(2023-10-06). Iran and BRICS: Can the Outlier Be Tamed?>. infobrics.org BRICS, an association of developing nations including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, is now expanding to the Middle East, with countries like Iran on the invite list…
(2023-10-05). Battle of the Blocs. infobrics.org In the past month or so, the world has witnessed two summits convened by major global economic forums — the Group of 20 (G20) and Brics (named after its five core member states: Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). The goal of each of these summits was to shape the global economic, political and security environment to best meet the needs of their respective memberships…
(2023-10-05). Cape Winery Leads the Way in Marketing to BRICS Countries. infobrics.org The expansion of BRICS from five to 11 countries presents an opportunity for all South African winemakers to market their products amid an ever-growing demand for the quality that is recognised in locally manufactured wines…
(2023-10-07). Comment] New estimates of preterm birth: data gaps and quality issues linger. thelancet.com Preterm birth is a major public health problem affecting 13 ∑4 million births worldwide in 2020 according to new estimates in The Lancet, with the majority of these births occurring in southern Asia and sub-Saharan Africa.1 Complications of preterm birth were responsible for an estimated 1 million child deaths in 2019 and were the leading cause of death among children younger than 5 years.2 Many survivors of preterm birth face lifetime disabilities, including learning disabilities, behavioural disorders, and visual and hearing impairment.
(2023-10-07). Comment] Integrating HIV, hypertension, and diabetes primary care in Africa. thelancet.com Hypertension and diabetes are to 2023 what HIV was to 2003—a global health crisis causing countless premature deaths and stunting global economic development with an epicentre in sub-Saharan Africa.
(2023-10-07). Correspondence] Call to action: HIV among adolescents in Sierra Leone. thelancet.com Sierra Leone, a west African country with an approximate population of 8 ∑5 million people, is experiencing a steady increase in HIV prevalence, despite a low national HIV prevalence of 1 ∑7%.1 The country's vulnerability to an HIV epidemic is compounded by many risk factors, such as poverty, economic deprivation, and a history marred by a decade-long civil strife and an Ebola virus outbreak that claimed more than 4000 lives.2 These collective adversities pose major obstacles to effective HIV prevention and control measures, particularly among the population aged up to 24 years.
(2023-10-06). How a Battle between Pirates and the British Navy off the Coast of West Africa Triggered the Spread of Chattel Slavery and Changed the Course of History for the United States and the World. dissidentvoice.org 
An excerpt from a new book, Pirates of the Slave Trade: The Battle of Cape Lopez and the Birth of an American Institution, by historian Angela C. Sutton shows how a pivotal battle between the British navy and a notorious pirate crew, led by "Black Bart" Roberts, cleared the way for an explosion of the …
(2023-10-05). Drought affects cocoa crops in Africa. plenglish.com Abidjan, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The drought that is drying up crops in several countries is causing a sharp decline in the cocoa production. Originally from the Americas, from where it traveled in the conquerors' ships to Europe, and from there to the overseas possessions, cocoa was so successfully naturalized in Africa that today the world's leading producers are Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon, in that order.
(2023-10-05). Award-winning Writer Dr. Asad Ismi Blames Food Collapse Caused by the West for Starvation of 278M Africans. globalresearch.ca
(2023-10-05). øTodo es cuestión de envidia a Putin? globalizacion.ca Rusia y su presidente Putin se encuentran en estricto aislamiento internacional. La razón principal de esto se llama "agresión hacia Ucrania". La situación obliga a Moscú a fortalecer las relaciones con Corea del Norte y los países africanos, países muy…
(2023-10-05). Venezuela reaffirms interest in strengthening ties with South Africa. plenglish.com Caracas, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The Venezuelan government on Thursday reaffirmed its deepest interest in strengthening bilateral relations and multilateral cooperation with South Africa, as stated by Foreign Minister Yván Gil on X social media, after holding talks with South African Ambassador in Caracas, Lindiwe Michelle Maseko.
(2023-10-05). We Have Here, in Africa, Everything Necessary to Become a Powerful, Modern, and Industrialised Continent. dissidentvoice.org 
Wu Fang (China), Ë°å˵∞ ('Journey'), 2017. In his 1963 book, Africa Must Unite, Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana's first president, wrote, 'We have here, in Africa, everything necessary to become a powerful, modern, industrialised continent. United Nations investigators have recently shown that Africa, far from having inadequate resources, is probably better equipped for industrialisation than almost any …
(2023-10-05). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org National one-day strike in Belgium opposing draconian laws against right to protest but unions keep railways running; Iranian aluminium workers in Arak strike over pay as further protests held against deaths of 100 including Mahsa Amini at hands of police; third week of pay strike at one of the world's largest coal terminals at Richards Bay South Africa…
(2023-10-06). Arriban en un día más de 500 migrantes a las Canarias, España. telesurtv.net De acuerdo con las autoridades, en total se contabilizaron 518 personas, 484 varones, ocho mujeres y 26 menores de edad.
(2023-10-05). AU high-level dialogue analyzes free trade and governance area. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) The debates of the 12th High-Level Dialogue in the African Union (AU) will focus on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA), democratic governance, and in exploring their links to generate peace dividends.
(2023-10-07). Comment] Displaced people's perilous journeys: border violence as a public health issue. thelancet.com The 21st century has seen displacement of migrants and refugees unprecedented since World War 2. As of the end of 2022, of the 108 million people who had to leave their homes because of persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations, 62 ∑5 million were internally displaced, 35 ∑3 million were refugees, and 5 ∑4 million were officially asylum seekers.1 However, the number of people still in transit in search of protection or a better life is unknown. Whether they are Venezuelans trying to reach the USA, Senegalese trying to reach the Canary Islands, or Ethiopians trying to reach Saudi Arab…
(2023-10-05). Exception To Cancel Culture: Calling For Killing Palestinian Children Is Fine In MSM. thelastamericanvagabond.com In the day and age of cancel culture, where it seems that anyone can be cancelled for nearly anything, there appears to be a loophole for a specific kind of racism and advocacy for murdering one group of people. If you call for the mass murder of Palestinian children, like Howard Stern, you won't only
(2023-10-05). Netanyahu's New Middle East: How Does Israel's Claim Line Up Against The Historical Record. thelastamericanvagabond.com On September 22, Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, delivered his first speech before the United Nations General Assembly since retaking office. In his address, he spoke of a "new Middle East" and held up a poster which incorrectly depicted "Israel" in 1948 and the territory it held, he went on to speak on how the
(2023-10-05). Is Ukraine Using US-Backed Terrorists From The Syrian War Against Russia? thelastamericanvagabond.com From the beginning of the war in Ukraine, Al-Qaeda linked fighters in Syria's Idlib have drawn parallels between their cause and that of the Ukrainian armed forces. Recently, allegations have been spread in Arabic media — stemming from reports released in Daesh news outlets — that suggest that not only have Al-Qaeda linked fighters been
(2023-10-06). Haiti News Roundup: UN Authorizes Deployment of Kenyan-Led Force. cepr.net On October 2, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) voted to authorize the deployment of a Kenyan-led security force to Haiti. The resolution authorizes the force for a one-year mandate, with a review taking place after nine months. Though approved by the UNSC, it would not be a UN force, but would instead be under …
(2023-10-05). New UN Deputized Force Is Illegal and Aims to Stamp Out Revolution, Says HaàØti Liberté Journalist Kim Ives. orinocotribune.com On Oct. 2, 2023, the United Nations Security Council voted, with Russia and China abstaining, to authorize a nominally Kenyan-led multinational foreign intervention into Haiti, a deployment that violates Kenyan, Haitian, and international law, HaàØti Liberté journalist Kim Ives told TRT World. | "The troops are going to create a huge mess," Ives said. "The Kenyans being in front, this is just black-face on a U.S.-Canadian effort." | "The targ…
(2023-10-05). Despite Protests, UNSC Approves Deployment of Troops to Haiti. By: Steve Lalla. midwesternmarx.com On Monday, the Security Council of the United Nations (UN) authorized the deployment of Kenyan troops to Haiti. The intervention responds to a request issued by the acting prime minister and unelected head of Haiti, Ariel Henry, whose regime has been legitimized by support from the US, France, and Canada, among others.With 13 votes in favor and two abstentions (Russia and China), the UN Security Council (UNSC) approved resolution 2699 to initiate an international mission. Pr …
(2023-10-05). Joint Statement: We Denounce UN Security Council's Approval to Send a Kenya-led Mission to Haiti. samidoun.net 
Samidoun Palestinian Prisoner Solidarity Network is one of many signatories to the statement below, issued by the Black Alliance for Peace: WE DENOUNCE UN SECURITY COUNCIL'S APPROVAL TO SEND A KENYA-LED MISSION TO HAITI We, the undersigned, strongly condemn the decision by the United States and its allies to deploy a foreign military force to …
(2023-10-06). Humor in the Headlines Over China in Latin America. libya360.wordpress.com Roger D. Harris A string of countries in Central America have established diplomatic relations with Beijing, breaking ties with Taiwan | Washington Post "As China arrives with a splash in Honduras, the US wrings its hands" Washington Post, October 2, 2023 In a break from its hysterical coverage of the existential threat posed by Donald…
(2023-10-06). The IMF and World Bank Talk Good Governance, But Walk With State-Capturers. counterpunch.org To some degree, next week's Annual Meetings of the Bretton Woods Institutions (BWIs) in Marrakech will be focused on the tragic earthquake and flooding damage in Morocco and Libya, respectively — in turn reflecting a lack of durable infrastructure, especially in the latter case after the state was crippled by NATO regime-change excesses in 2011
(2023-10-05). Bolivia: US Promotes Division. libya360.wordpress.com Mg. José A. Amesty Rivera CIA agent and US diplomat Debra Hevia On September 14, the U.S. Embassy announced the arrival of the new Chargé d'Affaires to Bolivia, career diplomat Debra Hevia, with extensive experience in Latin America and specifically in Bolivia, where she has already served two diplomatic missions. Her most recent assignment was…
(2023-10-05). Promoting a Human Community with a Shared Future. libya360.wordpress.com We reprint below an important article by Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, which first appeared in China Daily. In his article, Minister Liu outlines the key points and significance of the three major initiatives put forward by President Xi Jinping, namely the Global Development Initiative…
(2023-10-05). Tamara Lorincz: Canada's Military & NATO Devastate Our Planet. libya360.wordpress.com Camila Escalante and Tamara Lorincz Interview done by: Camila Escalante, host of TCF's Speaker Series Camila Escalante: Hello, I'm Camila Escalante, host of The Canada Files Speaker Series, a show where we introduce critical perspectives at people challenging Canadian foreign policy. Today, our guest is Tamara Lorincz. She is a Ph.D. candidate at the School…
(2023-10-05). The Battle for the Truth. libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein For my brother and comrade Orlando Bahamondes "Caballito" Who left this world a few days ago, taking away his nobility and his goodness, but leaving us infinite signs of his conviction, his passion and his fighting spirit for a better world. Always towards victory! "Our wine is bitter, but it is ours"…
(2023-10-06). Only 2% of Saudis back normalization with Israel: Survey. presstv.ir A survey says only two percent of young Saudi Arabians back normalization of ties with the Israeli regime, as the US is pushing for an agreement between Riyadh and Tel Aviv.
(2023-10-05). How US gov't prosecution of Uhuru activists threatens a 'First Amendment exception'. thegrayzone.com The Uhuru 3 are accused by the US DOJ of "sowing discord" on behalf of Russia. Their attorneys warn the case threatens to "blow a hole in the First Amendment." TAMPA, FLORIDA — Defense attorneys representing three US citizens accused of operating a Russia-directed "malign influence campaign" to "sow discord" in the United States urged Federal Magistrate Judge Anthony E. Porcelli to dismiss the Department of Justice's (DOJ) case against their clients this September 28, arguing their continued prosecution threatens …
(2023-10-05). Iran's Leader: Normalization with Israel 'betting on a losing horse'. presstv.ir Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has rebuked countries seeking to normalize relations with Israel, stating that "the Zionist regime is perishable".
(2023-10-05). US senators raise concerns over Saudi security demands for Israel normalization. presstv.ir Nearly two dozen US Senators express concern over the security guarantees Saudi Arabia is reportedly demanding from Washington in exchange for normalizing ties with Israel.
(2023-10-06). IMF Speaks: World Economy Loses $3.7 Trillion Due to Pandemic and Economic Shocks. indybay.org As World Leaders Head to Morocco, IMF Leader Raises Growth and Debt Challenges…
(2023-10-06). France says to begin withdrawing troops from Niger this week. presstv.ir France says it will begin withdrawing troops from Niger this week, as it is unable to work with new leaders of the country.
(2023-10-05). France says to begin withdrawing troops form Niger this week. presstv.ir France says it will begin withdrawing troops from Niger this week, as it is unable to work with new leaders of the country.
(2023-10-05). France says to begin withdrawing troops from Niger this week. presstv.ir France says it will begin withdrawing troops from Niger this week, as it is unable to work with new leaders of the country.
(2023-10-06). Thousands of South Sudan returnees at risk of hunger: UN. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese refugees fleeing Sudan's brutal war are facing hunger.
(2023-10-05). Thousands of South Sudan returnees at risk of hunger: UN. presstv.ir Hundreds of thousands of South Sudanese refugees fleeing Sudan's brutal war are facing hunger.
