(2024-07-20). World Report] Aid workers warn over Sudan crisis: "time is of the essence" thelancet.com Health and humanitarian organisations struggle to support the population affected by conflict in Sudan. Sharmila Devi reports.
(2024-07-20). Correspondence] Drug use among young people in Sierra Leone. thelancet.com Sierra Leone, a sub-Saharan African country with a median population age of 19 years and 75% of its entire population younger than 35 years,1 is experiencing an exponential increase in synthetic substance misuse among its young people.2 Many Sierra Leoneans live through multi-dimensional poverty that is exacerbated by the psychosocial distress they experienced during the decade-long civil war (1991—2002) and the 2014—16 Ebola epidemic in west Africa.3 These catastrophic events mediate a strong, bidirectional link between these traumatic experiences and substance abuse, which have contributed to the dr…
(2024-07-20). Gaza war: Israel-Hamas ceasefire close to the goal line, Antony Blinken says. scmp.com The US has been working with Qatar and Egypt to reach a deal to free hostages and get more humanitarian aid into Gaza.
(2024-07-20). FIDH International Bureau resolution: in Gaza, act or watch the Palestinian people die. fidh.org
(2024-07-20). Algeria places pro-democracy activists in pre-trial detention. newarab.com 
Eight Algerian activists from The activists were arrested between July 8 and 15 in Bejaia, some 220 kilometres (136 miles) east of the capital Algiers. | Mira Mokhnache, a university professor and human rights defender, along with seven other activists were placed in pre-trial detention on Thursday by an investigating j…
(2024-07-20). Tunisia: Saied says he will seek new presidential term. newarab.com 
"I officially announce my candidacy for the October 6 presidential election in order to keep up the fight in the battle for national liberation," Saied, who
(2024-07-20). Talks with Sudan warring parties 'encouraging': UN. newarab.com 
Talks between a United Nations envoy and delegations from both warring parties in War has raged since April 2023 between the Sudanese regular army under Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres's personal envoy for…
(2024-07-20). Turkey to send navy to Somalia after agreeing oil and gas search. newarab.com 
Turkey is set to send President Tayyip Erdogan submitted a motion to the Turkish parliament late on Friday, seeking authorisation for the deployment of Turkish military to Somalia including the country's territorial waters, state-run Anadolu Agency reported. | The move came a day after the Turkish energy ministry announced that Turkey will send an exploration v…
(2024-07-20). Tunisia presidential hopeful gets jail sentence, life ban. newarab.com 
A potential Tunisian presidential candidate on Friday received an eight-month prison sentence and lifetime ban from running for office, reports said, with NGOs warning of increasing obstacles for Lotfi Mraihi, head of left-wing opposition Republican People's Union, was arrested on July 3 on suspicion of corruption. | In addition to the prison sentence, Mraihi, who announced his candidacy in early April, was given a lifetime ban from standing in any election, Tunisian media said.
(2024-07-20). Experts ask why authorities have failed to investigate psychological torture. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Experts have expressed concern that authorities in Uganda cannot ably investigate and document cases of psychological torture. Alex Kigoye, the head of Programs at the African Center for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture Victims (ACTV) says that it is worrying that even when cases are reported at the Police …
(2024-07-20). Peng Liyuan attends summer camp for Chinese, African children in Beijing. ecns.cn Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, on Friday attended the "Love in the Sunshine" summer camp for children from China and Africa, which is being held in Beijing.
(2024-07-20). Bangladesh's PM Sheikh Hasina cancels foreign visit amid curfew. geo.tv 
Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina speaks during a meeting with foreign observers and journalists at the PM's residence in Dhaka, Bangladesh on January 8, 2024. — Reuters
(2024-07-20). Sudan: ICRC calls for greater access to deliver humanitarian aid as millions of people go without basics for survival. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Nigeria: ICRC surgical team supports Maiduguri Hospital treating 41 wounded people after multiple blasts in Gwoza. icrc.org
(2024-07-20). Africa Religious Leaders: Debt Forgiveness Key to Region's Economic Renewal. indybay.org Interfaith Africa Leaders Call for Changes to Global Economy during Jubilee 2025…
(2024-07-20). Kenyan ministers survive vast presidential purge. plenglish.com Nairobi, Jul 20 (Prensa Latina) Kenyan President William Ruto announced today the appointment of 11 ministers, six of whom were among those dismissed days ago but left unscathed his ally, the chief of staff, Musalia Mudavadi.
(2024-07-20). From Somalia to south Oregon — how basketball reunites civil war survivors. aljazeera.com In 1991, the Somalia national basketball team found themselves in exile. Decades later, they reunite annually.
(2024-07-20). FDC Katonga faction unveils new heads in Gulu city. independent.co.ug 
GULU, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Katonga of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) unveiled its faction leaders in Gulu City amidst a growing leadership row in the once-largest opposition political party. The executive members were unveiled Thursday following the conclusion of the grassroots election held within the 128 cells and 32 wards in the …
(2024-07-20). Tunisian President Saied says he will seek re-election in October. aljazeera.com As president runs for new term, critics say credible polls can't be held unless jailed opposition politicians are freed.
(2024-07-20). Energy Minister tasks new PAU board to deliver first oil in 2025. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State Minister for Energy, Okaasai Sidronius Opolot has tasked the new Board of Directors of the Petroleum Authority to ensure that Uganda begins oil flow by 2025. Okaasai Opolot made the call on Friday while presiding over the inauguration of the new PAU board that is to be headed by …
(2024-07-20). Public cautioned against attacking UPDF troops in DRC. independent.co.ug 
Rutshuru, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the public, especially the youth, have been cautioned against attacking Uganda Peoples Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers deployed under operation Shujaa in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The caution was sounded on Friday by Macaire Sivikunula Mwendivwa, the head of Bapère sector, Lubero territory, North Kivu province. Mwendivwa's caution …
(2024-07-20). Pour un soulèvement antifasciste. defenddemocracy.press 1 — Le péril néo-fasciste est réel Partout en Europe et dans le monde, des partis néo-fascistes s'emparent du pouvoir. Partout dans la société leurs idées xénophobes et autoritaires se répandent. Pourtant, pas question de banaliser ce qui nous arrive. Pas question de normaliser un parti fondé par des SS et des partisans de l'Algérie …
(2024-07-20). Kenya protests: Gov't losses nearly $46 mln. independent.co.ug 
NAIROBI, Kenya | Xinhua | The hustle and bustle that usually characterizes Nairobi, Kenya's capital, was absent on Thursday as police patrolled the streets to prevent protestors from entering the city. Protestors had planned to carry out the second street demonstrations this week, but police on Wednesday evening banned the protests, citing security concerns. "No …
(2024-07-20). Global community needs to do more to end RSF atrocities in Sudan. aljazeera.com It appears most of the West has forgotten that the RSF is essentially an upgraded version of the genocidal Janjaweed.
(2024-07-20). CrowdStrike-Microsoft outage: Australia warns of 'malicious websites' offering recovery. scmp.com Australia's cyber intelligence agency urges consumers to source their technical information from official CrowdStrike sources only.
(2024-07-20). Ethiopia: Massive crackdown on civil society organisations. fidh.org The recent forced dissolution of numerous civil society organisations highlights an intensification in the restriction of civic space in Ethiopia, and constitutes a major violation of the rights to freedom of association and expression, which has harmful consequences on civil society as a whole. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Ethiopian authorities to put an immediate end to this escalating crackdown on civic space and independent domestic (…) | – |
(2024-07-20). Museveni directs Finance Minister, AG on Micro-Finance regulation. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has thrown his weight behind medium and small financial sector players demanding a one stop regulation centre, saying that multiple centres lead to confusion in which gullible Ugandans may be abused and exploited. The President whose message was delivered by the Minister of the Presidency minister …
(2024-07-20). Global electricity demand set to rise strongly in next one year. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The world's demand for electricity is rising at its fastest rate in years, driven by robust economic growth, intense heatwaves, and increasing uptake of technologies that run on electricity such as Electric vehicles and heat pumps. Despite the enduring impacts of the global energy crisis, growth in electricity demand …
(2024-07-20). Burora Bail Application Deferred over Absence of Chief Magistrate. plusnews.ug 
Court has deferred the ruling of the bail application by the former Rubaga Division Deputy Resident City Commissioner, Herbert Anderson Burora. On Friday, Burora appeared at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court for a ruling on his bail application, but Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi did not show up. Burora is battling charges of hate speech and spreading malicious …
(2024-07-20). How is new malaria vaccine drive working in West Africa? aljazeera.com How does the new R21/Matrix-M vaccine work and where is it being administered?>
(2024-07-20). How upgrade of Lwakhakha Border Post will boost trade. independent.co.ug 
Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Community (EAC) together with the governments of Kenya and Uganda are in the process of upgrading the Lwakhakha border post on the common border between the two Partner States into a One-Stop Border Post (OSBP) as part of efforts to reduce congestion at the Busia and …
(2024-07-20). Geraldine Ssali, MPS committed to high court over corruption. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Geraldine Ssali Busuulwa has been sent on remand to Luzira prison on charges of conspiring with five others to defraud the government of billions of shillings. The others are Igara East MP, Michael Mawanda, Elgon County MP, Mudimi Wamakuyu, …
(2024-07-20). Students in West Nile ask Byabakama to prevail over security agencies. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Students from the West Nile region have tasked the Electoral Commission to provide clear mechanisms for the regulation of security agencies during the electoral process. The students raised the concerns to the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Justice Byabakama Mugenyi Simon who was in Arua for a civic engagement exercise …
(2024-07-20). South African scientists fight back against poachers with radioactive chips. independent.co.ug 
Researchers in Johannesburg turn rhino horns radioactive in a groundbreaking bid to thwart poachers and dismantle illegal wildlife trade networks. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Scientists at South Africa's University of the Witwatersrand are implanting radioactive chips into rhino horns in what promises to disrupt the poaching trade. Embedding tiny, harmless radioactive isotopes into …
(2024-07-20). 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.
(2024-07-19). Watch live: ICJ delivers advisory opinion on Israeli occupation. middleeasteye.net 
Watch live: ICJ delivers advisory opinion on Israeli occupation | The top UN court issues its view on the legal consequences of Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories | | "> | The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is set to issue an advisory opinion on Friday regarding the legal…
(2024-07-19). Turkey moves to deploy navy to Somali waters after new defence deal. middleeasteye.net 
Turkey moves to deploy navy to Somali waters after new defence deal | Erdogan is seeking authorisation for troop deployment to Somali territorial waters as Ankara set to conduct maritime exploration activities there | | Turkish naval forces warship sails during a military naval parade on Bosph…
(2024-07-19). Mohammed bin Zayed and Sudan's Burhan speak in call mediated by Ethiopia. middleeasteye.net 
Mohammed bin Zayed and Sudan's Burhan speak in call mediated by Ethiopia | Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed sets up call between two leaders, as Sudanese army continues to accuse UAE of arming and funding its rival | | Sudan's army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan meets Ethiopian…
The session will be held in Addis Ababa in July…
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gynecologists say reliance on traditional birth attendants is contributing to the high number of obstetric fistula in Busoga. An obstetric fistula is an abnormal opening between a woman's genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum.The condition is caused by prolonged, obstructed labor which often leaves women leaking urine, feces, or …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda has announced the formalization of its strategic partnership with Microsoft, aiming to accelerate digital and cloud transformation across Uganda. This partnership marks a signifcant milestone in MTN's Ambition 2025 strategy to transition from a telecommunications company to a leading technology company, delivering innovative solutions for Africa's progress. …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence has rejected the request by National Unity Platform-NUP for its fourth-anniversary celebrations at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds. NUP wrote to the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs last week requesting permission to hold their commemorative event at Kololo independence grounds. The biggest opposition party said it expected …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in Luwero district have warned the LCI Chairpersons and teachers against recommending non-resident students to the district quota scheme (scholarship). On 24th June 2024, Dr Safinah Museene Kisu on behalf of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Sports wrote to the LCV Chairperson of Luwero …
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The French Government has given 535,000 euros (sh2.1 billion) worth of humanitarian assistance to the Karamoja region under the Aid Food Programme 2024. Through this project, ACTED, in consortium with Caritas Moroto diocese, received a grant from the French Embassy in Uganda, to enhance food security and nutritional health of …
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni Thursday launched the Lake Victoria Logistics facility in Kawuku Bwerenga, a project to transport and store oil from the port of Kisumu to Entebbe using oil tanker ships. He said it would crucially help the country stop relying solely on road transport to import fuel. "Our transport …
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Council for Higher Education- NCHE has accredited FINS Medical University to offer new courses of Bachelor of medicine, and Bachelor of Pharmacy. According to a letter dated July 12th signed by Prof. Mary Okwakol, the Executive Director NCHE and sent to the Vice Chancellor of Fins …
Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has destroyed 180 tons of smuggled goods The items that were destroyed at Luwero Industries include cosmetics, used underwear garments, beer, wines, and spirits, computers, and drugs, among others. "These items were confiscated and collected over some time, more than just one year of enforcement operations. If we were to value …
Uganda's digital technology innovation industry is still one of the virgin employment areas for Uganda's young innovators, with a capacity to handle millions of engineers, according to Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the ICT and National Guidance Ministry. Zawedde, says that while Uganda has a population of 46 million people (and an economy of …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's digital technology innovation industry is still one of the virgin employment areas for Uganda's young innovators, with a capacity to handle millions of engineers, according to Aminah Zawedde, the Permanent Secretary at the ICT and National Guidance Ministry. Zawedde, says that while Uganda has a population of 46 …