(2024-09-21). Why is the US Government Trying to Censor African Media? thealtworld.com Days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against Russian state broadcaster RT and other non-western-aligned media platforms, Meta banned the accounts of African Stream, a Pan-African digital media organization. | Nigerian Investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin, explains how the attacks on Africa Stream are the latest in the US government's offensive against media that challenge US corporate media narratives. | "Millions of people across the world who follow @african_stream have had that taken away from them by an imperial dictate from Washington" explains @DavidHundeyin…
(2024-09-21). Why is the US Government Trying to Censor African Media? libya360.wordpress.com BreakThrough News Days after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced sanctions against Russian state broadcaster RT and other non-western-aligned media platforms, Meta banned the accounts of African Stream, a Pan-African digital media organization. Nigerian Investigative journalist and author David Hundeyin, explains how the attacks on Africa Stream are the latest in the US government's…
(2024-09-21). For China and Africa, U.S. hegemony a common target. mronline.org 
The aftermath of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) is clear: Washington's economic and diplomatic influence on the continent is set to wane even further.
(2024-09-21). Haiti: Exclusive Interview with Jimmy Chérizier. libya360.wordpress.com Who is Jimmy Chérizier, aka 'Barbecue,' the Haitian gang leader? Pan Africanist Emergencies spokesperson Maud-Salomé Ekila spoke with the former police officer on behalf of African Stream to gain a detailed understanding of the man. Ekila sat down with Chérizier, whom some regard as Haiti's most powerful gang leader, in an exclusive interview to ask…
(2024-09-21). Uganda Airlines Expansion: A gateway to regional integration. independent.co.ug 
If Uganda is serious about developing new routes to connect the country, it is imperative that a dedicated route development project is formed with a focused team to drive it. COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | A few weeks ago, the East African Community block advanced plans for air transport liberalization. It got me thinking about the …
(2024-09-21). Confronting Africa's Cost-of-Living Crisis. independent.co.ug 
Recent protests in Nigeria and Kenya should encourage governments to rethink constraints on public spending COMMENT | HIPPOLYTE FOFACK | The rising cost of living in Africa has triggered a wave of protests in recent months, underscoring the disproportionately higher economic and social costs of inflation on a continent with persistent widespread poverty and heightened vulnerability …
(2024-09-21). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-09-21). The Algerian people reiterate their rejection of military rule. cadtm.org
(2024-09-21). Mid-Autumn Fair in Botswana attracts thousands. ecns.cn The Botswana Chinese Mid-Autumn Culture Fair held at Airport Junction Shopping Center has attracted thousands of local residents and overseas Chinese to celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival. It not only showcased Chinese traditional culture but also promoted cultural exchange and interaction between the people of China and Botswana.
(2024-09-21). Docentes universitarios realizan paro nacional en Argentina. telesurtv.net Si no encuentran una respuesta satisfactoria, los manifestantes han declarado que existen posibilidades de que la semana próxima vayan nuevamente al paro.
(2024-09-21). Irán inicia etapa de calificación de candidatos a elecciones. telesurtv.net Tras el proceso de investigación, el Ministerio del Interior anunciará los candidatos finales el 11 de junio, y los calificados tendrán 15 días, del 12 al 26 de junio, para llevar a cabo sus campañas electorales.
(2024-09-21). Lebanese health workers hailed for saving hundreds after blasts. newarab.com 
Lebanon's healthcare sector is being praised by the country's officials for its rapid response to the aftermath of The attacks targeted communication devices used by Lebanese group Hezbollah and have widely been blamed on Israel. | With the attacks mostly taking place in southern Beirut and the provinces of Bekaa and Baalbek-Hermel, officials told The New Arab's sister site Al-Araby Jadeed th…
(2024-09-21). 'Israeli madness': Iran embassy says regime crosses 'all limits' with Beirut attacks. presstv.ir Iran's embassy in Lebanon says Israel crosses all limits after carrying out a deadly airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut.
(2024-09-21). Hypocrisy: The Conflict of Zionist Hawks and Vultures. cadtm.org
(2024-09-21). Source Denies Story on Israeli Operation inside Iran. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — An informed security source dismissed media speculation that the Zionist regime has carried out an operation inside Iran during the past month by stealing a series of documents.
(2024-09-21). Dead bodies desecrated as Israeli forces step up carnage in West Bank. presstv.ir At least seven people have been killed and nearly a dozen others were injured following an hours-long Israeli raid on the occupied West Bank town of Qabatiya south of Jenin.
(2024-09-21). Saturday 9/21: Ceasefire Postcards Pop-Up. indybay.org 1122 University Ave, Berkeley CA…
(2024-09-21). Israel captures bodies of Hezbollah fighers near Lebanon border. newarab.com 
Israeli forces have killed and captured the bodies of two The Israeli army released images it claimed were retrieved from a GoPro camera carried by one of the
(2024-09-21). Israel turns to Morocco amid Turkey's car trade embargo. newarab.com 
So far, a limited number of Moroccan-made vehicles, primarily from the French Renault group, have arrived in Israel. Peugeot 208 models produced at Stellantis's Moroccan factories are expected to join them in the coming months, reported the Israeli financial site Calcalist. | This shift…
(2024-09-21). Rashida Tlaib condemns cartoon showing her with exploding pager. newarab.com 
Palestinian American US lawmaker "Our community is already in so much pain right n…
(2024-09-21). All The Mountains Give: The laborious lives & trade of Kolbars. newarab.com 
Director Arash Rakhsha's documentary All The Mountains Give premiered last month at the The film follows two Kolbars — Kurdish porters who smuggle a variety of goods across the mountains between Iraq and Iran. | In this beautifully shot picture, Hamid and Yasser brave a snowy mountain pass and freezing rivers to bring tyres, cigarettes, cosmetics, and household goods across the border. Off the trail, they struggle to care for their…
(2024-09-21). President Maduro Informs UN Secretary-General About Mercenaries Contracted to Invade Venezuela. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, where he informed the UN chief about the aggressions and destabilization attempts against Venezuela through the hiring of mercenaries to invade the country and carry out assassinations. | President Maduro also alerted Guterres about the promotion and collection of funds on social media by mercenaries, encouraging people to donate towards attacks against Venezuela. | The UN secretary-general expressed that "the United Nations organization has expressed its opposition to the application of the po…
(2024-09-21). Venezuela Condemns UN Fact-Finding Mission's Human Rights Report. orinocotribune.com Venezuela categorically condemned a report presented before the United Nations Human Rights Council by the UN Fact-Finding Mission linked to the Lima Group, which intends to distort the human rights situation in the country and President Nicolás Maduro's government's human rights record. | The Venezuelan government issued a statement in this regard on Thursday, September 19, stressing that the Fact-Finding Mission is trying to turn the victims of the Venezuelan far-right's fascism into victimizers while omiting the actions of the "comanditos" that murdered 27 Venezuelans and inflicted damage on public healthcare,…
(2024-09-21). CEO Pay Has Risen 1,085% Since 1978, But for Workers? Just 24%. scheerpost.com 
Walter Mossberg and Kara Swisher interview Steve Jobs and Bill Gates at 'D5: All Things Digital' conference in Carlsbad, California, in 2007. By Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Chief executive officers at the largest companies in the United States saw their compensation surge by 1,085% from 1978 to 2023, compared with only a 24% increase for typical worker pay, according to an annual report …
(2024-09-21). Federal Trade Commission Sues Big Pharma Middlemen for Inflating Insulin Prices. truthout.org The Federal Trade Commission on Friday initiated a legal process against middlemen that collectively administer about 80% of all prescriptions in the United States, accusing them of artificially inflating the list price of insulin drugs and blocking patients from accessing cheaper products. The FTC action targets the "Big Three" pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs): CVS Health's Caremark Rx… |
(2024-09-21). CNN Admits US Out of Arms for Kiev As Russian Forces Gain Ground. thealtworld.com Update on the conflict in Ukraine for September 22, 2024… | — Russian forces continue advancing along the line of contact; | — Ukrainian sources are claiming to have "slowed down" Russia's advance toward Pokrovsk, but in actuality, Russian forces by necessity slow down as they approach high concentrations of urban fortifications; | — CNN admits the US is running out of weapons and ammunition to send Ukraine; | — Ukraine continues carrying out high profile attacks inside Russia, the latest on an alleged munitions depot, but such attacks are not frequent enough to disrupt Russian combat operat…
(2024-09-21). US lawmaker Rashida Tlaib slams racist image of her with exploding pager. aljazeera.com Cartoon published in National Review would 'incite more hate and violence against our Arab and Muslim communities'.
(2024-09-21). Saturday 9/28: Community Care Event in Cesar Chavez Park. indybay.org Cesar Chavez Park, Berkeley, CA, Picnic Area #2- 11 Spinnaker Way.
(2024-09-21). On The Ground In Gaza: Report Back From Healthcare Workers At SF General Hospital. indybay.org
(2024-09-21). Putin Anger Scares NATO Nation Into Withdrawing Proposal Even Opposed By Ukraine? | Poland, Crimea. hindustantimes.com Russia reacted strongly after Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski suggested placing Crimea under UN for 20 years. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov hit out at Sikorski and termed his proposal absurd. Peskov said, "Russian territory and Russian regions cannot be the subject of any discussions or transfer to anyone." Ukraine too rejected Polish FM's proposal.
(2024-09-21). Insights | Culture exchanges hopeful to showcase brilliance of diverse civilization at Beijing Culture Forum: Senegalese representative. ecns.cn "Culture is important to a country and its people. China enjoys an ancient civilization, and I really appreciate China's efforts in carrying out cultural communications and developing cultural undertakings" said Oumar Demba BA, former Chief Diplomatic Adviser to the President of Senegal and CEO of the Foundation Macky Sall Paix Dialogue Development (Peace-Dialogue-Development) during an interview before the 2024 Beijing Cultural Forum.
(2024-09-21). China launches 2 satellites for BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System. ecns.cn A Long March-3B carrier rocket and the Yuanzheng-1 (Expedition-1) upper stage carrying the 59th and 60th satellites for the Beidou-3 Navigation Satellite System blasts off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 19, 2024.
(2024-09-21). China sends six satellites into space. ecns.cn A Long March-2D carrier rocket carrying Jilin-1 Kuanfu 02B01-06 satellites blasts off from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in north China's Shanxi Province, Sept. 20, 2024.
(2024-09-21). Divulga diario de Sri Lanka carta de parlamentarios a favor de Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 sep (RHC) El diario Sri Lankan Guardian divulga hoy la carta para el presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, de casi 600 parlamentarios internacionales en demanda de eliminar a Cuba de la lista de Estados presuntos patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-09-21). Saving the planet from plastics. independent.co.ug 
While the current debate about plastics often centers on reducing consumption, this narrow focus overlooks the urgent need to curb fossil-fuel-based plastic production COMMENT | JAYATI GHOSH | There is no denying that plastics have delivered tremendous benefits over the past century, driving technological innovation, transforming health care, and fueling global economic growth. But as we …
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires healthcare professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Facilities subject to the Mammography Quality Standards ACT (MQSA) must comply with this requirement no later than Sept. 10 of this year. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a Mayo Clinic breast radiologist, says women with dense breast…
(2024-09-21). Let's talk low libido. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It may feel uncomfortable to talk about low libido with your partner and your healthcare team. Unfortunately, it's a common problem that affects adults everywhere, yet many people have never been asked about their sexual health by their healthcare teams. Although it may be difficult to discuss, sexual health is important and factors that are causing low libido should be addressed. Many primary care, psychology and OB-GYN professionals are trained to care for and treat…
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: Palliative medicine for cancer patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Patients undergoing cancer treatments often use palliative medicine to cope with nausea, fatigue and other bothersome symptoms. Palliative medicine is a medical specialty whose main focus is supporting patients and families/caregivers who need help managing symptoms related to cancer or side effects related to the treatment of cancer, along with other life-limiting diseases. Dr. Touré Barksdale, a Mayo Clinic cancer rehabilitation and palliative medicine specialist, explains the benefits of palliative care. Watch: The Mayo Clinic…
(2024-09-21). Using a molecular scissors to improve CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic researchers mined the molecular foundations of cancer and uncovered a new reason chimeric antigen receptor (CAR-T cell therapy) fails in some patients. This discovery has fueled new strategies that incorporate antibodies and gene editing to improve the outcome of this breakthrough treatment for patients. This research by Saad Kenderian, M.B., Ch.B., a consultant in Hematology at Mayo Clinic, is published in Nature Communications. "This is a very exciting…
(2024-09-21). Participate in Mayo Clinic Health System's upcoming Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024 symposium. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic Health System will hold its second annual national symposium, Transforming Community and Rural Healthcare 2024: Inspiring Partnerships and Scaling Collaborative Impact, Oct. 21—22 at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, Minnesota, and by livestream. This unique event will bring together healthcare professionals, community organizations, educators and researchers. Presentations and discussions will address the most pressing healthcare issues facing rural America, including workforce shortages, challenges in coordination of care, behavioral health and health…
(2024-09-21). To combat heart disease and cancer, genomics researcher looks abroad. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic cardiologist Iftikhar Kullo, M.D., believes that global collaboration is needed to refine polygenic risk scores so they perform equitably across people from diverse groups. Genetic technology has the potential to significantly improve human health by improving disease risk prediction and guiding prevention strategies. The development of a new genetic test called a polygenic risk score is a major advance. Still, it may widen health disparities because such scores may not work equally well…
(2024-09-21). Mayo Clinic to expand access to state-of-the-art cancer care through transformational gift. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic will enhance and expand access to cancer care and clinical trials for patients and communities, thanks to a generous philanthropic commitment from Stephen M. and Barbara J. Slaggie of Marco Island, Florida, and Winona, Minnesota. The Slaggies' $50 million investment accelerates Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare by supporting Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center in revolutionizing the delivery of cancer care. Mayo Clinic is leading…
(2024-09-21). Huge Career Opportunities in Islamic Finance Sector: Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Official. ummid.com There is a huge career and employment opportunities in the Islamic Banking and Finance sector, a top official of Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank said.
(2024-09-21). EV Sales Collapse in Germany. wattsupwiththat.com Germany has suffered a "spectacular" drop in electric car sales as the European Union faces growing calls to delay its net zero vehicle targets.
(2024-09-21). Mexico: Government receives joint communication from UN independent experts. fidh.org
(2024-09-21). Venezuela: United Nations Rights Council should renew experts' mandate. fidh.org
(2024-09-21). Participan jóvenes cubanos en Encuentro Internacional de Jóvenes Líderes de América Latina, el Caribe y China. cubadebate.cu Escritores, periodistas y dirigentes cubanos participan en el Encuentro Internacional de Jóvenes Líderes de América Latina, el Caribe y China "Puente al Futuro" que tiene lugar en el gigante asiático. En la cita, se fortalecen las relaciones e intercambios culturales, a través de debates y visitas a sitios de interés histórico y cultural.
(2024-09-21). Comunidad internacional saluda victoria de Sheinbaum en México. telesurtv.net Xiomara Castro dijo que acordó con Sheinbaum "trabajar juntas por la unidad de Latinoamérica y el Caribe".
(2024-09-21). Encuesta: 88,2 % de peruanos desaprueban desempeño de Dina Boluarte. telesurtv.net El informe refleja que un 81,2 por ciento considera que Boluarte debería dejar "cuanto antes" su cargo.
(2024-09-21). Ambiente de solidaridad en carrera por la Paz desde el barrio. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 sep (RHC) Con un ambiente de solidaridad y alegría se celebró hoy en Cuba la carrera por la paz desde el barrio, en saludo al aniversario 64 de la fundación de los Comités de Defensa de la Revolución (CDR), en lo que fue una ocasión propicia para hacer un llamado en contra de la guerra.
(2024-09-21). Presidente Maduro conversa con mandataria electa de México. telesurtv.net Ambas autoridades ratificaron los lazos de hermandad entre México y Venezuela, así como su disposición en fortalecer la Celac.
(2024-09-21). "Los jóvenes de todo el mundo debemos proponernos un futuro mejor a nivel global" cubadebate.cu Palabras en el Encuentro Internacional de Jóvenes Líderes de América Latina, el Caribe y China en la ciudad de Dunhuang, provincia de Gansu. "Puente al futuro" es en verdad un puente de esperanza, una plataforma para conocernos, intercambiar, soñar y también para ser mejores ciudadanos del mundo.
(2024-09-21). Inundación de una mina de carbón en China deja tres muertos. telesurtv.net La tragedia tuvo lugar el pasado sábado alrededor de las 17H00, cuando diez trabajadores se encontraban en la zona afectada. Dos lograron escapar por sus propios medios, dejando a ocho atrapados.
(2024-09-21). Autoridades dominicanas colocan a 25 provincias en alerta verde. telesurtv.net El COE aumenta 14 provincias y al Distrito Nacional en alerta amarilla debido a una masa de aire húmeda dejada por una onda tropical en el país caribeño.
(2024-09-21). Nicaragua fortalece sistema de salud con entrega de modernos equipos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 sep (RHC) El Gobierno de Nicaragua fortalece el sistema de salud pública con la entrega de modernos equipos a varios hospitales del país, con lo cual garantizan hoy atención médica gratuita y de calidad a miles de pacientes.
(2024-09-21). Venezuela acogerá la Serie del Caribe en el año 2026. telesurtv.net La lista de sedes por año quedaría de la siguiente forma: Mexicali 2025, Venezuela 2026, Hermosillo 2027, República Dominicana 2028 y Puerto Rico 2029.
(2024-09-21). Confirman realización de Copa del Caribe de béisbol en Bahamas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 sep (ACN) La sexta edición de la Copa del Caribe se realizará en Bahamas del 23 al 28 de octubre venideros, informaron en conferencia de prensa miembros del comité organizador y de la Asociación de Béisbol de Bahamas (BBA).
(2024-09-21). Israeli forces deepen raid in Rafah, kill 27 people across Gaza. newarab.com 
Israeli forces killed at least 27 Palestinians in tank and air strikes on north and central areas of the Meanwhile, some Palestinians disp…
(2024-09-21). London's pro-Palestinian march marks 11 months of war in Gaza. presstv.ir Several thousand people joined a pro-Palestinian demonstration that marched through central London to the Israeli embassy.
(2024-09-21). Azerbaijan: Civil society demands attention to human rights and climate justice ahead of COP29. fidh.org Human rights organisations, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, highlight the urgent need to address serious human rights concerns in Azerbaijan in the lead-up to its hosting this year's United Nations Climate Conference (COP29), to be held in Baku from November 11 to 22, 2024.
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(2024-09-21). Azerbaijan: Unprecendent repression since January 2024. fidh.org In a joint letter, human rights groups, including the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World Organisation Against Torture (OMCT) within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, alert the new Secretary General of the Council of Europe, Mr Alain Berset, to the escalation of repression in Azerbaijan since January 2024.
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(2024-09-21). Danube waters reach parliament's steps as Storm Boris floods Hungary. aljazeera.com Workers use sandbags to block water as the worst floods to hit Central and Eastern Europe in two decades kill 24.
(2024-09-21). France's Serrano wins target-hitting title at Wingsuit World Championship. ecns.cn French wingsuit pilot Ambroise Serrano claimed the target-hitting title at the tenth World Wingsuit League (WWL) Wingsuit World Championship at Tianmen Mountain in Zhangjiajie, central China's Hunan Province on Thursday."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-21). Belarus: Four years after Marfa Rabkova's arbitrary detention, repression against Viasna members must end. fidh.org Four years ago, on September 17, 2020, Viasna member Marfa Rabkova was arbitrarily detained. To this day, she remains unlawfully imprisoned. On the fourth anniversary of her detention, the Observatory for the protection of human rights defenders (FIDH-OMCT) and Viasna reiterate their call for her immediate and unconditional release, as well as the release of the other four Viasna members detained and all human rights defenders arbitrarily imprisoned in Belarus.
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(2024-09-21). Welcoming European Court judgement on Poland's failure to protect same-sex couples married abroad. fidh.org
(2024-09-21). Joint statement: Welcoming European Court judgement on Poland's failure to protect same-sex couples married abroad. fidh.org The European Court of Human Rights delivered a judgment today condemning Poland for violating the right to respect the family life of same-sex couples, whose marriages abroad were not recognized. FIDH, who supported the case with a third-party intervention alongside three other organisations, welcomes this ruling, reminding Poland and all Council of Europe member states of their obligations to end such discrimination and align with European equality standards.
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(2024-09-21). Venezuela y China muestran sintonía en agenda bilateral. telesurtv.net La visita es una invitación del ministro chino de Relaciones Exteriores, Wang Yi, miembro del Buró Político del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de China.
(2024-09-21). UN calls for support to ceasefire in DRC. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) The head of the United Nations Department of Peace Operations, Jean Pierre Lacroix called Saturday on all those involved to support the implementation of the ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
(2024-09-21). Militares franceses en Ucrania serán blanco legítimo para tropas rusas. telesurtv.net Canciller Lavrov se reúne con su homólogo congoleño en Oyo, tras comenzar este lunes una gira por África para reforzar los vínculos de Rusia en el continente.
(2024-09-21). Sue Altman Endorsed by Genocide Lobby. fightbackbetter.com Sue Altman is a supposedly "progressive" Democratic candidate running for New Jersey's 7th District. On September 13th, Altman revealed her party's intentions by accepting an endorsement from a prominent Israel PAC, Democratic Majority for Israel (DMFI). The New Jersey Globe
(2024-09-21). Oslo Accords — coup against Palestinian people. workers.org 
The following is a lightly edited statement from the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine, issued on Sept. 14, 2024, titled "As it enters its 32nd year: Oslo provided cover for occupation policies and stands as an obstacle to the national program." As the Oslo Accords entered their 32nd . . . |
(2024-09-21). Egypt: Alaa Abdel Fattah's family anxious as release date nears. newarab.com 
The family of detained British- According to Abdel Fattah's UK-based family, the political prisoner is set to be released on 29 September, having nearly completed five years behind bars in Egypt, which is the length of his sentence. | However, his family fears that – as with previous announcements and rumours of his release – Abdel-Fattah will not be freed.
(2024-09-21). Egypt considers Chinese fighter jets in shift away from US arms. newarab.com 
Egypt has reportedly purchased Chinese J-10C fighter jets, a move analysts say signals Beijing's growing influence in the Middle East and regional powers looking to diversify their military procurement, reducing their reliance on the According to Bulgarian defence news agency Bulgarian Military, Egypt placed its first order for China's J-10C "Vigorous Dragon" fighter jets on August 19. | This move makes Egypt the second country, after
(2024-09-21). 'The Biggest Gangster in Haiti Is the US Government' w/ Dr. Jemima Pierre. thealtworld.com Has the latest UN military occupation of Haiti improved the country's security? | Dr. Jemima Pierre says the answer is a clear "no." She joins hosts Eugene and Rania to discuss the deployment of Kenyan police to Haiti under a US-backed mission to supposedly "restore security." Pierre reveals how the US is working to turn the mission into a "full occupation force," under UN auspices, aiming to further undermine Haiti's sovereignty and exploit its resources. | Dr. Jemima Pierre is the Professor of Global Race in the Institute of Race, Gender, Sexuality and Social Justice (GRSJ) at the University of British Columbia…
(2024-09-21). Kenya's Ruto lands in Haiti to assess police mission as insecurity deepens. aljazeera.com Kenya-led police mission to Haiti's mandate expires next month as country continues to reel from widespread violence.
(2024-09-21). Dr. Jemima Pierre: 'The Biggest Gangster in Haiti is the US Government'. libya360.wordpress.com BreakThrough News Has the latest UN military occupation of Haiti improved the country's security? Dr. Jemima Pierre says the answer is a clear "no." She joins hosts Eugene and Rania to discuss the deployment of Kenyan police to Haiti under a US-backed mission to supposedly "restore security." Pierre reveals how the US is working to…
(2024-09-21). Kenyan court drops six-month jail sentence for police chief. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | The Kenyan High Court on Friday lifted a six-month sentence for the police chief after he tendered an apology for contempt in a case related to the disappearance of three political activists. Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli, who was Acting Inspector General of the Police at the time of …
(2024-09-21). "Greater Israel": The Zionist Plan for the Middle East. globalresearch.ca When viewed in the current context, the war on Iraq, the 2006 war on Lebanon, the 2011 war on Libya, the ongoing wars on Syria and Iraq, the war on Yemen, must be understood in relation to the Zionist Plan for the Middle East…
(2024-09-21). Eating Pets or Devouring Sovereignty? Notes on Anti-Haitian Racism. libya360.wordpress.com Jemima Pierre Haitian refugees in the McCalla hangar in Guantanamo Bay Naval Base on Dec. 5, 1991. Photo: AP/Chris O'Meara It is not only JD Vance and Trump and their Republican friends who have been racist towards Haiti and the Haitian people. It is all the other people who — either by their silence or…
(2024-09-21). UPDF launches investigation into military chopper crash in Somalia. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan military on Friday announced investigations into a military helicopter crash in Somalia where four peacekeepers survived the accident, a spokesperson said here. Felix Kulayigye, Uganda's military spokesperson, told Xinhua over the telephone that investigations will establish the cause of the crash of the Ugandan military transport chopper that …
(2024-09-21). In Montana, 911 calls reveal impact of heat waves on rural seniors. grist.org Missoula is one of Montana's largest cities but is surrounded by rural mountain communities where cattle ranching is king. Despite the latitude and altitude, in recent years this region has experienced punishing summer heat waves. | It has been difficult for residents to adapt to the warming climate and new seasonal swings. Many don't have air conditioning and are unprepared for the new pattern of daytime temperatures hovering in the 90s — for days or even weeks on end. Dehydration, heat exhaustion, heatstroke, and abnormalities in heart rate and blood pressure are among the many health complications tha…
(2024-09-21). In solidarity with the people of the southeast of Moroccoand all those affected by the floods after September 8, 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-09-21). The Government Wants to Agree to "Digital Coercion". An Agreement to Force 8 Billion People into a World Controlled by Digital Corporations. globalresearch.ca In two weeks, our government wants to agree to a global pact for digital coercion. | On September 22 and 23, a UN Future Summit prepared by the German and Namibian governments will take place in New York. A global digital …
(2024-09-21). Could AI save Nigerians from devastating floods? aljazeera.com Floods are worsening by the year in Nigeria and standard food aid programmes after each disaster are not enough.
(2024-09-21). Nigeria holds mass funeral for dozens killed in Boko Haram attack. presstv.ir A mass funeral was held for 34 of at least 81 people killed in Nigeria in a Boko Haram attack.
(2024-09-21). Iran says to respond to Israeli attack on ambassador to Beirut. presstv.ir Iran has condemned Israel's attacks in Lebanon where the explosion of thousands of booby-trapped devices killed dozens of people and left nearly 3,000 others injured, including the Islamic Republic's ambassador to Beirut.
(2024-09-21). National Assembly of Venezuela Adopts Repudiation Resolution Against European Parliament for Interference in Internal Affairs. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela approved the Draft Resolution in Repudiation of the gross interference in the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by the European Parliament. | During the plenary session of Thursday, September 19, Deputy Blanca Eekhout presented the Draft Resolution in Repudiation of the gross interference in the internal affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela by some far-right members of the European Parliament (MEPs). | The first vice-president of the National Assembly, Pedro Infante, expressed his support for the resolution and condemned fascism and racial supre…
(2024-09-21). Remigio Ceballos Designated as Venezuela's New Ambassador to China. orinocotribune.com The National Assembly of Venezuela authorized the appointment of Remigio Ceballos as the new extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the People's Republic of China. | On Thursday, September 19, during the plenary session of the National Assembly, the proposal of the Permanent Commission for Foreign Policy, Sovereignty and Integration was unanimously approved after Deputy Desirée Santos Amaral presented the arguments on the merits supporting Ceballos' appointment as the new ambassador to China. | The deputy highlighted that until recently the nominee, Ceballos, serve…
(2024-09-21). As voting begins, Trump and his Republican allies intensify efforts to suppress and subvert election. wsws.org Despite the fact many states have already begun to mail out ballots, in several states Republicans are seeking to purge voters and re-write rules to favor Trump.
(2024-09-21). Municipal archives to be made public. ecns.cn The Beijing Municipal Archives will release around 30,000 files to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, which falls on Oct 1.
(2024-09-21). Iran Marks Sacred Defense Week with Military Parades. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Iranian Armed Forces staged countrywide military parades on Saturday to mark the Sacred Defense Week on the 44th anniversary of the onset of the Iraqi imposed war on the Islamic Republic.
(2024-09-21). What we know so far about Israel's air strikes on Beirut suburbs. newarab.com 
The Israeli military said the "targeted strike" on south Beirut killed Ibrahim Aqil head of the elite Radwan unit and ten…
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah confirms top commander Ibrahim Aqil and senior figures killed in Beirut strike. haaretz.com IDF assassinated Ibrahim Aqil, Hezbollah's head of operations, in Beirut ‚ñ Some 150 rockets fired into northern Israel, most fall in open areas, causing fires ‚ñ IDF: Israeli soldier severely wounded in southern Gaza combat ‚ñ Lebanese Health Ministry: 9 dead and 59 wounded in Israeli strike on Beirut ‚ñ Two Israeli soldiers killed by Hezbollah fire near Israel-Lebanon border…
(2024-09-21). Hezbollah confirms senior commander Ibrahim Aqil killed in Beirut strike. haaretz.com IDF assassinated Ibrahim Aqil, Hezbollah's head of operations, in Beirut ‚ñ Some 150 rockets fired into northern Israel, most fall in open areas, causing fires ‚ñ IDF: Israeli soldier severely wounded in southern Gaza combat ‚ñ Lebanese Health Ministry: 9 dead and 59 wounded in Israeli strike on Beirut ‚ñ Two Israeli soldiers killed by Hezbollah fire near Israel-Lebanon border…
(2024-09-21). Who Was Ibrahim Aqil, Commander of Hezbollah's Elite Unit Targeted by Israel? tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The Israeli regime on Friday hit a residential area in the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital, Beirut in an attempted assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Ibrahim Aqil.
(2024-09-21). Israeli Forces Abduct Four Palestinians, Confiscate Vehicles, Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli forces abducted four Palestinians and confiscated several vehicles, in the southern West Bank governorate of Hebron. Israeli forces abducted a Palestinian citizen, on Friday morning, in the village of Al-Tiwani in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the southern West Bank. Media sources said that after invading the village of Al-Tiwani in …
(2024-09-21). Israeli Forces Injure Palestinians Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Friday, Israeli forces attacked the weekly anti-settlement march in the town of Beita, south of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation soldiers opened fire with live ammunition, concussion grenades, and tear gas canisters, causing several participants to sustain inhalation injuries; they were treated at the scene by local …
(2024-09-21). South Asia: 'It's crucial to fight the far right in Pakistan and the region'. cadtm.org
(2024-09-21). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-09-21). Sunday 10/20: 3rd i's 22nd Annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival. indybay.org The Roxie Theater, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, Ca 94103…
(2024-09-21). South America faces one of the worst waves of wildfires in recent years. mronline.org 
Most of the fires have been caused by deliberate burning of lands and improper disposal of highly polluting waste.
(2024-09-21). Typhoon Yagi wreaks havoc across Southeast Asia. wsws.org As with every major disaster, the effects expose the incompatibility of human life with the profit system based on exploitation and national rivalry.
(2024-09-21). China, Nepal to hold joint military drill. ecns.cn The 4th joint military drill between Chinese and Nepalese armies will kick off in southwest China's Chongqing in late September, authorities said on Friday.
(2024-09-21). Bridge undergoes static load testing in Sichuan. ecns.cn Trucks loaded with goods park on the Rongshan Yangtze River Bridge to conduct static load testing in Hejiang County of Luzhou City, southwest China's Sichuan Province, Sept. 19, 2024.
(2024-09-21). China launches new Tianqi constellation satellites. ecns.cn China on Friday launched four new satellites for the Tianqi constellation from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in southwest China's Sichuan Province."ÄÄ…
(2024-09-21). Two oilfields in South China Sea put into operation. ecns.cn The project is located in eastern South China Sea and consists of 2 oilfields, Liuhua 11-1 and Liuhua 4-1, with an average water depth of about 305 meters. The main production facilities include a new deep-water jacket platform "Haiji-2" and a cylindrical FPSO "Haikui-1".
(2024-09-21). Mpox: South Sudan refugee tests positive in Adjumani. independent.co.ug 
Adjumani, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Adjumani district health authorities have confirmed an outbreak of Mpox disease and registered four suspected new cases. The case was registered on a 12-year-old South Sudan refugee girl whose sample tested positive for the viral disease. The result was released by the Health Ministry following tests conducted at the Uganda Virus …
(2024-09-21). UN chief 'gravely alarmed' by reports of RSF assault on Sudan's el-Fasher. aljazeera.com Antonio Guterres has called on the RSF commander to 'act responsibly and immediately order a halt' to its attacks.
(2024-09-21). How recycler ATM's make life easier for customers. independent.co.ug 
Recycler ATMs have reduced dependency on bank staff, allowing you to handle your transactions quickly and efficiently, which can be a significant time-saver Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | It is a late Friday night, dark and lonely. You pace around, soliciting a cash bailout from your friends and anyone else, hoping to buy Yaka units, …
(2024-09-21). Equinor abandons 'blue' hydrogen plans. wattsupwiththat.com The problem for Equinor's German project was that it could not find enough customers to buy the hydrogen it proposed to produce.
(2024-09-21). Families of jailed Tunisians to urge ICC to probe migrant abuse: Report. aljazeera.com Lawyer leading case says International Criminal Court must act with 'full force … to protect those most vulnerable'.
(2024-09-21). Launch of an international support committee for freedoms in Tunisia. fidh.org
(2024-09-21). Cheptegei set for 10-mile road race in Amsterdam. independent.co.ug 
Netherlands, Amsterdam | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan long-distance runner Joshua Cheptegei will participate in the Dam tot Damloop 10-mile Race (16 kilometres), in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Cheptegei showed his interest in the 16-kilometre road race, viewing it as the welcoming event to Marathon after he recently announced that, track and field competitions will not be part of …
(2024-09-21). Crown Beverages, WastePays to help Jinja City recycle polyethylene. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Jinja is ready to take on the challenges that come with being elevated to a city status, including garbage collection, Juliet Agnes Kadama, the Chairperson of Finance and Planning, has said. Kadama said this Wednesday as she welcomed a partnership between Pepsi, Crown Beverages and Waste Pay Company, who have collaborated …
(2024-09-21). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: IGG's investigations cite negligence as key factor. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government (IG) has cited negligence as a key factor in the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, which claimed over 30 lives in August 2024. The disaster occurred on the night of August 10, burying numerous people under a mountain of waste. Following the incident, President, Yoweri Kaguta …
(2024-09-21). Refurbished 'Ivory Tower' at Makerere set to reopen in October. independent.co.ug 
The Tower will be opened by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on October 2, 2024 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Makerere University's iconic Main Building, known as the Ivory Tower, is set to reopen next month, nearly four years after extensive reconstruction efforts began following a fire that gutted the building in 2020. According to Ritah Namisango, the …
(2024-09-21). Tororo City cannot be wished away. independent.co.ug 
It is important for people in Tororo to know that the counties of West Budama and Tororo no longer exist in the laws of Uganda. COMMENT | THOMAS OKOTH-NYALULU | I have heard my daughter, Hon. Sarah Opendi's interview with the Uganda Catholic Television on the current situation in Tororo in relation to appeals by many …
(2024-09-21). BUNYORO LEADERSHIP CRISIS: Clan leaders blocked from attending meeting at palace. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security forces comprising anti-riot police and the military this morning sealed off the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom premises ahead of a clan leaders' meeting intended to resolve an ongoing leadership crisis in the Kingdom. By 11 a.m., police and Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers had surrounded the Kingdom premises, blocking …
(2024-09-21). Maj Gen Ogiki advises UPDF officers to write wills. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj Gen Bob Ogiki, Joint Staff Policy and Planning in the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), has praised the UPDF legal team for its key contributions, including the development of the UPDF Establishment 2021 and the UPDF Amendment Bill 2024, as well as the establishment of Land Offices at the …
(2024-09-21). üî¥ MUHOOZI: I will not be on the ballot in 2026. independent.co.ug 
Son,50, to endorse father,80, for a 7th term as President of Uganda and to work to ensure a non-civilian takes over thereafter Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has just informed his close to a million followers on X (former twitter) that he will not be on the ballot paper in 2026. In …
(2024-09-21). COMMENT: Tororo City cannot be wished away. independent.co.ug It is important for people in Tororo to know that the counties of West Budama and Tororo no longer exist in the laws of Uganda. COMMENT | THOMAS OKOTH-NYALULU | I have heard my daughter, Hon. Sarah Opendi's interview with the Uganda Catholic Television on the current situation in Tororo in relation to appeals by many …
(2024-09-21). üî¥ MUHOOZI: I will not be on the ballot in 2026. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has just informed his close to a million followers on X (former twitter) that he will not be on the ballot paper in 2026. In two @mkainerugaba tweets, the Chief of Defence Forces of UPDF said he will instead endorse President Yoweri Museveni and put his focus …
(2024-09-21). UN assures UPDF of support towards fight against terrorism. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) has assured Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) of support towards the fight against terrorism. Sylvia Kabaki, acting UNOCT head of the Nairobi Programme Office, said fighting violent extremism requires sustainable engagement and continuous learning within strategic communications. "I reaffirmed the UN's commitment to …
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa | Xinhua | The Africa Aerospace and Defense (AAD) 2024 kicked off Wednesday in Pretoria, the administrative capital of South Africa, showcasing the latest advances in technology, goods and services from the international defense industry. Running until Sunday, the 12th edition of the AAD features cutting-edge innovations in aviation, aerospace, and defense. Segomotso …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Under-20 team, the Hippos, commenced their preparations for the CECAFA Zonal Qualifiers of the Total Energies 2025 U20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The qualifiers will take place from October 6th to 20th, 2024, in Tanzania with the two finalists securing spots in next year's AFCON U-20 …
On 14 September, Algeria's incumbent president, Since taking office following the low-turnout election in 2019, Tebboune, a former minister under President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, has increasingly mirrored his predecessor's style. | During the campaign, opponents withdrew, citing "unfair conditions," while those who…
This article was written hours before the mass terrorist act that targeted Hezbollah members through pagers in the afternoon of 17 September, thus enhancing its title's topicality. | In recent days, Israeli threats regarding an imminent attack on Lebanon have multiplied, especially since the Israeli pre-emptive attack on Hezbollah on the 25th of August, which was followed by the party's attack in retaliation for the assassination of military commander Fouad Shukr. Since that day, a chorus began to blame Benjamin Netanyahu for the size of the pre-emptive operation, which some Zionist commentators saw as less th…
Jordan's King Abdullah II swore in a reformist government on Wednesday tasked with accelerating IMF-backed reforms and pushing through political and economic modernisation crucial to reversing a decade of sluggish growth, officials said. | The Harvard-educated prime minister, Jafar Hassan, headed the monarch's office in his last job. Hasan has proven to be an able administrator during a long public career in which he oversaw economic reforms as a deputy premier and during a stint as planning minister, according to officials and politicians. | Politicians say a key task is accelerating IMF-guided reforms and re…
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On a blisteringly hot, sunny day this summer, Emory University researcher Arabella Lewis made her way through the underbrush in a patch of woods in Putnam County, Georgia, about an hour southeast of Atlanta. She was after something most people try desperately to avoid while in the woods: ticks. | "Sometimes you gotta get back in the weeds to get the best ticks," she explained, sweeping a large square of white flannel along the forest floor. | The idea was that the ticks could sense the movement of the fabric and smell the carbon dioxide Lewis breathed out and would grab onto the flannel flag. | "My favorite th…
Seventy-six years ago, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians were displaced and scattered across refugee camps in neighbouring Middle Eastern countries during the Many Palestinians, seeking safety from persecution, undertook long journeys, even crossing the Atlantic to North, Central, and South America. | As they migrated, large, weathered ships filled with people departed from various Mediterranean ports, and they headed towards an uncertain future far from their belo…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Education has issued a nationwide alert to schools in response to the confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda. In light of this health crisis, schools are being urged to prioritize the safety of both students and staff. Ismael Mulindwa, the Director in charge of Basic Education at the …
Egypt will not accept any changes to the security arrangements that were in place on its border with Gaza before the war on Gaza broke out last October, the Egyptian foreign minister said on Wednesday. | Security on the border, and whether Israel will maintain a troop presence along a 14-km (9-mile) buffer zone known as the Israeli troops entered the buffer zone in May as th…
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi vowed on Wednesday to intensify Blinken's visit to Cairo came hours after a wave of This marks Blinken's 10th trip to the Middle East since the start of Israel's war on the Gaza S…
The two sides held talks to activate the previously signed memorandum of understanding between the two countries…
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Saudi crown prince says no normalisation with Israel without Palestinian statehood | Bin Salman also denounces 'Israeli occupation crimes' and violations of international humanitarian law in his annual speech to lawmakers | | Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman delivers his annual address at Shura…
In This saga began in late August when a slew of TikTok videos emerged, offering tips and tricks for crossing the perilous six-kilometre swim across the Strait of Gibraltar to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. | In response, thousands of would-be migrants from various cities…
Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance continues to defend the false claim that migrants in Springfield, Ohio, have been abducting and eating area cats and dogs. That outlandish idea has been thoroughly debunked since former President Donald Trump repeatedly raised it as an anti-immigrant talking point in the Sept. 12, 2024, presidential debate. Trump never 
WASHINGTON—In a defeat for Trump who had hoped he could get Teamster President Sean O'Brien to wrangle an endorsement of him out of his union, the best O'Brien could do, after kowtowing to Republicans by attending their convention, was a "non-endorsement" of either Trump or Harris. It has not sat well with many Teamsters across …
On Wednesday, Israeli forces abducted two Palestinians, including a former prisoner, after besieging their homes in the towns of Qabatiya and Kafr Ra'i, in the northern West Bank governorate of Jenin. Media sources said that undercover Israeli agents "Musta'ribeen" infiltrated the town of Qabatiya, south of Jenin, on Wednesday afternoon, and besieged the homes belonging …
On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers withdrew from the Al-Fawwar Refugee Camp, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, following an extensive invasion that began at dawn and lasted for over 13 hours, during which the army ransacked homes, assaulted, and abducted at least 30 Palestinians. Media sources reported that Israeli soldiers imposed a comprehensive curfew …
Fourteen people were killed and over 450 wounded Wednesday when walkie-talkies exploded across Lebanon, the government said, a day after pagers used by Hezbollah blew up, killing 12 and wounding up to 2,800. | The Iran-backed group blamed Israel for the first wave of blasts on Tuesday, vowing revenge and stoking fears of all-out war in the region. | "The new wave of walkie-talkie explosions… killed fourteen people and wounded more than 450," the health ministry said in a statement. | A source close to the Iran-backed group said walkie-talkies used by its members exploded in a southern suburb of Beirut during…
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Court of Appeal is set to hold its first-ever upcountry Civil Appeals and Applications session in Gulu. The session, scheduled from September 25 to September 27, 2024, will hear 22 civil appeals and applications. Presiding over the session will be Justices Fredrick Martin Stephen Egonda-Ntende, Cheborion Barishaki, and Christopher …
Paris, France | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda has made a remarkable appearance at the International and French Travel Market (IFTM) in Paris running from September 17th to 19th, 2024, at Porte de Versailles, Hall 1, and Stand U084. The Uganda Embassy in Paris, alongside key industry players such as Gorilla Tours Ltd, Safari to East, and …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | GardaWorld Security ("GardaWorld"), a global champion in security services, integrated risk management, and cash solutions, announced the rebranding of its Ugandan operations from KK Security to GardaWorld Security on August 1, 2024. On Wednesday 18th September 2024, the company hosted clients, partners, and employees for the celebration of the launch at …
Kisoro, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bold move signaling a new chapter for Kisoro District, youthful city real estate mogul and businesswoman Fancy Nirere has declared her candidacy to replace the late State Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Sarah Nyirabashitsi Mateke, in the forthcoming Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament by-election. Nirere, an …
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is heavy deployment of both Anti-riot police and the military in Hoima City ahead of a planned demonstration against Andrew Byakutaga, the Prime Minister of the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom, who has refused to vacate office. Security personnel are visibly stationed at the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom chambers and the palace, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Bank Uganda received the 2024 'Best Corporate Banking Services' award during a recent high-profile event hosted by Consumers Choice Awards (CCA) and graced by Amelia Anne Kyambadde, the Senior Presidential Advisor on Industry. This is the sixth edition of the awards specifically organized by CCA off-shoot, Consumers Guide Magazine, …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has raised alarm over the sluggish judicial proceedings concerning exam malpractice, which they believe hampers the effective enforcement of the newly amended laws aimed at eradicating this issue in schools. Dan Odongo, UNEB's Executive Director, stressed the importance of timely resolution of cases of malpractice, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Roofings Group has donated state-of-the-art wheelchairs to children with disabilities, reinforcing their commitment to community support and corporate social responsibility. The donation was made during the Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Conference, organized by the Ministry of Gender, Labor, and Social Development at Imperial Resort Hotel, Entebbe, on September 13. Rukia Nakadama …
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U.S. troops have completed their withdrawal from Niger, according to the Pentagon, with just a small number remaining to guard the U.S. embassy. Earlier this year, Niger's military rulers canceled an agreement that allowed U.S. troops to operate in the West African country. A few months later, officials from both countries said in a joint …
Ahead of the U.S. election in November, presidential candidates are targeting a key demographic on the campaign trail: Black voters, who account for an estimated 34.4 million members of the national electorate. In the critical swing state of Georgia, African-Americans account for a third of eligible voters. | CGTN's Poppie Mphuthing brings us the story from Atlanta.
Violence in West Bank Surges as Israeli Demolitions Hit Record Highs | • September 18, 2024: ⚪ Israeli demolition of Palestinian-owned homes in occupied East Jerusalem, above. Such actions and other violence in the West Bank carried out by Israel against Palestinian civilian infrast…
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On September 14, 2024, at approximately 2: 45am, Syracuse Police officers responded to the intersection of S. Salina Street and W. Fayette Street for a report of a motor vehicle collision with injuries. The ensuing investigation revealed that 20-year-old, Dante Sloma was operating a motor bike Southbound on S. Salina Street which was not legal to operate on public roadways. A vehicle, which was operating Northbound on S. Salina Street, attempted to make a left turn on to W. Fayette Street and collided with Sloma. Sloma sustained serious injuries as a result of the collision and was transported to Upstate ER. He un…
State Agencies Collaborate To Help Fill Important Job Openings in Public Service Prospective Candidates Can Attend Workshops via New Statewide Career Centers and Learn More About Thousands of Diverse Jobs Currently Available in State Government State Entrance Exams Waived for Most Positions Available to the Public; Fees Waived for Remaining Exams through 2025 On September 17th, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that multiple resources for jobseekers are now available in person and throughout communities across New York State to bolster recruitment for thousands of vacant openings with New York State agencies, expan…
Balasingham Skanthakumar — Anti-colonialist and anti-imperialist, party organizer and guerilla warfare strategist, diplomat and publicist, revolutionary theorist and internationalist, Amílcar Cabral was among the most original Marxists of the 20th century.
Ignacio Ramonet, académico y ex editor de Le Monde diplomatique, ha escrito una carta abierta al presidente Joe Biden. Ofrece a las naciones, organizaciones e individuos un momento de oro para deshacerse de una pieza crítica del sistema estadounidense de bloqueo económico a Cuba. Ramonet argumenta en los términos más enérgicos posibles que el presidente …
September 26 Meeting to Highlight New Interchange at Crouse Avenue, the Reconstruction of City Streets, Safety and Access Enhancements, Construction Schedule, and Environmental Commitments The New York State Department of Transportation will host an open house on Thursday, September 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. pertaining to construction on Interstate 690, Crouse and Irving Avenues, and several streets on the eastside in the City of Syracuse as part of contract four of the I-81 Viaduct Project. The informal, open-house-style meeting will be held at the Central New York Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University, 841…
Since Micron first announced in 2022 that Clay had been chosen as the site of our leading-edge memory megafab, we've been popping up across Central New York — from town halls, to Chip Camps at local schools, to a museum exhibit that's been visited by thousands of children, families and even the President of the United States. Now, Micron is getting ready to appear in a new location: the Syracuse skyline. Micron will be setting up shop inside Downtown Syracuse's One Lincoln Center on West Fayette Street — and soon, adding their logo atop the building that will be seen by New Yorkers entering the city.
Following the Democratic National Convention, the New York Times' "Critic's Notebook" ( "For the most important speech of her life, the presidential candidate dressed for more than identity politics," read the subhead. | "In the end, she did not wear a white suit," the piece began, later explaining the linkage between the color and its symbolism of women's solidarity. Fashion critic Vanessa Friedman outlined the significance of Har…
Vice President Kamala Harris's performance Sept. 10, in what may be her only presidential debate this election, showed the ruling class that she has adopted U.S. imperialism's foreign policy, hook, line and sinker regarding Russia, Ukraine, China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, not to mention Israel where she . . . | 
SAN FRANCISCO—Should workers beware? Some 88 present and former corporate CEOs signed a letter endorsing Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president. They say she'd bring stability and promote "a sound business environment," and that's good for…well, for them. That's not to say that such backing automatically disqualifies Harris from workers' support. Far from it. After …
As a junior Democratic senator in 2019, Vice President Kamala Harris took direct aim at dark money, co-sponsoring election reforms that would have revealed the identities of the megadonors behind these secretive efforts to sway elections."It does not represent justice in America when dark money is fueling elections and when the few who have the greatest amount of wealth behind a veil without even presenting themselves or their names, manipulate and fuel the election process," she said 
Less than seven weeks remain until the U.S. presidential election. One group that could be pivotal in the outcome is young voters. This bloc traditionally votes in lower numbers, but there are indications that the switch in the Democratic nominee has energized them this year. | CGTN's Hendrik Sybrandy spoke with a group of young voters in Denver, Colorado.
France: Guinean man who risked his life to stop a fire faces deportation | Despite his act of bravery two years ago, Lancine Konate has now received an order to leave France | | "When I saw the flames on the balcony and heard screams, I didn't ask myself any questions. I climbed up," Konate tol…
WASHINGTON—The hate of Haitians and other people of color, spewed by the Republican presidential ticket of Donald Trump and Sen. J.D. "Childless Cat Lady" Vance, is hurting and endangering other innocent people. Especially now in Springfield, Ohio, a small city in the Republican senator's home state. Vance began the latest spurt of hate with what …
Israel's latest attack on Lebanon represents an expansion of its Dahiya doctrine which intentionally targets civilians to send a political message.
The new single-family homes are part of the Mayor's Resurgent Neighborhoods Initiative (RNI), and the first projects approved by the State as part of Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Program (AHOP) Home HeadQuarters, the City of Syracuse, New York State Homes & Community Renewal, community partners, contractors and residents will come together to break ground on six (6) new single-family, affordable homes being built on Syracuse's Southside as part of Syracuse Mayor Walsh's RNI efforts and as part of NYS's AHOP Program. All six homes are being built by NYS-certified Minority Owned Business Enterprises and wil…
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Since 2022, 
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Experts from academia, industry and advocacy groups explored the impact of immigrant workers and entrepreneurs on Philadelphia's economy at a WHYY event on Wednesday. | Maridarlyn Gonzalez, senior research associate at The Pew Charitable Trusts, presented Pew's