teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2023-12-28). Presidente del Congo Democrático lidera conteo de votos electorales. telesurtv.net La República Democrática del Congo es el segundo país más grande del continente africano y tiene una población total de 100 millones de habitantes.

Codepink (2023-12-27). Right-Wing Extremism and The Cold War Go Hand-In-Hand. pressenza.com U.S. "ironclad" support for militarism undercuts attempts to curb right-wing terrorism. From white supremacist violence in the West Bank to gendered violence in Olongapo, we can't defeat at home what we export abroad. | In his first month as secretary of defense with the J6 Capitol riots fresh in memory, Lloyd Austin rolled out training requirements to combat right-wing extremism in the ranks of the U.S. military. | Extremism has indeed been a problem for quite some time, dating back to early American history when George Washington's army committed violence against the Iroquois and recaptured enslaved Africans wh…

infobrics (2023-12-27). China, Saudi Drive BRICS' Push to Erase Dollar in Global Economy. infobrics.org The global financial landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with the BRICS alliance — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — at the forefront of a daring initiative to challenge the supremacy of the US dollar…

Tanupriya Singh (2023-12-27). Political crisis in Guinea-Bissau deepens as president dissolves parliament, dismisses government. peoplesdispatch.org On December 4, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved the National People's Assembly citing an alleged coup attempt. The move followed just months after a coalition led by the African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC) won a decisive majority in the elections…

Peter Bach (2023-12-27). Letter from Alkebulan: Obscured by Clouds. counterpunch.org I was idly filming on the plane from my window seat the coiling advances of the moving African clouds. Clouds for all I knew obscuring swamp, forest, lake, jungle. How easily we settle for what we see, without any acknowledgement of what lies beneath the surface. Like clouds, we blot out so much. As the

Chris Walker (2023-12-27). GOP Congressman Traveled to Uganda to Give Speech Praising Anti-LGBTQ Law. truthout.org A Republican congressman traveled to Uganda in October to praise the country's government for passing a law that criminalized homosexuality with harsh punishments, including the death penalty. Details of Rep. Tim Walberg's (R-Michigan) travels to the central African country were revealed in reporting from Salon this week, which noted that both his trip and his keynote speech to attendees of Uganda'… |

The Independent (2023-12-27). The 'nuisance' breaking new ground for African women in the energy value chain. independent.co.ug 'I am a nuisance for a good cause,' says Faustina Boakye. Of an age where many people are slowing down, Boakye is in the process of revving up as the former journalist-turned-climate activist gets busy plugging women into the energy value chain across the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | At 67, Faustina Boakye's …

krish-rad_ind (2023-12-27). Zionism and Africa. orinocotribune.com

British Medical Journal (2023-12-27). Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the coverage and timeliness of routine childhood vaccinations in the Gambia, 2015—2021. reliefweb.int Country: Gambia | Source: British Medical Journal | Oghenebrume Wariri, Chigozie Edson Utazi, Uduak Okomo, Alieu Sowe, Malick Sogur, Sidat Fofanna, Esu Ezeani, Lamin Saidy, Golam Sarwar, Bai-Lamin Dondeh, Kris A Murray, Chris Grundy, Beate Kampmann | Abstract | Introduction | The COVID-19 pandemic caused widespread morbidity and mortality and resulted in the biggest setback in routine vaccinations in three decades. Data on the impact of the pandemic on immunisation in Africa are limited, in part, due to low-quality routine or administrative data. This study examined coverage and timeliness of routine childhood…

reliefweb.int (2023-12-27). CAR: République centrafricaine – Urgence complexe Fiche d'information #1, Exercice fiscal 2024. reliefweb.int

Sergey Eledinov (2023-12-27). Wagner, Mali, and prospects for peace in Africa. responsiblestatecraft.org

teleSUR, jaa, YSM (2023-12-27). Reportan al menos siete muertos por lluvias en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las labores de búsqueda y rescate continúan en un contexto difícil por las lluvias que continúan sobre el territorio.

teleSUR, dcdc, YSM (2023-12-27). Presidente del Congo Democrático lidera conteo de votos electorales. telesurtv.net La República Democrática del Congo es el segundo país más grande del continente africano y tiene una población total de 100 millones de habitantes.

Mustafa Abu Sneineh, Mondoweiss. (2023-12-27). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 81: Gaza's Health System Being 'Decimated'. popularresistance.org In his first public message since October 7, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar said that the Izz al-Din Al-Qassam Brigades are waging a fierce and unprecedented battle against Israeli occupation forces in the Gaza Strip in a letter published by Al-Jazeera Arabic on their website. | Sinwar's letter was addressed to members of the Hamas political bureau amid talks of Egyptian-Qatari mediation efforts to reach a ceasefire and a hostage exchange deal with Israel. Later on Monday, however, Al-Jazeera removed the letter from its website. | Sinwar said that resistance fighters inflicted significant losses on Israeli forces, tar…

Staff (2023-12-27). Headlines for December 27, 2023. democracynow.org Death Toll in Gaza Tops 21,000; Israeli Drone Kills Six Palestinians in West Bank, As Egypt Proposes Ceasefire, Israel Says Attack on Gaza to Continue for "Many More Months", 80 Unidentified Palestinians Buried in Mass Graves in Rafah, Netanyahu Backs Expelling All Palestinians from Gaza, Israeli Soldier Dies from Fungal Infection in Gaza as Public Health Crisis Grows, Israeli Conscientious Objector Sentenced to 30 Days in Prison, Israel to Halt Automatically Granting Visas to U.N. Workers, Pentagon Intercept & Shoot Down 12 Houthi Drones in Red Sea, Ukraine Strikes Russian Warship in Crimea But Loses…

Staff (2023-12-27). As Phone Line Breaks Up, Palestinian Journalist Akram al-Satarri Describes "Dire" Conditions in Gaza. democracynow.org Amid a communications blackout in Gaza, we are able to reach Palestinian journalist Akram al-Satarri in Rafah, where much of Gaza's population is now displaced near the Egyptian border as Israel intensifies its assault on the besieged territory. The overall death toll in Gaza has now topped 21,000, including over 8,000 children, and Israeli leaders have suggested the war could continue for months. "The situation is dire," says al-Satarri, who describes continuous airstrikes leveling buildings as Gaza residents live in terror, not knowing when, where or why Israeli bombs will fall. "It&#821…

infobrics (2023-12-27). Why Egypt's New Nuclear Plant Is a Long-Term Win for Russia. infobrics.org With 22 countries pledging to triple global nuclear energy production by 2050 at the COP28 climate meeting in Dubai, sincere prospects for growth in global nuclear energy market is on the table…

WSWS (2023-12-27). This week in history: December 25-January 31. wsws.org On December 25,1948, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) launched an attack on the Egyptian military in the area of the Sinai desert. The offensive, part of the Arab-Israeli war, was notable for pointing to the expansionist character of the newly-formed Zionist state.

The Independent (2023-12-27). Suspected drone shot down off Egypt's Red Sea coast: sources. independent.co.ug CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | A suspected drone was downed off the coast of Egypt's Red Sea resort city of Dahab on Tuesday, according to security sources. Speaking to Xinhua on condition of anonymity, the two sources confirmed that explosions were heard in the city. Earlier, local Al-Qahera TV news reported sounds of explosions in …

Staff (2023-12-27). Political crisis in Guinea-Bissau deepens as president dissolves parliament, dismisses government. peoplesdispatch.org A political crisis in Guinea-Bissau has escalated over the past month, after President Umaro Sissoco Embalo declared the country's parliament dissolved, citing an "attempted coup." While elected deputies were denied access to the National People's Assembly (NPA), Embalo has since dismissed and replaced the prime minister and named a new Cabinet. The move follows just …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-27). Craig Mokhiber: UN Officials Abdicate Responsibilities Regarding the Gaza Genocide. libya360.wordpress.com Nora Barrows-Friedman, Asa Winstanley, Ali Abunimah and Jon Elmer of The Electronic Intifada were joined by international human rights lawyer Craig Mokhiber. Daniel Machover: "States Must Invoke the Genocide Convention at the International Court of Justice" Why is the UN Genocide Office Silent About Gaza? Why the World Court, Not the ICC, is the Right…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-27). Yemen Stands for Gaza, Proving its Regional Worth. libya360.wordpress.com Robert Inlakesh With the actions taken by Yemen's Ansarallah to aid the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, the group has not only scored a blow against the Zionist entity, but has also proven, through its heroism, that it is a powerful regional actor that demands the respect of its adversaries. In late January of…

Common Dreams (2023-12-27). US Foreign Policy Is a Scam Built on Corruption. pressenza.com The $1.5 trillion in military outlays each year is the scam that keeps on giving—to the military-industrial complex and the Washington insiders—even as it impoverishes and endangers America and the world. | By Jeffrey D. Sachs | On the surface, US foreign policy seems to be utterly irrational. The US gets into one disastrous war after another — Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya, Ukraine, and Gaza. In recent days, the US stands globally isolated in its support of Israel's genocidal actions against the Palestinians, voting against a UN General Assembly resolution for a Gaza ceasefire backed by 153 c…

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-27). Righting a Wrong: Burying Decades of US-Led Wars. libya360.wordpress.com Mohamad Hasan Sweidan Today's global conflicts — whether in Eastern Europe, West Asia, or East Asia — are spawned by a fading US hegemon desperately clinging to power. "One era is ending, a new one is beginning, and the decisions that we make now will shape the future for decades to come." With these words,…

Wisam Rafeedie (2023-12-27). Christians of Palestine: Church Leaders Do Not Represent Us. orinocotribune.com The justifications of the heads of churches in Palestine for their meeting with the president of the genocidal, ethnic cleansing and displacing Zionist state, Haim Herzog, did not succeed in stopping the popular campaign against the provocative normalization meeting for Palestinians in general and Christians in particular. Neither the talk of "status quo," nor "protocol," nor what they said in their explanatory statement, as they described it, but rather the apologetic statement, as it seems, that they demanded "to stop the bloodbath," while their statement did not refer to the entity as the perpetrator of "the b…

reliefweb.int (2023-12-27). Somalia Flooding: Population Density with Baseline Population by District (26 Dec 2023). reliefweb.int

Staff (2023-12-28). Alertan sobre brote de cólera en ciudad portuaria de Sudán. telesurtv.net El representante de la OMS en Sudán, Mohamad Taufiq Mashal, informó que los brotes de cólera ya se habían extendido a nueve de los 18 estados del país.

Staff (2023-12-27). 'A Humanitarian Crisis': Understanding Sudan's Civil War. youtube.com Thousands have been killed and millions have been displaced as the war in Sudan continues in its ninth month. Six million people have been displaced so far by the war which started when the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), formerly ruling partners in the military junta, began fighting each other …

Staff (2023-12-27). Alertan sobre brote de cólera en ciudad portuaria de Sudán. telesurtv.net El representante de la OMS en Sudán, Mohamad Taufiq Mashal, informó que los brotes de cólera ya se habían extendido a nueve de los 18 estados del país.

The Independent (2023-12-27). COU tasks Luwero Diocese to pay UGX 18m legal costs over cancellation of Bishop election. independent.co.ug Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Church of Uganda (COU) has directed the Anglican diocese of Luwero to pay Shillings 18m as legal costs related to the nullification of the election of the Bishop-elect. This directive is outlined in a December 21, 2023 letter, from the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, addressed to Rt. …

The Independent (2023-12-27). Parents charged with negligence after children drowning. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The parents of the children who drowned in Lake Victoria on Christmas have been charged with negligence by the police in Kiira region. The suspects, Hasifah Kasubo, the mother of 12-year-old Fazili Mukungu, and Sofia Nakazibwe, the mother of 10-year-old Aksali Wambede, are both residents of Katende cell, Bugembe ward …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-26). From Kenya to Palestine: In Support of Armed Resistance. libya360.wordpress.com Maureen Kasuku History has taught us that resistance against settler colonialism in Kenya, South Africa and other previously occupied regions was a tumultuous journey, characterized by violence—a narrative that the occupiers sought to dismiss as "terrorism" or "barbarism." "Nelson Mandela and Palestine: Confronting Racism till Liberation" was the theme of the Fifth Global Convention of…

The Independent (2023-12-26). Investors bank on African timber for sustainable building boom. independent.co.ug A surge in construction activity in Africa is drawing a new breed of investors eyeing mass timber — and the carbon-trapping forests needed to support it — as a sustainable building alternative to traditional concrete and steel. Wooden buildings like the engineered timber construction planned for the world's tallest wood building in Zanzibar may only …

The Independent (2023-12-26). African female running greats are empowering young women to 'Achieve'. independent.co.ug They may be small in stature but they're gigantic in performance and spirit and they're having a massive impact, both worldwide and in Africa, where they are changing the lives of young women. Four former female running greats from Africa are ploughing back what they gained from the sport and investing in the future of …

The Independent (2023-12-26). Africa's rich biodiversity offers a wealth of carbon offset projects for Gulf investors. independent.co.ug Africa's carbon credit market is experiencing a significant surge in investor interest, thanks to a surge in fresh investment from the Gulf. But more regulation, stricter auditing and greater transparency is required, according to industry insiders. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa is a prime target for new multimillion-dollar carbon offset projects as companies …

ecns.cn (2023-12-26). China starts zero-tariff treatment for 6 least-developed African countries. ecns.cn The zero-tariff treatment China had granted for six least-developed African countries officially took effect on Monday.

roape.net (2023-12-26). Africa's role in Palestinian liberation. roape.net Calling for African support for Palestine against Israel's military-industrial complex.

Orinoco Tribune 2 (2023-12-26). Zionism and Africa. orinocotribune.com By Rosa Moro — Dec 24, 2023 | In their charm offensive in Africa, the Zionists exploit the image they want to sell around the world of being the legitimate representatives of the Jewish people. | Africa and the "Holy War" against Islam | Since its inception, "Israel" has sought allies and clients in Africa, as in the rest of the world. In 2017, it planned to hold an "Israel"-Africa summit in Togo, along the lines of summits in Europe, the US, Russia or China. "Israel" trumpeted that Netanyahu would meet with '25 African leaders', but in the end, the summit never took place because African leaders did not con…

The Independent (2023-12-26). Egypt continues to act as mediator in resolving crises, conflicts in 2023 despite economic challenges. independent.co.ug CAIRO | Xinhua | Despite the multiple economic challenges it faced in 2023, Egypt continued to play an active peacemaking role in maintaining security and stability in the Middle East. Surrounded by crises and conflicts in its neighboring countries and regions, including Libya, Sudan and the Gaza Strip, Egypt acted as a major mediator in …

unitedEditor (2023-12-26). Operation Al-Aqsa Storm: Reasons and consequences for Gaza, Al-Quds and the region. uwidata.com The Palestinian-Israeli war, which began with Hamas' Al-Aqsa Storm operation on 7 October, continues. The main dynamics of the war have become relatively evident: What is Hamas' resistance plan in Gaza and is it succeeding? What is the ultimate goal of Israel's attacks on Gaza? Will Egypt be willing to accept Gazans into Sinai? What …

Andrew Korybko (2023-12-26). Which Coastal State Will Provide The Sahelian Confederation With Reliable Access To The Sea? thealtworld.com Nigeria can always return to blackmailing that bloc on whatever pretext, while Mauritania lacks the infrastructure to facilitate this, and Morocco is unlikely to resolve its dispute with the Polisario Front. Trans-Saharan trade can't be conducted at scale even though some limited amount thereof could still serve as a lifeline if needed, which in turn disqualifies Algeria and Libya in any theoretical scenario, thus further reaffirming the importance of Guinea playing this role. |

Staff (2023-12-26). María Corina Machado Minimizes Opposition's Role in Alex Saab's Liberation. orinocotribune.com Caracas ( President Nicolas Maduro's administration has achieved recent political victories, resulting in the release of Venezuelan diplomat Alex Saab and the public recognition of President Nicolás Maduro to Ge…

teleSUR, hvh, JCM (2023-12-26). Aprueban con 86 % nueva Constitución en Chad. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las fuentes oficiales, el 86% de los votantes optó por la opción del "sí" mientras la tasa de participación fue del 63,75%.

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-26). Why the Palestinian Authority's Biggest Claim is a Lie. libya360.wordpress.com Sami Al-Arian Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas chairs a meeting of the executive committee of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) in the city of Ramallah in the occupied West Bank on 25 December 2023 (Thaer Ghanaim/AFP) If the only thing PA officials could cite for the disastrous Oslo process is false, why would Palestinians accept them…

The Independent (2023-12-26). Feature: Rwanda introduces electric public buses to push for green transport. independent.co.ug KIGALI, RWANDA | Xinhua | There is a new sight on the streets of Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda: new electric vehicles whizzing among the old gasoline-powered vehicles. The Kigali city authorities in partnership with BasiGo, a Kenyan based company launched the pilot electric buses in public transport earlier this month, following a similar …

The Independent (2023-12-26). Kenya's economy grows 5 percent in 2023 despite challenges. independent.co.ug NAIROBI, KENYA | Xinhua | Kenya's economy grew 5 percent in 2023, up from 4.8 percent in 2022 despite continued challenges, the World Bank said in a report released recentlyy. According to the World Bank's 28th edition of Kenya Economic Update (KEU), the improved growth was buoyed by a strong rebound in the agriculture sector …

Internationalist 360 ∞ (2023-12-26). The Houthis Take on the Empire. libya360.wordpress.com Renee Parsons While it is astounding that one small, feisty Arab tribe in the nation of Yemen has shown the mega-world how to creatively stand up to the Hegemon without threatening nuclear weapons, without initiating direct military conflict and yet achieve their goals — what is even more astounding is that the Houthis are not the least…

Ann Brown (2023-12-26). Nigerian Tech Executive Busted By SEC Over Fake Accounting, Short Seller Research Pointed Feds To Target. moguldom.com The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unleashed charges of "massive fraud" against Nigerian tech executive Dozy Mmobuosi and three affiliated companies, alleging a widespread scheme to inflate financial metrics with the intent of deceiving investors. The SEC claims that these entities fabricated their financial statements and those of their Nigerian counterparts, Tingo Mobile …

latintimes (2023-12-26). Attacks Kill At Least 160 People In Central Nigeria. latintimes.com Military gangs, locally called "bandits", launched "well-coordinated" attacks in "not fewer than 20 different communities" and torched houses.

teleSUR, nbb, JGN (2023-12-26). Ataques en Nigeria dejan más de 160 muertos. telesurtv.net Plateau se encuentra en la línea divisoria entre el norte predominantemente musulmán de Nigeria y el sur mayoritariamente cristiano.

The Independent (2023-12-26). Zebra boxing club to host Mando memorial fight for academy fundraising. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | December 30th, 2023 will mark three years since the former bomber's captain Isaac Ssenyange alias Zebra Mando was gunned down by officers under the Joint Ant-Terrorism Task Force (JATT). Zebra met his death on December 30, 2020, outside his residence in St. Francis Zone, Bwaise III Parish, Kawempe division. He was …

The Independent (2023-12-26). Amolatar woman cuts husband's head over Christmas meat. independent.co.ug Amolatar, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Amolatar have arrested a woman for cutting her husband's head with a panga over Christmas meat. The suspect has been identified as Milly Acen, a resident of Abutataro village, Alemere parish in Agwingiri Sub-County. It is alleged that Acen was infuriated by the fact that her husband Denis …

The Independent (2023-12-26). HIV/AIDS support: UAC targets phone users in the scaled up one dollar initiative. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In the scaled-up One Dollar Initiative (ODI), the seeks to obtain at least one dollar, approximately 4,000 Uganda Shillings, from every Ugandan mobile phone user, to mobilize enough money to fund the various HIV/AIDS interventions in the country. Established in Uganda in 2018, ODI is a global resource mobilization strategy …

The Independent (2023-12-26). Luwero Anglican and Catholic Bishops denounce same sex marriages and land grabbing. independent.co.ug Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Caretaker Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Luwero, the Rt. Rev. James William Ssebaggala strongly condemned same-sex relationships during his sermon at the Christmas Service at St. Mark's Cathedral in Luwero Town Council. Ssebaggala, a retired Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Mukono, urged the faithful to pray for …

The Independent (2023-12-26). Umeme: Stable electricity supply for NAM, G77 summits. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Electricity distributor, Umeme Ltd, upgraded to first class, its readiness for power stability around the venues and hotels earmarked for the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and G77+China summit in Kampala next month. The summits due to start in just over three weeks will take place at Speak Resort, Munyonyo, and will …

The Independent (2023-12-26). Two boys drown in Lake Victoria. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kiira region working with local divers have retrieved the bodies of two boys who reportedly drowned in Lake Victoria, along the Masese landing site pier in Jinja city on Christmas evening. It is reported that the duo had gone swimming along the shoreline. However, unexpected storms swept over the …

The Independent (2023-12-26). ADF rebels attack again in Kamwenge district. independent.co.ug Kamwenge, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Suspected rebels of the Allied Democratic Forces-ADF have killed three people in Kamwenge district. According to Kamwenge Resident District Commissioner, Isiah Kanyamahane Byarugaba, the suspected rebels raided Nyabitutsi village in Businge parish, Kamwenge sub-county on Christmas night and torched a house in which, three people died. The dead include Adrine Ngwabiiji …

The Independent (2023-12-26). Politicians and clergy challenge followers on vigilance to fight criminality. independent.co.ug Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Politicians and clerics under Busoga Diocese have urged their followers to remain vigilant to combat the increasing instances of crime in their communities. During the Christmas Day celebrations at Christ's Cathedral Bugembe in Jinja city, both politicians and clergy reiterated the importance of vigilance. They advised their followers to be …