to recolonize Gaza, and recent remarks from Israeli lawmakers coupled with a new settler-colonist campaign suggest that Israeli annexation of the beleaguered Palestinian territory has been adopted a…
(2024-01-12). Somaliland's unraveling hastened by Ethiopia port lease deal. peoplesdispatch.org The unraveling of Somaliland, a The unionist forces in its western region of Awdal, who were already organizing a struggle to liberate themselves from the self-declared republic and reunite with Som…
(2024-01-12). South Africa Presents The Case Against Israel's Genocide In Gaza. popularresistance.org The opening salvo of South Africa's legal bid to hold Israel accountable for genocide in Gaza rang out this morning in a crowded courtroom in The Hague. | The State of Israel has failed to prevent and is continuing to commit acts of genocide against the Palestinian people of Gaza, lawyers for the Republic of South Africa told the International Court of Justice, gathered in the ornate chambers of The Hague's Peace Palace. | Standing at a podium in front of the Court's fifteen judges, supplemented by judges ad hoc Aharon Barak (Israel) and Dikgang Ernest Moseneke (South Africa), and in front of a battery of lawyers…
(2024-01-12). From Gaza to Congo: On Zionism and the Unlearned History of Genocide. counterpunch.org 
Thousands of miles separate Uganda and Congo from the Gaza Strip, but these places are connected to Palestine in ways that traditional geopolitical analyses would fail to explain. On January 3, it was revealed that the far-right Israeli government of Benjamin Netanyahu is actively discussing proposals to expel millions of Palestinians to African countries, in
(2024-01-12). SASSA clarifies report on 74 000 deceased ghost accounts. sanews.gov.za SASSA clarifies report on 74 000 deceased ghost accounts | The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) says it has noted the story aired on the SABC news channel, which stated that over 74 000 deceased recipients were wrongly paid by the agency. | This was revealed by Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu, in a written reply to a parliamentary question. | The agency said that its fraud and compliance unit is addressing corruption. | "As much as we are aware of some corrupt activities taking place which our fraud and compliance unit is dealing with daily, as SASSA we can confirm that the majority of this…
(2024-01-12). Israel Faces Justice in The Hague. counterpunch.org The three hours of oral arguments by the six members of the South African legal team on the first day of hearings at the International Court of Justice on the genocide case initiated against Israel by South Africa were highly professional and impressive. In 2020, in the genocide case brought by Gambia against Myanmar, the
(2024-01-12). Commonwealth Secretary-general Set to Participate at the NAM-Summit In Kampala. plusnews.ug 
Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland KC is set to participate as a Special Guest at the Non-Aligned Movement Heads of State Summit in Kampala from January 19-20, following an invitation from President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda. Expressing gratitude for the invitation, Secretary-General Scotland commended President Museveni's leadership as the Chair of the Non-Aligned Movement which will …
(2024-01-12). Video: The World Should be Ashamed. South Africa's Closing Argument at the World Court Against Israel for Genocide. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-12). Why South Africa's Poor Vote for the Now Corrupt ANC. fairobserver.com 
In spite of its dismal record, the majority of black South Africans will most likely support the African National Congress (ANC) when the general election is held later this year. The ANC's record is one of failure: a failure to provide jobs (about 60% of the country's youth are unemployed), of failing to keep the…
(2024-01-12). Explainer: How S. Africa, Palestinian struggles are linked. newarab.com 
This week,
(2024-01-12). Museveni's Disregard for Fair Elections Continues with Byabakama's Re-appointment — Kyagulanyi. plusnews.ug 
Robert Kyagulanyi, President of the National Unity Platform (NUP), criticized President Museveni's decision to re-appoint Justice Simon Byabakama as the electoral commission chairman for another 7-year term. Kyagulanyi asserted that this move is evidence of Museveni's lack of intention to conduct free and fair elections in Uganda. On his X (formerly Twitter) platform, Kyagulanyi stated, …
(2024-01-12). From a Palestinian in Gaza, thank you South Africa! aljazeera.com We will never forget how you stood by us when even our own brothers turned their backs on us in fear.
(2024-01-12). "Nowhere Is Safe in Gaza": South Africa Lays Out Genocide Case vs. Israel at World Court in The Hague. pressenza.com South Africa began to make its case Thursday at the International Court of Justice that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. In their opening statements, South Africa's lawyers argued that the sheer scale of Israel's violence, which has so far killed more than 23,000 people since October 7, is part of a political and military strategy aimed at the destruction of Palestinian life, using statements from top Israeli leaders to show genocidal intent. Israel and the United States have both vehemently rejected the charges. South Africa is seeking a provisional measure from the top U.N. court to s…
(2024-01-12). Netanyahu's never-ending tenure is Israel's malignant disease. haaretz.com As Israel approaches Day 100 of its war against Hamas, the government must make the return of the hostages its top priority – even at the cost of a cease-fire ‚ñ The fact that Hamas is dragging Israel to the ICJ – through its diplomatic/legal proxy in Cape Town – underscores how deeply Netanyahu's government is failing on every front…
(2024-01-12). Unbelievable Support For South Africa's Genocide Case. youtube.com
(2024-01-12). Over 600 beneficiaries in Mpumalanga receive title deeds. sanews.gov.za Over 600 beneficiaries in Mpumalanga receive title deeds | The New Year began on a high note for 619 beneficiaries of government-subsidised homes who have received their long-awaited title deeds in Tekwane South in the City of Mbombela in Mpumalanga. | This as Human Settlements Minister, Mmamoloko Kubayi and Deputy Minister Pam Tshwete, led a delegation on a two-day service delivery programme in the province. | The two leaders also engaged with contractors, developers and members of the community, amongst others. | The meeting focused on opportunities in the human settlement sector, while discussions focused on…
(2024-01-12). Selected Articles: Video: The World Should be Ashamed. South Africa's Closing Argument at the World Court Against Israel for Genocide. globalresearch.ca 
By There is an urgent need for provisional measures to protect Palestinians in Gaza…
(2024-01-12). Top 10 African trends, developments to watch in 2024. independent.co.ug 
SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | There are 54 countries and over 1.4 billion people in Africa, which means there's a lot happening at any given time — and a great deal more, over 365 days. Here are the 10 topics and themes that we think will play a key role in shifting the focus away …
(2024-01-12). Defence Ministry seeks Shs2.5 billion for EACOP security. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is seeking Shs2.5 billion to deploy the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) to secure the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This was revealed by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Hon. Vincent Ssempijja who appeared before the Committee on Defence and Internal Affairs on Thursday, 11 January …
(2024-01-12). Will Morocco stay the course on Israel normalisation? aljazeera.com Despite popular anger against Israel, Morocco is unlikely to break up with Tel Aviv, analysts say.
(2024-01-12). 'Next Houthi Attack Will Be Bigger': Chilling Red Sea Warning For U.S. By Iran-backed Group. hindustantimes.com Yemen's Houthis have warned the U.S. against any action on the group. Houthi leader Abdel Malik Al-Houthi said that any attack by the U.S. would not go without a response. Al-Houthi threatened to launch a bigger attack than the recent one in the Red Sea. The Houthi leader also reiterated the group's pledge to target more ships linked to Israel. Watch for more.
(2024-01-12). République du Burundi: Carte opérationnelle du bureau de la sous-délégation Ruyigi, au 31 Décembre 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Africa's motorcycle taxis on the electric horizon. independent.co.ug 
Motorcycle taxis are on the rise in various African markets, thanks to low electrification costs and efficiency in last-mile transportation and experts are calling for incentives to accelerate the electrification initiative. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Motorcycle taxis, a dominant transportation force in Africa, have substantial potential for electrification as electric two- and three-wheelers …
(2024-01-12). Morocco's liaison office in Israel launches new services. newarab.com 
Morocco's liaison office in Israel officially launches its services in Rabat's first public move vis-à -vis its diplomatic ties with Tel Aviv since the start of the Gaza war. | "The Liaison Office of the Kingdom of Morocco in Tel Aviv announces to all Moroccan citizens living in Israel and to foreigners requesting visa entry to Morocco that starting from 22nd January 2024, all various consular services should be submitted through the online platform," reads a statement published Wednesday. | The announcement stirred wide controversy over social media, with many Moroccan users considering this step a doubling d…
(2024-01-12). Netanyahu Rips South Africa Over Gaza 'Genocide' Case At ICJ; '…Representing Monsters' | Watch. hindustantimes.com Israeli PM has accused South Africa of "hypocrisy" after the first day of hearing at the International Court of Justice. Benjamin Netanyahu, slamming South Africa, said they are "representing monsters". Netanyahu remarked that the charge against Israel is proof of the "world turning upside down". Watch for more.
(2024-01-12). SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter. sanews.gov.za SA appeals to top UN court in Israel-Palestine matter | Justice and Correctional Services Minister, Ronald Lamola, fears that without the intervention of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Palestinians will be destroyed. | This was as South Africa approached the ICJ, under the Genocide Convention, for acts committed by Israel in the context of its attacks on Gaza. | He said the Israeli actions were reminiscent of the Rwandan genocide 30 years ago. | "We are here, on behalf of South Africa and the global community, to seek justice for the victims, particularly children, women, and the elderly. We believe…
(2024-01-12). 'No One Is Spared': South Africa Presents Genocide Case Against Israel at ICJ. globalresearch.ca
(2024-01-12). Ernest Mandel, Revolutionary Cuba and Che Guevara. counterpunch.org Introduction The 20th century was marked by victories of social revolutions with a socialist character: in the Czarist Empire in 1917, Yugoslavia in 1945, China in 1949, Vietnam in 1954 and 1975, Cuba in 1959, Algeria in 1962, and Nicaragua in 1979. This sparked major public debates among revolutionaries in these countries over the most
(2024-01-12). Arua priest collapses and dies. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A priest of Arua Diocese, Rev. Fr. Denis Isa Iranya who has been serving as the parish priest of Holy Cross Indriani Pilgrim Centre Catholic Mission in Adjumani district has died after collapsing during a meeting. Fr Iranya passed away at Pioneer Hospital in Arua city on Thursday afternoon …
(2024-01-12). Arab League and counting, SA ICJ Petition against Israeli genocide receives more support. ummid.com In a major setback for the Zionists and their allies, Arab League, a representative body of about two dozen countries – majority of them in the neighbourhood of Israel, has declared support for the South Africa Petition filed at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against the Israeli genocide and massacre of Palestinians.
(2024-01-12). Israel Faces Justice in The Hague. counterpunch.org 
The three hours of oral arguments by the six members of the South African legal team on the first day of hearings at the International Court of Justice on the genocide case initiated against Israel by South Africa were highly professional and impressive. In 2020, in the genocide case brought by Gambia against Myanmar, the
(2024-01-12). ICJ: Journalism like TNA's underpins Gaza genocide evidence. newarab.com 
South Africa has relied heavily on Middle Eastern reporting amid Western media bias, using sources including The New Arab to build its Hearings at the ICJ began on Thursday with South Africa presenting its case accusing Israel of genocidal acts, and Israel defending…
(2024-01-12). Democracy Now! 2024-01-12 Friday. democracynow.org Headlines for January 12, 2024; "A Breach of Yemeni Sovereignty": Biden Becomes Fourth U.S. President to Bomb Yemen; "Gaslighting and Cherry-Picking": How Israel Is Defending Itself at World Court on Charges of Genocide; "They Want to Silence Us": Knesset Member Ofer Cassif Faces Expulsion for Backing South Africa Genocide Case | Headlines for January 12, 2024; "A Breach of Yemeni Sovereignty": Biden Becomes Fourth U.S. President to Bomb Yemen; "Gaslighting and Cherry-Picking": How Israel Is Defending Itself at World Court on Charges of Genocide; "Th…
(2024-01-12). Opérations du HCR au Burundi, Vue d'ensemble, Décembre 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Online campaign endorsing ICJ case against Israeli Genocide one of most signed. ummid.com The online campaign endorsing the South Africa petition at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking to hold Israel accountable for the massacre and genocide of Palestinians in Gaza has become one of the most signed on change.org.
(2024-01-12). Republic of Burundi: Makamba Field-Office Operational Map – as of 31 December 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). NRM Faces Uphill Task to Revive Support in Luwero. plusnews.ug 
The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party is set to embark on mobilization campaigns to revive its support in Luwero district ahead of primaries and general elections in 2026. In the 2021 general elections, President Yoweri Museveni registered the biggest drop in popularity in Luwero district since he came to Power in 1986. Museveni obtained only …
(2024-01-12). Thank You South Africa for filing case against Israeli Genocide at ICJ. ummid.com The peace loving people of the world thank South Africa for its courage! They hope that this significant step is a good initiative to hold Israel accountable for its action and to achieve an immediate ceasefire against the civilians of Palestine.
(2024-01-12). Ugandan association of oil and gas service providers urged to raise standards. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Association of Oil and Gas Providers in Uganda has warned that it is not easy for Ugandans to supply the sector. Association of Uganda Oil and Gas Service Providers (AUGOS) Vice Chairman, Dennis Kamurasi says while one can be excited about winning the bid, trouble comes when it …
(2024-01-12). Operation du Burundi: Rapatriés par province de retour (de septembre 2017 à 31 Décembre 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Turkey providing documents for genocide hearings against Israel. newarab.com 
Turkey is providing documents for a case brought by South Africa against Israel at the Speaking to reporters in Istanbul, Erdogan said that Turkey would continue to provide documents, mostly visual…
(2024-01-12). Pressure mounts on Biden over Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com 
Around 200 local and state elected officials in the US have signed a letter to US President Joe Biden urging for a ceasefire in Israel's war in Gaza. Also this week, South Africa began presenting a case accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. | Just two weeks ago, dozens of international groups came together for a This round of high-profile pressure on the US administration comes as the death toll in Gaz…
(2024-01-12). Situation du Burundi: Réfugiés Burundais dans la région (au 31 Décembre 2023). reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). Burundi closes border with Rwanda in latest East Africa row. aljazeera.com President Ndayishimiye accuses Rwanda of backing DRC-based armed group Red Tabara against his government.
(2024-01-12). Berber New Year 2974: Yennayer symbol of identity and resistance. pressenza.com The Berber New Year (Yennayer) is celebrated by the ´Amazigh people ª in a spirit of joy and sharing in different regions of North Africa but also in the Canary Islands of the European continent and in sub-Saharan countries which remain attached to this centuries-old tradition and Berber culture. | The word Yennayer is composed of ´yen ª, which means ´first ª, and ´ayer ª (or ayyur), which means ´month ª. It corresponds to the first day of the agrarian calendar used by the Berbers for several centuries, itself corresponding to the Julian calendar adopted in N…
(2024-01-12). Egypt denies that fleeing Gazans are forced to pay bribes. newarab.com 
The head of the Egyptian State Information Service (SIS), Diaa Rashwan, stressed that official authorities at the
(2024-01-12). Uganda milk exports double. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's milk production grew by 37 percent to 3.85 billion litres in the year 2022/2023, against the odds like drought in some production areas. The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries reports that on the other hand, the export value increases by more than half to 264.5 …
(2024-01-12). Kiviet visits Lebombo border post. sanews.gov.za Kiviet visits Lebombo border post | Public Service and Administration Minister, Noxolo Kiviet and her Deputy, Dr Chana Pilane-Majake have visited the Lebombo port of entry as part of a service delivery outreach engagement. | "The purpose of the ministerial visit was to get information and insights into the operations of the border under the Border Management Authority (BMA)," the Ministry of the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) said of Thursday's Ministerial visit. | According to the DPSA, the border post between South Africa and Mozambique is one of the busiest in the country and is managed…
(2024-01-12). African Catholic Bishops reject Vatican's call for blessing same-sex couples. independent.co.ug 
Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT |Catholic Bishops throughout Africa have rejected the Vatican's recent proposal to bless same-sex couples. Despite their unwavering commitment to the Pope and the Gospel, Catholic Bishops in Africa united under the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), have collectively responded to a recent Vatican declaration. SECAM was …
(2024-01-12). Ex-ANC chiefs Zuma and Magashule team up ahead of South Africa's elections. aljazeera.com The pair lost their jobs over corruption allegations but recently formed separate parties ahead of voting.
(2024-01-12). South Africa, Israel made their cases at the ICJ. What next. newarab.com 
Israel and South Africa have each made their cases in public hearings at the South Africa has accused Israel of committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. Israel has conducted indiscriminate bombings, arbitrary killings, and tortured detainees over the course of its onslaught, which has lasted m…
(2024-01-12). "Gaslighting and Cherry-Picking": How Israel Is Defending Itself at World Court on Charges of Genocide. democracynow.org 
The second day of South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice at The Hague saw Israel take the stand, defending against accusations that its government is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. South Africa is demanding an emergency suspension of Israel's aerial and ground assault on Gaza in front of the United Nations' highest court. From The Hague, we hear from Diala Shamas, a senior staff attorney at the Center for Constitutional Rights, the organization that sued President Biden in November, accusing him of failing to prevent genocide in Gaza. Shamas r…
(2024-01-12). Ugandans Losing UGX 2Bn Daily To Unpaid UNRA Contractors. plusnews.ug 
The latest Auditor General's report for financial year 2022/2023 has revealed a daily loss of 2.2 billion Shillings, paid in form of interest charges on delayed payment to project contractors. The audit report presented to Parliament this week by Auditor General, John Muwanga, indicates that financial statements of Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) and Ministry …
(2024-01-12). UNHCR Burundi Operations Overview, December 2023. reliefweb.int 
(2024-01-12). "They Want to Silence Us": Knesset Member Ofer Cassif Faces Expulsion for Backing South Africa Genocide Case. democracynow.org 
Israeli Knesset member Ofer Cassif is being threatened with expulsion from Israel's legislature after he signed a petition supporting South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of acts of genocide. Cassif says the impeachment is based on an antidemocratic law that suppresses free speech. "They want me and my friends to shut up," he says of the government's persecution of dissenting legislators. "We've been against the war from the beginning because we are against bloodshed."…
(2024-01-12). Egypt's Azhar supports South Africa's ICJ genocide case. newarab.com 
(2024-01-12). Kiplimo off for Sunday's Valencia Road Race. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | World cross country champion Jacob Kiplimo is set to compete in a 10 km Valencia Road race in Spain on January 14th, 2024. Kiplimo, who also holds the world record for the 21km and is a double Commonwealth Gold medalist, traveled Thursday and is expected to face formidable competition from renowned …
(2024-01-12). ICRC and Amani Africa Launch a Policy Brief on Safeguarding the Humanitarian Space in Africa: Analysis of Current State of Affairs and Policy Recommendations. icrc.org Publication | Across Africa, a humanitarian crisis unfolds. Spiraling conflicts, a changing climate, and restrictive government policies cast a long shadow on millions in need.
(2024-01-12). How the Mindset in Germany That Led to the Holocaust Now Enables Israel's Genocide in Gaza. counterpunch.org 
This week, South Africa is taking Israel to the UN's highest court, charging it with systematic war crimes of genocide, ethnic cleansing and collective punishment. Why does Germany continue to support Israel? Part of the answer lies with the unforgiveable 'guilt' that Germany feels about inflicting the Holocaust on the Jewish people. Another part, though, can
(2024-01-12). Israel to counter genocide accusations at World Court. devdiscourse.com Israel will respond on Friday to accusations brought by South Africa at the U.N.'s top court that its military operation in Gaza is a state-led genocide campaign aimed at wiping out the Palestinian population.
(2024-01-12). ICJ genocide case: South Africa's five-point argument against Israel. aljazeera.com Israel will defend itself against South Africa's arguments, from the denial of food and medicines to mass killings.
(2024-01-12). Bakan Şimşek, yıllık cari işlemler dengesindeki iyileşmenin devam ettiğini bildirdi. aa.com.tr Hazine ve Maliye Bakanı Mehmet Şimşek, yıllık cari işlemler dengesindeki iyileşmenin kasım ayında da devam ettiğini belirtti.
(2024-01-12). Nzimande dismisses news of intention to raise university fees. sanews.gov.za Nzimande dismisses news of intention to raise university fees | Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has dismissed as false, information that he intends to increase university fees for the 2024 academic year. | "The Minister has become aware of the circulation of false and ill-informed suggestions that he as Minister, intends to increase university fees for the 2024 academic year. | "As the Department of Higher Education and Training, we wish to remind the public that the Minister plays absolutely no role in determining the fees of universities," read a statement relea…
(2024-01-12). Understanding Kidney Infections: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment. medriva.com A kidney infection, also known as pyelonephritis, is a serious health condition that occurs when harmful bacteria reach the kidneys. Often a complication of a bladder infection, kidney infections can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, chills, back pain, and frequent urination. Risk factors for kidney infection include female gender, urinary tract abnormalities, and…
(2024-01-12). Moroccan king pardons 1,381 prisoners on independence anniversary. independent.co.ug 
RABAT, MOROCCO | Xinhua | Moroccan King Mohammed VI has granted clemency to 1,381 prisoners on the occasion of Proclamation of Independence Day, as announced by the Ministry of Justice in a statement on Thursday. According to the statement, 959 inmates experienced a reduction in their prison sentences. Additionally, 234 prisoners were released, while five …
(2024-01-12). Genocide of Palestinians State Policy Nurtured At Highest Levels: South Africa at ICJ. ummid.com The South African lawyers while initiating the argument at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) Thursday January 11, 2024 said the massacre of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip is part of a "State Policy" which is nurtured at the highest levels.
(2024-01-12). The new white gold? The promise of natural hydrogen in Colombia. pressenza.com 
In 1987, a well digging for water in Bourakébougou, a town north of Bamako, the capital of Mali, turned up a strange deposit. It was a dry well, but it emitted a gas. An unsuspecting worker peered into the borehole opening with a lit cigarette and an explosion burned his face and started a fire that raged for several days, journalist Eric Hand told Science magazine in February 2023. | By Andrés Díaz Páez | The well was closed and sealed with asphalt.: | It took 25 years for it to reopen. In 2012, the company Hydroma (formerly Petroma) decided to explore what the gas emitted from the well was composed of:…
(2024-01-12). Prof Ntobeko Ntusi to take over the reigns at the SAMRC. sanews.gov.za Prof Ntobeko Ntusi to take over the reigns at the SAMRC | The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) says it is thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Ntobeko Ntusi as its new president and chief executive officer, effective 1 July 2024. | Ntusi will succeed the esteemed Professor Glenda Gray, who has been the SAMRC president for the past 10 years. Her term concludes on 30 June 2024. | The medical research institute has described the incoming president as a distinguished and highly respected figure in the medical community and said he brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his new role…
(2024-01-12). South Africa transitions from apartheid victim to global advocate in Israel case. independent.co.ug 
Moving from apartheid to advocacy, South Africa is pulling its geopolitical heft on the issue of Gaza, launching a genocide case against Israel with a hearing at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa's unprecedented move to sue Israel for genocide at the ICJ, inspired by its own …
(2024-01-12). South Africa levels genocide accusations against Israel at ICJ. nationofchange.org Israel's operations in Gaza under scrutiny as ICJ hears 'no innocents' claim.
(2024-01-12). Israel responds to the charge of genocide: Day 2 of South Africa v. Israel. mondoweiss.net 
Presenting its case before the International Court of Justice, Israel argued that South Africa's request to end the assault on Gaza was "unconscionable" and a "transparent attempt to abuse the [Genocide] Convention."
(2024-01-12). On stage and off, Ohad Naharin conveys a powerful message amid Gaza war. haaretz.com 'People call me a maligner of Israel, but it's our government that maligns Israel, the settler-messianic right wing. They are the people who think that the IDF's campaign should continue, and that dead soldiers and dead hostages are an understandable price.' Batsheva Dance Company choreographer Ohad Naharin refuses to shut up and dance…
(2024-01-12). Aftermath of Port Moresby looting, rioting — 14-day state of emergency. asiapacificreport.nz 
By Miriam Zarriga and Gorethy Kenneth in Port Moresby Fires from the 24-hour spate of looting, rioting and mayhem in Papua New Guinea's Port Moresby — the worst ever social unrest in the city — have all but subsided into skeletal remains of ash and buildings in National Capital District (NCD). The smoke has cleared…
(2024-01-12). International Court of Justice hears devastating presentation of Israeli genocide in Gaza. wsws.org On Thursday, lawyers representing the government of South Africa gave an extraordinary presentation to the International Court of Justice in The Hague, arguing that Israel is guilty of perpetrating genocide in violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention.
(2024-01-12). OCHA eleva a más de 6 millones los desplazados en Sudán. telesurtv.net Más de 1,3 millones han salido huyendo por las fronteras de Sudán, hacia otras naciones de la región.
(2024-01-12). Australia must support South Africa's International Court of Justice case against Israel. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-12). Tuesday 1/16: Virtual Debrief: South Africa v. Israel. indybay.org Zoom (Registration link is below)…
(2024-01-12). Friday 1/12: Webinar: South Africa's Historic Case for Gaza at the Hague: What is Next? indybay.org
(2024-01-11). South Africa's genocide case against Israel over Gaza 'chilling' in detail. asiapacificreport.nz 
Asia Pacific Report South Africa has accused Israel of "genocidal intent" over its war on the besieged enclave Gaza Strip, and pleaded with judges at the UN International Court of Justice (ICJ) to issue an interim order demanding Israel halt its military offensive in the embattled territory, reports Middle East Eye. South African lawyer Adila…
(2024-01-11). AI giant Palantir on a quest to help the West. greenleft.org.au 