(2024-01-19). Letter urging the States of the world to support South Africa's application to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) against Israel for violation of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in Gaza. cadtm.org
(2024-01-19). They Call It Unconstitutional, But Don't Impeach. popularresistance.org In early December, I published "They Call It 'Genocide' — But Don't Invoke the Genocide Convention" about countries which called Israel's slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza a "genocide" but were not invoking the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice. | But by the end of the month, South Africa answered the call, stating that it had a duty to prevent genocide and therefore issued an 84-page application before the ICJ. | And, just as the oral arguments for the case were being heard late last week, we had a case of "interesting timing" with Biden ordering the bombing of Yemen because Ansar A…
(2024-01-19). The Global South Takes Israel to Court. dissidentvoice.org 
Tarek al-Ghoussein (Palestine), Untitled 9 from the series Self Portrait, 2002. On 11 January, Adila Hassim, an advocate of the High Court of South Africa, stood before the judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and said: "Genocides are never declared in advance. But this court has the benefit of the past 13 weeks …
(2024-01-19). Israel Tells World Court It Has The 'Most Moral Army In The World'. popularresistance.org In a historic appearance before the International Court of Justice (ICJ or World Court) in The Hague, the legal team representing the Republic of South Africa presented a powerful and compelling case that Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people in Gaza. South Africa asked the court to impose nine emergency "provisional measures" to stop the slaughter. | South Africa "unequivocally condemned the targeting of civilians by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups and the taking of hostages on 7 October," South African ambassador to the Netherlands Vusimuzi Madonsela said. But, he added, "no arme…
(2024-01-19). The Global South takes Israel to court: The Third Newsletter (2024). mronline.org 
On 11 January, Adila Hassim, an advocate of the High Court of South Africa, stood before the judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and said: 'Genocides are never declared in advance. But this court has the benefit of the past 13 weeks of evidence that shows incontrovertibly a pattern of conduct and related intention that justifies a plausible claim of genocidal acts'.
(2024-01-19). Australia: Judging Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Kellie Tranter Genocide meets its judgement — South Africa's representatives on the left of frame, Israel's on the right, and the 15 judges at bottom. On 11 January 2024, the first day of public hearings at the World Court in The Hague, Netherlands — considering the 'Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment…
(2024-01-19). US imperial dominance, BRICS sub-imperialism and unequal ecological exchange. cadtm.org Patrick Bond is a Distinguished Professor of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg, as well as a political economist, political ecologist and scholar of social mobilisation. He is the author of BRICS: An Anti-Capitalist Critique and Extreme Uneven Development: Financial Volatility, Deep Capitalist Crisis and Super-Exploitation in South Africa and the World. In this interview with Federico Fuentes for LINKS International Journal of Socialist Renewal, Bond discusses modern-day (…) | – | / |
(2024-01-19). Will the Expanded BRICS Finally Dethrone the Dollar with Help from Crypto. infobrics.org The economies of the BRICS group, which until now has included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, already in 2023 accounted for 32% of the world's GDP – compared to 30% for the G7 countries. The bloc will yield even more influence in 2024, with the addition of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia…
(2024-01-19). Entry of Middle Eastern Nations Into BRICS+: Important Economic and Geopolitical Takeaways. infobrics.org Five countries — Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Egypt entered BRICS as full members on Jan. 1, now referred to as BRICS+. The BRICS grouping was created in 2006 by Brazil, Russia, India and China, while South Africa joined BRICS in 2011…
(2024-01-19). Concerns Grow Over Global Cholera Trends. scheerpost.com 
Cholera patients are treated at a center operated by USAID/OFDA grantee Partners in Health in Mirebalais, Haiti, on Jan. 26, 2011. Photo from Wikimedia by Kendra Helmer/USAID. | By Peoples Health Dispatch / Countries in eastern and southern Africa are bearing the brunt of the ongoing global cholera resurgence. In 2023, these countries accounted for 75% of the fatalities and one-third of the c…
(2024-01-19). DRC president-elect inauguration set, 18 heads of state to attend. independent.co.ug 
KINSHASA | Xinhua | Eighteen heads of state, mainly from Africa, have confirmed their participation in the inauguration of the president-elect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, the president's high representative Serge Tshibangu announced on Thursday. Two vice presidents, four former heads of state, and high-level foreign representatives have also confirmed …
(2024-01-19). China, Africa vow continued communication, enhanced cooperation. ecns.cn Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wrapped up his visit to Africa after meeting a slew of leaders of Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Cote d'Ivoire from January 13 to 18.
(2024-01-19). Cape Verde's malaria victory is a blueprint for Africa. independent.co.ug 
Cabo Verde has achieved a WHO-certified malaria-free status, showcasing the power of strategic health planning. The achievement inspires African nations as more countries pursue malaria elimination. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Cabo Verde has achieved a significant milestone in the battle against malaria, securing malaria-free certification from the World Health Organization (WHO). In news …
(2024-01-19). Líderes del Mnoal denuncian asedio sionista contra Gaza. telesurtv.net El presidente de la comisión de la Unión Africana, Moussa Faki Mahamat, pidió el fin inmediato de lo que llamó la "guerra injusta contra el pueblo palestino".
(2024-01-19). Financially Strapped Geneva Multilateral Organizations and U.S. Priorities. counterpunch.org Is multilateralism bankrupt? It may be in financial danger, but it still has value. Although the U.N., certain of its specialized agencies and similar institutions are strapped for cash, the recent interest in International Court of Justice case between South Africa and Israel shows that the U.N. and international law continue to have value beyond
(2024-01-19). A Compelling Theory to Explain a Key Trait of Modern Humans. counterpunch.org 
Paleoanthropologist Curtis Marean has developed a comprehensive explanation based on a synthesis of research and archaeological evidence for what propelled H. sapiens to leave Africa about 70,000 years ago and colonize every part of the world, replacing other existing hominin populations. Key to the process is "hyperprosociality," by which Marean means the ability to cooperate with people
(2024-01-19). South Africa's genocide case against Israel is strong, but politics will decide. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-01-19). War on Gaza: Palestinians paying mediators thousands of dollars to escape into Egypt. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Palestinians paying mediators thousands of dollars to escape into Egypt | With security at the Rafah Border Crossing tight, desperate Palestinians are paying mediators – some of whom are linked to Egyptian security forces – up to $10,000 to leave Gaza | Fri, 01/19/2024 – 14: 51 | Egyptian forces escort a vehicle carrying the UN Secretary-General near the Egyptian side of t…
(2024-01-19). Egypt's credit outlook revised to 'negative', as Red Sea attacks hit Suez Canal revenues. middleeasteye.net 
Egypt's credit outlook revised to 'negative', as Red Sea attacks hit Suez Canal revenues | Rating's agency Moody's cuts credit outlook from 'stable', as Houthi attacks spark decline in traffic volumes across key Egyptian waterway | Fri, 01/19/2024 – 13: 40 | A container ship crosses the Gulf of Suez towards the Red Sea before entering the Suez Canal, east of Cairo, Egypt (Reuters/Amr Abdallah D…
(2024-01-19). Uganda Cranes take on Kuwait today. independent.co.ug 
Cairo, Egypt | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes will today play their first 2024 International friendly against Kuwait in Cairo, Egypt. The squad, comprised solely of players from the domestic league — the Uganda Premier League, departed on Monday after a week of intensive preparations. This will be Coach Paul Put's third game since assuming …
(2024-01-19). Algerian environmentalist challenging Australian-owned lead and zinc mine acquitted. greenleft.org.au 
An Algerian court has acquitted university lecturer and scientist Kamel AàØssat on all charges related to his opposition to a lead and zinc mine on Algeria's Mediterranean coast, following an international campaign of solidarity, reports Susan Price.
(2024-01-19). Red Sea Politics: Ethiopia, Somalia, And The US/EU/NATO. popularresistance.org The world's eyes are now on the geostrategic Red Sea waterways where Yemen's Ansar Allah fighters have stopped Israeli and Israel-bound ships from passing. Other regional tensions have come into play since Ethiopia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Somaliland, a secessionist state within Somalia that has claimed its independence since 1991. Given the geostrategic importance of the Red Sea, the US/EU/NATO are no doubt involved behind the scenes. | I spoke to Somali Kenyan scholar Abdiwahab Sheikh Abdisamad about Red Sea politics and the MOU.
(2024-01-19). Britain Has Flown Over 50 Spy Missions Over Gaza in Support of Israel. libya360.wordpress.com Matt Kennard Flight path of a British spy flight on its way to Gaza on Monday. (Screengrab: RadarBox) The UK military refuses to tell Declassified what intelligence it is sharing with Israel as we reveal the extraordinary number of surveillance flights Britain is undertaking over Gaza from its base on Cyprus. British defence minister said…
(2024-01-19). Steadfast Defender 2024: NATO Mobilizes 90,000 Troops for Largest Drills Since the Cold War. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle The US-led militaristic alliance says the massive drills will prepare all 31 member states for a possible conflict with 'Russia and terrorist groups' NATO officials announced on 18 January that all 31 member states and candidate Sweden will next week launch the "Steadfast Defender 2024" military exercise, which is set to run until May and…
(2024-01-19). The Iraqi Resistance and the US' Conundrum. libya360.wordpress.com Shabbir Rizvi Iraqi Resistance launches repeated strikes on US bases in Iraq and Syria It is clear that the next Vietnam-Afghanistan moment for the US will occur with a withdrawal from Iraq and Syria. However, the sequence of this withdrawal or the possibility of it occurring altogether is yet to be determined. The Palestinian Resistance's…
(2024-01-19). Republican Kicks Barbara Lee Out of Hearing on Cuba Over Pro-Diplomacy Views. truthout.org While making a show of decrying dictators on Thursday, a Republican House member kicked progressive Rep. Barbara Lee (D-California) out of a subcommittee hearing over her calls for diplomacy and normalizing relations with Cuba, spurring criticism over the Republican participating in the same anti-democratic behaviors she was supposedly denouncing. Lee posted a video on social media of her being… |
(2024-01-19). UN-contracted cargo plane crashes in Somalia. ecns.cn A United Nations-contracted cargo plane carrying humanitarian supplies for the World Food Programme crashed while landing on an airstrip in El-Barde in Somalia's South West State, the UN reported on Thursday.
(2024-01-19). United States: Youth rebel against support for Israel's genocidal war. greenleft.org.au 
In the United States, despite the mainstream media's backing of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, more young people in the US are critical of the war and taking leading roles in the movement against it, write Barry Sheppard and Malik Miah.
(2024-01-19). Ascienden a cinco los muertos por explosión en Nigeria. telesurtv.net El Gobierno estatal manifestó que el estallido fue provocado por el almacenamiento de explosivos por mineros ilegales que vivían en la zona.
(2024-01-19). UK parliament approves bill to deport immigrants to Rwanda. presstv.ir The UK parliament approves the new copy of the Prime Minister's controversial Rwanda bill.
(2024-01-19). UK parliament approves bill to deport immigrants to Rwanda. presstv.ir The UK parliament approves the new copy of the Prime Minister's controversial Rwanda bill.
(2024-01-19). Uganda and South Sudan agree on grain standards. independent.co.ug 
Nimule, South Sudan | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda and South Sudan are set to harmonise sampling, test methods and certification processes to enhance bi-lateral trade, especially for goods originating from within the two countries. This is part of the outcomes of a meeting between the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) and the South Sudan …
(2024-01-19). Al-Sudani Says US-Led Coalition Withdrawal 'Necessary' for Iraq's Security. news.antiwar.com Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reaffirmed on Thursday his desire for the US-led international coalition in Iraq to withdraw, saying it's "necessary" for the country's security. The coalition, known as Operation Inherent Resolve, is in Iraq in the name of fighting ISIS, but al-Sudani has repeatedly said that Iraq's security forces could handle the remnants …
(2024-01-19). IGAD urges Sudan's Burhan and Dagalo to meet face to face. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 42nd Extraordinary Assembly of the IGAD Heads of State and Governmen has resolved that Sudan's Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF leader Gen Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo meet face-to-face within two weeks for dialogue. "The country ( Sudan) does not belong to either of you," IGAD leaders said in a statment. …
(2024-01-19). Saturday 1/20: Sudan Discussion Series: An Introduction to the War in Sudan. indybay.org
(2024-01-19). Iraq's prime minister wants immediate withdrawal of US forces. presstv.ir Mohammad Shia al-Sudani was addressing a televised event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
(2024-01-19). Iraq's prime minister wants immediate withdrawal of US forces. presstv.ir Mohammad Shia al-Sudani was addressing a televised event at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
(2024-01-19). Venezuela y Tanzania refuerzan lazos de cooperación. telesurtv.net Este encuentro formó parte de la agenda de ambos funcionarios en el marco del Movimiento de Países No Alineados (Mnoal), con sede en Uganda.
(2024-01-19). CECILIA OGWAL: Oposition figure who dared President Museveni. independent.co.ug 
Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legendary long-reigning Member of Parliament and Dokolo District Woman Representative, Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal who died Thursday aged 77 has been hailed for her role in changing the politics of the country. Ogwal, passed away on Thursday in a hospital in India where she was reportedly undergoing treatment for …
(2024-01-19). Turkana pastoralists hand two Ugandan families 120 cows as compensation. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Turkana pastoralists have handed two Karamojong families compensation of 120 cows for killing two people in Orum village, Turkana County. In December 2023, unknown Turkana warriors shot dead two people from Moroto district who had been doing business on the Turkana side. The deceased identified as Lokut Peikan and …
(2024-01-19). BoU closes EFC Uganda Limited. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bank of Uganda has closed EFC Uganda Limited, a microfinance company due to poor financial standing. The action is based on Sections 72 (1) and 12 (1) (d) & (g) of the Microfinance Deposit-taking Institutions (MDI) Act, 2003 as amended. BOU's decision which also places EFC Uganda Limited located on …
(2024-01-19). Ibanda imposes livestock quarantine to curb anthrax. independent.co.ug 
Ibanda, Uganda | THE INDEPENDNET | Authorities in Ibanda district have enforced a quarantine on the movement of cattle and, the sale of animal products following an outbreak of anthrax. According to the Ibanda District Chief Administrative Officer Ruhemba Kweronda, the district has registered sporadic cases of anthrax disease in Humans who are suspected to …
(2024-01-19). MPs call for construction of mini-max prison in Mbarara. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament on the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have asked the Ministry of Finance, Planning, and Economic Development to prioritize funding the construction of a mini-max prison facility in Mbarara District. The recommendation is contained in the Committee's report on the National Budget Framework Paper for the Financial …
(2024-01-19). Parliament asks FDC to back off Ogwal's funeral arrangements. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has asked the Forum for Democratic Change- FDC party against organizing parallel funeral arrangements for the Dokolo Woman Member of Parliament, Cecilia Ogwal. Ogwal, 77, who was a member of FDC died on Thursday in India after a short illness. Shortly, FDC issued a tentative funeral programme to run …
(2024-01-19). Museveni blasts West about oppression and lectures on democracy. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has emphasized the need for the free association of nations, people of a common or shared origin interacting for mutual advantage with the Peoples of the World. Museveni made the call at the opening of the Non-Aligned Movement Heads of State and Government Summit in Kampala. Museveni in …
(2024-01-19). State House investigates rot in deployment of medical interns. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDETNT | The State House Anti-corruption Unit is investigating allegations of bribery in the deployment of medical interns. Seven medical interns were scheduled for interrogation on Thursday in the continuing investigation into concerns of corruption and bribery within medical internship deployment by the The invited interns are currently deployed at Mulago, Arua, …
(2024-01-19). Armed robbers lynched in Namasuba. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three armed robbers have been lynched in Namasuba along Entebbe road. According to Patricia Babirye, Haruna Galabuzi, and Henry Mfitumukiza, they were distributing products of Shana Company, when armed robbers traveling on a motorcycle UES 820K. waylaid them at Ndejje Kibutika village, in Wakiso district. Galabuzi explained that the …
(2024-01-19). LC elections to delay for six more months. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local Council elections will have to wait for 180 more days (6months) due to lack of funds. This follows the tabling of the statutory instruments providing for the extension, on the floor of the House in a sitting. While chairing the sitting, Speaker Anita Among tasked the Minister for Local …
(2024-01-19). Absa Bank Uganda launches 2nd Absa-KH3 7 Hills Run to support girl-child education. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Bank Uganda, in partnership with the Kampala Hash House Harriers (KH3), has announced the second edition of the Absa KH3 — 7 Hills Run. This running event is set to take place on Sunday, 17 March 2024, at the Kololo Airstrip. The 21km run, spanning the seven iconic …
(2024-01-19). Uganda asume Presidencia de los No Alineados en reunión cumbre. telesurtv.net Más de una docena de presidentes de todo el mundo asisten a la cumbre del Mnoal en la capital ugandesa, Kampala.
(2024-01-19). Vicepresidente de Cuba se reúne con presidente de Uganda. telesurtv.net Este viernes el vicepresidente Valdés Mesa estará presente en la inauguración de la XIX Cumbre del Movimiento de Países No Alineados.