2024-07-11: News Headlines

MEE staff (2024-07-11). Srebrenica massacre commemorated in Bosnia under the shadow of Gaza. middleeasteye.net Srebrenica massacre commemorated in Bosnia under the shadow of Gaza | Massacre of 8,000 men and boys during Bosnian civil war has drawn comparisons with ongoing violence in Gaza and Sudan | | A Bosnian Muslim survivor of Srebrenica mourns near the coffin of a relative on 11 July 2024, on the 29th an…

Zvi Bar'el (2024-07-11). To reach a hostage deal, Israel must address its control of Rafah and Egypt-Gaza border. haaretz.com Egypt is demanding that Israel withdraw from the Gaza border and that the PA operate the crossing in Gaza, while Israel demands assurance that international forces will be able to oversee the Gaza-Egypt border, amidst fragile hostage negotiations…

newarab (2024-07-11). Aid workers 'cannot access' areas of war-hit Sudan: Red Cross. newarab.com

John W. Whitehead, Nisha Whitehead (2024-07-11). Project Total Control: Everything Is a Weapon When Totalitarianism Is Normalized. dissidentvoice.org The U.S. government is working to re-shape the country in the image of a totalitarian state. This has remained true over the past 50-plus years no matter which political party held office. This will remain true no matter who wins the 2024 presidential election. In the midst of the partisan furor over Project 2025, a …

newarab (2024-07-11). Parts of South Sudan 'on brink of famine', charity warns. newarab.com Since it gained independence in 2011, the world's newest nation has remained South Sudan is e…

infobrics (2024-07-11). How BRICS Became So Much More Than Just a Slogan. infobrics.org The BRICS emerging-market nations — the acronym stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — has gone from a slogan dreamed up at an investment bank two decades ago to a real-world club that controls a multilateral lender…

Michael Friedson (2024-07-11). Israeli Defense Manufacturer Wins Billion-dollar Satellite Deal with Morocco. themedialine.org

newarab (2024-07-11). Morocco's $1 billion Israeli spy satellite deal faces opposition. newarab.com Despite rising opposition to "We condemn this deal and any agreement with the Zionist entity […] We demand an official statement and explanation from the government," stated Aziz Hanaoui, a member of the National Front Against Normalisation, to The New Arab. | The head of the Israeli mission in Rabat and Morocco's foreign ministry have yet to c…

Maxime Duriez (2024-07-11). Who will stop Israel's illegal annexations of Palestinian land ? fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) condemns Israel's plans to annex and expand illegal settlements in the West Bank, actions that constitute war crimes under the Fourth Geneva Convention. Third countries must uphold international law for the Palestinian people, or it will eventually cease to exist. FIDH call on all states to deploy all the necessary efforts in order to end Israel's settler-colonialism and apartheid, and work towards the realisation of the Palestinian (…) | – | /…

newarab (2024-07-11). No time for Biden to broker Israel-Saudi deal before US election. newarab.com The window for US President Joe Biden to broker a normalisation deal between According to a Democratic lawmaker and a senior Republican Senate aide, a normalisation deal can not be reached before November. | Saudi Arabia is currently demanding that Israel agree to establish a future Palestinian s…

newarab (2024-07-11). UN says 'deeply concerned' over Libyan activist abduction. newarab.com

newarab (2024-07-11). Egypt on high alert ahead of 'Friday of dignity' protest. newarab.com Egyptian authorities are on "high alert" after activists on social media urged citizens to take to the streets on Friday, 12 July, to protest against The hashtag, "Friday of Dignity" has been trending over the past few days after

newarab (2024-07-11). Algeria's Tebboune seeking second term as president. newarab.com Tebboune, 78, was elected in 2019 with 58 percent of the vote, following months of "Given the desire of many parties, political and non-political organisations, and youth, I announce my intention to run for a second term," he said in an interview posted on the presidency's of…

newarab (2024-07-11). Cairo conference ends with Sudan's road to peace uncertain. newarab.com Rival Sudanese stakeholders The meeting brought together the army-aligned Democratic Bloc, which includes several militant groups and civilian political organisations, and the neutral Coordination of Civil Democratic Forces, also known as Taqaddum. | D…

newarab (2024-07-11). Kuwait's Emir and Iran's President-elect invited to visit Iraq. newarab.com Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani has extended invitations to Iraqi Interior Mi…

Caroline Kimeu, Portside. (2024-07-11). How Kenya's Youth, Middle Classes And Working Poor Joined Forces. popularresistance.org I remember Kenya's June 25 protests like they were yesterday. The energy on the streets of Nairobi was frenetic, filled with the sound of whistles, motorcycle honks, vuvuzelas (long horns used to cheer in soccer games) and loud blasts of teargas. | "We are tired," chanted the thousands of demonstrators who had turned out to oppose government plans to introduce wide-ranging tax hikes, on what would become the bloodiest day of the protests. Hoisting up Kenyan flags, they marched through one of the city's main avenues, which was colored pink from water cannon spray, dodging rounds of rubber bullets and teargas.

Black Alliance For Peace, Black Agenda Report. (2024-07-11). Responsibility For Kenya Crisis Lies At The Feet Of US Neo-Colonialism. popularresistance.org The excessive support and public adoration the U.S. government has given to Kenya's President William Ruto represents the racist contempt this settler state has for all of Africa and for the domestic population of descendants from the continent. Two days before African Liberation Day on May 25th and one month before the Kenyan police's brutal crackdown on protests against the US-IMF backed Finance Act that increases taxes up to 35% on essential goods, U.S. President Biden rolled out a red carpet for Ruto at a White House state dinner. | The debt that this bill is supposed to address only exists because of the inc…

(2024-07-11). After prison release, journalist Mustapha Bendjama struggles to rebuild his life in Algeria. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program

ICRC (2024-07-11). South Africa: The 6th Commonwealth Conference. icrc.org Building a culture of IHL compliance in Commonwealth Nations and commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions…

MEE staff (2024-07-11). Egypt: Viral video shows Wafd party members 'planning antique smuggling'. middleeasteye.net Egypt: Viral video shows Wafd party members 'planning antique smuggling' | The liberal nationalist party downplayed the footage, insisting that those featured were low level members | | Wafd party head Abdel-Sanad Yamama (centre) said investigations were ongoing to find the truth behind the video (K…

Daniel Hilton (2024-07-11). A Sudanese rebel once wanted by the ICC takes up the army's cause. middleeasteye.net A Sudanese rebel once wanted by the ICC takes up the army's cause | Bahar Idriss Abu Garda, the first person to voluntarily hand themselves into the international court, is seeking justice for abuses in his native Darfur | | Bahar Idriss Abu Garda sits in the courtroom of the Internation…

World Beyond War (2024-07-11). German Parliamentarian in Washington Says No to NATO — Yes to Peace. pressenza.com Peace Instead of NATO: Speech by Sevim Dagdelen, Member of the German Bundestag at | ‚ÄûNo to NATO — Yes to Peace"-rally in Washington DC on July 7th 2024. | As NATO marks its 75th anniversary on the eve of its Washington summit, three of its great myths are unravelling. | First myth: That NATO is a defensive alliance abiding by international law. | In reality, over the last quarter century, NATO has waged unprovoked, illegal wars of aggression against Yugoslavia and Libya; and the United States, the leader of the alliance, invaded and occupied Iraq, in a catastrophic adventure [mdas…

tvbrics (2024-07-11). Zimbabwe's tourism sector uses cooperation with the media to stimulate growth. tvbrics.com Zimbabwe intends to promote tourism both locally and internationally…

tvbrics (2024-07-11). Egypt launches free screening programme to detect various diseases. tvbrics.com The initiative is in line with the country's sustainable development goals…

aljazeera (2024-07-11). Ukraine seizes cargo ship carrying 'looted' grain for Russia. aljazeera.com Cameroonian-flagged ship is alleged to have been working for Russia to transport the Ukrainian grain to the Middle East.

aljazeera (2024-07-11). China's economic influence more welcome in poorer countries, poll finds. aljazeera.com Thailand holds most positive views of China, followed by Nigeria, Kenya and Tunisia, Pew survey shows.

aljazeera (2024-07-11). Desperate Zimbabweans cross Zambia border for cheaper healthcare, medicines. aljazeera.com With essential drugs and specialised care expensive or unavailable, poor Zimbabweans opt to travel long distances.

The Independent (2024-07-11). Investing in African health tech. independent.co.ug African-led health tech has improved the lives of millions of patients. But systemic change in global health procurement is needed to support local innovations ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | In a remote village in Rwanda, a life-saving medicine delivery takes place. A drone, operated by Zipline; an American company that designs, manufactures, and operates delivery drones, navigates …

The Independent (2024-07-11). ENHAS and DAS operating without tenancy agreements. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) is yet to sign tenancy agreements with cargo handling companies, ENHAS and DAS as they await a decision by the Chief Government Valuer. The authority's Director General, Fred Bamwesigye made this revelation while meeting Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Committee of Commissions, Statutory …

Hugo GABBERO (2024-07-11). Bahrain: Joint letter on Dr. Abduljalil Al-Singace as he exceeds three years on hunger strike. fidh.org

Our Reporter (2024-07-11). URCS & Busoga Kingdom Launch Blood Donation Drives in Busoga Communities. plusnews.ug The Uganda Red Cross Society (URCS) on Thursday conducted a strategic meeting and orientation session on voluntary Blood Donor Recruitment (BDR) with the Royal Chiefs of the 11 chiefdoms of Busoga Kingdom. The session, held at the Kingdom headquarters on Bugembe Hill, also included HRH the Minister of Youth, chiefdom youth ministers, chiefdom mobilizers, and …

The Independent (2024-07-11). New Crested Crane Hotel almost set for commissioning. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The newly built Crested Crane Hotel in Jinja is nearing completion and is expected to be handed over to the government by the end of this month, according to the project implementers. The hotel is expected to be assigned 3-Star class when it is commissioned, as planned in October this …

The Independent (2024-07-11). Ssekikubo, team pitch camp in West Nile to hunt for signatures. independent.co.ug Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament (MPs) fronting the censure motion against parliamentary commissioners have pitched camp in the West Nile to collect the remaining six signatures from their colleagues in the sub region. Over the past one month, a group of MPs led by Lwemiyaga County legislator Theodore Ssekikubo, began collecting …

Staff (2024-07-11). Costas Lapavitsas — Retreat of the extreme centre, rise of the far right, return of the radical left. defenddemocracy.press Jul 9, 2024 In Europe the extreme centre is fading. While the far right is gaining momentum the left has finally dashed out of the starting blocks Costas Lapavitsas is Professor of Economics at the School of Oriental and African Studies andconvenor at European Research Network on Social and Economic Policy. He is the lead …

UMMID (2024-07-11). As Saudi Arabia rings in Islamic New Year 1446, Kaaba adorned with new Kiswah. ummid.com Muharram 2024 Moon Sighting Live Updates: The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia and the Moon sighting committees in the United Arab Emirate (UAE), Kuwait, Jordan, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Morocco, Iran and other Muslim states have appealed the local residents to sight the New Moon of the Holy month of Muharram al Haram today i.e. Friday 29th of Dhul Hijjah 1445 AH corresponding to July 05, 2024.

Kimera Abdu (2024-07-11). Duale Expresses Gratitude to President and Kenyans After Ruto Dissolves Cabinet. plusnews.ug Kenyan President William Ruto dismissed his cabinet secretaries and the attorney general on Thursday, citing the need to reflect the voices of the nation regarding the cabinet's performance. "Upon reflection, listening keenly to what the people of Kenya have said, and after a holistic appraisal of the performance of my cabinet and its achievements and …

The Independent (2024-07-11). Africa can transform its aviation sector by harnessing new routes — report. independent.co.ug A new study highlights how Africa's untapped aviation routes are capable of fueling major growth in both intercontinental and intra-continental flights. West African routes lead, with experts advocating for their exploration alongside visa-free travel to revolutionize air travel across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new study by European aircraft manufacturer …

The Independent (2024-07-11). 2026 ELECTIONS: EC expects 22 million eligible voters. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission says the number of eligible voters in Uganda is expected to reach a record 22 million at the 2026 general election. The Electoral Commission has revealed that there will be four million voters compared to the last general election. The biggest majority of the voters will be …

Plus News (2024-07-11). The EU's Double-Edged Sword On Small-Scale Coffee Farmers. plusnews.ug Coffee farmers will have to ensure that they do not employ children if Ugandan coffee is to access the European Union. The EU rules against child labor in the coffee sector are in addition to those under the European Deforestation Regulation or EUDR. The European Deforestation Regulation or EUDR will outlaw sales of products such …

Anand Naidoo (2024-07-11). The Heat: South Africa politics. america.cgtn.com Weeks after the African National Congress failed to win a majority in South Africa's elections, the country's coalition government is up and running. | A new cabinet has been sworn in with most seats going to the ANC. The Democratic Alliance party also holds some key positions. But, can this government of national unity work together and what are some of its biggest priorities and challenges. | To discuss: | Mavuso Msimang is an ANC veteran and a former member of its National Executive Committee. |

Monica Mbabazi (2024-07-11). President Museveni Commissioned Spiro electric Motorcycles. plusnews.ug President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni commissioned Spiro electric motorcycles today at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. The Spiro delegation was led by Mr. Odrek Rwabwogo, Chairperson of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID). Spiro, formerly known as M Auto Electric, is a leading electric bike company in Africa, noted for …

The Independent (2024-07-11). üî¥BREAKING NEWS: Kenyan President Ruto fires cabinet. independent.co.ug Ruto to form broad-based government to eliminate wastage, fight corruption and cut the national debt. Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | Embattled Kenyan President William Ruto has dissolved his cabinet with immediate effect, leaving out only Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi. "Upon reflection and listening keenly to what the …

teleSUR, ahf, YSM (2024-07-11). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.

EDWIN (2024-07-10). Gauteng online learner registration process to start on Thursday. sanews.gov.za Gauteng online learner registration process to start on Thursday | The Gauteng Department of Education says online registration for the 2025 academic year for Grade 1 and Grade 8 admissions will begin on Thursday, 11 July 2024, at 8am and end on Monday, 12 August 2024, at midnight. | The department has stressed that as long as parents apply o…

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