(2024-12-09). South Africa's progress in 2024 sets the stage for hope in the New Year. sanews.gov.za South Africa's progress in 2024 sets the stage for hope in the New Year | As the year draws to a close, President Cyril Ramaphosa has reflected on South Africa's achievements and challenges, expressing optimism for the year ahead in his weekly newsletter. | This year marked three decades since the advent of democracy, with the country commemorating its progress in building a constitutional order rooted in freedom, equality and human rights. | Among the highlights was South Africa's seventh successful General Election, with 70 political parties contesting. The Electoral Commission was lauded for its efficient man…
(2024-12-09). South Africa's Ramaphosa Urges End to Israel's 'Barbaric War' on Gaza. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa called for an end to Israel's "Barbaric War" in Gaza, urging global accountability for the humanitarian crisis.
(2024-12-09). Ivory Coast: Post-electoral crisis victims challenge Alassane Ouattara's amnesty law in ECOWAS Court. fidh.org
(2024-12-09). Africa And Russia: The Anti-Imperialist Partnership For Our Future. popularresistance.org Neo-colonial governments have been toppled in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger (henceforth "the Alliance of Sahel States"). Revolutionary governments, backed by popular movements, have seized power and resurrected the flame of revolution in Africa. From the outbreaks of the rebellions that toppled neo-colonialism to today, it is common to see the people raising Russian flags along their national flags. For Africans, Russia represents a win-win cooperation and a partner against Western hegemony. Despite Western media's desperate strategy to paint Russia as an imperial power and a colonial force that Africans should be…
(2024-12-09). South Africa vs Pakistan — T20 series: When, where, teams, head-to-head. aljazeera.com Klaasen leads South Africa in Markram's absence as they meet Rizwan-led Pakistan in three-match T20 series from Tuesday.
(2024-12-09). How e-Visas are advancing Africa's vision of free movement and borderless trade. independent.co.ug 
E-visas are breaking down travel barriers, allowing more seamless travel across different countries on the continent. The could be a powerful tool in the push for a visa-free Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | More African countries are banking on e-visas to streamline cross-border travel processes and boost regional connectivity, according to the 2024 …
(2024-12-09). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-09). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-09). South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference. icrc.org Convening State armed forces to create "international guidelines for identifying military personnel and preventing them from going missing"
(2024-12-09). Africa Industrialization Week kicked off in Ethiopia. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) Africa Industrialization Week (AIW) began today in Ethiopia, a major event that each year seeks to accelerate the transformation of the continent's sector by fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and innovation.
(2024-12-09). Police complete operation to resurface illegal miners in Sabie. sanews.gov.za Police complete operation to resurface illegal miners in Sabie | Police have completed the operation to resurface illegal miners at the abandoned South Mine in Sabie, Mpumalanga. | The operation commenced last Tuesday and was completed on Friday evening. | During the operation, a total of 153 alleged illegal miners were brought to the surface, with three bodies retrieved on Wednesday. | No injuries were reported during the operation, both amongst the individuals brought to the surface and the law enforcement personnel involved. | The diverse team involved in the operation included stakeholders from a mining compa…
(2024-12-09). Fire services key to building safe, resilient communities. sanews.gov.za Fire services key to building safe, resilient communities | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has used the National Fire Services Indaba to highlight the importance of fire services in building safe, resilient communities. | The two-day indaba, hosted by the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC) in George, Western Cape, last week, brought to the fore the role fire services play in the country, which is dealing with the complex challenges of rapid urbanisation, climate change, and socio-economic dynamics in communities. | The National Fire Services Indaba, whi…
(2024-12-09). Minister welcomes ruling on illegal fishing activities. sanews.gov.za Minister welcomes ruling on illegal fishing activities | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the successful conviction and sentencing of fishing company Unathi-Wena Fishing CC for illegal fishing activities within the De Hoop Marine Protected Area (MPA).
"This case sends a clear and unambiguous message – illegal fishing activities will not be tolerated, and violators will be held accountable. We remain steadfast in our commitment to safeguarding South Africa's marine ecosystems for current and future generations," the Minister said on Sunday.
The in…
(2024-12-09). Fight against GBV continues. sanews.gov.za Fight against GBV continues | The South African Police Services' (SAPS) men and women in blue continue to fight against the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV).
Detective Sergeant Edward Mndeni Mzila who is based at the Serial and Electronic Crimes Investigations (SECI) Unit in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, is among the officers of SAPS making a difference in their communities.
This as the country continues to mark the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign.
SECI is a specialised investigation unit that deals with the investigation of serial rape cases and sexual…
(2024-12-09). International communities commended for supporting SA's water sector. sanews.gov.za International communities commended for supporting SA's water sector | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo has acknowledged international communities for supporting South Africa's water and sanitation sector since the dawn of democracy 30 years ago. | Mahlobo was speaking at a session with Ambassadors accredited to South African Missions in Centurion on Friday. | The meeting was hosted by the Department of Water and Sanitation under the theme: "Celebrating 30 years of sustainable partnership, strengthening partnerships with international partners and forging a shared future". | The meeting aimed to…
(2024-12-09). Water transboundary partnerships benefit SA. sanews.gov.za Water transboundary partnerships benefit SA | Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister David Mahlobo says South Africa continues to enjoy transboundary partnerships on shared water resources with neighbouring countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
Mahlobo highlighted some of the partnerships during a session with Ambassadors accredited to South African Missions, held in Centurion on Friday.
These include, among others, the current implementation of the R42 billion Phase Two of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP). The project includes the construction of the new P…
(2024-12-09). SIU conducts search and seizure at Free State municipality. sanews.gov.za SIU conducts search and seizure at Free State municipality | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU), together with the Hawks and the South African Police Service, have conducted a search operation at the Masilonyana Local Municipality in the Free State. | The operation was part of an investigation into allegations of maladministration related to two tenders at the municipality. | The two tenders are for the refurbishment of Brandfort Water Treatment Works and Raw Water Pump Stations, and the upgrading of Brandfort Sport Centre Phase II. | "The investigation focus also seeks to establish whether municipal officials,…
(2024-12-09). Lamola advocates for the evolution of multilateral institutions. sanews.gov.za Lamola advocates for the evolution of multilateral institutions | With the world facing complex issues such as climate change, economic inequality, global health crises, and geopolitical tensions, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola says multilateral institutions must evolve to meet the global challenges of today. | "While international cooperation and multilateralism are currently confronted with divisive geopolitics and unprecedented challenges such as climate change, slow economic growth and deepening poverty, the G20 must make strides in forging practical, mutually beneficial cooper…
(2024-12-09). SA kicks off first G20 engagement. sanews.gov.za SA kicks off first G20 engagement | South Africa has set the agenda for its Group of Twenty (G20) Presidency with the commencement of the first engagement of the more than 130 meetings that will precede the G20 Summit in 2025. | The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, officially opened the first G20 Sherpas Meeting in Johannesburg, on Monday. | The Sherpa Track is led by the personal representatives of G20 leaders. The Sherpa Track oversees negotiations and discusses the points that form the summit's agenda, and coordinates most of the work. | "The first Sherpa Meeting of the G20 i…
(2024-12-09). STEM Lab launched at the University of Limpopo. sanews.gov.za STEM Lab launched at the University of Limpopo | The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi, has officially opened a state-of-the-art STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) Lab at the University of Limpopo.
"This STEM Lab represents hope, progress, and opportunity. For the youth in Mamotintane, Ga-Motholo, Mankweng, and surrounding communities, it is a gateway to skills in artificial intelligence, robotics, and data analytics," Malatsi said on Saturday.
The facility, made possible through strategic partnerships with the National Electronic Media Institu…
(2024-12-09). She Cranes Set for Africa Netball Cup Comeback in Namibia. independent.co.ug 
Windhoek, Namibia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's national netball team, the She Cranes, bounces back to international duty today in Namibia that is hosting the 2024 Africa Netball Cup December 9 to 14 at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund Municipality. The team arrived in Namibia two days ago and has been acclimatizing ahead of the …
(2024-12-09). Starlink satellites: Elon Musk's other destabilizing power in Africa. independent.co.ug 
SpaceX's internet service offers faster connectivity and plays a positive role in developing underserved regions by providing coverage to rural areas that previously lacked access. However, it employs few locals and faces regulatory issues ANALYSIS | PATRICIA R. BLANCO | The arrival of Starlink in Africa has shaken up the continent's telecommunications market in less than …
(2024-12-09). The US-Africa Axis in 2025 and Beyond. independent.co.ug 
What does Trump's victory in America mean for relations between the US and Africa in general, and between America and Uganda in particular? Good question, and it's one that has certainly been discussed at length over the course of the last few weeks. While …
(2024-12-09). Did toxic algae kill hundreds of elephants in Botswana? aljazeera.com More than 350 elephants in Botswana died from toxic waterholes contaminated with cyanobacteria in 2020.
(2024-12-09). Israel Launches Airstrikes across Syria After Assad Government Falls. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes on military and security targets across Syria, including in Damascus, hours after the collapse of President Bashar al-Assad's government.
(2024-12-09). A closer look at the latest situation in Syria. ummid.com The HTS invasion of Aleppo in recent days was carried out at the expense of the Syrian regime's army, backed by Iranian and Russian forces.
(2024-12-09). Syria War Live News: Al-Assad in Russia; Search for Detainees at Sednaya Prison. transcend.org 9 Dec 2024 – Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is in Moscow; has been granted asylum. Israeli forces seized a buffer zone in the occupied Golan Heights and carried out dozens of air strikes across Syria. UNSG Antonio Guterres: "After 14 years of brutal war and the fall of the dictatorial regime, today the people of Syria can seize an historic opportunity to build a stable and peaceful future."
(2024-12-09). Carlson's Interview of Lavrov. thealtworld.com Interviewed by Tucker Carlson Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov showed that he and the Russian government are relying on legalistic arguments and the right of self-determination in the UN Charter. In view of the world's tolerance of Israel's ongoing genocide of Palestine, Lavrov's legalisms are the weakest possible reed. Lavrov even goes so far as to deny that Russia and NATO are at war. If US and NATO missile attack on Russia is not war, what is it? | I regard the interview as confirmation of my belief that the Russian government's response to the threat that the West brings to Russia is unrealistic. The lack o…
(2024-12-09). Human Rights = Right To Live!: Sanctions Kill! Webinar December 10. popularresistance.org On International Human Rights Day, Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024, learn how U.S. sanctions violate human rights, with speakers from Palestine and diplomats from Cuba, Venezuela and Nicaragua. Also speaking will be representatives of the Sanctions Kill / Americas Without Sanctions Campaign and Zone of Peace. | Human Rights Day is observed annually around the world on December 10, the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which enshrines rights that everyone is entitled to as a human being. | As this Human Rights Day approaches, we are horrified that the genocidal terror on Gaza is not only continuing b…
(2024-12-09). US Probes Spain for Reportedly Blocking Port for Ships With Weapons for Israel. truthout.org The U.S. has opened an investigation into Spain after the government has reportedly denied port entry to ships carrying U.S. weapons bound for Israel, as part of the government's opposition to Israel's genocide in Gaza and obligations under international humanitarian law to block arms shipments to Israel. The government is reportedly investigating three incidents in which the Spanish… |
(2024-12-09). What next for Asad? thealtworld.com Will the deposed Syrian president retire from politics, or lead resistance from exile? | Events have unfolded rapidly before and since the Syrian capital fell to armed opposition forces without resistance. The Syrian army, under orders from its commander-in-chief, decided not to engage in battle to avoid bloodshed, acknowledging defeat in the face of a tripartite aggression that was carefully planned behind closed doors in Washington, Ankara, and Tel Aviv. | Russia's announcement that President Bashar al-Asad and his family had arrived in Moscow and were granted political asylum suggests the surprise developments…
(2024-12-09). Yet another sovereign nation destroyed (Syria) in NATO aggression against the world. infobrics.org Whether it's Wahhabism and other forms of Islamic radicalism, unadulterated Nazism, narco-terrorism, extremely violent criminal groups such as drug cartels, repulsive ideologies (ultra-liberal extremism and moral depravity), etc, NATO is behind it all and stands fully committed to supporting it. The people of Syria are now the hostages of this evil empire of lies, serving as the tragic showcase to all of us what the loss of sovereignty can cost an entire nation.
(2024-12-09). U.S. Envoy Intensifies Efforts to Rescue Abducted Journalist Austin Tice. devdiscourse.com The United States is ramping up its pursuit to bring home journalist Austin Tice, who has been captive in Syria since 2012. U.S. hostage affairs envoy Roger Carstens is currently in Beirut as part of this mission, the State Department confirmed on Monday.
(2024-12-09). Israel continues to bomb military infrastructure in Syria. plenglish.com Prensa Latina observed Israeli drones constantly flying over the skies of Damascus and then carried out attacks on military and heavy equipment at the Mezzeh air base, located on the southwestern outskirts of the capital. | Other bombardments targeted radar and air defense positions in the provinces of Sweida, Damascus, Homs, and Tartus, as well as the air bases of Dumeir, Thalei, Khejleh, and Shuyerat, where dozens of Syrian warplanes were destroyed. | Ater the overthrow of the government of Bashar Al-Assad those facilities had been abandoned by the Syrian army. | Israel took advantage of the situation and poli…
(2024-12-09). "Remarkable Moment": After Fleeing Syria, "For Sama" Director Waad Al-Kateab Celebrates End of Assad. democracynow.org 
"Whatever's coming next, I don't believe at all that [it] would be worse than what we've been through, what we lived through," says Syrian activist and filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab as she celebrates the fall of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship to Syrian opposition groups. Al-Kateab, who was forced to flee her hometown of Aleppo with her family in 2016 and now resides in the United Kingdom, says the end of Assad's rule has reignited the "dream of a free Syria." Her Oscar-nominated documentary film For Sama, released in 2019, offered a rare glimpse into Syria's…
(2024-12-09). General Sarea Announces new Pro-Gaza Op: We'll Face Any Israeli Aggression on Yemen with More Attacks. english.almanar.com.lb In support for the Palestinian people and their Mujahideen and response to the massacres of the Israeli enemy against the people in the Gaza Strip, the UAV force of Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a specific military operation targeting a sensitive target of the Israeli enemy in the "Yafneh" area of Ashdod, south of the …
(2024-12-09). Palestinian Resistance Kills 3 Israeli Soldiers, Injures 18 Others in Northern Gaza on 430th Day of Zionist Aggression. english.almanar.com.lb Amid the Zionist genocidal war on Gaza Strip ongoing 430th day, the Palestinian Resistance has proven again that its valiant fighters are still capable of inflicting heavy losses upon the enemy troops. In Jabalia camp, northern Gaza, a resistance fighter fired an anti-armor shell at a Zionist military truck carrying explosives used to wipe out …
(2024-12-09). 'I'm anti being scared': Israel's most fearless cultural event. haaretz.com The Solidarity Film Festival in Tel Aviv refuses to be cowed, an Israeli artist goes to the hospital and Batsheva Dance Company is back (for a short while)…
(2024-12-09). Five Israelis die in car crash during Morocco 'religious trip'. newarab.com 
Five The accident occurred on Friday, 6 December, on a rugged stretch of road connecting Tazarin in Zagora province to Alnif in Tinghir province. | Their vehicle reportedly veered off the road and overturned due to excessive speed, killing all five passengers instantly. | The victims[md…
(2024-12-09). Israeli soldier 'severely injured' in car attack in West Bank. newarab.com 
An Israeli soldier was reportedly severely wounded after a car-ramming attack in the southern The alleged suspect has since turned himself in after fleeing the scene. | The Israeli army says the perpetrator rammed his vehicle outside the
(2024-12-09). 'Net tightening' around UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect, NYC mayor says. aljazeera.com New York Mayor Eric Adams says the suspect in the killing of Brian Thompson will be brought to justice.
(2024-12-09). Harbin students recreate 196-meter-long 'snow fleet' using BeiDou positioning technology. ecns.cn A group of students and teachers at Harbin Engineering University (HEU) drew the adorable mascot images of the 9th Asian Winter Games and China's aircraft carrier "Fujian" in the snowfield during a winter-themed cultural event held on Saturday.
(2024-12-09). BRI, e-commerce boom lift world air cargo market. ecns.cn The boom of cross-border e-commerce has unprecedentedly lifted the global air cargo market, with China leading the way, boosted by the "Air Silk Road" that connects economies participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.
(2024-12-09). The "Delay and Deny Killer": Dialogue Overheard in a Midtown Manhattan Coffee Shop. counterpunch.org 
Photo released by NYPD of man suspected of shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson The following dialogue was overheard in a coffee shop not far from the Hilton on 6th Avenue, New York City, where the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson took place. My booth was next to that of the speakers. Inaudible words
(2024-12-09). Decision to Limit COVID Vaccines Will 'Amplify Health Inequalities and Lead To More Hospitalisations'. bylinetimes.com 
A coalition of academics and healthcare professionals have backed an open letter critical of the Government and the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's (JCVI) decision to restrict access to Campaign group Until now, COVID policy prioritised protecting "at risk" groups such as those with chronic h…
(2024-12-09). The Real Story of Zbigniew Brzezinski That the Media Isn't Telling. "Where Modern Terrorism Originated" globalresearch.ca Important article first published on June 2, 2017 | Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security advisor to President Jimmy Carter,
(2024-12-09). Corporate media expresses fear over public response to murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Thompson. wsws.org News media commentary has reflected the fear within the corporate and financial elite over the unsympathetic and scathing public response to the murder of Brian Thompson on a New York City street on Wednesday.
(2024-12-09). Tunisian journalists are being imprisoned for doing their job. newarab.com 
On November 3, jailed journalist Chadha Haj Mbarek started a hunger strike in demand of better access to healthcare. She has been suffering from numerous illnesses and has neither had access to painkillers for over a month, nor been allowed to see a doctor. | '[She] is now nothing more than a frail, downcast body, without a soul, exhausted by illness, injustice and ingratitude, unable to stand up or speak",
(2024-12-09). Rep. Ro Khanna Rebukes ABC Anchor for Dismissing Possibility of Medicare for All. truthout.org Advocates for a government-run healthcare program applauded U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna for pushing back during a Sunday morning interview in which ABC News anchor Martha Raddatz casually dismissed Medicare for All as a proposal that has no chance of ever being implemented. Khanna (D-Calif.) spoke to Raddatz days after the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City — an… |
(2024-12-09). Cuba represented in Higher Education forums in Uruguay. plenglish.com The First Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Higher Education (MES), Modesto Gómez, heads the delegation of Cuba to the Meeting of Ministers and High Authorities of Higher Education in Latin America and the Caribbean, which began today at the headquarters of the Latin American Integration Association (Aladi). | The meeting, whose main objective is to address the challenges and opportunities of Higher Education, with the participation of the Deputy Director General of Unesco, Stefania Giannini. | Ambassador Jorge Martí, Chargé d'Affaires in Uruguay, Miriam Alpízar, head of the Secretariat of the Ministry of Higher…
(2024-12-09). Tragedy Strikes: Car Hits Sabarimala Pilgrims in Kanamala. devdiscourse.com In a tragic incident in Kanamala, three pilgrims on their way to Sabarimala sustained severe injuries after being struck by a speeding vehicle on Monday. The victims, who were standing near a roadside eatery, were immediately moved to a government hospital in Erumely.
(2024-12-09). Biden's EPA Bans Common Carcinogens Used in Auto Repair, Dry Cleaning. truthout.org The Biden administration's Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a permanent ban on a pair of carcinogenic chemicals widely used in U.S. industries, including dry cleaning services and automative work. According to the Washington Post: Jonathan Kalmuss-Katz, a senior attorney at Earthjustice, applauded the move but suggested to…
(2024-12-09). Losing Phone Profits, Prison Telecom Providers Seek to Exploit Tablet Services. truthout.org Antoine Davis' incarceration has cost more than his freedom. One window to the outside world is his tablet, made by Securus Technologies. But the expense of using it to communicate with others far exceeds what limited money he earns while inside. In a given month, Davis, an incarcerated writer in Washington state, said he spends over $300 on his tablet, a budget that mostly goes toward… |
(2024-12-09). Thousands protest in Berlin against massive public service cuts. wsws.org On December 5, thousands of teachers, public employees, artists and cultural workers, carers and educators protested in Berlin against the Berlin Senate's plans to cut billions of euros from the city's budgets for education, culture, health and other areas.
(2024-12-09). Weekly Climate and Energy News Roundup #622. wattsupwiththat.com "It can scarcely be denied that the supreme goal of all theory is to make the irreducible basic elements as simple and as few as possible without having to surrender the adequate representation of a single datum of experience." — Albert Einstein (1933)…
(2024-12-09). Is Carbon Capture Also a Hoax? pressenza.com Climate change has become a dollars and cents issue, especially for US homeowners. | It's no longer easily ignored or brushed away as a 'hoax." Only a fool would suggest that to an American homeowner. Anybody who owns real estate knows how brutal climate change truly is. According to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank/Minneapolis: "Homeowners Insurance Costs are Growing Fast, but Coverage is Shrinking, August 28, 2024. This is every homeowner's nightmare come true. According to the Federal Reserve Bank: "Insurers are taking a beating from extreme weather." | Where's the hoax when it is really needed? | Climate…
(2024-12-09). Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella Now Playing Through January 5, 2025 (video). urbancny.com 
Music by Richard Rodgers | Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Adapted for the stage by Tom Briggs from the Teleplay by Robert L. Freedman | Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson | Music Direction by Brian Cimmet | Choreographed by Jessica Chen | Co-Produced with the Syracuse University Department of Drama Experience the most magical celebration of the season with this wondrous musical that proves dreams do come true…if only we dare to wish. Step into a storybook world brought to sparkling life with spectacular costumes, charming characters, and dazzling music—including son…
(2024-12-09). This county has an ambitious climate agenda. That's not easy in Florida. grist.org 
Florida keeps trying to kill Betsy Riley.
Riley says it as a joke, a way to make light of surviving three weather-related scares over the past three years. The first time was in 2022, a year after Riley and their partner moved to Alachua County in the northern part of the Sunshine State. On the June day that they brought their then-newborn baby home, a
(2024-12-09). Canada must protect Hassan Diab from hate crimes and death threats. Declare Diab's innocence and refuse a second extradition. justpeaceadvocates.ca Take one minute to send a letter to Carleton University administration and Board of Governors, by filling in the fields on the right. | Tell them: Protect Dr. Hassan Diab from the onslaught of attacks. He is an innocent man, wrongfully convicted by a sham French court. | Take one minute to send a letter to the Attorney General and demand protection for Hassan Diab, by filling in the fields on the right.
(2024-12-09). EPA's historic ban on toxic chemicals: A win for health, or a temporary victory? nationofchange.org The EPA bans two carcinogenic chemicals after decades of advocacy, but political and industrial challenges loom.
(2024-12-09). Acer Unpacks Nitro Intel 'Battlemage' Graphics Cards. ummid.com Hours after Intel launched Arc B-Series GPUs codenamed Battlemage Tuesday, Acer added in its gaming lineup new Nitro Intel Arc B570 OC 10GB and Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12 GB graphics cards.
(2024-12-09). Former Medellin Cartel boss te return to Colombia on December 12. colombiareports.com United States authorities will repatriate former Medellin Cartel boss Fabio Ochoa on December 12, according to Colombia's police chief. In a press statement, General William Salamanca confirmed that the 67-year-old…
(2024-12-09). North Carolina town launches first U.S. climate lawsuit against a utility company. peoplesworld.org 
The small North Carolina town of Carrboro has initiated the country's first climate accountability litigation against an electric utility. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, claims Duke Energy waged a "deception campaign" in order to obscure the climate hazards of fossil fuels. This led to delayed action in curbing planet-warming emissions, which caused the costs of the climate action to increase. "We have to speak truth to …
(2024-12-09). Amplia presencia cubana en torneo Carlos Torre de Ajedrez 2024. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 dic (JIT).- Una armada de 18 jugadores, encabezada por Carlos Daniel Albornoz, representará a Cuba en la edición 34 del Torneo Internacional de Ajedrez Carlos Torre in Memóriam 2024, que comenzará el próximo viernes en la tradicional sede de la Unidad Deportiva Kukulcán, en Mérida.
(2024-12-09). Reytel Oro en Renacer: César logra encontrarse a sí mismo. cubadebate.cu Si un personaje nos produce sentimientos encontrados por estos días en la telenovela Renacer es César Enrique. Tanto lo esperamos para ser testigos de su bello romance con Gía y resulta que otro amor complicado ha "trastornado" al joven centrado, estable y familiar que nos había anunciado la trama. Nadie sabe en qué va a parar su historia. La única pista que logramos arrancarle al actor Reytel Oro, quien le pone piel a este controvertido carácter fue la siguiente: "César logra encontrarse a sí mismo".
(2024-12-09). Díaz-Canel en Guantánamo para chequear la recuperación en territorios afectados por huracán Oscar. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario del Partido y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, realiza este lunes su cuarta visita a la oriental provincia de Guantánamo, luego del paso del huracán Oscar por ese territorio el 20 de octubre pasado. El jefe de Estado recorrió sitios de interés económico y social en San Antonio del Sur y también visitó la ciudad cabecera provincial para chequear estrategias de desarrollo.
(2024-12-09). Havana Skate cierra otra edición exitosa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 9 dic (JIT).-La IV edición del Havana Skate Marathon y la tercera parada del circuito mundial de maratones de patinaje, World Skate Marathon Tour, cerró sus cortinas con una colorida carrera a todo lo largo del malecón de esta ciudad.
(2024-12-09). Cuba vs Bahamas por el título en Copa del Caribe de béisbol sub-15. radiohc.cu Nasáu, 9 dic (PL).- Cuba y Bahamas se enfrentan este lunes en Nassau por la corona de la segunda edición de la Copa del Caribe de béisbol para menores de 15 años.
(2024-12-09). The Geopolitics of Elite Insanity: Teetering on the Brink of Armageddon. transcend.org As the world teeters on the brink of nuclear war in Central Asia, shatters 'international justice' by not halting the televised genocide in Palestine, and runs into the technocracy, the bulk of the human population yawns while scrolling the latest entries in chat groups on their phone.
(2024-12-09). Proxy Conflicts and The Neo-Cold War. counterpunch.org 
"I don't mind paying for the police and for streets and sanitation, or road work, bridges, trains, food subsidies and welfare. But I don't want to pay for bombs to fight proxy wars in the middle of nowhere against enemies in the night." — Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (Lupe Fiasco) The Neo-Cold War—announced in 1997 with
(2024-12-09). The Road to Tehran Goes Through Damascus: Military Escalation. Towards a Broader Middle East-Central Asian War? globalresearch.ca The road to Tehran goes through Damascus. A US-NATO war on Iran would involve, as a first step, a destabilization campaign ("regime change") directed against Syria.
(2024-12-09). Yemeni drone hits apartment block in central Israeli occupied territories. presstv.ir A combat unmanned aerial vehicle launched from Yemen has struck an apartment block in the central part of the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-12-09). Drone launched from Yemen hits building in central Israel without triggering sirens. haaretz.com The Israeli army says it detected the drone but that a fighter jet failed to down it before it hit the apartment building in Yavneh. No casualties were reported in the strike…
(2024-12-09). CPC leadership holds meeting on 2025 economic work, Party conduct, anti-corruption work. ecns.cn The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Monday held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2025 and arrange Party conduct and anti-corruption work.
(2024-12-09). How Republics Succeed, Falter, and Fail. counterpunch.org 
The U.S. enjoys many strengths that give it an edge over other republics, such as a decentralized and innovative economy that draws global talent and unmatched military strength. Yet the Roman Republic, which had its own comparative advantages, ultimately fell to autocratic rule, and the U.S. faces a similar fate if it fails to protect
(2024-12-09). Giant panda pair gifted to Hong Kong make public debut. ecns.cn Giant panda Ke Ke plays at Ocean Park in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Dec. 8, 2024. Giant pandas "An An" and "Ke Ke" gifted by the central government made their public debut on Sunday.
(2024-12-09). Mainland giant panda pair gifted to Hong Kong make public debut. ecns.cn Two giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) by the central government in late September made their grand public debut at Ocean Park on Sunday after a two-month quarantine and adaptation period.
(2024-12-09). Russia: Stop the criminal prosecution of Zarema Musayeva. fidh.org
(2024-12-09). Georgia: Law enforcement officers must be held accountable for the unlawful use of force against protesters. fidh.org
(2024-12-09). BoU holds CBR at 9.75% to sustain inflation stability and drive growth. independent.co.ug 
Potential global inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, and tightening global financial conditions could pose upside risks to inflation Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's central bank has opted to maintain the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75%, signaling confidence in the stability of domestic inflation and economic activity despite global The BoU's Monetary Policy Committee …
(2024-12-09). Exploiting Brazil's biodiversity: who's profiting from this biopiracy? thecanary.co At the COP16 UN biodiversity summit in Colombia, the role of genetic heritage in shaping Brazil's bioeconomy was a central theme. Brazil's genetic resources and traditional knowledge are vital for generating economic value, with the government keen on exploring opportunities to monetise these assets. How will genetic resources drive the development of new technologies, and […] | By
(2024-12-09). Este lunes en la Mesa Redonda: IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba. mesaredonda.cubadebate.cu Dirigentes del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y de sus organizaciones base dialogarán este lunes en la Mesa Redonda, sobre los temas centrales del IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, a celebrarse los días 12 y 13 de diciembre.
(2024-12-09). DRC, Uganda officials to meet over illegal entries, charges at border. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities from the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC in the Eastern Ituri Province, Mahagi Territory will this month meet Ugandan customs officials over illegal entries and charges at the border. According to the officials, the meeting is aimed at promoting good trading environments and sharing common practices at the Uganda-Congo border at …
(2024-12-09). Jamal Khashoggi's widow urges Keir Starmer to confront Saudi Crown Prince about journalist's murder. leftfootforward.org 'Forgetting Jamal's case does not align with the values of justice and democratic and human rights in your country.'
(2024-12-09). Taiwan's ruling DPP retreats from endorsing South Korea's martial law. wsws.org The Democratic Progressive Party in a Facebook post compared the situation in Taiwan to that in South Korea and referred to the opposition Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party as "dark evil forces" against which "Team Taiwan" had been fighting.
(2024-12-09). Democratic governors launch resistance to Trump's right-wing scheme. peoplesworld.org 
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Capitol Hill lawmakers may not always be sure how best and when to resist the right-wing schemes of Republican President-elect Donald Trump but three Democratic governors—J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, Gavin Newsom of California and Jared Polis of Colorado—have no qualms about opposing Trump's plans. They're planning how to do so. That bodes well for …
(2024-12-09). Egypt condemns further Israeli occupation of Syrian lands, views it as "an attempt to enforce a new reality on the ground": foreign ministry. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-09). Hamas reportedly gives Egypt list of Gaza hostages, including four U.S. citizens. haaretz.com A source who spoke with the Qatari-owned daily Al-Araby al-Jadeed said the parties to the negotiations have been showing 'unprecedented seriousness' and an Israeli delegation is due in Cairo on Monday to discuss a Gaza cease-fire…
(2024-12-09). Egypt's finance minister reveals plans to boost economy. tvbrics.com 
Among the key areas: private sector, clean energy and boosting export activities…
(2024-12-09). Egypt: Al-Azhar University and ICRC explore similarities between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2024-12-09). Archaeologists wary over Egypt's Giza plateau 'upgrade' plans. newarab.com 
(2024-12-09). Czech Republic committed to collaborate in Ethiopian agriculture. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) The Czech Republic today reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with Ethiopia in the field of agricultural technology and animal husbandry after bilateral talks on cooperation in the sector.
(2024-12-09). Mahama's Resurgence: A New Era for Ghana's Leadership. devdiscourse.com In a significant political shift, Ghana has embraced change with the election of John Dramani Mahama as president. Garnering 56.5% of the vote, Mahama's victory comes amid one of Ghana's harshest economic crises in recent history, signalling a demand for reform.
(2024-12-09). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2024-12-09). Sri Lanka: Reading the General Election 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-12-09). Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals. icrc.org
(2024-12-09). Morocco BDS activist in court for 'inciting' Israel blockade. newarab.com 
In Morocco, a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Ismail Lghazaoui, 34, was detained…
(2024-12-09). DOGE Heads Musk and Ramaswamy Signal Social Security Cuts Are Coming. truthout.org On Sunday, president-elect Donald Trump sought to assuage concerns that he will make cuts to Social Security and other safety net programs after Republicans signaled last week that Social Security could be targeted by Trump's "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) initiative, managed by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Asked by host Kristen Welker on NBC's "Meet the Press" program whether… |
(2024-12-09). South Korea's Martial Law Fiasco. popularresistance.org In the wake of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's 6-hour coup, Western pundits have opined that this was an affirmation of South Korean democracy's robustness and resilience, its institutional maturity and strength. | This is like saying after a survivor fights off an assault, that this demonstrates a mature state of legal order. Hardly. It signals the opposite. Certainly, it highlights courage, but it isn't a demonstration of a robust state of rights. It demonstrates a gaping, terrifying lack of order.
(2024-12-09). Headlines for December 9, 2024. democracynow.org Bashar al-Assad Ousted as Syrian Leader Following 12-Day Offensive, Israel & U.S. Bomb Syria as Questions Swirl over Future of Post-Assad Syria, Israel Kills Dozens in Gaza; Electricity, Oxygen & Water Cut at Kamal Adwan Hospital, Trump Calls for Ukraine Ceasefire After Meeting Zelensky & Macron, Biden Administration to Send Ukraine Another $1 Billion, Trump Vows to Pardon Jan. 6 Rioters, Calls for Jailing of House Jan. 6 Committee Members, Trump Calls for End to Birthright Citizenship, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Survives Impeachment Vote, Faces Treason Probe, U.N.: 184 Haitians Killed in Cité Soleil Ar…
(2024-12-09). Assad Leaves Behind a Fragmented Nation. counterpunch.org 
The brutal 54-year reign of the Assad family in Syria looks to be over. In a matter of days, opposition forces took the major city of Aleppo before advancing southward into other government-controlled areas of Hama, Homs and finally, on Dec 7, 2024, the capital, Damascus. The offensive was all the more astonishing given that
(2024-12-09). Israeli forces seize towns in Syria's Quneitra, moving towards Dara'a. presstv.ir Israeli military forces have taken over two towns in Syria's southwestern province of Quneitra, and are heading towards areas in the neighboring Dara'a province.
(2024-12-09). South Korea imposes travel ban on President Yoon as leadership crisis grows. aljazeera.com Overseas travel ban has been issued against the embattled leader after his short-lived attempt to enforce martial law.
(2024-12-09). South Korea's Leadership in Crisis. devdiscourse.com In the wake of growing political unrest, the South Korean defense ministry affirmed on Monday that President Yoon Suk Yeol continues to serve as commander in chief.
(2024-12-09). Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least 50 More Palestinians Over 24 Hours. news.antiwar.com Gaza's Health Ministry said Monday that Israeli attacks killed at least 50 Palestinians and wounded 84 over the previous 24-hour period as the US-backed daily slaughter continues. Israeli strikes on Monday included an overnight attack on Palestinians in the southern city of Rafah who had lined up to buy flour. According to Al Jazeera, at …
(2024-12-09). Four Israeli troops killed in southern Lebanon, army says. presstv.ir The Israeli army has announced that four Israeli troops have been killed in southern Lebanon.
(2024-12-09). NAARPR Southern Region Organizing Conference Day One. popularresistance.org Jacksonville, FL — On Friday evening, December 6, the air was electric as the inaugural Southern Regional Organizing Conference (SROC) of the National Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression (NAARPR) kicked off with a rally outside Café Resistance. Over 200 attendees gathered to connect, reflect and prepare for the intensive days ahead. | Florida State Representative Angie Nixon welcomed attendees to the venue, which serves as a hub for activists and community-building in Jacksonville. In light of the recent Trump victory, Nixon remarked that it is up to us to, "keep up the fight. We gotta get back…
(2024-12-09). Taiwan raises alert to 'high' amid presence of Chinese warships. aljazeera.com Nearly 90 Chinese navy, coastguard ships reported near Taiwan, southern Japanese islands, East and South China Seas.
(2024-12-09). Does Russia Have an Intelligence Service? thealtworld.com I think not. There is a bureaucracy, an office, and someone with a title, but there is no intelligence. | Putin did not know that a US trained and equipped Georgian Army was about to invade South Ossetia and went to the Olympics in China. | Putin didn't know that the US was about to overthrow the Ukrainian Government and went to the Sochi Olympics. | Putin didn't know that the West was deceiving him with the Minsk Agreement. This cost him 8 years and left him behind the eight ball and locked into a military conflict now 3 years old, a conflict that has expanded into US/NATO missile attacks into Russia. And still…
(2024-12-09). Team spirit contributes to China's victory at 2024 table tennis world cup. ecns.cn China triumphed over South Korea with an impressive 8: 1 victory at the finals of the 2024 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Mixed Team World Cup on Sunday in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, while Hong Kong, China secured the bronze medal against Romania by 8: 2.
(2024-12-09). UAE donates 23,500 date palm seedlings to China. ecns.cn Representatives from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China planted a batch of date palm seedlings donated by the UAE on Saturday in Chinese Academy of Tropical Agricultural Sciences in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province.
(2024-12-09). 8000-km rally strengthens ties between China and Southeast Asia. ecns.cn The 7th "Belt and Road ∑Colorful Yunnan" Rally concluded on Sunday with an off-road race in Mengla County, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province.
(2024-12-09). Yoon asked to step down in 'orderly' way. ecns.cn South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol, now facing possible charges of treason, will step down early "in an orderly manner", the ruling party said after the parliament's failure to pass an impeachment motion against Yoon.
(2024-12-09). The Japan-ROK-U.S. Summit: Destructive Trilateral Military Alliance. "Expressway to the East-West War" globalresearch.ca I am writing this paper to warn the world about the destructive impact of the trilateral military alliance that will not only kill South Korean democracy, security and economy but also widens the expressway to the East-West war. This trilateral summit was a summit of three dangerous men.
(2024-12-09). Recent synagogue attack in Australia described as terrorist act. plenglish.com Canberra, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) The Australian Police today officially qualified as a terrorist act the recent fire that occurred in a synagogue in the city of Melbourne, in the south of the country, for which three suspects are being prosecuted.
(2024-12-09). Impeachment against South Korean president over martial law fails. wsws.org Protests demanding the president resign continue, as South Koreans are clearly shocked and outraged at Yoon's attempt to return the country to military dictatorship.
(2024-12-09). Travel Ban Consideration Looms Over President Yoon Amid Martial Law Controversy. devdiscourse.com South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol may face an overseas travel ban as police investigate his imposition of martial law last week.
(2024-12-09). Yonhap news agency reports police are considering placing an overseas travel ban on South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, reports AP. devdiscourse.com
(2024-12-09). Air strike on market kills more than 30 people in Sudanese capital. plenglish.com Khartoum, Dec 9 (Prensa Latina) A bombing by the Sudanese army on a capital market left more than 30 dead and dozens wounded, medical sources said here.
(2024-12-09). Shelling in Sudan's Capital Kills 28. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-09). UEGCL connects 1,400 customers to electricity in Kayunga District. independent.co.ug 
The project has potential to drive value addition and stimulate local economies, thereby boosting household incomes Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State-owned Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has launched the 183MW Isimba Community Development Action Plan (CDAP) grid extension and reticulation project in Kayunga District, a transformative initiative aimed at bringing reliable electricity to …
(2024-12-09). Church appeals to Katikkiro over land disputes. independent.co.ug 
Bishop Mukasa Appeals to Katikkiro Mayiga to Address Children's Reclamation of Church Land Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, has appealed to the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga, to intervene in resolving disputes over land originally donated to the Church. The …
(2024-12-09). Mount Elgon access cut off after key bridge collapses. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Access to Mount Elgon National Park via the Mbale-Bubyangu route is now impossible after the collapse of Malenda Bridge on Sunday. The bridge, located in Bubyangu Sub County, was washed away following heavy rainfall that has affected the region over the past two weeks. The destruction of the bridge …
(2024-12-09). The presidential convoy: From progress to regression. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Dear reader, the presidential convoy is a most curious perk — whether understated or unrestrained. In Uganda, it is a fast and furious display of grandeur. Through the presidential convoy, one can track the metamorphosis of President Yoweri Museveni's regime. The convoy could tell the story of Uganda's bumpy quest …
(2024-12-09). Oxfam wants Uganda Govt to account for US$2.2bn climate finance money. independent.co.ug 
NGO says support for affected people of climate-related disasters in Mt. Elgon, Kasese still very little COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda is the 12th most vulnerable country to climate change out of 192 countries ranked accoridng to a report published in Kampala on Oct.30 by Oxfam, the UK-based global anti-poverty NGO. The report titled …