(2024-03-11). Health Situation "Catastrophic" as Gaza Genocide Enters Sixth Month. libya360.wordpress.com Nora Barrows-Friedman A wounded child is treated by physicians at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir El-Balah following Israeli attacks, 7 March. Doctors, nurses and medical staff in Gaza are being forced to treat patients in increasingly dire situations as Israel continues to block food, water, medicine and basic supplies with the backing and complicity of the United…
(2024-03-11). The Genocide in Gaza Is Filling Our Beautiful Month of Ramadan With Dread. truthout.org Ramadan, which starts in earnest today, is a beautiful month of fasting and prayer focused on humility and kindness, but in Palestine this holy month has been repeatedly weaponized against us — the Israeli military has shown a pattern of targeting Palestinians, and especially Palestinian Muslims, during this month. This year, the terrifying scale of violence exceeds all that came before. |
(2024-03-11). Source Claims DoD Covered-up Deaths of US Special Forces Soldiers in 2020 Iranian Strike. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh The United States government covered up the cause of death of two U.S. military personnel killed in Iranian retaliatory strikes on Ain Al-Asad, a U.S. military base in Western Iraq, in January 2020, following the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani by the United States, according to claims made to MintPress News by…
(2024-03-11). South Africa accuses Israel of contempt for World Court order. electronicintifada.net
(2024-03-11). South Africa Accuses Israel of Contempt for World Court Order. libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Clare Murphy An injured Palestinian is taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza, following Israeli attacks on 8 March. Ali HamadAPA images Israel's genocidal campaign in Gaza has entered its sixth month with around 31,000 Palestinian fatalities recorded since 7 October and no ceasefire on the horizon at the start of…
(2024-03-11). China: The Palestinian People's Use of Force to Resist Foreign Oppression is an Inalienable Right. libya360.wordpress.com We previously reported on the important statement made by Ma Xinmin, Legal Adviser to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, to the public sitting of the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Holland, on the Legal Consequences arising from the Policies and Practices of Israel in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, on February 22, 2024. 'Disgrace…
(2024-03-11). Chasing 'Tactical' Wins, Israel Now Faces 'Strategic' Defeat. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan For five months, Israel has been chasing 'tactical wins' to recover its image of military omnipotence lost on 7 October. But, this fruitless diversion means that Tel Aviv now faces 'strategic defeat' in Gaza. In a fight like this, the center of gravity is the civilian population. And if you make them…
(2024-03-11). The Gates of the Great Continent: Palestine, China, and the War for Humanity's Future. libya360.wordpress.com Charles Xu As Israel's genocidal war on Gaza enters its sixth month, Qiao Collective presents an urgent intervention from Charles Xu on the Palestinian resistance and the place of China, its people, and their revolutionary legacy in the global solidarity movement. This essay details China's near-unconditional support for Palestinian armed struggle in its early phase,…
(2024-03-11). South Africa's Sherpa to BRICS: 34 more countries express interest in joining bloc of major emerging economies. tvbrics.com 
African countries show the greatest interest in joining the alliance…
(2024-03-11). Leila Khaled — an icon for women's emancipation, Palestinian struggle and international solidarity. greenleft.org.au 
South Africans are deeply disturbed by the character assassination and threats levelled against Leila Khaled, an icon of anti-colonial struggle, writes South African human rights activist, Salim Vally.
(2024-03-11). Transnet to invest in Durban Port road rehabilitation. sanews.gov.za Transnet to invest in Durban Port road rehabilitation | Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) says it will invest some R233 million in the comprehensive rehabilitation of the Durban Port road. | TNPA said the project is expected to be implemented over a two-year period, with a traffic management plan in place to redirect traffic flow. | TNPA Port Manager for the Port of Durban, Nkumbuzi Ben-Mazwi, said: "Embarking on this road rehabilitation journey will ensure that we deliver on our mandate of providing port infrastructure to ensure the port's efficient functioning as the economic gateway to our South African…
(2024-03-11). SA, Zimbabwe to sign agreement for treated water transfer to Musina. sanews.gov.za SA, Zimbabwe to sign agreement for treated water transfer to Musina | Water and Sanitation Minister, Senzo Mchunu, and his Zimbabwean counterpart, Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development Minister, Dr Anxious Jongwe Masuka, will on Thursday sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the transfer of treated water to Musina. | The bilateral agreement between the two countries will allow for supply of about 15 million cubic metres per annum (m3/a) which is equal to 41 Ml/d of treated water from Beitbridge Water Treatment Works in the Republic of Zimbabwe to Musina in South Africa. | The Musina Local Mu…
aljazeera.com (2024-03-11). Israel's war on Gaza updates: 'Extreme hunger' in Gaza as Ramadan beginsAs the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, the chief of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says "extreme hunger" is spreading rapidly in Gaza, while two more Palestinians die of starvation in north Gaza, bringing the total …
(2024-03-11). South Africa Eyes Stronger Ties and Trade with Russia Amid Global Uncertainties. infobrics.org Discover the intricate bond between South Africa and Russia, as Ambassador Maqetuka sheds light on the potential growth and cooperation between the two nations. Explore the role of BRICS in reshaping the global economic landscape and the significance of energy cooperation in diversifying South Africa's imports…
(2024-03-11). PSC calls on public servants to vote. sanews.gov.za PSC calls on public servants to vote | The Public Service Commission has called on all eligible South Africans to cast their votes in the upcoming National and Provincial Elections. | "The employees of the public service are to lead by example and are encouraged to take responsibility to educate societies we live in regarding the significance of voting," said Public Service Commission Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya. | Addressing the media in Pretoria on Monday, Gxoyiya said it was advisable that every eligible citizen use this democratic opportunity in having their say on how this country should be taken forward. | "
(2024-03-11). Egypt Will Urge Trade in National Currencies Within BRICS. infobrics.org Egypt is planning to urge BRICS member states to trade in their national currencies, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, quoting the newly appointed Personal Representative of President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to the BRICS Summit Ambassador Ragy El-Etreby…
(2024-03-11). Expansion of BRICS, Geopolitical Implications and Prospect for Bangladesh. infobrics.org The recent BRICS 15th summit held in Johannesburg, has garnered more attention compared to previous gatherings. The focal point of this summit was the announcement of new member nations. Notably, six countries—namely, Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and UAE got invitation to join this influential economic coalition…
(2024-03-11). The Weekly Round-up: Trump on the ballot, government defeats in the House of Lords, and abortion a constitutional right. ukhumanrightsblog.com In UK news The government has suffered defeats in the House of Lords, as the peers voted through ten amendments to the Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill. The amendments included: Labour's Lord Coaker, the Speaker for the Opposition, has confirmed that the House of Lords will not block the bill. Lord Coaker did …
(2024-03-11). María Corina Machado's Campaign Leader Arrested for Conspiracy. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( This was announced this Saturday, March 9, by the highest representative of the Public Ministry, who noted the presentation of this citizen before a Control Court in Barinas state. Brandt is "incriminated i…
(2024-03-11). Government, private sector partnership yields positive results. sanews.gov.za Government, private sector partnership yields positive results | Over the last nine months, the partnership between government and business has made significant strides in addressing the electricity supply crisis, the severe challenges in freight rail and port operations, and crime and corruption. | "Since the partnership began, the private sector has contributed more than R170 million of direct support and has mobilised over 350 technical experts. More than 130 CEOs of the country's leading companies have pledged their support," President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday in his weekly newsletter. | The partnership…
(2024-03-11). Challenges remain, but there is improvement at Eskom: Ramokgopa. sanews.gov.za Challenges remain, but there is improvement at Eskom: Ramokgopa | Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says trends are showing that there are signs of improvement and progress at Eskom. | He was briefing media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan on Monday. | "It is important that in the midst of momentary setbacks, when you go to Stage 4 and occasionally go to Stage 6 [load shedding], we don't lose sight of essentially what is the trendline. | "The best measure of this trendline is illustrated in the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF), which is a combination of the…
(2024-03-11). Public sector pension funds amendments published. sanews.gov.za Public sector pension funds amendments published | The National Treasury has published the proposed amendments to various pieces of legislation governing public sector pension funds. | "The amendments provide the necessary legislative amendments required to effectively implement the two-pot retirement system changes in public sector funds," National Treasury said on Monday. | The proposed amendments relate to the Government Employees Pension Law, 1996 (Proclamation 21 of 1996), Post and Telecommunications-related Matters Act, 1958 (Act 44 of 1958) and Transnet Pension Fund Act, 1990 (Act 62 of 1990). | "The propo…
(2024-03-11). Will Salah consider leaving Liverpool due to Klopp's departure. albawaba.com Mohamed Salah revealed he will leave Liverpool in the future, but his decision will not be affected by Jurgen Klopp's impending departure.The German announced in January that he will be stepping down as mananger at the end of the season – igniting speculation over the future of several key stars in the team.Salah who has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League insisted that he will not be exiting the club due to Klopp's imminent departure.Sky Sports asked the Egypt international about his reaction to Klopp's decision, and the 31-year-old responded by saying: "No, no. It's life. It's part of life now, ever…
(2024-03-11). Almost all universities pay NSFAS February allowances. sanews.gov.za Almost all universities pay NSFAS February allowances | The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has commended the cooperation from all universities and Student Representative Councils (SRCs) who ensured that the February allowances payment was implemented seamlessly. | This follows a media briefing held on 4 March 2024 where NSFAS reported that universities would be facilitating the payment of allowances for the months of February and March 2024. | In a statement issued over the weekend, NSFAS reported that 25 out of 26 universities have paid the February allowances, as per their commitment dates. | Th…
(2024-03-11). PSC study makes recommendations on hybrid work arrangements. sanews.gov.za PSC study makes recommendations on hybrid work arrangements | The Public Service Commission (PSC) has completed a study on the impact of hybrid work arrangements on service delivery in the public service. | PSC Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says the COVID-19 pandemic forced most organisations, including government, to consider alternative working arrangements in order to limit human and physical interaction. | "This resulted in the introduction of hybrid workspaces and the working from home (WFH) option that was new for most employees, as only a few private companies offered this option pre-COVID-19," Gxoyiya said a…
(2024-03-11). Mchunu assesses Eastern Cape state of water and sanitation. sanews.gov.za Mchunu assesses Eastern Cape state of water and sanitation |
(2024-03-11). The abolition of slavery in Mauritania. pressenza.com By the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, international conventions denounce and prohibit the enslavement of human beings. They have been ratified by every state in the world. However, despite these treaties, some states continue to practice slavery. The Islamic Republic of Mauritania is regularly singled out for this. Pressenza spoke to Diko Hanoune, President of the Association of Mauritanian Haratines in Europe. | 1- You are the President of the Association of Mauritanian Haratines, could you tell us about your organization?: | I would like to thank Pressenza for allowing me to express myself…
(2024-03-11). Non-payment of invoices has a huge implication for small business. sanews.gov.za Non-payment of invoices has a huge implication for small business | The Public Service Commission (PSC) says the non-payment of suppliers' invoices has huge implications for small businesses that rely on cash flow for survival. | "Therefore, there is a need for urgent and timeous payment of suppliers given the critical role of procurement in economic development and emancipation," said Public Service Commission Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya. | At a media briefing in Pretoria on Monday, Gxoyiya said the total number of invoices paid after 30 days by national departments amounts to 33 394 to the value of R1 billion, w…
(2024-03-11). Piden alto el fuego temporal en Sudán durante mes de Ramadán. telesurtv.net Instan al Ejército sudanés y al grupo paramilitar Fuerzas de Apoyo Rápido a cesar los combates para permitir la llegada de ayuda humanitaria y evitar una hambruna.
(2024-03-11). Avanzan con normalidad elecciones parlamentarias en Portugal. telesurtv.net Los centros electorales de esta nación europea comenzaron sus actividades a las 08H0 hora local (misma hora GMT) y cerrarán a las 19H00 horas.
(2024-03-11). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-11). Israel rabbi says Gaza women, children should all be killed. newarab.com 
A Eliyahu Mali, who was talking to an audience at the Shirat Moshe religious school in Jaffa, which he heads, said the killing of all civilians in Gaza was in line with Jewish law teachings, known as Halakha. | He was addressing students who serve in the Israeli military. | A video of his speech went vira…
(2024-03-11). Gaza: Mediators push for ceasefire deal ahead of Ramadan. newarab.com 
Pushes for a US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have held talks with each other throughout the week, with
(2024-03-11). Sudan's RSF paramilitaries welcome UN call for Ramadan truce. newarab.com 
Sudan's paramilitary Ramadan is expected to start on Sunday evening. | In a statement, the RSF expressed hope that the Security Council resolution would "significantly lessen the suffering of the Sudanese people by ensu…
(2024-03-11). Sudan army general rules out Ramadan truce unless RSF leaves civilian sites. newarab.com 
(2024-03-11). Egypt's annual urban inflation jumps to 35.7% in February. newarab.com 