(2024-02-13). Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS By: Peoples Dispatch. midwesternmarx.com 
Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal Representatives of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger at the formation of the Alliance of Sahel States. Photo: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Mali In a televised statement on Sunday, January 28, Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community o …
(2024-02-13). BRICS Committed to Building Fairer and Interactive World. infobrics.org BRICS under Russia's presidency (2024) has begun with the first meeting of of Sherpas/Sous-Sherpas, held January 30 — February 1, with participation of new countries — Ethiopia, Egypt, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. The meeting wholeheartedly noted substantial contributions in shaping the agenda and comprehensive plan of activities scheduled to take place in the Russian Federation…
(2024-02-13). South Africa to host an international jazz festival again in 2024. tvbrics.com 
The suspension was caused by the Covid-19 pandemic…
(2024-02-13). Why Sudan's army is pivoting towards Iran. newarab.com 
Marking the first such high-level diplomatic visit in seven years, Sudan's acting foreign minister The visit was the latest sign of rapidly warming relations between Khartoum and Tehran as the African nation remains embroiled in a Following…
(2024-02-13). Sudan's comms blackout ends as Sudani network restored. newarab.com 
Sudani, an arm of Sudanese internet service provider Sudatel, announced it has begun restoring network access across Sudan, ending a six-day communications blackout in the country. | A statement on Sudani's official Twitter and Facebook accounts said internet access is "gradually returning". | ŸÖÿ¥ÿ™ÿ±ŸÉŸä ÿ≥ŸàÿØÿߟܟä ÿߟÑÿ£ÿπÿ≤ÿßÿ°ÿå | ŸÜŸÜŸàŸëŸá &yum…
(2024-02-13). Israel declares it wants to invade the southern Gaza Strip. pressenza.com Israel intends to invade the southern Gaza Strip by land, in Rafah, the head of the Israeli government, Benjamin Netanyahu, announced just now. | The operation could begin at any time. | The IDF [Israel Defense Forces] chief of staff opposed the plan, but Netanyahu called for the mobilization of reserve soldiers [who must] be ready to carry it out. | Egypt has warned Israel that in the event of an invasion of Rafah, it would suspend the peace treaty that has linked the two countries since 1979. | To prevent a large influx of refugees, Cairo has positioned around 40 tanks near the Gaza border for two weeks. | More…
(2024-02-13). A new wave of land grabs strikes Tanzania. cadtm.org
(2024-02-13). CIA Chief Burns Heads to Egypt for Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Talks. news.antiwar.com CIA Director William Burns is headed to Egypt, where he will meet with Egyptian and Qatari intelligence officials to discuss work on a potential hostage deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has been resisting the idea of more hostage negotiations since Hamas' latest proposal, which called for a 135-day truce to facilitate a permanent ceasefire. …
(2024-02-13). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 129: Israel Bombards Rafah. popularresistance.org The Israeli military has ramped up its attacks on Rafah in southern Gaza as it prepares for a possible ground offensive on the Palestinian city, which has become one of the most densely populated areas in the world. | Rafah, which borders Egypt, is the last key city that Israeli troops have yet to enter. The area was once designated a "safe zone," although it has been subjected to constant air attacks since Israel's offensive began. | Overnight on Sunday, the military intensified their air raid on the city, killing at least 67 Palestinians, according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, including babies and chi…
(2024-02-13). Court to decide bail in Katanga murder case February 21. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has scheduled February 21st, 2024, as the date for deciding on the application filed by four suspects implicated in the murder case of businessman Henry Katanga, seeking release on bail. Criminal Division Judge Isaac Muwata set the date after hearing submissions from both parties …
(2024-02-13). Washington Promotes Opposition Candidate Setting the Stage for Delegitimizing the Venezuelan Presidential Election. counterpunch.org 
(2024-02-13). SA deploys 2900 troops to eastern DRC. sanews.gov.za SA deploys 2900 troops to eastern DRC | South Africa is to deploy at least 2 900 members of the South African National Defence Force to assist in the fight against illegal armed groups in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). | President Cyril Ramaphosa ordered the deployment in line with fulfilling South Africa's international obligation towards the Southern African Development Community (SADC) mission to support the DRC. | The deployment comes as the DRC battles Tutsi-led M23 rebels whose attacks and advances in recent days, is threatening the North Kivu provincial capital, Goma. | According to medi…
(2024-02-13). Honouring radio broadcasters on World Radio Day. sanews.gov.za Honouring radio broadcasters on World Radio Day | As government joins the global community in celebrating World Radio Day, it has also recognised the invaluable contributions of broadcasters, journalists, and producers who work tirelessly in radio to bring quality programming each day. | "Together, let us continue to support and nurture this timeless medium as we strive to build a more inclusive, informed, and enlightened society for all South Africans. Happy World Radio Day," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said. | World Radio Day is being celebrated on Tuesday under the theme, "Radio:…
(2024-02-13). Body of Egyptian woman Maryam found in Rhine River, Switzerland>. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – An investigation was launched after the body of an Egyptian woman was found in the Rhine River, in Switzerland.The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement two days after the body of an Egyptian citizen was found in the Rhine River on Facebook in which it confirmed that the government is working closely with Swiss authorities. The Egyptian Ministry further noted that it is closely following the case of Egyptian woman Maryam, whose body was found in the famous river that passes through many EU countries, including Germany, France, Netherlands, Austria, and Liechtenstein.The statement re…
(2024-02-13). Sanitary dignity programme makes progress. sanews.gov.za Sanitary dignity programme makes progress | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) continues to deliver free disposable sanitary pads to indigent/poor girls and women since 2019. | The department has since 2019 been delivering the sanitary products through its sanitary dignity programme. | From 2019 to 2023, the programme has benefited 4.3 million learners. | The department revealed that the current budget for the programme in the 2023/24 financial year is R235 million, which will increase in the 2024/25 financial year as well as into the outer years. | The Sanitary Dignity Implemen…
(2024-02-13). Operation Shanela nets 1 009 suspects in the North West. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela nets 1 009 suspects in the North West | Over 1 000 suspects have been nabbed in the North West under Operation Shanela, which was conducted between Thursday and Sunday. | The suspects were arrested for rape, murder, assault grievous bodily harm, malicious damage to property, burglary residential and business premises, theft of motor vehicle and theft out of/from motor vehicle, and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. | Of the 1 009 arrested suspects, 248 were wanted for contact crimes including murder, attempted murder, rape, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, assault co…
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(2024-02-13). New Congress bill on South Africa ties review after ICJ case. newarab.com 
(2024-02-13). SIU to investigate corruption allegations at NCEDA. sanews.gov.za SIU to investigate corruption allegations at NCEDA | President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed Proclamation R151 of 2024 authorising the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to investigate allegations of corruption in the affairs of Northern Cape Economic Development and Trade and Investment Promotion Agency. | According to a statement by the unit, these include seven contracts and serious maladministration of salary adjustments and to recover any financial losses suffered by the State. | Proclamation R151 of 2024 authorises the SIU to probe the procurement and/or contracting of seven contracts. These are for the procure…
(2024-02-13). Inmate escapes from Mamelodi hospital. sanews.gov.za Inmate escapes from Mamelodi hospital | The Department of Correctional Services is conducting a widespread search operation to locate and apprehend Clatta Gumbo, an offender who escaped on Monday. | Department spokesperson Singabakho Nxumalo said Gumbo — who is serving a life sentence for rape, kidnapping and assault — escaped from the grounds of Mamelodi Regional Hospital. | "He was escorted to the hospital for a consultation with a dietician when he attacked the guarding official, disarmed him and escaped from the hospital premises. | "Immediate action has been taken to initiate a thorough investiga…
(2024-02-13). Egypt would not object to Israel's assault on Rafah: report. newarab.com 
(2024-02-13). Are Egyptian-Israeli ties strained by looming Rafah attack. newarab.com 
As concerns have been growing over the possible political and security repercussions of
(2024-02-13). Western Cape supports Eskom to fix electricity outage in Central Karoo. sanews.gov.za Western Cape supports Eskom to fix electricity outage in Central Karoo | The Western Cape provincial government says it is ramping up efforts to step in to support Eskom to fix the electricity outage in the Central Karoo. | This comes after a thunderstorm ravaged the district municipality earlier this month, damaging infrastructure. | According to the Western Cape Premier, Alan Winde, the Central Karoo is currently facing hard rock formations, faulty equipment, and Stage 6 load shedding. | "Staff across the Western Cape provincial government have been assisting with all sorts of support that Eskom needs to expe…
(2024-02-13). South Africa's failed infrastructure privatisation and deregulation. cadtm.org Introduction
| The South African state is commonly said to be 'failing' — not only because yet again at the end of 2023, a recession hit. An alleged fiscal crisis, in the form of a public debt to GDP ratio in excess of 70 percent (mostly due to Covid-19 revenue shrinkage), prevents the kind of institutional rescue and expansion of infrastructure and services typical of prior eras of developmental- or welfare-state construction.
| A typical articulation of the terrain of infrastructure financing (…) | – |
(2024-02-13). Government ready to table Bills on merging agencies. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, revealed that the government will table Bills next week aimed at providing for the rationalization of agencies under four sectors of the country. The proposed Bills include the Rationalization of Government Agencies (Education Sector) (Amendments) Bill, 2024 and the Rationalization of Government Agencies (Internal Affairs …
(2024-02-13). Load shedding to alternate between Stages 3 and 4. sanews.gov.za Load shedding to alternate between Stages 3 and 4 | Eskom has reduced load shedding to Stages 3 and 4 until further notice. | This after the state power utility implemented Stage 5 and 6 load shedding over the past weekend. | "Eskom has returned to service five generating units which will allow the emergency reserves to be adequately replenished by Tuesday morning. This will enable the reduction of load shedding to Stage 3 from 5am on Tuesday until 4pm. Stage 4 load shedding will then be implemented from 4pm on Tuesday until 5am on Wednesday. | "This alternating pattern of Stage 3 load shedding from 5am to 4pm an…
(2024-02-13). Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum, 24, killed in car crash. ecns.cn Marathon world record-holder Kelvin Kiptum and his Rwandan coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a car crash along with his coach at around 11 p.m. Sunday local time in Kenya, according to the Associated Press.
(2024-02-13). Empresa rusa dona 23.000 toneladas de fertilizantes a Zimbabwe. telesurtv.net La empresa rusa, Uralchem ha aportado más de 134.000 toneladas de fertilizantes al continente africano de forma gratuita.
(2024-02-13). Thousands in Morocco protest ties with Israel. presstv.ir Thousands of Moroccans again took to the streets of their capital to call for an end to their country's ties with Israel.