(2024-10-07). Tunisia votes with Saied set for re-election. newarab.com 
Tunisia holds a presidential election Sunday with Three years after a sweeping power grab by Saied, the election is seen as a closing chapter in Tunisia's experiment with democracy. | The North African country had prided itself for more than a decade for being the birthplace of the Arab Spring uprisings against dictatorship. | Polling stations open at 8: 00 am (0700 GMT) and close at…
(2024-10-07). KZN Premier commends arrest of unscrupulous officer. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier commends arrest of unscrupulous officer | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has commended the swift response of law enforcement agencies, which led to the arrest of a police officer for theft and fraud charges. | The constable, stationed at Cato Manor, was arrested on Friday morning during a raid at his home in Seaview after being found in possession of a bank card stolen from a hijacking incident, which left an 11-yer-old girl, Zarah Ramsamy, dead in Malvern last month. | According to the KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, the constable was arrested after he was found in possessi…
(2024-10-07). Beachgoer saves a life in Western Cape. sanews.gov.za Beachgoer saves a life in Western Cape | City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has commended a beachgoer, who risked his life to save a swimmer from drowning over the weekend. | According to a report from the city, Brandon Janeka swam into the sea off the coast of Table View, which experiences regular rip currents and is outside of the designated swimming areas at Big Bay and Milnerton where lifeguards are based. | "The City commends Brandon for his bravery in selflessly swimming into rough seas to rescue a woman from drowning. | "The community of Heideveld and all Capetonians can be extremely proud of this…
(2024-10-07). Department of Science and Innovation renamed to highlight focus on tech. sanews.gov.za Department of Science and Innovation renamed to highlight focus on tech | The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has welcomed the renaming of the department as proclaimed in Government Gazette No. 51283 on 27 September 2024. | The new name, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, follows the splitting of the Ministry of Higher, Science and Innovation into the Ministry of Higher Education and Training and the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation under the seventh administration. | "The department's name has undergone several changes in the past years.
(2024-10-07). Comments sought draft First Biennial Transparency Report. sanews.gov.za Comments sought draft First Biennial Transparency Report | Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has published South Africa's draft First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR), which provides critical insights into the country's progress in implementing and achieving its National Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, for public comment. | The adoption of the Paris Agreement (PA) in 2015, at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP21, provides the overarching global goal and framework for international climate action in…
(2024-10-07). SA, Botswana strengthen economic ties. sanews.gov.za SA, Botswana strengthen economic ties | South Africa and Botswana have committed to strengthening economic ties between the two countries and reducing the barriers that currently impede the free flow of goods. | The commitment was made during a meeting between the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Zuko Godlimpi and the Botswana Minister of Trade and Industry Mmusi Kgafela in Pretoria recently. | The two discussed the promotion of trade and investment and committed to addressing key challenges hindering the full potential of economic cooperation between the two countries. | They also reaffirmed th…
(2024-10-07). Agriculture dept oversees surveillance programme for African citrus greening disease. sanews.gov.za Agriculture dept oversees surveillance programme for African citrus greening disease | The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development (DALRRD) has announced a planned surveillance programme for African citrus greening disease in and around Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. | The surveillance programme is an official process conducted to determine pest presence or absence in an area. | The planned surveillance programme follows the African strain of the disease, which was recently detected in the residential areas of Gqeberha. | African citrus greening disease is a bacterial disease of citrus trees,…
(2024-10-07). Massive budget increase for TERS. sanews.gov.za Massive budget increase for TERS | In a bid to cushion companies in distress and prevent job losses, the Department of Employment and Labour has significantly increased its Temporary Employer-Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) budget from R400 million to R2.4 billion for the current financial year. | In a statement issued on Sunday, the department said this significant boost aims to assist companies in distress and prevent employee layoffs amid unstable economic conditions, as revealed by Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth. | TERS is an intervention by the department that provides financial assistance t…
(2024-10-07). Natjoints monitoring Cosatu strike. sanews.gov.za Natjoints monitoring Cosatu strike | The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) through its National Coordination Centre (NCC) is monitoring the nationwide Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) strike, taking place today. | The structure, which is responsible for the policing of major events and large gatherings, has mobilised all its resources working closely with all law enforcement agencies – including traffic officials – to ensure the safety of workers who will be taking part in the strike. | The NATJOINTS urged workers to gather and demonstrate peacefully within the con…
(2024-10-07). Leaders challenged to ensure women enjoy full access to water, sanitation. sanews.gov.za 
Leaders challenged to ensure women enjoy full access to water, sanitation | Minister Pemmy Majodina has challenged women leaders in her department and its entities to ensure that the rights enshrined in the Constitution, especially access to water and sanitation, become the lived experience for all women in South Africa. | "The Constitution guarantees access to water and basic sanitation as a fundamental human right," Majodina said. | Majodina, the Minister of Water and Sanitation, was speaking at the Women in Leadership Dialogue held in Pretoria on Friday, 4 October. | The dialogue was hosted by the Department o…
(2024-10-07). Another drug mule nabbed. sanews.gov.za Another drug mule nabbed | Every week in the last month, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has arrested at least one drug mule at OR Tambo International Airport, with the 14th drug mule to be arrested in recent weeks, nabbed on Sunday. , , "Every week in the last month, SAPS has arrested at least one drug mule at OR Tambo International Airport. This week alone, police arrested three drug mules, including two Dutch traffickers, who were found with 80kg of Khat. Today's (Sunday's) arrest is the 14th drug mule to be arrested in recent weeks," the police said in a statement released at the weekend. , , In Sunda…
(2024-10-07). SABC achieves unqualified audit opinion. sanews.gov.za SABC achieves unqualified audit opinion | The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has achieved its first unqualified audit opinion in 14 years. | The milestone in terms of the Auditor General of South Africa audit outcomes was revealed when the public broadcaster tabled its Annual Report in Parliament for the financial year 2023/24. | "For the first time since the 2009/2010 financial period, the corporation has obtained an unqualified audit opinion. The unqualified audit opinion was made possible by the focused attention to financial disciplines and to institutionalising good governance throughout the c…
(2024-10-07). President Ramaphosa reiterates call for peace and immediate ceasefire in Gaza. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa reiterates call for peace and immediate ceasefire in Gaza | President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter on Monday to once again call for an "immediate ceasefire that will end the suffering of the people of Gaza". | This as the world marks one year since conflict escalated between Israel and Hamas which has led to mass deaths, intense suffering and violence. | "Today marks one year since the start of an onslaught against the Palestinian people that has thus far claimed more than 43 000 lives. The violence that has been committed by Israel against Palestinians over many decades inte…
(2024-10-07). SAPS pilot flies high at Forty under 40 Awards. sanews.gov.za 
SAPS pilot flies high at Forty under 40 Awards | The South African Police Service's Lieutenant Colonel Kgothatso Khunou has done SAPS proud by walking away as the overall winner in the aviation category at the Forty under 40 Awards. | Khunou has received praise from National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, for her stellar achievement. | "We are immensely proud of both our pilots, who were nominated in the aviation category of the Forty under 40 Awards. This is an example of the pockets of excellence that exists in the SAPS [South African Police Service]," said Masemola. | Khunou is the first female…
(2024-10-07). Kenya beats Uganda in Rwanda to take Africa Region IV golf title. independent.co.ug 
Kenya wins third straight Africa Region IV tourney in Rwanda Kigali, Rwanda | LOUIS JADWONG & AGENCIES | Kenya rode to a third straight victory at the prestigious Africa Region IV Championship at Kigali Golf Resort and Villas in Rwanda on Sunday, thanks to some breath-taking golf from reigning Kenya amateur champion Michael Karanga. Karanga single-handedly ensured …
(2024-10-07). Government activities for the week 7 — 11 October 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 7 — 11 October 2024 | On Monday, 7 October, President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a keynote address at the Olympic and Paralympics Sponsors' Dinner at the Sandton Convention Centre. | On Monday, 7 October, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hosts the 2024 Annual National Oral History Conference at the Emakhosini Conference Centre in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal. The conference will conclude on 11 October. | On Tuesday, 8 October, the Department of Employment and Labour hosts an Inspectors Employment Standards Conference to discuss maximum compliance to employment and labo…
(2024-10-07). Egypt: Alaa Abd el-Fattah must be released this month at the end of his prison sentence. fidh.org
(2024-10-07). After Gaza, Israel brings war to Lebanon. fidh.org
(2024-10-07). 15th commemoration of the 28 September 2009 massacre in Conakry: The trial enters a new appeal phase. fidh.org The commemorations of the Conakry massacre are being held today in Guinea, a few weeks after the 31 July 2024 verdict in which former senior officials were sentenced to lengthy prison terms. FIDH, OGDH and AVIPA are calling on the appeal judges to uphold the Guinean State's obligation to ensure the payment of the sums awarded to the victims. The three NGOs are concerned about the deteriorating political climate in which this historic trial will move forward.
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(2024-10-07). 180th Anniversary of Leidesdorff Ranch, est. 1844, by William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr. indybay.org Restoring the Golden Legacy of early California Pan African Pioneers begins celebrating the 180th Anniversary Year of Rancho Rio de Los Americanos entitled to Honorable William Alexander Leidesdorff, Jr.
(2024-10-07). Rusumo hydropower project transforms lives in Burundi and its neighbours. independent.co.ug 
Project is located at the common border of Rwanda and Tanzania on River Kagera ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | For any surgeon, one of the worst moments in the operating room is the sudden, gut-wrenching silence that comes with a power outage in the middle of a medical operation. Dr. Franck Arnaud Ndorukwigira, the Deputy Director of …
(2024-10-07). Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Impede Fleeing Civilians, Aid. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People carry their luggage as they cross into Syria on foot, through a crater caused by Israeli airstrikes aiming to block Beirut-Damascus highway at the Masnaa crossing, in the eastern Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, October 5, 2024. | © 2024 AP Photo/Hassan Ammar…
(2024-10-07). Chinese scientists revive hope of Type 1 Diabetes clinical cure. ummid.com Chinese scientists revived hope of clinical cure for Type 1 Diabetes after carrying out the wold's first procedure to transplant islet cells in a female patient that reverses the major disease.
(2024-10-07). Apple Stores in Bengaluru, Pune on card. ummid.com Apple is all set to open its retail stores in Pune and Bengaluru besides adding two new ones in Mumbai and Delhi NCR region.
(2024-10-07). Lessons from Drug Cartels for Arab Rulers Dealing Israel. ummid.com The drug dealers who operate in an illegal field have taken a stance that shows real action can be more effective than any diplomatic statements at Arab summits.
(2024-10-07). After October 7, my home became a bag I carry with me. mondoweiss.net 
I have lived through my own Nakba and understand why thousands of Palestinians fled their homes in 1948. I made the most difficult decision of my life and left Gaza, not knowing that what I carried might be all I will ever possess of my homeland.
(2024-10-07). "We make all the money, they take it": Eaton workers discuss sellout of dock strike. wsws.org At Eaton Aerospace, 525 workers have begun their fourth week on strike. Workers at Eaton in Jackson have rejected two contracts, striking in opposition to the company's attacks on pensions, the threat against creating a second tier of workers at the plant as well as current and retiree healthcare cost increases.
(2024-10-07). Sixty years after Kubrick's film, meet the U.S.'s real Dr. Strangelove. mronline.org 
SOLOMON HUGHES looks at the sorry career of Brett McGurk.
(2024-10-07). Letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris: "A Ceasefire Must be Imposed on Gaza" globalresearch.ca The Honorable Joseph R. Biden | President of the United States | The White House | Washington, DC | United States of America | The Honorable Kamala D. Harris | Vice President of the United States | The White House | Washington, DC | United States of America | October …
(2024-10-07). Justin Bieber slammed for sporting keffiyeh after Israel support. newarab.com 
Canadian singer Justin Bieber has been slammed online for wearing a The keffiyeh, a chequered fabric, has come to represent Palestinian solidarity, resistance and steadfastness. | The scarf has been seen over the last year at pro-Palestine rallies and protests, as people around the world call for a Gaza ceasefire. | The 30-year-old was photographed with the keffiyeh wrapped around his head while driving his car. | Online, man…
(2024-10-07). Very violent Israeli strikes pound Beirut's southern suburbs. newarab.com 
More than two dozen Israeli strikes hit south of Beirut Saturday night into Sunday, some of them very violent, with explosions heard for over two hours in one of the most intense barrages yet. | "Israeli enemy warplanes carried out four very violent strikes on (Beirut's) southern suburbs, and one strike on the Choueifat" area, with ambulances rushing to the site, Lebanon's National News Agency said at the beginning of the attacks. | Explosions were heard for miles across the city and beyond. Plumes of smoke could be seen rising from targeted areas, which included Burj al Barajneh, Haret Hreik, and Ghobeiry.
(2024-10-07). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-10-07). Israel supporters attack woman wearing keffiyeh in Germany. aljazeera.com Video shows Israel supporters in Berlin attacking a woman wearing a Palestinian keffiyeh scarf and pulling it off.
(2024-10-07). Chinese hospital unveils radiation-free cardiovascular treatment breakthrough. tvbrics.com 
It is beneficial for pregnant women, allergy sufferers, and cancer patients, as it avoids the risks associated with radiation…
(2024-10-07). Charting India's Foreign Policy Course: Challenges and Prospects Under Mody 0.3. infobrics.org From April 19 to June 1, India conducted its general elections to select 543 Lok Sabha members. These elections, regarded as the world's largest festival of democracy, involved 969 million eligible voters, approximately one-eighth of the global population. India is the fifth-largest economy and a rising global power, so its polls carry significant global importance…
(2024-10-07). Civil War Breaks Out in the Green Blob But Don't Expect the BBC to Report it. wattsupwiththat.com The hatred arises because carbon capture is seen as legitimising the continued use of hydrocarbons. The less insane greens are finally realising that they cannot ban hydrocarbons altogether. This is due to the fact that half the world's population would die without hydrocarbon-based medicine, fertiliser, waste disposal etc. But of course the true believers are right in that carbon capture is a colossal waste of money providing little more than a fig leaf to cover the continued use of oil and gas.
(2024-10-07). JEANNETTE KAGAME: Clean body, clean mind, clean soul. independent.co.ug 
First Lady Jeannette Kagame makes a 30-year old case for physical, intellectual and spiritual hygiene COMMENT | JEANNETTE KAGAME | The past few months have been a whirlwind of celebrations, with Rwandans from every corner of the country rejoicing over new milestones, new aspirations, and a renewed opportunity to bring our "big dreams" to …
(2024-10-07). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org
(2024-10-07). Israeli Airstrikes Target Aid Trucks in Central Syria, Wound Three. news.antiwar.com Israeli attacks against Syria continued apace over the weekend, with strikes reported against humanitarian aid trucks in the Homs Province of Central Syria. The trucks were carrying food and blankets, along with medical aid, from the Iraqi Red Crescent. Details are still emerging. The attacks reportedly took place in an industrial area, near a car …
(2024-10-07). Hezbollah attacks Israeli-occupied city with rockets. presstv.ir Hezbollah has hit Israel's Carmel base in Haifa, causing chaos and casualties in the Israeli-occupied city.
(2024-10-07). Iran: Israel's massacre of displaced Palestinians is war crime. presstv.ir Iran says Israel's mass killing of the Palestinian people is a clear example of a war crime and crimes against humanity.
(2024-10-07). Milton se fortalece en el Golfo de México y ya es categoría 3. cubadebate.cu El huracán Milton tuvo un rápido fortalecimiento durante la noche y ya es un poderoso sistema categoría 3, en la escala Saffir-Simpson, con vientos máximos sostenidos de 195 km/h, según la última actualización del Centro Nacional de Huracanes (NHC en sus siglas en inglés). Podría tocar tierra el próximo miércoles convertido en un huracán potencialmente destructivo.
(2024-10-07). Year on Israel's war, Gaza's displaced wait and dream of return. newarab.com 
Hana Al-Hamami, 52 years old, sits next to the radio for long hours, hoping to hear news of a ceasefire agreement in the Nearby, her husband Jamil Al-Hamami was busy repairing holes in their worn-out tent in preparation for the winter and did not seem interested in listening to the radio. | The Al-Hamami family lives in a tent in the Deir al-Balah camp in the central
(2024-10-07). As grim recovery efforts continue from Helene, powerful new hurricane threatens west-central Florida. wsws.org Hurricane Milton is forecast to strengthen to a Category 4 storm before striking the Gulf Coast of Florida.
(2024-10-07). 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.
(2024-10-07). Hamas claims responsibility for rocket fire from Gaza to Tel Aviv area; Two wounded. haaretz.com IDF: Some 20 rockets launched into northern Israel, no casualties reported ‚ñ Hundreds gather outside PM Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem to mark Oct. 7 anniversary ‚ñ Two drones intercepted over Rishon Letzion, central Israel ‚ñ IDF strikes Beirut's Dahiyeh ‚ñ IDF calls on residents of additional southern Lebanon villages to evacuate…
(2024-10-07). 20 rockets fired at northern Israeli town, building and vehicles damaged. haaretz.com IDF: Some 20 rockets launched into northern Israel, no casualties reported ‚ñ Hundreds gather outside PM Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem to mark Oct. 7 anniversary ‚ñ Two drones intercepted over Rishon Letzion, central Israel ‚ñ IDF strikes Beirut's Dahiyeh ‚ñ IDF calls on residents of additional southern Lebanon villages to evacuate…
(2024-10-07). Israeli hostage kidnapped from Nova festival was killed on October 7, body held in Gaza. haaretz.com Hundreds gather outside PM Netanyahu's home in Jerusalem to mark Oct. 7 anniversary ‚ñ Two drones intercepted over Rishon Letzion, central Israel ‚ñ IDF strikes Beirut's Dahiyeh ‚ñ Over 135 rockets fired into northern Israel on Sunday ‚ñ IDF calls on residents of additional southern Lebanon villages to evacuate north ‚ñ Over 135 rockets fired into northern Israel on Sunday…
(2024-10-07). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúCentral Asian student who received Xi's reply letter: Honored to witness China's development. ecns.cn "When President Xi replied to us, he encouraged us to serve as envoys of friendship and bridges of cooperation. His words inspired us and we feel committed to fulfilling that role," said Rahman Bayramdurdyyev, a Central Asian student who received a reply letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping.
(2024-10-07). My Memory of ChinaÔΩúCentral Asian student who received Xi's reply letter: Committed to be friendship envoy of China-Central Asia. ecns.cn "When President Xi replied to us, he encouraged us to serve as envoys of friendship and bridges of cooperation. His words inspired us and we feel committed to fulfilling that role," said Rahman Bayramdurdyyev, teaching secretary at College of International Education, China University of Petroleum-Beijing, during an interview with China News Network at the 2024 Beijing Cultural Forum.
(2024-10-07). Cuba arrasa con Lituania en el debut del mundial de béisbol5. cubadebate.cu Cuba debutó hoy con triunfos de 18-2 y 11-2 sobre Lituania en la II Copa Mundial de Béisbol5, en duelo disputado en la cancha del Central Harbourfront Event Space, de Hong Kong. Los vigentes monarcas del orbe iniciaron la defensa de su corona con autoridad, tal como demuestran los marcadores de ambos sets.
(2024-10-07). Will the Democratic Party Stop Genocide and Champion Winning Domestic Issues in Time for November? counterpunch.org 
With little more than four weeks to go before the November elections, polls show the Trump/Harris race as "too close to call." Winning should be a breeze for Harris and the other Democratic candidates. The GOP's Congressional votes and policies are bad for women, children, and workers. The GOP doesn't recognize and act against climate
(2024-10-07). Indigenous voters worry a Harris presidency means endangering sacred lands. grist.org 
At an August rally in Glendale, Arizona, the rowdiness of the crowd suggested a rockstar was about to take the stage. Instead, a booming voice welcomed the spectators with a full-throated endorsement of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris: "She is the right person at the right time to be our country's 47th president!" The voice belonged to Governor of the Gila River Indian Community Stephen Roe Lewis, a tribal leader who helped resolve long overdue water rights in the state for the tribe last year. Later on…
(2024-10-07). Xi, Kim exchange congratulatory messages over 75th anniversary of China-DPRK diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), on Sunday exchanged congratulatory messages over the 75th anniversary of the China-DPRK diplomatic ties.
(2024-10-07). The NYT's Proclaims Israel's Military Has Reclaimed Its "Stature" counterpunch.org 
Several days after the Washington Post bogusly declared that Israel has recovered the "military primacy" that it lost a year ago, the New York Times goes one step further. It obscenely proclaims that the Israeli military has regained its "stature." We're are talking about a sophisticated and lethal military force that has been facing Arab adversaries who lack air power and air defense for the past 57 years. Israel, a superpower in the Middle East, has been facing Arab states that have not threatened Israel since Egyptian President Anwar Sadat capitulated in Jerusalem 45 years ago. As a result of that decision, Sa…
(2024-10-07). Egypt and UAE forge cooperation to launch Ras El-Hekma development project. tvbrics.com 
Several partnerships between international, Egyptian, and Emirati firms were announced…
(2024-10-07). Ethiopia to strengthen trade and economic relations through BRICS membership. tvbrics.com 
The country aims to expand trade and attract Russian investors for the establishment of economic zones…
(2024-10-07). Israel's genocide in Gaza will definitely lead to its destruction: Houthi. presstv.ir The leader of Yemen's Ansarullah resistance movement says Israel's ongoing genocide against the Palestinians in Gaza Strip will definitely lead to the occupying regime's destruction.
(2024-10-07). Dramatic Prison Break: Inmate Captured in Morocco. devdiscourse.com Fabio Loureiro, one of five prisoners who staged a dramatic escape from a high-security facility near Lisbon last month, has been apprehended in Morocco, Portuguese authorities reported Monday.
(2024-10-07). Elon Musk 'publicly' endorses Donald Trump. ummid.com SpaceX and Tesla CEO and owner of social media platform X (originally launched as Twitter) has publicly endorsed former President and Republican Party candidate for the 2024 US Elections Donald Trump.
(2024-10-07). My Memory of China | French teacher: I fall in love with China thanks to its inclusiveness, friendliness. ecns.cn 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Fleur Chabaille-Wang, a French associate professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University, shared her unique bond with China in an exclusive interview with China News network, saying that she fell in love with China at first sight during her first visit in 2010.
(2024-10-07). My Chinese Memory | French teacher: I fall in love with China thanks to its inclusiveness, friendliness. ecns.cn 2024 marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Fleur Chabaille-Wang, a French associate professor at Beijing Foreign Studies University, shared her unique bond with China in an exclusive interview with China News network, saying that she fell in love with China at first sight during her first visit in 2010.
(2024-10-07). During Beirut Visit, Iran FM Pledges Full Support for Lebanon Against Israeli Crimes. orinocotribune.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi arrived in Beirut on 4 October, following another night of heavy Israeli bombing in the city, and expressed Tehran's support for Lebanon and Hezbollah in confronting Israel's crimes. | "The Islamic Republic of Iran supports Lebanon's efforts to confront the crimes of the Zionist entity," Araqchi said after his arrival. | Iran's most senior diplomat added that the foreign minister's presence in Beirut "in these difficult circumstances" was the best evidence that Iran stood by Lebanon and Hezbollah, which is now fighting an all-out war with Israel. | Araqchi also expressed his…
(2024-10-07). Iran's response plan for Israeli aggression 'fully ready': Report. presstv.ir The Islamic Republic's plan for a response to the Israeli regime's potential strikes on the country is "fully ready," and will be "decisively" implemented in case of aggression, according to an informed source in Iran's Armed Forces.
(2024-10-07). A year on in its war with Hamas and Hezbollah, Israel is stuck, with no end in sight. haaretz.com Despite the IDF's successes in Gaza and southern Lebanon, the failure and abiding threat of October 7 will continue to hang over Israel. So will the war, which is liable to go on for years…
(2024-10-07). Vania Bambirra: A voice from the Global South. mronline.org Consequently, despite co-founding dependency theory, teaching at some of the most important universities in Latin America, and publishing dozens of highly original books and articles, Vania Bambirra's name is completely absent from IR and IPE handbooks and disciplinary surveys.
(2024-10-07). Army Abducts Eight Palestinians in Bethlehem and Hebron. imemc.org 
On Sunday, Israeli forces abducted three Palestinian young men in the Bethlehem governorate and five others in the Hebron governorate, in the southern occupied West Bank. Occupation forces abducted three Palestinian young men in the southern West Bank governorate of Bethlehem after invading and searching their homes. Media sources said that on Sunday morning, occupation …
(2024-10-07). Army Abducts Two Palestinians In Bethlehem. imemc.org 
On Monday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted two Palestinians from Bethlehem governorate, in the occupied West Bank. Media sources said several military vehicles invaded 'Aida refugee camp, south of Bethlehem, before the soldiers stormed and ransacked homes. They added that the soldiers abducted two young men, Jibril Karim Hasanat, 21, from his home in the refugee …
(2024-10-07). Policewoman killed in south Israel suspected shooting. newarab.com 
Israeli police on Sunday said The incident took place a day before the first anniversary of Israel's brutal war in Gaza, which has killed nearly 42,000 Palestinians. | "Paramedics have pronounced a 25-year-old female deceased, and are evacuating 10 casualties," emergency service provider Magen David Adom said in a statement. | Police identified the victim as Sergeant Shira Haya Suslik, a memb…
(2024-10-07). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-10-07). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-07). Israel again launches air strikes on southern Lebanon. presstv.ir The Israeli military presses ahead with its aerial attacks across southern Lebanon more than two weeks into the regime's aggression against the Arab country.
(2024-10-07). Israeli forces blow up mosque in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have blown up a mosque in the southern Lebanese village of Yaroun as Israel intensifies its attacks.
(2024-10-07). Final Straw: Mutual Aid and Disaster Relief in Southern Appalachia. itsgoingdown.org Long-running anarchist radio and podcast show The Final Straw presents two interviews on mutual aid in the face of Hurricane Helene in Appalachia. Over the first weekend of October, 2024, there was a deluge from two storms (including level 4 Hurricane Helene) descended on southern Appalachia, mostly on the eastern side which includes Asheville and…
(2024-10-07). Dear Mr Starmer, we fact-checked your 7 Oct statement. You're welcome. skwawkbox.org 
Appalling mix of regurgitated and already-discredited lies with grotesque one-sidedness Sir Keir Starmer's statement today on the anniversary of the Hamas raid on southern Israel was a regurgitation of Israeli atrocity propaganda that has already been disproven, mixed with omissions of known facts about Israel's killing of its own people during the raid and a …
(2024-10-07). How California boosted composting — but broke local composters in the process. grist.org 
Reporting for this story was supported by the Climate Equity Reporting Project at the UC Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism. | In the first few years after Monique Figueiredo founded Compostable LA in 2019, it grew rapidly. The small business picked up food scraps from homes, event spaces, and businesses — ranging from Walmart to Nike — and delivered it to urban farms and community gardens where it was made into high-quality compost. It wasn't long before the venture had more than 1,000 customers throughout the city of Los Angeles. | Figueiredo's business diverted food waste from landfills whil…
(2024-10-07). Tunisia: Youth shrug off Presidential election, dream of leaving. newarab.com 
(2024-10-07). Tunisia's Saied set for landslide win, opponents reject poll. newarab.com
(2024-10-07). Tunisian diaspora dream of returning amid Saied's repression. newarab.com 
Across the Tunisian diaspora, many "If I go back to Tunisia, I'll probably be arrested", says Kaouther Ferjani, the daughter of political prisoner Said Ferjani, currently living in the U…
(2024-10-07). Remembering Onapito Ekomoloit. independent.co.ug 
The life of a reporter, editor, lecturer, media proprietor, legislator, presidential press secretary and corporate guru THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | On Friday, September 27, Ivan Okuda called me announcing the death of Onapito Ekomoloit. It was as shocking as it was surprising. I had talked to Onapito only a few days earlier about my …
(2024-10-07). Coffee export compromise. independent.co.ug 
How EU agreed to delay deforestation-free coffee export directive to December 2025 COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Sustained pressure from both within the European Union and coffee-producing countries such as Uganda has compelled the EU to extend the implementation of its Deforestation Regulation directive by 12 months. The ban is now set to take effect on …
(2024-10-07). How a new generation of female activists are countering digital threats. independent.co.ug 
ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Safina Virani, a Ugandan feminist and activist, recalls a pivotal moment from about a year ago when her tweet against child marriage in the Middle East went viral. "I got bullied from all sides; Christians, Muslims, Arabs—they were like, 'Oh, you westernized people, you American,' because they had the assumption that …
(2024-10-07). Mining sector calls for more funding. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | At the 13th mineral wealth conference organized by Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, there was an urgent call from everyone: we need more funding. A national mining company is in the works and so investors are positioning themselves to tap into the country's mineral wealth. The keynote speech …
(2024-10-07). 'Rwenzori — The Source of Life' promoting Destination Uganda on Brussels Airlines long-haul flights. independent.co.ug 
Fort-Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & MOFA MEDIA | The award-winning documentary "Rwenzori Source of Life" that features Oyo Nyimba Kamba Iguru Rukidi IV, King of Tooro Kingdom summiting the Margherita — the highest peak of Mountain Rwenzori, is now part of the entertainment package on all Brussels Airlines long-haul flights. "We are thrilled to announce …
(2024-10-06). A SWANA Space To Exist. popularresistance.org In August 2022, I received an Instagram message that radically changed my life: "Hey cutie, I'm gonna try to organize a queer SWANA comedy night in October [and] wanted to see if you would be interested in this since you are hilarious." | We met organizing jail support for a comrade who was arrested protesting a Zionist speaker, and I soon found myself in a group chat with dozens of others in Chicago's Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) diaspora. (SWANA is a decolonial term for what's often called the Middle East and North Africa region, or MENA.) | In this bustling WhatsApp group of per…
(2024-10-06). The African perspective on French imperialist policy in Africa. uwidata.com 
By Dr Halim Genàßoƒülu (The Wretched of the Earth) French colonialism in Africa, spanning from the 19th to the mid-20th century, profoundly impacted the continent's political, economic, and cultural landscape. Driven by economic interests, national prestige, and the mission civilisatrice (civilizing mission), France established colonies across West, Central, and North Africa, including territories such as …
(2024-10-06). Sudan Receives 1.4 Million Cholera Vaccines Amid Widespread Outbreak. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-06). Four suspects nabbed in Limpopo for possession of illicit cigarettes, dealing in drugs. sanews.gov.za Four suspects nabbed in Limpopo for possession of illicit cigarettes, dealing in drugs | Four male suspects, aged between 26 and 38, have been apprehended at separate locations during routine operational duties conducted by various police units across the Capricorn District in Limpopo. | According to the South African Police Service (SAPS), a foreign national was nabbed on Friday at Lebowakgomo RDP, Zone F for possession of 28 plastic bags containing dagga estimated at R28 000 and a substantial amount of cash. | The SAPS said the operation was led by the members of the Lebowakgomo police with the Polokwane SAPS,…
(2024-10-06). The African perspective on French imperialist policy in Africa. unitedworldint.com 
France's colonial legacy in Africa is a somber reminder of the brutalities of empire. By Dr Halim Genàßoƒülu Colonialism is not satisfied merely with holding a people in its grip and emptying the native's brain of all form and content. Frantz Fanon (The Wretched of the Earth) French legacy in West Africa (The Wretched of …
(2024-10-06). Putin Fan In African Nation Issues Ultimatum To America: 'Apologise Or Leave The Nation' | Uganda. hindustantimes.com Uganda's military chief on Oct 4 asked U.S. Ambassador William Popp to apologize. Muhoozi Kainerugaba asked Popp to apologize to the Ugandan president or leave the nation. Popp became U.S. envoy to Uganda in Sep 2023 & since then there has been a rise in sanctions. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-06). Cowardice Brought Us Here, Bravery Will Get Us Out: Resistance Is Always the Answer. orinocotribune.com By Mariam Ezzeddine — Oct 4, 2024 | "The French had all these highly mechanized instruments of warfare. But [the Algerians] put some guerrilla action on them. And a white man can't fight a guerrilla war. Guerrilla action takes heart, takes nerve, and he doesn't have that." | — Malcolm X, The Ballot or the Bullet, 1964 | From the start of the genocide and even before, the Arab world has been divided in two. Those who seek justice and those who bow down to the western powers. These two differences aren't minor in the slightest, and that can be seen in the western world's reaction to each stance taken, b…
(2024-10-06). Why the West still backs Israel despite a year of war with Hamas and Hezbollah. haaretz.com In the wake of October 7, few in Israel expected the 'window of legitimacy' to degrade Hamas would stay open for an entire year. But the West's calculations, dictated by pragmatic considerations and not footage of carnage in Gaza, don't mean a blank check for another year of war — in Gaza, Lebanon or Iran…
(2024-10-06). What's Wrong with Boris Johnson's Plan to "Save" Ukraine? thealtworld.com Former UK PM Boris Johnson suggests Ukraine join NATO even as the current conflict rages on, and committing NATO troops to a standoff with Russian forces. The highly reckless plan to "save" Ukraine is unlikely to stop the war and will further compound the crisis that has led to the West's failure to win its proxy war in Ukraine in the first place. | Related Article: | References: | The Spectator — It's time to let Ukraine join Nato (Sept…
(2024-10-06). Locals and Experts Fear Toxic Exposure From Contaminated Helene Floodwaters. truthout.org Local officials, academic researchers, and volunteer responders have raised concerns about chemical and biological contamination brought by the floodwaters of Hurricane Helene in the southeastern U.S. last week, which potentially threaten the safety not only of drinking water but also the quality of soil — leading experts to call for tighter regulations on stored pollutants. |
(2024-10-06). Jeffrey Sachs: D.C. Doesn't Care About Ukraine War Mass Deaths. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-06). 'A Moral Failure': Pregnant People Face Health Risks and Inconsistent Care in Prisons. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-06). Incarcerated People Are on the Front Line of Hurricane Helene's Destruction. scheerpost.com 
(2024-10-06). Rwanda begins vaccination drive to curb Marburg virus outbreak. aljazeera.com Government to prioritise those 'most at risk' and 'most exposed healthcare workers' following the deaths of 12 people.
(2024-10-06). Waking Up Each Day. pressenza.com A poem bestowed on me | One morning upon waking up… | To carry forth this aging body | Wearing lovely memories | Like a richly embroidered robe | Exuding warmth of protection. | To carry forth in each moment | Stepping lightly | Like a free spirit | Cavorting with what each day brings. | To carry forth life's melodies | Feeling inspiring tones | Like the happy clarion call | Of what lies ahead. | To wake up | Remembering lovely memories | Getting tuned up to face a new day | Looking forward to an open future… | I give thanks, grateful thanks | For everything that life has bestowed | For everything that life h…
(2024-10-06). Venezuela Demonstrates in Solidarity with Palestine and Lebanon. orinocotribune.com 
Thousands of Venezuelans participated in a demonstration in Caracas to express their solidarity with Palestine and reject the genocide committed by the Zionist occupation in Gaza. The march started at the Parque del Este Francisco de Miranda and ended in front of the headquarters of the United Nations (UN). The demonstration was organized by social movements, as well as organizations from the Arab, Palestinian, Persian (Iranian), Syrian, and Lebanese communities, along with various political parties. | The objective of the street protests on Saturday, October 5, was clear. Participants demanded an end to the atta…
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(2024-10-06). Saudi Arabia makes new advances in biotechnology and sustainable health care. tvbrics.com 
The centre focuses on genomics, biomanufacturing, and sustainable health…
(2024-10-06). Govt To Waste £22bn On Unproven Carbon Capture. wattsupwiththat.com What is certain though is that producing electricity using carbon capture is more expensive than not using carbon capture, not least because the process itself wastes a lot of energy. Similarly hydrogen produced from gas with carbon capture is much more expensive than just using the gas itself in the first place. All of this inefficiency will add to energy bills. | It is hard to think of a more stupid waste of public money.
(2024-10-06). The Guardian Tries, and Fails, To Link Firefly Endangerment to Climate Change. wattsupwiththat.com The Guardian and the FWS would be better served telling the truth upfront instead of allowing it to be buried at the bottom of an article, which fewer readers will end up seeing. It's deceptive and doesn't help the Bethany Beach firefly they allegedly care about.
(2024-10-06). Tunisia's Election Proceeds With Saied as Clear Frontrunner, Critics in Jail. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-06). As IDF Busy In Lebanon, Hezbollah Fury Sparks Panic In North Israel; Cars, Homes Damaged, 3 Injured. hindustantimes.com Hezbollah's fresh rocket assault on Israel left three people lightly injured on Oct 5. As per police & medics, a Hezbollah rocket hit the northern arab village of Deir al-Asad. Three people injured in the latest onslaught were taken to Galilee Medical Center. Watch this video for all the details.
(2024-10-06). Hamas Planning Something Big For Oct 7 Anniversary? IDF Fears Deep Attack: 'Can Hit Israel With…'. hindustantimes.com Israel remains on heightened alert a day before the anniversary of the October 7 attack by Hamas. IDF said it is anticipating possible long-range rocket fire or other attacks from Gaza. IDF's assessment said the attacks from Gaza could also target Central Israel. Watch for more.
(2024-10-06). 'Bodies Shredded Into Pieces': Unprecedented Israeli Airstrike in West Bank Kills 20, Including Entire Family. scheerpost.com 
The damage from an Israeli airstrike to the home of the deputy secretary-general of the Popular, Jamil Mazhar, in the central Gaza Strip, on August 12, 2024 (Shutterstock) | By Qassam Muaddi / Israel killed 20 Palestinians in an airstrike on Tulkarem refugee camp in the northern West Bank late on Thursday, October 3, the Palestinian Health Ministry reported. Several children and an entire family were among the dead, as the strike targeted a three-f…
(2024-10-06). Israeli strike on Gaza mosque-turned-shelter kills at least 26. aljazeera.com Israel bombs mosque and school sheltering displaced people in central town of Deir el-Balah, killing at least 26 people.
(2024-10-06). One Israeli killed, nine wounded in shooting attack in Be'er Sheva central bus station. haaretz.com The attacker, an Israeli citizen from an unrecognized Bedouin village near Hura, opened fire at a McDonald's branch before being shot and killed by soldiers. Two of the wounded are in serious condition, four sustained moderate wounds…
(2024-10-06). IDF's Biggest Failure In Gaza Exposed: 1 Year On, Israel Launches New Op In Area It First Attacked. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military launched a fresh ground offensive in northern Gaza's Jabaliya area. The IDF said it's 162nd division's 401st and 460th armoured brigades encircled Jabaliya overnight, targeting Hamas militants. The operation was launched after intelligence suggested that Hamas is re-establishing itself there. Meanwhile, in central Gaza's Deir al-Balah, IDF warplanes struck command centres used by Hamas operatives.
(2024-10-06). DRC province stars vaccination campaign against Mpox. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The province of North Kivu, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), launched the vaccination campaign against smallpox (Mpox) to immunize about 48,000 people, Radio Okapi reported on Sunday.
(2024-10-06). DPRK's President inspects construction sites. plenglish.com Pyongyang, Oct 6 (Prensa Latina) The President of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un toured the construction sites of local industrial factories on Sunday in North Phyongan Province.
(2024-10-06). Software Developers in Oakland Are Putting People Over Profit. pressenza.com How coders are working on creating community participation and democratic design. | By Damon Orion | The webzine ShiftMag
(2024-10-06). Egypt Delivers Medical Supplies to Lebanon, Helps Stranded Citizens Return Home. themedialine.org 
(2024-10-06). What's Behind the Escalation of Yemeni Operations and the Introduction of New Weapons? libya360.wordpress.com Ansarollah Military expert Shamsan: The criminal Netanyahu is now on Yemen's target list, as demonstrated by the strike at Ben Gurion Airport. Military expert Ghorab: The unveiling of new weapons like the Samad-4 drone and Quds-5 missiles showcases the continuous development of the armed forces and the ability to respond to evolving challenges. Following the…
(2024-10-06). Khamenei's Lebanese Red Line. libya360.wordpress.com Ali Rizk The importance of Iran's special relationship with Hezbollah and Lebanon became clear after its unprecedented salvo of missiles hit targets across Israel. The country's supreme leader made that even more apparent in his rare public speech on Friday. Friday's commemoration of Hezbollah's late leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, in Iran was no ordinary event…
(2024-10-06). Nasrallah's Deputy Naim Qassem: Hezbollah's Capabilities Are Intact. libya360.wordpress.com NaàØm Qassem Full Speech by NaàØm Qassem, Deputy Secretary General of Hezbollah, on September 30, 2024. This is Hezbollah's first official address following the assassination of Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, and the only one to date (besides the daily communiqués). Introduction In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. Praise be to God, Lord of…
(2024-10-06). The Assault On Democracy Goes Global. libya360.wordpress.com Basav Sen Increasingly, authoritarianism isn't a feature of overtly authoritarian governments alone. Much of the world looks bleak in the fall of 2024. Israel's assault on Gaza, the world's first livestreamed genocide, goes on unchecked, with material and diplomatic support from powerful countries. Emboldened by this support, Israel is now attacking Lebanon as well. Large numbers of people in countries abetting…
(2024-10-06). The End of the Myth About the Untouchability of the Planetary Minority. libya360.wordpress.com Mikhail Gamandiy-Egorov Contemporary world events have clearly demonstrated that the Western planetary minority must not only understand that the multipolar world order is a reality that will have to be accepted in any case, but also that the myth surrounding this minority being unpunishable and largely "untouchable" is definitely a thing of the past. Current…
(2024-10-06). The Global Order and the Value of Human Life. libya360.wordpress.com John Clarke People wait for food relief in the city of Rafah, southern Gaza. Photo by Rizek Abdeljawad/Xinhua/ZUMA. As the genocide in Gaza drags on month after month, a number of commentators have justifiably pointed to the dehumanization of the Palestinians, not only by Israel but also by politicians and conventional media in much of…
(2024-10-06). USA: Elections in the Midst of a Dictatorship. libya360.wordpress.com Eduardo Vasco Several hundred people march during a pro-Palestinian protest led by U.S. Palestinian Community Network members and other organizations in downtown Detroit, Oct. 5, 2024. (Photo: USA TODAY NETWORK via Reuters) Imposing candidates, controlling public opinion and widespread repression of dissidents have been essential elements of the celebration of democracy in the United States….
(2024-10-06). Bolivia: Political Self-Immolation by MAS. libya360.wordpress.com Rafael Bautista S. While the indispensable ones died or are dying and only the scavengers remain, one wonders: who has the power to make us believe that such scum is all there is? The MAS conflict was never only an internal conflict. It is what "movimientismo" drags along as a political culture; and the MAS,…
(2024-10-06). New Rule May Let Pro-Trump Election Boards Toss Votes, Tipping Scales in Georgia. truthout.org An examination of a new election rule in Georgia passed by the state's Republican-controlled election board suggests that local officials in just a handful of rural counties could exclude enough votes to affect the outcome of the presidential race. The rule was backed by national groups allied with former President Donald Trump. It gives county boards the power to investigate irregularities… |
(2024-10-06). Trump returns to Pennsylvania after assassination attempt. america.cgtn.com 
The United States will head to the polls one month from Saturday for the U.S. Presidential election. | Both Presidential candidates are continuing the campaign trail with Democrat Kamala Harris in the swing state Michigan on Friday. | Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump, continued his campaign in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday, Oct. 5, the town where he survived an assassination attempt in July. | CGTN's Dan Williams has the story.
(2024-10-06). View From Gaza: This War Has Broken Me in Ways I Didn't Think Possible. truthout.org Before October 7, 2023, I was Abdallah. Afterward, I'm still Abdallah, according to my ID, but I can't recognize this new version of myself. Displaced by bombing from my home in eastern Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip, to the al-Mawasi neighborhood of Khan Younis, I have lost so many loved ones to Israel's attacks over the past year: I am mourning 60 family members… |
(2024-10-06). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians Near Nablus. imemc.org 
Israeli forces shot three Palestinian young men, on Sunday, after storming the town of Beit Furik, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. According to Hussein Hajj Mohammad, the Mayor of Beit Furik, said that occupation forces invaded the town on Sunday afternoon, sparking protests from local Palestinian youths. Mohammad added that soldiers …
(2024-10-06). New Israeli Assault on North Gaza Signals Start of Ethnic Cleansing Plan. news.antiwar.com The Israeli military has launched a fresh assault on northern Gaza and ordered all Palestinian civilians living in the north to head south, signaling Israel may be enacting an ethnic cleansing plan that has been reviewed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Known as the "general's plan" since it was drawn up by retired IDF generals, …
(2024-10-06). Hurricane Milton strengthens as it heads towards storm-ravaged Florida. aljazeera.com Florida governor warns residents of 'major impacts' as storm could make landfall in southeastern US state by midweek.
(2024-10-06). IDF's Shocking Revelation On Hezbollah Tunnels In Lebanon; Underground Web Found Near Israel. hindustantimes.com The Israeli military said it demolished several Hezbollah tunnel shafts that the military says were used by operatives to get close to the Israeli border in southern Lebanon. The IDF also claimed to have killed dozens of Hezbollah militants during its ongoing ground invasion. Watch this video for more information.
(2024-10-06). Panic In Israel's Largest City Amid Fresh Attack; IDF Silent On Source – Tel Aviv Becoming Warzone. hindustantimes.com Militants launched three back-to-back drones toward Tel Aviv as Hezbollah burns north and Iraqi resistance targets south Israel. According to the Israeli Defence Forces, three attack drones were intercepted by Israeli forces in the early hours of Sunday. IDF said its naval warship successfully downed two UAVs launched from the east while they were over the Mediterranean Sea near northern Israel, and fighter jets downed another drone near the coast of the Tel Aviv Metropolis.
(2024-10-06). Failing Palestine by failing the Sudanese revolution. mondoweiss.net 
Lessons from the intersections of Sudan and Palestine in politics, media, and organizing.
(2024-10-06). Kais Saied set to win Tunisia presidential election: Exit poll. aljazeera.com The incumbent in the lead with 89.2 percent of votes with voter turnout in Sunday's election at 28 percent.
(2024-10-06). Video: Tunisia votes in election slammed as unfair by the opposition. aljazeera.com Tunisians are voting in an election that few doubt will return President Kais Saied to power for a second term.
On Saturday, Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man in Burqa town, and colonizers assaulted citizens in the village of Al-Lubban Al-Gharbi, in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah. Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man, on Saturday, while illegal colonizers burned an agricultural room in the village of Burqa, east of Ramallah in …
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Joshua Sunday, a resident of Kyakajaka village in Ruguse parish, Bugambe sub-county, is in custody at Kikuube Central Police Station for allegedly beheading his 2-year-old daughter, Angel Murungi. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon around 1 p.m. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), Sunday reportedly picked up …
The Libya has been in political turmoil since a revolution toppled and killed lo…
The source did not identify when the talks took place and whether they occurred before or after the start of the brutal war in Gaza, which has kill…
A high-level Hezbollah source said on Saturday that contact with "Contact with Sayyed Safieddine has been lost since the violent strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs" early on Friday, the official told AFP. | "We don't know if he was at the targeted site, or who may have been there with…
This live blog has now ended. Make sure to follow us for the latest news on Massive consecutive strikes hit Beirut's southern suburbs from late Saturday into Sunday, Reuters eyewitnesses said, sending booms across the city and sparking flashes of red and white for nearly 30 minutes visible from several kilometers away. | Separately, a high-level Hezbollah source said on Saturday that contact with Hashem Safieddine, widely touted…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Fabian Kasi, the Managing Director of Centenary Bank, has called on Chief Executive Officers in Uganda, to take fearless decisions in combating climate change. Kasi made the rallying call while addressing CEOs and top managers from various corporate entities and government agencies at the 15th Annual CEO Forum held at …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A man has stabbed his wife to death in a domestic fight. Kampala Metropolitan Deputy Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire has identified the suspect as Saadi Maganda, a resident of Kanyanya zone in Ndejje parish, Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso district. Maganda on Friday killed his wife Faridah Aliba, 20 years, following …
Kampala, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) Executive Director and Census Commissioner Dr. Chris Mukiza has admitted that there were significant errors in the information on tribes, in the 2024 Census results he released this week. "There were no contractions in the number of people across all tribes," Dr Mukiza said …
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders in the Busoga sub-region have asked government agencies to tighten restrictions on the use of firearms. Speaking at the burial of 33-year-old Tony Bagalama, who was on Sunday shot dead by a security guard of Wolves security company, the leaders said that cases of gun misuse are becoming common …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Cross-Cultural Foundation of Uganda (CCFU) has urged the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to expedite the "Historic Building Ordinance" to safeguard historical buildings and sites in the city. KCCA is working on the Ordinance to protect and preserve historical buildings and sites in the city. The Ordinance will help …
What prevents us from seeing and comprehending the catastrophe in Gaza? And why is there silence?
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed "the brilliant work of our armed forces" in launching a missile strike on the Tel Aviv area, saying it was "completely legal and legitimate." | Ayatollah Khamenei delivered a public sermon at the weekly Friday prayer to a huge number of worshipers gathered at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla mosque in central Tehran. | "The brilliant work of our armed forces was completely legal and legitimate. What our armed forces did was the least punishment for the usurping Zionist regime over the astonishing crimes of this wolf-like regime and rabid dog…
Archaeologists discovered the tomb of a governor's daughter dating back to the 12th Egyptian Dynasty…
ABUJA, Nigeria | Xinhua | An outbreak of cholera killed at least 359 people in 33 Nigerian states including the southwestern state of Lagos between January and September this year, the Nigeria Center for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said in a new report on Thursday. In an update on the cholera outbreak in Nigeria …
SAO PAULO, Brazil | Xinhua | Social media X, formerly known as Twitter, has paid 28.6 million reais (about 5.23 million U.S. dollars) in fines to the Brazilian government to seek the resumption of its operations in the country, local media reported Friday. The social media giant, owned by Elon Musk, has submitted proof of …
Hezbollah is part of a larger Axis of Resistance, countering U.S. and Israeli influence throughout the Middle East. On Saturday (Sep.28, 2024), the Lebanese national resistance [Hezbollah] announced the martyrdom of its leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrollah in an Israeli airstrike on Beirut's southern suburb of Dahiyeh on Friday. The announcements of Nasrallah's martyrdom has been …
The discovery serves as a stepping stone for marine life studies…
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A hailstorm has destroyed property in Southern City, Jinja City. Those destroyed include the stores of Damazo rice processing facility, homes, fruit trees and a two-acre banana plantation. The hailstorm destroyed the storage facilities, de-roofed part of the factory premises and ravaged the electricity connections. Juma Mwenekali, the Chief Operations Officer …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that a fourth WHO-prequalified human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine known as Cecolin has been confirmed for use in a single-dose schedule. According to a press statement released on Friday, the decision was based on new data on the product that fulfilled the criteria set …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | 400 Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) staff have been trained in managing violent extremism inmates. The Prison warders, wardresses and station commanders were trained alongside 50 staff of the Ministry of Internal Affairs as part of the program to equip security personnel with sufficient knowledge to deal with violent extremism. Uganda …