(2025-02-22). East African Court to hear EACOP case. independent.co.ug 
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Appellate Division of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ) will, on February 24, 2025, hear an appeal filed by four East African civil society organisations (CSOs) seeking to reverse a judgment made by the First Instance Division of the EACJ. The case was brought following continued environmental …
(2025-02-22). Inaction by states irks judges at East Africa Court of Justice. independent.co.ug 
Kigali, Rwanda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd Annual East African Court Justice Judicial Conference ended on Thursday in Rwandan Capital Kigali amidst grumbling by judges and some of the top EAC officials based in Arusha. Apart from complaints of poor funding to the top judicial organ of the revived East Africa Community, the judges …
(2025-02-22). U.S. rulers versus South African rulers — versus both their peoples and ecologies. cadtm.org
(2025-02-22). Nigeria to host 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meeting in Abuja. independent.co.ug 
The 2025 edition is expected to be the largest in the event's history, drawing over 6,000 delegates, including Heads of State, business leaders from Africa, the CARICOM region, and beyond Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT | Nigeria and Afreximbank have signed the Host Country Agreement for the 32nd Afreximbank Annual Meetings (AAM), scheduled for June 23-28, …
(2025-02-22). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). DRC: Open letter to the African Union on the occasion of its 38th summit. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). Iran's will centered on strengthening ties with African nations, says Foreign Ministry. presstv.ir The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stressed that the Islamic Republic is focused on deepening its relations with African nations.
(2025-02-22). Syria national dialogue conference in flux amid pressure for political transition. newarab.com 
An official with the committee preparing a national dialogue conference in Syria to help chart the country's future said Friday that it has not been decided whether the conference will take place before or after a new government is formed. | The date of the conference has not been set and the timing "is up for discussion by the citizens," Hassan al-Daghim, spokesperson for the committee, told The Associated Press in an interview in Damascus Friday. | "If the transitional government is formed before the national dialogue conference, this is normal," he said. On the other hand, he said, "the caretaker government…
(2025-02-22). Autopsy of Hamas leader Sinwar finds no evidence of drug use. newarab.com 
The autopsy carried out by the Israeli military on Forensic tests confirmed that Sinwar's blood didn't contain any traces of drugs but that he had consumed a significant amount of caffeine before he was killed in October, according to Israeli media reports. | Israel has in the past alleged that Sinwar and other Hamas fighters have used the captagon, a type of amphetamine that fight…
(2025-02-22). Israel drops leaflets threatening Gazans to 'leave or die'. newarab.com 
Israel has sparked global outrage after dropping leaflets over the The messages, written in Arabic, carried explicit threats, including the chilling statement: "The world map will not change if all the people of Gaza cease to exist." | The move, condemned as a psychological warfare tactic, has intensified concerns over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, with many seeing the leaflets as an open admission of ethnic cleansing. | The threats…
(2025-02-22). Tomorrow's Cure: AI Powered Stethoscopes Improve Access to Heart Care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The stethoscope, one of the most iconic symbols of medicine, was invented over 200 years ago. Today, artificial intelligence is revolutionizing this essential tool, empowering doctors to detect cardiac disease at its earliest stages with greater precision. Discover these groundbreaking advancements on a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. The podcast episode features Dr. Demilade Adedinsewo, cardiologist, and Jason Bellet, co-founder of Eko Health. Together, they discuss innovative and lifesaving technology that is transforming heart health….
(2025-02-22). Jobseekers leverage digital economy boom. ecns.cn A growing number of jobseekers are extending their career boundaries to more cutting-edge areas thanks to the development of digital economy, and embracing flexible jobs breaking the stereotyped notion of labeling them as low-income or with lower working skills.
(2025-02-22). Another Covid-like scare? China discovers new bat coronavirus with potential of human transmission. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: After years long Covid scare, Chinese researchers have discovered a new bat coronavirus with a potential of animal-to-human transmission as it uses the same cell-surface protein to infiltrate cells as the SARS-CoV-2 virus that caused Covid-19. | The new virus discovered is known as HKU5-CoV-2 and study on the new virus, published in the scientific journal Cell, was conducted by prominent Chinese virologist Shi Zhengli, often referred to as the "batwoman" due to her extensive research on bat coronaviruses, at the Guangzhou Laboratory. | What is HKU5-CoV-2? | HKU5-CoV-2 is a coronavirus within the m…
(2025-02-22). New Zealand nurses union promotes racial divisions. wsws.org The NZNO falsely claims that white people have benefited from healthcare policies, demands increased recruitment of Māori nurses and opposes immigration.
(2025-02-22). Tomorrow's Cure: Predicting disease risk with polygenic risk scores. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Imagine knowing your risk for disease long before symptoms appear. With early detection and targeted interventions, this knowledge could transform how complex healthcare challenges are addressed. Researchers are now leveraging genetic data to enhance disease risk prediction through an innovative tool known as a polygenic risk score. Learn more on a new episode of Tomorrow's Cure. The podcast's latest episode features Victor Ortega, M.D., Ph.D., associate director of the Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine,…
(2025-02-22). Mayo Clinic hospitals named among America's Best Hospitals by Healthgrades. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida, Rochester and Mankato were named in the top 1% of hospitals nationwide for overall clinical performance. Mayo Clinic hospitals in Arizona, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, Minnesota, were named among America's 50 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, an independent healthcare ratings company. In addition, Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire and La Crosse, Wisconsin, were included in the Healthgrades 100 Best Hospitals list. Notably, the La Crosse location is…
(2025-02-22). Asthma burden score reflecting patient experience may improve symptom management. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org In a Mayo Clinic-led study, researchers propose a new, personalized approach to asthma using patient-centered information based on healthcare burden data.
(2025-02-22). Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo: Living with the scars of conflict. icrc.org A photo report by Hugh Kinsella Cunningham, recipient of the 2024 ICRC Humanitarian Visa d'Or…
(2025-02-22). South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-02-22). Trump says Russia attacked Ukraine in U-turn, predicts deal on minerals soon. scmp.com The US president says Kyiv 'don't have any cards, but they're playing tough', tells Zelensky and Putin to 'get together'.
(2025-02-22). Canadians think Carney can take on Trump as Liberals narrow gap with Conservatives. scmp.com Multiple surveys show the ex-central banker edging out Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre on ability to handle Trump and US ties.
(2025-02-22). Woman drugged, robbed elderly men in deadly 'romance scam on steroids', FBI says. scmp.com After sedating her victims found on dating apps, Aurora Phelps stole their cars and used their credit cards to buy luxury goods.
(2025-02-22). Trump forced to replace oval office desk after Elon Musk's son leaves unexpected "mark" albawaba.com ALBAWABA – U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the temporary removal of the historic Resolute Desk from the Oval Office after Elon Musk's son, X AE A-12, was caught on video wiping his nasal mucus on it. The New York Post reported that the incident occurred during Musk's White House press conference, causing a stir on social media.Resolute Desk Temporarily Replaced | The Resolute Desk, originally gifted by Queen Victoria to President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1880, has been an iconic piece in the White House, used by presidents such as John F. Kennedy, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden.Due…
(2025-02-22). Mayo Clinic Minute: What high triglycerides mean and why it matters to your heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org You may be familiar with high-density, or good cholesterol; low-density lipoproteins (LDL), or bad cholesterol; and their connections to heart health. But what about triglycerides? Often that word gets skimmed over when talking about cholesterol levels. Dr. Regis Fernandes, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says triglycerides provide the body with energy from food. High levels can indicate signs of other conditions, like diabetes or prediabetes, that can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Watch: The Mayo…
(2025-02-22). Mayo Clinic Minute: Know the warning signs of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's often silent but can be a deadly killer. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is a genetic condition that occurs in 1 in 500 people. Dr. Said Alsidawi, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, says the problem is that many people don't even know they have it because they have no symptoms. And in many cases, the first presentation is sudden cardiac death. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 07) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2025-02-22). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Melanoma stage determines treatment plan. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 36-year-old sister recently noticed an unusual mole on her shoulder. She is scheduled for some tests. Her primary care physician believes it might be melanoma. What is melanoma? What treatment options are available, and is surgery necessary? Have there been recent advancements in treatments? ANSWER: While melanoma is much less common than other types of skin cancer, it is the most serious because it is more likely to metastasize, or spread, to…
(2025-02-22). Mayo Clinic Minute: How alcohol affects your liver. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Excessive alcohol use can harm the body in many ways, including an increase in the risk of various cancers. It damages liver cells, leading to inflammation, scarring and serious conditions such as cirrhosis. Dr. Andrew Keaveny, a Mayo Clinic transplant hepatologist, says heavy drinking also can lead to alcoholic hepatitis, which is becoming more common in younger people. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/R4VyXCoVih8 Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 09) is in the downloads at the end of this…
(2025-02-22). Kyrgyzstan: Address death threats against imprisoned journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy. fidh.org In a joint statement, several human rights organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), call for the immediate release of journalist Makhabat Tazhibek Kyzy detained in Kyrgzystan since January 2024. Kyrgyzstani authorities should urgently take all necessary measures to ensure the ongoing safety and security of an imprisoned human rights defender and journalist who has received death threats from a fellow prisoner.
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(2025-02-22). Xi signs orders to revise military rules. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, chairman of the Central Military Commission, has signed orders to publish three regulations on the military's interior order, code of conduct and military formation.
(2025-02-22). Cuba solidarity meeting promotes culture in Panamanian community. plenglish.com Chitré, Panama, Feb 22 (Prensa Latina) The opening day of the 25th National Meeting of Solidarity with Cuba in Panama had a particular stamp of culture in the community of El Espinal, district of Guararé, in the central province of Los Santos, on Friday.
(2025-02-22). Saudi Arabia launches its first currency symbol. albawaba.com Saudi Arabia unveiled its first ever currency symbol for the Saudi Riyal. This move aims to support and promote the country's financial status.First Saudi currency symbol: The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the launch of the country's first currency symbol. The new riyal symbol was introduced as Saudi Arabia is aiming to position itself as a financial hub.ŸäÿπŸÉÿ≥ ŸáŸàŸäÿ™ŸÜÿß ÿߟџàÿ∑ŸÜŸäÿ© ŸàŸÖŸ&eg…
(2025-02-22). Appel à la France : défendre les libertés civiles en rejoignant l'action devant la Cour de justice de l'Union européenne contre la loi hongroise sur la souveraineté. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). "Release them now!": Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists. fidh.org
(2025-02-22). Joint statement of the ICRC, the International Federation and the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). Trump Fires At Maine Governor For 'See You In Court' Threat In White House | Full Speech | Janet Mills. hindustantimes.com Face-off between US President Donald Trump and Democratic governor of Maine, Janet Mills, on February 21. During Trump's address to a bipartisan group of governors at the White House, Mills objected to US President after he threatened to withhold from the state over transgender athletes participating in girls and women's sports. Watch…
(2025-02-22). Arab leaders meet to craft counter to Trump's Gaza plan. scmp.com The US president has proposed to 'take over' the Palestinian territory and relocate its over 2 million residents to Egypt and Jordan.
(2025-02-22). "Sayed El Nas": Amr Saad highly anticipated drama set to dominate Ramadan 2025. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – "Sayed El Nas" is one of the most anticipated dramas for the Ramadan 2025 season, and the Egyptian and Arab audiences are getting ready to watch it.Amr Saad, Reem Mostafa, Ahmed Zaher, Ahmed Rizk, Elham Shaheen, Engy El Mokadem, Khaled El Sawy, Nashwa Mostafa, Rana Raees, Malak Ahmed Zaher, Ahmed Fahmy, Mona Fadali, Mahmoud Qabil, and Tarek El Nahry are among the art stars of the series, which was written by Khaled Salah and directed by Mohamed Sami.Following its premiere on MBC Egypt, the official promo for the series was a huge hit, garnering over 10 million views in a single day, demonstrating the p…
(2025-02-22). Amnesty calls for urgent action to free detained poet in UAE. newarab.com 
Amnesty International has called for urgent action to be taken to secure the immediate release of the Egyptian-Turkish poet The opposition writer has been held incommunicado in the UAE for more than six weeks after "Fears are growing abou…
(2025-02-22). Ethiopia: 2024 Facts & Figures. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-22). N. Ireland first minister to boycott White House over Gaza plan. newarab.com 
Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle Political leaders from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of
(2025-02-22). Ukraine, US working on economic deal to ensure it works: Zelenskiy. geo.tv 
This handout photograph released by the Ukrainian presidential press service on September 27, 2024 shows Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Republican presidential nominee former US President Donald Trump meeting on September 27, 2024 in New York. — AFPUkraine and US…
(2025-02-22). Trump, McKinley, and US imperialism in Asia. indybay.org February marks the 126th anniversary of the beginning of the Philippine-American War. The conflict crushed the fledgling Philippine republic and reduced a nation of more than 7 million people to an American colony. The United States stepped onto the world stage as an imperialist power at the dawn of the twentieth century, caked with the blood of hundreds of thousands of Filipinos.
(2025-02-22). New terminal in Brazil strengthens China links. ecns.cn On the Atlantic coast in Santos, a bustling port city in Sao Paulo, Brazil's most populous state, China's leading food and agriculture company is launching a new terminal.
(2025-02-22). Israeli forces kill Palestinian woman in southern Gaza in another ceasefire violation. presstv.ir Israeli forces kill a Palestinian woman with live fire in south Gaza in violation of the ceasefire.
(2025-02-22). Ecological debt : Who is reponsible ? The need for radical alternatives, far from false solutions of green capitalism. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Maxime Perriot developed the concept of ecological debt. Who is responsible? What are the false solutions promoted at the COPs, synonymous with green capitalism? What are the solutions promoted by the CADTM? Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-22). Glimpses of the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29 January to 2 February 2025. cadtm.org
(2025-02-22). South China's Guangzhou launches self-driving services linking downtown with train station, airport. ecns.cn Guangzhou on Friday launched its first autonomous driving operation line, making it the first among the country's first-tier cities that operate such lines linking downtown with train station and airport.
(2025-02-22). Over 400 cholera cases reported in southern Sudan city. newarab.com 
Sudanese health officials said on Thursday that over 400 The surge in cases was attributed to a "shortage of water due to power outages," the health ministry in White Nile state said in a statement. | On Sunday, eyewitnesses told AFP drones had struck the Um Dabakar power station which supplies the city, 275 kilometres (170 miles) south of the capital Khartoum. | "The station has stopped working," an engineer told AFP, w…
(2025-02-22). South Sudan Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-22). Iran Army launches large-scale drills along southern shores. presstv.ir The Iranian Army has kicked off the Zolfaqar-1403 military exercise in an area along the strategic Makran coastline in the southern part of the country.
(2025-02-22). 'New generation of smart weapons': Iran Army to launch massive joint drills in southern waters. presstv.ir Iran's Army is set to begin the main phase of its joint Zolfaghar 1403 drills, with the objective of showcasing the country's growing defensive capabilities.
(2025-02-22). Environmental and social safeguard document: Emergency Support for Women and Affected Communities (ESWAC) in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-02-22). BrighterMonday Uganda and ICT innovation hub partner to boost soft Skills and digital readiness. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda has announced a strategic partnership with the ICT Innovation Hub to enhance soft skills and digital literacy among job seekers and professionals. The collaboration addresses the growing demand for well-rounded professionals by equipping individuals with the essential competencies needed to thrive in today's evolving job market. Recognizing …
(2025-02-22). Kabale Diocese priests attend trial, pray for Besigye at Nakawa court. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of Catholic priests from the Kabale Diocese visited Dr. Kizza Besigye at Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court, where they prayed for his quick release and recovery. They said it is the pastoral duty of priests to visit those in prison and those who are sick. The priests, who …
(2025-02-22). NRM caucus supports new UPDF law to try 'armed' civilians in Court Martial first. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NRM caucus will support the proposed amendments to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Act as presented by the Attorney General. This includes a proposal of trying civilians accused of illegally possessing specific firearms before the Court Martial first, although these will be given the prerogative to appeal their …
(2025-02-22). Police, Military Raid NUP Headquarters. plusnews.ug 
Security personnel have raided and cordoned off the National Unity Platform (NUP) headquarters. The personnel comprising of the police, army and operatives from the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce-JATT also sealed off the party's leadership training centre in Kmawokya. Acting Maj Gen Felix Kulayigye, the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) Spokesperson, said the raid follows videos that have …
(2025-02-22). Two Remanded for Conspiring With Balondemu in UGX 2.2bn Fraud. plusnews.ug 
The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded two people to Luzira Prison for conspiring with the Kampala District Land Board Chairperson lawyer David Balondemu to defraud 2.2 Billion shillings from an American firm, KG Unlimited LLC. The accused Martin Kasenge aka Denis Tumusiime a businessman, and Ronald Kaweesa aka Dr Alfred Musinguzi, a painter …
(2025-02-21). La guerra politica e commerciale tra Stati Uniti d'America e Sudafrica. strategic-culture.su Che l'avvento di Trump alla Casa Bianca non facesse presagire nulla di buono nei rapporti tra Washington e Pretoria era prevedibile. | Segue nostro Con l'ordinanza n. 192 del 26 gennaio 2024, infatti, la Corte internazionale di Giustizia dell'Aja, aveva adottato misure cautelari nei confronti dello Stato di Israele, accusato con ricorso del Sudafrica di violazioni della Convenzione contro il crimine di genocidio ai danni dei palestinesi…
(2025-02-21). "Methods similar to what we witnessed in Gaza": Israel's military campaign in the Northern West Bank displaces 45.000 Palestinians. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Are white Afrikaners at risk in South Africa? Not really, most say. aljazeera.com As Trump offers to take in Afrikaner refugees, many say right-wing lobbyists have spread misinformation and fear.
(2025-02-21). African Union is in desperate need of a new beginning. aljazeera.com As the new AUC chair, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf will need to reform his organisation, before he attempts to reform Africa.
(2025-02-21). Trump claims BRICS 'broke up' after his 150% tariff threat over dollar undermining. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that the BRICS alliance collapsed after he imposed a 150% tariff threat on member nations for attempting to weaken the US dollar.BRICS, an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, and the UAE, has been exploring alternatives to the dollar in global trade."BRICS states were trying to destroy our dollar. They wanted to create a new currency. So when I came in, the first thing I said was any BRICS state that even mentions the destruction of the dollar will be charged a 150%…
(2025-02-21). Is a Black Physician Shortage Killing African-Americans? counterpunch.org 
A Review of Legacy: a Black Physician Reckons With Racism in Medicine by Dr. Uché Blackstock Ethnic and racial disparities in public health is an acknowledged part of the policy and social landscape of our times. It is well known that minority groups, especially African-Americans, tend to be screened, diagnosed and treated for major illnesses like
(2025-02-21). UK foreign secretary questions Russia's 'appetite' for peace at South Africa G20 meeting. scmp.com 'We've not got anywhere near a negotiated settlement,' said David Lammy on Thursday. The Ukraine war's third anniversary is next week.
(2025-02-21). Six decades since assassination of Malcolm X are remembered in Cuba. plenglish.com Havana, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) The 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, an African-American leader and fighter for the fundamental rights of African descendants, was remembered today by the Cuban Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodriguez.
(2025-02-21). U.S. rulers versus South African rulers — versus both their peoples and ecologies. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). UJC de Cuba felicita a juventud de Zimbabwe por Día Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La Unión de Jóvenes Comunistas de Cuba (UJC) envió hoy un saludo a la organización juvenil de la Unión Nacional Africana de Zimbabwe-Frente Patriótico (ZANU-PF) por el Día Nacional de la Juventud.
(2025-02-21). Bahrain: Joint letter to the European Union calling for the release of Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and Mohammed Habib Al-Muqdad. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). DRC: Open letter to the African Union on the occasion of its 38th summit. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Profiles in Cowardice, Courage, and a Scarlet Letter. counterpunch.org 
Are you keeping lists? Years from now, when the dust settles on this Trumpian insanity, historians will look back upon this Archimedean tipping point and show specific moments where certain individuals could have changed the course of history. Counterfactual social psychologists will analyse this historic moment by asking: What if enough Republican senators had voted not to confirm most of Trump's nominees? What if enough civil servants decided to resign to shut down the entire government in solidarity with those let go or given unacceptable marching orders? Before historians and counterfactual experts start thei…
(2025-02-21). The Age of Neofascism and Its Distinctive Features. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). Guantánamo Needs to be Shutdown Not Expanded. counterpunch.org Shrouded in secrecy, the U.S. continues to capture and detain asylum seekers fleeing Haiti, Cuba, and other Caribbean countries at Guantánamo. Last fall, the International Refugee Assistance Project reported that refugee families are kept in a dilapidated building with mold and sewage problems, suffer from a lack of medical care, and are "detained indefinitely in prison-like conditions without access to the outside world."
(2025-02-21). Peter Schumann at 90: "I'm a Papier-Mâché Revolutionary!" counterpunch.org 
The legendary founder of Bread and Puppet Theater is 90 years old and rising. In December I went to interview Peter Schumann in his home in Glover Vermont, together with his carpenter and comrade Henry Harris. We asked him about the wars of our times, about education, about ideology, and about the past and future
(2025-02-21). Strike shuts Tunisia mining town over infrastructure woes. newarab.com 
Schools and businesses in Om Laarayes, a major Tunisian mining town, shut down Thursday as a The regional URT labour union, part of the powerful UGTT trade federation, called for the strike to demand improvements to the southwestern town's infrastructure and healthcare. | "All schools, shops and local institutions hav…
(2025-02-21). City carriers' contract heads to binding arbitration, as Trump and Musk take aim at the US Postal Service. wsws.org Taking control of USPS would be the first step in Trump's plan to dismantle USPS entirely and privatize it, while also giving him direct access to the sensitive personal communications such as tax returns and mail-in ballots.
(2025-02-21). Curfew imposed after bomb attacks in Colombia injure 6. scmp.com Police and military have blamed the ELN group for attacks near Colombia's border with Venezuela.
(2025-02-21). Lily Gladstone's Oscar gowns to be displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian. windspeaker.com
(2025-02-21). Aukus, Quad will have to step up under Trump's Indo-Pacific stance. scmp.com Unlike Biden's balanced and careful strategy, Trump will demand results and expect his allies to deliver.
(2025-02-21). Sunday 2/23: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up at Milyar Cafe. indybay.org 3300 Adeline St, Berkeley, CA 94703…
(2025-02-21). Syria national dialogue conference in flux amid pressure for political transition. newarab.com An official with the committee preparing a national dialogue conference in Syria to help chart the country's future said Friday that it has not been decided whether the conference will take place before or after a new government is formed. | The date of the conference has not been set and the timing "is up for discussion by the citizens," Hassan al-Daghim, spokesperson for the committee, told The Associated Press in an interview in Damascus Friday. | "If the transitional government is formed before the national dialogue conference, this is normal," he said. On the other hand, he said, "the caretaker government…
(2025-02-21). Israel's Netanyahu orders military to carry out West Bank operation after bus explosions. scmp.com At least three empty buses exploded in a southern suburb of Tel Aviv on Thursday evening.
(2025-02-21). Fascist Donald Trump, GOP and Democrats All Murder 11-Year-Old Girl. indybay.org Jocelynn Rojo Carranza, an 11-year-old sixth grader in North Texas took her own life this month after being bullied for months at school over her family's immigration status. The fascist Trump administration and the Republican Party bear immediate responsibility for these deaths, but the rot goes much deeper. | Trump's policy would be impossible without the ongoing complicity of the Democrats and their role in promoting decades of promotion of anti-immigrant chauvinism. The Democrats voted for the anti-immigrant Laken Riley Act which is part of the plans for the "largest deportation operation" in history. A r…
(2025-02-21). Autopsy of Hamas leader Sinwar finds no evidence of drug use. newarab.com The autopsy carried out by the Israeli military on Forensic tests confirmed that Sinwar's blood didn't contain any traces of drugs but that he had consumed a significant amount of caffeine before he was killed in October, according to Israeli media reports. | Israel has in the past alleged that Sinwar and other Hamas fighters have used the captagon, a type of amphetamine that fight…
(2025-02-21). Incarnation In the Time of the Spectacle. counterpunch.org 
at the beginning, the theory of the society of the spectacle was an effort to understand the disembodiment of human sociality…. Bodies spoke a different language from that of their leaders. They were a reservoir of insubordination. — T. J. Clark, A Brief Guide to Trump and the Spectacle, London Review of Books 1/23/25 Little by little Tolstoy
(2025-02-21). Empowering Bias: Trump Truth vs. Science. counterpunch.org 
It is true that science is embedded within human culture and therefore will carry some expression of human bias. However, this bias has always been considered a kind of contamination—something that drags us away from, rather than nearer, to scientific truth. Biases have come in innumerable forms, most claiming themselves to be representative of "real"
(2025-02-21). Los aliados se rebelan. radiohc.cu El plan "inmobiliario" del presidente, Donald Trump, para tomar el control de Gaza y desplazar a su población a Egipto y Jordania, ha empujado a El Cairo a buscar alternativas para el futuro del enclave palestino, que eviten el reasentamiento por la fuerza de más de dos millones de personas en sus territorios.
(2025-02-21). South Sudan: ICRC Mobile Surgical Team carries out over 300 surgeries on war wounded injured in the Sudan conflict in Renk town. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Nearly 200 migrants deported from US, all men, arrive in Venezuela. presstv.ir Two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants deported from the US landed at Venezuela's La Guaira airport.
(2025-02-21). Migrants from Guantanamo returned to Venezuela. plenglish.com Caracas, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) A new group of 177 migrants returned to Venezuela as part of the government program Plan Vuelta a la Patria (Return to the Homeland Plan), through which about 918,000 people have already returned since 2018, it transcended here today.
(2025-02-21). Accident between truck and bus leaves 12 dead in Brazil. plenglish.com Brazil, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) At least 12 people were killed and 18 injured, in an accident that occurred last night between a truck and a bus carrying university students in the interior of the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo.
(2025-02-21). Brazilian President in Excellent Health, Medical Team Says. plenglish.com Brasilia, Feb 21 (Prensa Latina) Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has fully recovered from the head injury he suffered on December 9, Dr. Roberto Kalil, who is in charge of his care, told CNN Brasil.
(2025-02-21). Ministro de las FAR de Cuba asistirá a ceremonia militar en Nicaragua. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) El ministro de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias de Cuba, general de cuerpo de Ejército àÅlvaro López Miera, participará en la juramentación del general Julio César Avilés, como comandante en jefe del Ejército de Nicaragua, trascendió hoy.
(2025-02-21). Cuba cae por amplio margen ante Bahamas en clasificatorio a FIBA AmeriCup. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC).- La selección masculina cubana de baloncesto no pudo imponerse a la de Bahamas y tiene muy comprometida su clasificación al torneo continental de FIBA AmeriCup de agosto en Nicaragua.
(2025-02-21). Second edition of Career Forward event to be held on Mar 8 and Mar 9. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). The Class War: A Vet Speaks Out at SF Tesla with Federal Workers about Musk, DOGE & Trump. indybay.org The class war on federal workers and veterans was the focus of a presentation by veteran Ricardo Ortiz who spoke at a rally at San Francisco Tesla on February 19, 2025. He talked about the Musk DOGE Trump wrecking operation at the Veterans Administration and the fascist agenda to privatize the entire government.
(2025-02-21). Protests erupt in India following website ban over Modi-Trump cartoon. indybay.org The cartoon depicts Donald Trump sitting next to the Indian PM in chains during his recent visit to the US, in reference to hundreds of Indian deportees arriving home in the similar manner.
(2025-02-21). EcoWaste Coalition: Remove from the Shelves Hair Dyes with Banned Sodium Perborate. pressenza.com 
21 February 2025, Quezon City. Despite the ban, some hair dye products with sodium perborate, a compound that is classified as a "carcinogenic, mutagenic and reprotoxic (CMR) chemical," can still be found on store shelves. | As reported by the EcoWaste Coalition to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) last Monday, locally-manufactured powder hair dyes containing sodium perborate as declared on the packaging are still being offered for sale in well-established chain stores in Makati, Manila, and Parañaque Cities, which the group recently visited. | Further investigation by the group found the non-compliant produ…
(2025-02-21). Israel deploys additional battalions to West Bank amid rising tensions. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Israeli military has reinforced its West Bank presence by deploying three additional battalions, following Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's directive for a "strong operation" in the region. Meanwhile, Israeli media reported the arrest of a Jewish suspect linked to recent bus explosions near Tel Aviv.In a statement released on Platform X, the Israeli army confirmed that the decision to send three battalions to the Central Command was based on security assessments. The statement emphasized that the military remains prepared to expand operations, particularly in northern West Bank, where efforts to…
(2025-02-21). Israel's Netanyahu orders 'intensive' West Bank operations after bus explosions. scmp.com At least three empty buses exploded in Bat Yam, a city outside Tel Aviv on Thursday evening.
(2025-02-21). Terror attack: Multiple bus explosions in Israel's Bat Yam; Netanyahu calls security meeting. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: A series of explosions rocked the central Israeli city of Bat Yam on Thursday evening, with three buses targeted in what the authorities suspect to be a terror attack. While no injuries were reported, Israeli officials have accused Palestinian militant groups of orchestrating the blasts.Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz blamed Palestinian terrorist organisations, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu scheduled an emergency security meeting to assess the situation.According to the Israeli police, three bombs detonated on buses at different locations, while two additional devices were being def…
(2025-02-21). China's central bank vows to enhance yuan amid looming risks from strong US dollar. scmp.com Adjustment of daily fixing seen as one way to resist depreciation pressure.
(2025-02-21). Trump's Ukraine policy shift signals new phase of US global war. wsws.org No one should be under any illusion that in reopening diplomatic relations with Russia, the Trump administration is seeking peace in Europe, much less the world. Rather, he is seeking a redeployment of military resources from the European theater for use in the domination of the Americas and ultimately focusing on the central target of US military aggression: China.
(2025-02-21). Ukraine's Zelensky calls for strong US ties after Trump brands him a dictator. scmp.com Ukrainian president had a 'productive meeting' with US envoy after exchanging barbs with Donald Trump.
(2025-02-21). Saudi Arabia unveils new official Riyal symbol. newarab.com 
The Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) announced the move on Thursday, following official approval from King Salman bin Abdulaziz. | The new riyal symbol has been designed to the highest technical standards and reflects Saudi Arabia's rich cultural heritage, SAMA said in a statement. | "The symbol will make it easier to refer to the Saudi riyal in all finan…
(2025-02-21). Turkey: Joint statement on the detention of Turkish journalists, "Release them now!". fidh.org
(2025-02-21). Celebran en Panamá XXV Encuentro Nacional de Solidaridad con Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 feb (RHC) La capital de la provincia de Herrera acoge hoy el XXV Encuentro Nacional de Solidaridad con Cuba en Panamá con ejes centrales como la condena al bloqueo de Estados Unidos contra la isla.
(2025-02-21). Philippine central bank cuts banks' reserve requirements, effective from late March. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Appel à la France : défendre les libertés civiles en rejoignant l'action devant la Cour de justice de l'Union européenne contre la loi hongroise sur la souveraineté. fidh.org
(2025-02-21). United States Sanctions Rwandan Minister, M23 Spokesperson. plusnews.ug 
The United States has slapped sanctions on James Kabarebe, Rwandan Minister of State for Regional Integration and Lawrence Kingston Kanyuka, the March 23 Movement (M23) rebels political spokesperson over insurgency in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In a statement released on Thursday by Tammy Bruce, Spokesperson of the United States Department of State, the …
(2025-02-21). Joint statement of the ICRC, the International Federation and the Red Cross Society of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: One too many humanitarian crises in North and South Kivu. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Time for a General Strike to Stop Firings & Privatization of Public Jobs by Musk & Trump. indybay.org The Trump Musk massive illegal layoffs are part of a fascist plant to privatize all public jobs and destroy the unions in the US. He layoff of 200,000 Federal workers and the implementation of Project 2025 must be stopped by a general strike and the formation of a mass democratic labor party.
(2025-02-21). As Gaza cease-fire's first stage nears end, Netanyahu seeks to resume war. haaretz.com While the right is paving the way for renewing the war, a feasible plan may emerge out of Egypt that pleases Trump…
(2025-02-21). The Arab States Must Stop Trump and Netanyahu in their Tracks. pressenza.com Regardless of how geostrategically important the relationship is between the Arab states and the US, the former must demonstrate unanimous resolve to oppose Trump's and Netanyahu's disastrous plans to take over Gaza and exile the Indigenous Palestinians. Given Egypt's desire to convey the urgency and the far-reaching implications of the Arab summit on March 4 in Cairo, it's possible that both heads of state and foreign ministers will be in attendance. They should make it clear that their countries will spare no effort or resources to prevent the US and Israel from acting in defiance of international laws, norms,…
(2025-02-21). Arab states reject Trump's ethnic cleansing plan. workers.org 
In a meeting with King Abdullah of Jordan in the Oval Office, Trump said to the camera: "The U.S. won't have to buy Gaza. We will take it. We won't buy it; we're going to take it, hold it, cherish it. … Nobody's going to question it." (ABC News, Feb. . . . |
(2025-02-21). Egypt discovers pharaoh's tomb for the first time in 100 years. tvbrics.com 
It presumably belonged to Thutmose II…
(2025-02-21). Saudi Arabia to host key regional leaders for high-stakes talks on Gaza. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Saudi Arabia will host an informal summit on Friday, bringing together the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Jordan, and Egypt for high-level discussions in Riyadh. According to the Saudi Press Agency (
(2025-02-21). Ethiopia: 2024 Facts & Figures. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-21). Parry sizzles with 65 for one shot lead at Kenya Open. channelnewsasia.com
(2025-02-21). Besigye Charged with Treason, Remanded. plusnews.ug 
The Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court has remanded Retired Col Dr Kizza Besigye and his co-accused Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya and Captain Denis Oola on charges of treason and misprison of treason. Prosecutors allege that the charges were committed in various countries including Switzerland, Greece, Kenya and Uganda where they reportedly made meetings and a plot to …
(2025-02-21). New UN envoy to Libya vows to pursue 'peace and stability'. newarab.com 
The new Libya has struggled to recov…
(2025-02-21). Una apreciación de Malcolm X. workers.org 
El 21 de febrero de 2025 se cumplirá el 60 aniversario del asesinato de Malcolm X. El siguiente artículo, ligeramente editado, se publicó originalmente en workers.org el 23 de mayo de 2013. El gran líder negro Malcolm X -también conocido como El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz- nació el 19 de mayo de . . . |
(2025-02-21). An appreciation of Malcolm X. workers.org 
February 21, 2025, will mark the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. The following slightly edited article was originally posted on workers.org on May 23, 2013. The great Black leader, Malcolm X — also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz — was born on May 19, 1925. His birth . . . |
(2025-02-21). Morocco overturns deportation Uyghur man wanted in China. newarab.com 
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(2025-02-21). Morocco says arrested 12 suspected jihadists. newarab.com 
In a joint statement, the General Directorate of National Security and the General Directorate for Territorial Surveillance said they had foiled the plot with simultaneous arrests across nine cities, including Tamesna near the capital Rabat. | They alleged that the 1…
(2025-02-21). Police discover drug-smuggling tunnel linking Morocco and Spain. newarab.com 
(2025-02-21). Roaming Charges: America on Droogs. counterpunch.org 
While contemplating the incipient collapse of our Republic from an inside job, I dipped back into the six-volume edition of Edward Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire that Alexander Cockburn gave me as a Christmas present years ago. Gibbon's prose style is ornate, featuring wide-ranging and winding sentences that often end abruptly, like a dagger plunging. It takes some pages—and there are entire mountain ranges of them—to get used to his baroque rhetorical rhythm. Still, once you do, the book really picks up steam and roars along through decade after decade of unrivaled i…
(2025-02-21). ICRC Supports the Ministry of Defence of The Kyrgyz Republic to Establish a Classroom for International Humanitarian Law Trainings. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Trump slams $21M US funding for India's voter turnout, calls it a 'kickback scheme'. ptcnews.tv PTC Web Desk: Former US President Donald Trump has once again criticised the now-cancelled $21 million fund earmarked for increasing voter turnout in India, calling it a "kickback scheme." Speaking at the Republican Governors Association meeting, US President Trump questioned the need for US taxpayer dollars to be allocated for voter mobilisation in India, arguing that the United States should prioritise its own electoral concerns.During his address, Trump said, "$21 million for voter turnout in India. Why are we even concerned about India's voter turnout? We have enough problems here. We should be focusing on o…
(2025-02-21). Official: Iran mastering construction of nuclear power plants. presstv.ir The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says the United States has failed to prevent the construction of Karun power plant in the southern city of Darkhoveyn, reaffirming that the Islamic Republic continues to pursue its peaceful nuclear activities despite the enemies' plots.
(2025-02-21). Islamic Jihad chief: Victories in Palestine, Lebanon indebted to Iran. presstv.ir The secretary-general of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad resistance movement describes the Islamic Republic as the house of the Axis of Resistance.
(2025-02-21). N. Ireland first minister to boycott White House over Gaza plan. newarab.com Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle Political leaders from both Northern Ireland and the Republic of
(2025-02-21). Teenage boy stabs two women to death in Czech Republic. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Police in the Czech Republic confirmed that a stabbing attack took place inside a shop when a 16-year-old boy killed two women on Thursday morning.According to the police in the country, the motive behind the knife attack is unknown till this moment and an investigation is still underway.Local media reported that the teenager, who is a Czech national, was arrested by the police, minutes after committing his crime in a shopping area on the outskirts of Hradec Kralove, around 100 kilometres from the capital, Prague.In detail, authorities revealed that the women killed in the knife attack were a shop assi…
(2025-02-21). Analysts to Al-Jazeera: Tel Aviv Explosions 'May Be Fabricated'. defenddemocracy.press Feb. 21, 2025 Two analysts, Ihab Jabarin and Elias Hanna, told Al-Jazeera Arabic channel that the recent explosions in Tel Aviv could be fabricated to achieve Israeli objectives. Two analysts have suggested that the explosions that struck three buses in the Bat Yam area south of Tel Aviv could be "fabricated and an attempt to …
(2025-02-21). Triple bus blasts rock Bat Yam in Israel. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Three Israeli buses exploded in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, in what Israeli authorities suspect to be a "nationalistically motivated" attack, according to initial reports from Hebrew media.Israeli police confirmed that explosive devices were found in three empty buses, leading investigators to treat the incident as a coordinated attack. Surveillance footage reportedly captured a suspect planting the explosives before fleeing the scene.Channel 12 reported that two additional unexploded devices were discovered at separate locations, raising security concerns. Following the explosions, Israeli authorities…
(2025-02-21). China says Philippines 'illegally' flew planes over South China Sea islands. aljazeera.com The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.
(2025-02-21). China expels Philippine aircraft over South China Sea. ecns.cn China's military announced on Friday that it had issued warnings and expelled two Philippine C-208 aircraft and an N-22 aircraft that had entered the airspace over a South China Sea island on Thursday.
(2025-02-21). Xizang opens first flight to Hong Kong. ecns.cn The first commercial flight linking southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region started operation Wednesday.
(2025-02-21). UK warns against travel to Iran after couple charged with spying. newarab.com 
The The couple, who were travelling on a global motorbiking trip, were arrested in January in the southeastern Iranian city of Kerman, accused of working with covert institutions linked to Western intelligence agencies. | The UK Foreign Office said it was "deeply concerned" following the arrest, reiterating that British citizens…
(2025-02-21). Israeli forces kill Palestinian woman in Rafah in another ceasefire violation. presstv.ir Israeli forces kill a Palestinian woman with live fire in south Gaza in violation of the ceasefire.
(2025-02-21). Lebanese return to flattened homes after incomplete Israeli pullout. presstv.ir Lebanon has rejected Israel's continued occupation of south Lebanon and says it will 'adopt all means' to bring it to an end.
(2025-02-21). Ecological debt : Who is reponsible ? The need for radical alternatives, far from false solutions of green capitalism. cadtm.org At the CADTM South Asia workshop in Colombo, held from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 1 February, Maxime Perriot developed the concept of ecological debt. Who is responsible? What are the false solutions promoted at the COPs, synonymous with green capitalism? What are the solutions promoted by the CADTM? Read his presentation below. | – | / |
(2025-02-21). Glimpses of the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29 January to 2 February 2025. cadtm.org
(2025-02-21). South China's Guangzhou launches self-driving services linking downtown with train station, airport. ecns.cn Guangzhou on Friday launched its first autonomous driving operation line, making it the first among the country's first-tier cities that operate such lines linking downtown with train station and airport.
(2025-02-21). Over 400 cholera cases reported in southern Sudan city. newarab.com Sudanese health officials said on Thursday that over 400 The surge in cases was attributed to a "shortage of water due to power outages," the health ministry in White Nile state said in a statement. | On Sunday, eyewitnesses told AFP drones had struck the Um Dabakar power station which supplies the city, 275 kilometres (170 miles) south of the capital Khartoum. | "The station has stopped working," an engineer told AFP, w…
(2025-02-21). South Sudan Facts & Figures 2024. icrc.org January to December 2024…
(2025-02-21). Iran, Azerbaijan stress opposition to foreign forces in South Caucasus. presstv.ir Iran and Azerbaijan have expressed their opposition to any foreign intervention in South Caucasus, saying it would only escalate tensions in the region.
(2025-02-21). Environmental and social safeguard document: Emergency Support for Women and Affected Communities (ESWAC) in Sudan. icrc.org
(2025-02-21). Sudan constitutional changes seek to cement army control. newarab.com 
Sudan's government has made changes to the country's transitional constitution to cement the army's control, removing references to civilians and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF), two government sources said. | The changes, agreed late on Wednesday, represent the first comprehensive changes to Sudan's constitutional document since war broke out in April 2023, and come after army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said he was readying a wartime cabinet. | They also come as the
(2025-02-21). How Watu is unlocking economic growth and green mobility. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Musa Lukwago, a resident of Kyengera on the outskirts of Kampala, started his delivery business in 2016. For a while, business was good—until he began receiving orders that required him to have a reliable means of transport. Determined to meet customer demand, Musa set out to buy a motorcycle. …
(2025-02-21). Tunisia court orders release of prominent journalist. newarab.com 
Tunisian journalist and media figure Boughalleb, 61, had been detained since March last year and was being His lawyer, Hamadi Zaafrani, to…
(2025-02-21). Dr Besigye ends hunger strike after his case moves to civilian court. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr Kizza Besigye has called off his hunger strike after the transfer of his charges from the military court to a civilian court. He was this morning charged with treason and misprision of treason at Nakawa court. JUST IN: Opposition doyen @kizzabesigye1 has called off his hunger strike after …
(2025-02-21). üü• TREASON: Besigye charged at Nakawa court. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye, his aide Hajj Obeid Lutale, and UPDF officer Capt. Denis Oola have been formally charged with treason, Chimpreports has reported in last hour. According to Chimpreports , the charge sheet, dated February 20, 2025, accuses Besigye, Lutale, and Oola of contriving a plot to …
(2025-02-21). Final journey for former IGP Okoth Ogola starts today. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The country is giving former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Boniface Aron Okoth Ogola a final salute with a funeral service starting 9am today at All Saints Cathedral Nakasero. The Government has granted an official burial to the late former IGP. The body leaves for Tororo also today, ahead of …
(2025-02-21). KCB Bank Uganda gives Kobs sh195million boost, unveils new kit. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCB Bank Uganda has today reaffirmed its commitment to KOBs Rugby Club by unveiling the team's new kit for the 2025 season and announcing a cash boost of sh195 million to support their title ambitions. The announcement was made during a press engagement at Legends Rugby Club in Kampala. …
(2025-02-21). Local companies get tax waivers following Parliamentary approval. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved tax waivers of over Shs9.5 billion for selected local investors for the financial year 2024/2025. This followed the adoption of the report of the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development on approval of the waivers. The report presented by Committee Chairperson, Amos Kankunda on Thursday, …
(2025-02-21). LOP Ssenyonyi tasks gov't to account for new missing persons. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Leader of Opposition, Joel Ssenyonyi, has tasked government to account for new missing members of the National Unity Platform (NUP). Ssenyonyi said several of their party members have allegedly been kidnapped by unknown people in Kampala and Mpigi. "As we are still grappling with the situation of Dr …
(2025-02-21). Minister clarifies new curriculum grading. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Products of the new lower secondary school curriculum are confident, can communicate better and can apply the acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes in reaI life situations. Presenting a Statement on the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) grading system under the new curriculum, the Minister of State for Education and …
(2025-02-21). Gov't Withdraws UPDF (Amendment) Bill from House. plusnews.ug 
The government has withdrawn the Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (Amendment) Bill, 2024, from parliament. The Government Chief Whip, Dennis Hamson Obua withdrew the bill under Rule 140 of the Parliament Rules of Procedure, concerning the withdrawal of Bills. The Rule provides that: "(1) A member in charge of a Bill may, at any time, give notice that …
(2025-02-21). UGX 18M Lost Daily in Phone Thefts- CID. plusnews.ug 
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has revealed that 21 mobile phones valued at more than 18 million shillings are stolen every day. The Director Criminal Investigations Department, Tom Magambo said in the report that a total of 7,330 cases of stolen mobile phones were recorded in 2024. This translates into 21 phones stolen from Uganda …
(2025-02-21). Centenary Bank to host the 17th GABV Annual General Meeting. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank, Uganda's leading microfinance institution, has today announced that it will host this year's edition of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) Annual General Meeting. The event, which will be held at the prestigious Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala will run from the 10th to the …