(2024-10-03). Frances W. Pritchett, Ghalib Institute to receive Sir Syed Excellence Awards 2024. ummid.com Internationally acclaimed Scholar, Translator, Critic and Author Professor Frances W. Pritchett, Professor Emerita, Department of South Asian, Middle Eastern and African Studies, Columbia University, New York will receive this year's Sir Syed Excellence Award in the international category.
(2024-10-03). South Africa Should Strengthen Its BRICS Alignment. infobrics.org South Africa, as a key player in the global economy, has been a member of the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) bloc since its inception in 2009 hence the acronym BRICS…
(2024-10-03). Egypt to establish investment guarantee agency for African countries. tvbrics.com 
The institution is expected to stimulate investment and strengthen exports on the continent…
(2024-10-03). Russia to provide Ethiopia with mobile laboratories aimed at strengthening health care. tvbrics.com 
Russia continues to expand its partnership with African countries in the field of healthcare…
(2024-10-03). South Africa to modernise payment systems for greater accessibility and security. tvbrics.com 
South African bank launches major payment system upgrades to accelerate the transition towards digital payments…
(2024-10-03). Forum on China-Africa Cooperation evades contradictions at the end of the Belt and Road: Chinese investment, finance and trade controversies in Southern Africa. cadtm.org
(2024-10-03). Uncovering Zanzibar's unseen 19th-century history in Samahani. newarab.com 
Literary fiction novels exploring the slave trade in Africa often focus on the Western side of the continent, detailing the rise and impact of the brutal European transatlantic project. | However, enslavement practices abounded throughout Africa and were not exclusively the purview of Western Europe. | Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin's latest novel, "I wasn't planning to write about Zanzibar at…
(2024-10-03). Egypt: Alaa Abd el-Fattah must be released this month at the end of his prison sentence. fidh.org
(2024-10-03). After Gaza, Israel brings war to Lebanon. fidh.org
(2024-10-03). 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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(2024-10-03). South Africa Clinches ODI Opener Despite Adair's Heroics. devdiscourse.com South Africa pulled off a commanding victory over Ireland in the first One Day International (ODI) of the series, winning by a margin of 139 runs despite a strong performance by Irish bowler Mark Adair.
(2024-10-03). UBA's Tony Elumelu uses UNGA 79 to urge global leaders to invest in Africa's future. independent.co.ug 
Tony Elumelu at #NGA79: Driving Financial Inclusion, Tackling Global Hunger, Unemployment New York, the United States | THE INDEPENDENT | Tony Elumelu, Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) and founder of The Tony Elumelu Foundation, used his platform at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York this September to urge …
(2024-10-03). Nuclear Annihilation Threatened By Revival Of Cold War And Red Scare. popularresistance.org There had been a sense of waiting with bated breath in the wake of Russia's President Vladimir Putin recent announcement that he would lower the threshold for Russia's use of nuclear weapons, as the US and its NATO allies broadcasted their plans to ignore a repeated "red line" articulated by US President Biden not to provide arms to Ukraine which could be launched deep inside Russia. | Britain is playing its usual provocative role by sending clear messages that it would welcome US approval to let Ukraine use its "Storm Shadow" long-range missiles. We just got a short breather, in light of this recently issued pub…
(2024-10-03). Washington Sets Trap for Iran, Will Iran Take the Bait? thealtworld.com The US has long-standing, documented plans to provoke a war with Iran via its Israeli proxies designed to deflect the consequences away from Washington and toward Israel. | The US also seeks an opportunity to wade into a conflict after it begins, but appear committed to peace beforehand, and only reluctantly enter into an "unprovoked" war — just as the US has done with Ukraine vis-a-vis Russia. | Related Article: | References: | Guardian…
(2024-10-03). Will Republicans Ensure Voting Rights in Helene-Devastated Battleground State of North Carolina? democracynow.org We look at how Hurricane Helene is impacting election preparation in Republican-leaning hard-hit areas of the battleground state of North Carolina, where some roads are impassable and mail service is suspended. | We look at how Hurricane Helene is impacting election preparation in Republican-leaning hard-hit areas of the battleground state of North Carolina, where some roads are impassable and mail service is suspended.
(2024-10-03). 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.
(2024-10-03). For The First Time, Congress Will Vote On Blocking Weapons To Israel. popularresistance.org Last week Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he had introduced legislation to block a $20 billion arms sale to Israel. | The Joint Resolutions of Disapproval would prevent the delivery of offensive weapons that the State Department approved in August, just days before ceasefire talks were set to resume. The package includes fighter jets and advanced air-to-air missiles. | "Sadly, and illegally, much of the carnage in Gaza has been carried out with U.S.-provided military equipment," said Sanders in a statement. "Providing more offensive weapons to continue this disastrous war would violate U.S. and inter…
(2024-10-03). Inside The Uncommitted Movement's Failure To Move The Democratic Party. popularresistance.org The Uncommitted National Movement* was formed by activists and delegates to the Democratic National Convention following months of protest against the Gaza genocide and a groundswell of opposition against the Biden-Harris administration for its support for Israel. Although the pro-Palestine movement succeeded in carrying out a historic campaign that gathered hundreds of thousands of uncommitted and protest votes during Democratic primaries across the country, the Uncommitted Campaign thus far has failed in its efforts to shift the Democratic Party, or its presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, in any meaningful w…
(2024-10-03). End The Siege On New York City. popularresistance.org On May 1, 2023, Jordan Neely walked onto the F train at the Second Avenue subway stop in Manhattan and never walked out. Daniel Penny, a former Marine from West Islip in suburban Suffolk County, executed Jordan Neely in a full subway car while passengers watched. They were forced to witness Penny keep Neely in a chokehold for about six minutes — even after he had gone completely motionless. | Neely, a known subway performer and Michael Jackson impersonator, was homeless and battled a number of mental health conditions. That day on the train, he began to cry out in anger and anguish and instead of receiving…
(2024-10-03). Regional War Is Heating Up In West Asia. popularresistance.org "The UAV force of Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a military operation targeting a vital target in the [Tel Aviv] area in occupied Palestine with several Yaffa drones. The operation successfully achieved its objectives, as the drones reached their targets without the enemy being able to [shoot them down]," Saree said in a statement shared on social media. | The Ansrallah official did not give any details about the target of the strike, which he described as being part of the "fifth phase" of Yemen's military operations in support of the Palestinian resistance in Gaza. | Saree also called on "all Arab and Islamic…
(2024-10-03). Who Will Care For Americans Left Behind By Climate Migration? popularresistance.org When Hurricane Helene, the 420-mile-wide, slow-spinning conveyor belt of wind and water, drowned part of Florida's coastline and then barged its path northward through North Carolina last week, it destroyed more than homes and bridges. It shook people's faith in the safety of living in the South, where the tolls of extreme heat, storms and sea level rise are quickly adding up. | Helene was just the latest in a new generation of storms that are intensifying faster, and dumping more rainfall, as the climate warms. It is also precisely the kind of event that is expected to drive more Americans to relocate as climate…
(2024-10-03). Nearly 50,000 US Dockworkers Strike And Flex Collective Power. popularresistance.org At midnight on October 1, nearly 50,000 dockworkers across the US's East Coast walked off the job, shutting down ports across the coastline across cities including Boston, New York, Miami, and Houston. This is the International Longshoremen's Association's (ILA) first strike since 1977. ILA dockworkers are a lynchpin of the US economy. Ports affected by the strike include the Port of New York and New Jersey, the nation's third largest port in terms of the volume of cargo. "When my men hit the streets from Maine to Texas, every single port will lockdown," said ILA President Harold Daggett. "Everything in the Unite…
(2024-10-03). Destacan atractivo de Cuba para empresas vitivinícolas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 oct (RHC) Participantes en la 23 edición de la Fiesta Internacional del Vino del Hotel Nacional de Cuba destacaron hoy las potencialidades del mercado turístico de esta isla para firmas vitivinícolas.
(2024-10-03). Altos mandos de Carabineros de Chile en proceso por violación de DDHH. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 oct (RHC) Cinco años después del estallido social en Chile, los altos mandos de Carabineros enfrentan hoy un proceso de imputación por las violaciones de los derechos humanos cometidas contra la población civil.
(2024-10-03). Israel's attacks on healthcare in Lebanon echo devastation in Gaza. peoplesdispatch.org Israel's destruction of Gaza's civil and health infrastructure continues to shock humanitarian workers who manage to enter the enclave during their missions. Isabelle Defourny, a physician with Doctors Without Borders (MSF), described the dire conditions in Gaza during a recent media briefing, following her latest visit to the region. She was once again stunned by the precarious living conditions of forcibly displaced people and the landscape, completely flattened by Israeli attacks. | One of the major concerns at the moment is the approaching winter, which most of Gaza's population will face in makeshift tents,…
(2024-10-03). Zelensky's laughable 'victory plan' seems to be 'working' — he already got $8 billion. infobrics.org What is this "victory plan" about? It wouldn't be the first time that the Neo-Nazi junta is claiming that it can "win", but it "just needs this one game changer". So far, only nuclear weapons and aircraft carriers haven't been delivered to its forces. However, nothing worked, so how would this new "plan" turn the tide? Russian offensive capabilities only keep growing, with a deadly combination of artillery dominance and air superiority aided by unrivaled long-range strike systems. Not even NATO itself can match that, let alone the battered Kiev regime forces.
(2024-10-03). Israel Attacks Targets In and Around Russian Air Base in Western Syria. news.antiwar.com Israel has been attacking virtually all its neighbors on a near daily basis to the point that full-scale regional war looms. Now Israel looks to be picking fights beyond the region, targeting Russia's regional presence in Syria. On Tuesday, an Iranian cargo plane arrived in Latakia with humanitarian aid for the hundreds of thousands of …
(2024-10-03). An Excellent Impersonation. commondreams.org 
If you missed it — staying in the cave is so enticing — there was a vice-presidential "debate" Tuesday night. What you missed: Walz did fine, Vance lied about everything — Trump saved Obamacare, we got no abortion ban plans here — working hard not to say anything weird or hateful about women, migrants, children, …
(2024-10-03). The Federal Reserve Cartel: The Eight Families. globalresearch.ca The Four Horsemen of Banking (Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Citigroup and Wells Fargo) own the Four Horsemen of Oil (Exxon Mobil, Royal Dutch/Shell, BP and Chevron Texaco)…
(2024-10-03). Towards A New Oil Crisis? globalresearch.ca The US is looking to start a new regional war in the Middle East with the dual objective of drying up China's energy sources and subsequently, designing the cartography of the new Greater East. Such an escalation of war could …
(2024-10-03). The Left in Latin America: Trends and Perspectives (2nd and final part). uwidata.com By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein During the first 15 years of this century, Latin America and the Caribbean witnessed a series of democratic and popular processes that placed different versions of the left at the center of events. However, the leading role of Cuba and Venezuela and the overwhelming influence that commanders Fidel Castro and Hugo …
(2024-10-03). American Healthcare Workers Who Volunteered in Gaza Say Over 118,000 Have Been Killed. news.antiwar.com Ninety-nine American healthcare workers who volunteered in Gaza over the past year published an open letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris on Thursday that detailed the horrors they witnessed and called for an end to US military support for Israel. The healthcare workers said they believe the true death toll in Gaza is …
(2024-10-03). Chilean Carabineros' top officers on trial for human rights violation. plenglish.com Santiago de Chile, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) Five years after the social uprising in Chile, the top officers of the Carabineros are facing charges for human rights violations committed against the civilian population, during the social protests of October 2019, which were violently repressed by law enforcement.
(2024-10-03). Strategic Reflections on the Escalation of Israeli Intimidation in Lebanon. cadtm.org
(2024-10-03). California legislature candidate pegs profit as the root of healthcare woes. peoplesworld.org 
ARCATA, Calif.—Meeting with constituents in Arcata in late September, Democratic candidate for the California State Assembly Chris Rogers declared that a healthcare system based on profit rather than on delivery of services cannot meet the needs of Californians. Rogers, who is strongly favored to win in this heavily Democratic district, pointed to the huge number …
(2024-10-03). Ship carrying Israel explosives requests Portugal flag removal. newarab.com 
A The German-owned MV Kathrin is due to arrive in Montenegro on Thursday, where the explosives will be transferred to arms manufacturers producing weapons for Israel. The ship will also head to Slovenia to offload the cargo, according to Amnesty International. | Citing an u…
(2024-10-03). Losing its leverage, Jordan has become Israel's insurance policy. newarab.com 
When will Jordan, the anointed That moment may be upon us sooner than we think, though Friday nights in Amman's Abdali boulevard — a copy of the Gulf's glass-ridden skyline — still heaves with Jordanian youth, iced lattes in hand, puffing the tobacco industries' latest, if equally carcinogenic invention. | This is brochure Amman: a cacophony of Arab influence and Western compulsions, complete with noughties stereotypes of malls, jocks, a…
(2024-10-03). Boat capsizes in Democratic Republic of Congo. aljazeera.com Video shows the moment a boat carrying scores of passengers capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Congo.
(2024-10-03). Mexican soldiers kill six after opening fire on truck carrying migrants. aljazeera.com Rights groups warn that migrants and asylum seekers journeying north through Mexico often experience violence.
(2024-10-03). Cambodia: Investigative Journalist Arrested on Baseless Charge. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Mech Dara on December 10, 2022. | © Private | (Bangkok) — Cambodian authorities have arrested and charged an award-winning journalist in apparent reprisal for his investigative journalism, Human Rights Watch said today. Mech Dara, 36, had recently reported on human trafficking and cybercrime that was critical of the government's role.Military police arrested Dara on September 30, 2024, while he was in his car with his family in an expressway toll line heading to Phnom Penh. A court charged him with inciting social unrest under articles 494 and 495 of the Criminal Code. Prior…
(2024-10-03). The Untold Link Between Justice Alito and Trump's Election-Denying Efforts. theintercept.com 
On the evening of January 6, 2021, retired North Carolina Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Martin had a nine-minute conversation with former President Donald Trump. This call followed weeks of efforts by Martin to Just 20 days after the insurrection, Martin had another intimate audience with another powerful right-winger: He taught a three-day seminar on con…
(2024-10-03). The Left in Latin America: Trends and Perspectives (2nd and final part). unitedworldint.com 6 major currents and the need to redefine what's left. By Sergio Rodriguez Gelfenstein During the first 15 years of this century, Latin America and the Caribbean witnessed a series of democratic and popular processes that placed different versions of the left at the center of events. However, the leading role of Cuba and Venezuela …
(2024-10-03). NicaNotes: They Are All Our Children: Memories from Nicaragua. afgj.org 
By Dorothy Granada (Dorothy Granada is a US-born peace activist and nurse who has lived and worked in Nicaragua for many years. She has been honored many times for her work with women and children by the Nicaraguan government, the Central American Parliament, and the North Caribbean Autonomous Region, among others. The hospital in Matiguas…
(2024-10-03). Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Landmark ruling in favour of victims of the Pinochet dictatorship. fidh.org
(2024-10-03). Is climate anxiety a pressing problem, or a luxury? grist.org 
This story is part of the Grist arts and culture series In May 2014, Kate Schapira carted a little table with a hand-painted sign out to a park near her home in Providence, Rhode Island, and started listening to strangers' problems. The sign read "Climate Anxiety Counseling Booth," referencing an emotion that was rel…
(2024-10-03). MPOX: Nakasongola, Kampala, and Wakiso affected most. independent.co.ug 
Nakasongola has carried over 40% of Mpox burden Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA — URN | The number of confirmed Mpox cases in Uganda is now 41, doubling from 22 just two weeks ago. The Ministry of Health (MOH) revealed on Wednesday that the majority of these cases have been recorded in the districts of Nakasongola, …
(2024-10-03). For years, Netanyahu peddled an ideology of power. Then it backfired. haaretz.com In Gaza and Lebanon, this is what war looks like when carried out by a government that placed the ideology of power and authoritarianism at the heart of its politics, and then discovered that it had been profoundly humiliated…
(2024-10-03). U.S. Calls Iran's Missile Attack On Israel 'Support For Terror', Iran Gives Fierce Response | Watch. hindustantimes.com Massive faceoff between the United States and Iran at the UN Security Council. US envoy Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Iran's Amir Saeid Iravani exchanged heated arguments after Iran launched 180 missiles and drones at Israel on October 1. Linda warned Iran and its proxies to take action against the United States or further actions against Israel. The Iranian envoy, on the other hand, accused the US, UK, and Western states of providing unwavering support to Israel, saying it has given carte blanche to this aggressive terrorist regime for all sorts of sinister behaviour.
(2024-10-03). 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…
(2024-10-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Treating breast cancer through surgery. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Globally, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the World Health Organization. Advances in treating breast cancer are improving care and quality of life. Hear from Dr. Sarah McLaughlin, a Mayo Clinic breast surgical oncologist, in this Mayo Clinic Minute. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 00) is in the downloads at the end of this post. Please courtesy: "Mayo Clinic News Network." Read the script. Treating breast…
(2024-10-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: Tips to prepare for a sensitive medical appointment. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org An appointment with your healthcare professional can be particularly stressful when it involves sensitive or intimate concerns about your body. However, addressing these concerns early is crucial for potentially detecting or identifying serious conditions like cancer. Dr. Kristina Butler, a Mayo Clinic gynecologic oncologist, understands that discussing gynecological health issues can be challenging. Finding a healthcare professional you trust and coming prepared to your appointment can make all the difference in ensuring your concerns are…
(2024-10-03). Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org As the sun rises above the St. Johns River and casts a glow on the glass buildings of downtown Jacksonville, Florida, Ann Mackey returns from a walk with her dog Maggie and prepares to attend a book club discussion. It's moments like these she has come to truly appreciate after treatment for breast cancer and multiple myeloma. Watch: Paying it forward: Florida woman leads support group after CAR-T cell therapy www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEMZ_K3DG2Q "I have always said…
(2024-10-03). Mayo Clinic Minute: What is CAR-T cell therapy? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Roughly 635,000 new cases of lymphoma were diagnosed worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International's most recent report. Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mhzo1FAmV0 Journalists: …
(2024-10-03). Prostate cancer: Family history, genetics and your risk. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images If you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, exploring what may have contributed to your cancer might not be at the top of your list. However, learning about your family history and the genetic characteristics of your prostate cancer can help your care team zero in on the best treatment plan for you. Daniel Childs, M.D., a Mayo Clinic medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers, and Joan Steyermark, a Mayo Clinic genetic counselor, explain…
(2024-10-03). In case you missed it: This week's Top 5 stories on social media. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Check out a few of the most popular News Network stories on @mayoclinic social media this past week. Mayo Clinic Minute: What is CAR-T cell therapy? Survival rates for aggressive lymphomas have improved significantly thanks to advances in treatment, such as chimeric antigen receptor-T cell therapy (CAR-T cell therapy). Dr. Madiha Iqbal, a Mayo Clinic hematologist and oncologist, explains that CAR-T cell therapy is a personalized and innovative treatment giving hope to patients diagnosed with various lymphomas. Let's talk low libido Although it may be difficult…
(2024-10-03). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Could groin pain be a sports hernia? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My 17-year-old son plays high school soccer. After a recent game, he began complaining of pain in his lower abdomen that radiates down to his inner thigh. His primary care physician believes he has a sports hernia. What is this condition, and how is it treated? What other sports injuries cause groin pain? ANSWER: A sports hernia is a type of core muscle injury that occurs when there is weakening or a…
(2024-10-03). RegenBio Summit: Understanding regulations for bringing breakthrough treatments to patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn about navigating regulatory pathways that advance promising biotherapies to daily patient care at RegenBio Summit: Transforming Next-Gen Biotherapeutics 2024. Peter Marks, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will deliver a keynote address about guiding the development of new cell, gene and tissue therapies. Dr. Marks leads the Center within FDA that is responsible for ensuring that biological products are safe, effective and…
(2024-10-03). Trova cubana en Panamá de la mano de Adrián Berazain. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 3 oct (RHC) Con la conferencia "Cuba, la historia cantada", los panameños se adentraron hoy en una peculiar narrativa que matizó con interpretaciones de piezas antológicas y propias el trovador de esa nación caribeña, Adrián Berazain.
(2024-10-03). Bombardeos israelíes dejan al menos 90 muertos en la Franja de Gaza en 24 horas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 oct (RHC) La Media Luna Roja Palestina (PRCS por sus siglas en inglés) comunicaron la víspera que alrededor de 90 personas murieron en la Franja de Gaza debido a ataques y bombardeos israelíes.
(2024-10-03). Carta de Fidel desde el presidio: "Hay que tener dignidad; hay que saber hacerse respetar" (+ Facsímil). cubadebate.cu El 3 de octubre de 1954, Fidel Castro redactó un manifiesto dirigido a todos los miembros del Movimiento Revolucionario 26 de Julio. Este documento fue refrendado por los combatientes del 26, quienes en ese momento cumplían sanciones en el Reclusorio Nacional para Hombres de Isla de Pinos.
(2024-10-03). Exitosa presentación de La Comenita de Cuba en Estados Unidos. cubadebate.cu Una nueva actuación de excelencia tuvo la compañía de teatro infantil cubana La Colmenita, esta vez en la capital de Estados Unidos, último punto de la gira que llevó también al colectivo a Tampa y Nueva York. La de ayer fue una tarde noche de plena complicidad a ver la versión del director y fundador de la agrupación Carlos Alberto 'Tin' Cremeta del popular cuento La Cenicienta…
(2024-10-03). Firman Héctor Béjar, Carlos María Alsina y Sonia Rivera Valdés carta de Ramonet a Biden. cubadebate.cu El abogado, sociólogo y escritor peruano Héctor Béjar, el dramaturgo y director teatral argentino Carlos María Alsina y la narradora cubana, radicada en los Estados Unidos, Sonia Rivera Valdés, todos ganadores del Premio Casa de las Américas, se unieron a los firmantes de la carta de Ramonet a Biden, en la que se exige retirar a Cuba de la lista de países patrocinadores del terrorismo.
(2024-10-03). Presentación de libro iniciará homenajes a Che Guevara en Bolivia. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 oct (RHC) La presentación hoy del libro Mundo Che marcará el inicio de los homenajes al comandante Ernesto Guevara en el aniversario 57 de su presencia en Bolivia.
(2024-10-03). Mejor guion original en Oscar 2024 llega a Cine Francés en Cuba. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 oct (RHC) En el contexto del Festival de Cine Francés en Cuba la sala Acapulco, de esta capital, proyectará hoy el filme ´Anatomía de una caída ª, de la directora francesa Justine Triet, y ganadora del Oscar como Mejor guion original.
(2024-10-03). Constituyen Consejo electoral del municipio Bayamo (+Foto y Audio). radiohc.cu Bayamo, 3 oct (RHC) Los integrantes del Consejo Electoral del municipio Bayamo en la provincia cubana de Granma, tomaron posesión de sus cargos ante la autoridad electoral provincial en ceremonia efectuada este miércoles en el Museo Casa Natal de Carlos Manuel de Céspedes.
(2024-10-03). Israeli attack on a high-rise building in central Beirut kills nine people. aljazeera.com
(2024-10-03). Israeli Troops Invade West Bank; Abduct Palestinians. imemc.org 
In its daily pre-dawn invasion of various parts of the West Bank, the Israeli military invaded northern, central and southern Gaza Israeli troops abducted, before dawn on Thursday, six young men, including two brothers, during their raid into the town of Deir Dibwan, east of Ramallah. The Palestinian Wafa news agency reported that the Israeli …
(2024-10-03). Cubans recall creation of the Communist Party's Central Committee. plenglish.com Havana, Oct 3 (Prensa Latina) Cubans recall the creation, 59 years ago, of the first Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), an event that consolidated the ideological and organizational unity, vanguard of the Revolution.
(2024-10-03). 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.
(2024-10-03). Fresh Israeli strikes on Beirut as nations ramp-up evacuations. newarab.com 
A Lebanese soldier was killed and four Red Cross volunteers were wounded in a rescue operation after they were targeted by The latest attack comes after an Israeli strike on an apartment in central Beirut late on Wednesday killed seven civil defence rescue workers in a rare attack in the heart of the Lebanese capital without prior warning. | "A soldier was killed and another was wounded as a resul…
(2024-10-03). Israel strikes Beirut for the second time, killing six. newarab.com 
Israel bombed central Beirut in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year of clashes against the Hezbollah militant group. | It was the second airstrike within the Lebanese capital's city limits since border hostilities began a year ago. | Israel claimed it conducted a "precise" airstrike on Beirut. Reuters witnesses reported hearing a massive blast, and a security source said it targeted a building in the Bachoura neighbourhood, close to downtown, the nearest Israeli strikes have come to Lebanon's seat of government.
(2024-10-03). Israel attacks heart of Beirut as Hezbollah pushes back in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military kills nine in attack on central Beirut as eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern ground offensive.
(2024-10-03). Israel attacks heart of Beirut as Hezbollah pushes back in southern Lebanon. aljazeera.com Israel's military kills six in attack on central Beirut as eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern ground offensive.
(2024-10-03). Is it time to go back to gold? onlineopinion.com.au Gold prices have risen almost 30 percent during the last year. Most central banks have also been increasing their gold reserves through purchasing.
(2024-10-03). Azerbaijan: PACE should hold an Urgency Debate to address the grave human rights situation. fidh.org
(2024-10-03). IDF: Two drones intercepted off central Israel coast, another crashes in open area; six killed in Israeli strikes in Beirut. haaretz.com Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Lebanon fighting ‚ñ IDF conducts 'targeted strikes' in central Beirut and Dahiyeh overnight, killing at least six ‚ñ IDF: Several air force bases damaged in Iranian attack ‚ñ Ten houses in northern Israeli town damaged by rockets from Lebanon, over 100 fired in 3 hours, IDF says ‚ñ IDF Chief of Staff says Israel has 'ability to strike anywhere in the Middle East'…
(2024-10-03). Rememoran en Cuba creación del Comité Central de Partido Comunista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 oct (RHC) Los cubanos rememoran hoy la creación hace 59 años del primer Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba (PCC), hecho que consolidó la unidad ideológica y organizativa de la agrupación de vanguardia de la Revolución.
(2024-10-03). Crean en Cuba el primer buró sindical para nuevos actores económicos. cubadebate.cu El sector del comercio, la gastronomía y los servicios de La Habana, conformó el primer buró sindical del país para la atención directa a nuevos actores económicos, un paso importante en el quehacer del movimiento obrero y que responde a lo aprobado por el Secretariado Nacional de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba en noviembre del pasado año.
(2024-10-03). Felicitan a trabajadores agropecuarios por su día. radiohc.cu La Habana, 3 oct (RHC) El secretario general de la Central de Trabajadores de Cuba, Ulises Guilarte de Nacimiento congratuló a los afiliados del sector agropecuario por celebrar su día y laborar con nuevos bríos para cumplir las misiones agrícolas encomendadas.
(2024-10-03). Tormenta tropical Leslie no ofrece peligro para Cuba. cubadebate.cu Durante la noche de este miércoles, la depresión tropical Trece continuó ganando en organización e intensidad y se convirtió en la duodécima tormenta tropical de esta temporada: Leslie. Sus vientos máximos sostenidos se han incrementado hasta 55 kilómetros por hora, con rachas superiores. Su presión mínima central descendió hasta 1005 hectopascales.
(2024-10-03). Díaz-Canel encabeza pleno del Partido en Las Tunas. radiohc.cu Las Tunas, 3 oct (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba, PCC y presidente de la República Miguel Díaz-Canel, encabeza el Pleno extraordinario del comité provincial de esa organización política en Las Tunas.
(2024-10-03). El tiempo este 3 de octubre: Tarde cálida y algunas lluvias en zonas del interior. cubadebate.cu Estará parcialmente nublado en gran parte del país, con nublados ocasionales y aislados chubascos en la costa norte central, así como en Isla de la Juventud. En la tarde se nublará con algunos chubascos y tormentas eléctricas hacia zonas del interior, más aisladas en el resto.
(2024-10-03). Communist lawmakers in Israel demand end to bloodshed in Gaza and Lebanon. peoplesworld.org 
TEL AVIV—The assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, who led Lebanese Hezbollah movement for more than three decades, will not bring peace or security for Israel. That's the warning being given by lawmakers from the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash) coalition. The Israeli army announced Nasrallah's killing on Saturday morning, Sep. 28, which immediately prompted …
(2024-10-03). The Middle East After Nasrallah. popularresistance.org There is no doubt that leaders do matter in the life of nations and movements, no matter how much one must acknowledge the role played by the masses of ordinary, working people. | The death of Egyptian President Gamal Abdul Nasser in 1970 changed the political landscape in the region forever and helped launch what is commonly dubbed the "Saudi era" (i.e., the domination of Saudi Arabia over the affairs of the Arab world). | Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's impact on the Arab-Israeli question has been, perhaps, bigger than Nasser's because he has been more effective — from the standpoint of the Arab strug…
(2024-10-03). US senators seek answers on probe into Egypt-Trump bribery case. newarab.com 
(2024-10-03). Egypt Should Release Prominent Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Egyptian activist Alaa Abdel-Fattah (R) walks with his sister Mona Seif prior to a conference held at the American University in Cairo, Egypt, September 22, 2014. | © 2014 Nariman El-Mofty/AP Photo…
(2024-10-03). President El-Sisi meets Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces Muhoozi. independent.co.ug 
CAIRO, Egypt | APO | President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Wednesday met with Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces General Muhoozi Museveni, in the presence of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces and Minister of Defense and Military Production General Abdel Mageed Saqr. The Spokesman for the Presidency said General Muhoozi Museveni conveyed the greetings and appreciation …
(2024-10-03). UK agrees to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. aljazeera.com The deal includes the tropical atoll of Diego Garcia, which is used by the United States as a military base.
(2024-10-03). Historic Handback: UK Returns Chagos Islands Sovereignty to Mauritius. devdiscourse.com In a historic move, the UK has agreed to return the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including the strategically significant Diego Garcia atoll, to Mauritius. This decision marks the end of over five decades of British control and is seen as a pivotal moment in the decolonisation process of Mauritius.
(2024-10-03). Morocco's students rise up against Israeli ties on Gaza genocide. newarab.com 
It has been almost a year since Israel's This October, Moroccan student unions are poised to escalate their dem…
(2024-10-03). EcoWaste Coalition to PBBM: Waste-to-Energy Is Not the Answer to Flooding. pressenza.com 
A critical factor exacerbating waste and flooding issues is the continued production and use of single-use plastics. These materials dominate waste streams, clogging drainage systems and waterways, leading to severe flooding in urban areas. Rather than relying on WtE, we must shift towards reducing plastic production, promoting reuse, and phasing out single-use plastics. | At the heart of addressing this issue is ecological waste management, as envisioned in Republic Act 9003. The law mandates the segregation, collection, and disposal of waste through environmentally sound methods such as recycling, composting, a…
(2024-10-03). Iran summons German, Austrian envoys over pro-Israeli antics. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry has separately summoned the German and Austrian ambassadors after their respective governments rebuked the Islamic Republic's retaliatory missile attack on the Zionist regime.
(2024-10-03). Dominican Republic says will expel up to 10,000 Haitian migrants a week. aljazeera.com Haiti is reeling from gang violence, hunger and instability, prompting the UN to warn against sending people back.
(2024-10-03). Six Factory Workers Feared Dead In Tennessee After Being Swept Away During Hurricane Helene. democracynow.org 
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached 190 as fallout from the storm becomes clearer. Hundreds remain missing and presumed dead. President Biden has ordered the Pentagon to deploy 1,000 active-duty troops to help with flood relief efforts. Power outages and water shortages remain rampant across six southeastern states hit by one of the most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history. Democracy Now! speaks with immigrant rights activist Cesar Bautista Sanchez about how the storm has affected his area of Tennessee and the increasing danger of extreme weather events under the climate crisis. "This is sta…
(2024-10-03). Hurricane Helene death toll rises to 190 as US Southeast digs out from catastrophe driven by climate change. wsws.org The full extent of the damage to infrastructure is still largely unknown, while hundreds of thousands of people in the Southeast are still without running water, electricity and cell phone service.
(2024-10-03). There's more to Tirupati Laddu controversy than meets the eye. ummid.com The Tirupati laddu controversy is more than just a religious issue – it is a flashpoint in the ongoing battle for control over religious institutions and the identity of Southern India itself.
(2024-10-03). "Don't Do It": Lebanese Lawyer Warns Israel Against Using War to Create a "New Middle East" democracynow.org 
Israeli strikes continue to rain down on Lebanon, including a strike that killed rescue and health workers in Beirut. Lebanese authorities say 1.2 million people have been displaced by the Israeli attacks. Israel announced eight of its soldiers were killed while invading southern Lebanon this week. Israel launched the ground invasion after assassinating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Friday, despite Nasrallah reportedly agreeing to a 21-day ceasefire. "This overwhelming use of force cannot change people's agency," says Nadim Houry, Lebanese researcher and executive director of the Arab Ref…
(2024-10-03). Police crack down on environmental activists protesting against the A69 route. presstv.ir Gendarmes in southern France are dislodging activists.
(2024-10-03). Flames, smoke across southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes. presstv.ir Israeli warplanes conducted large-scale strikes on Hezbollah targets.
(2024-10-03). 1000s evacuate to Beirut amid intense Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon. presstv.ir Tens of thousands of residents of southern Lebanon continue to flee their villages and cities toward Beirut.
(2024-10-03). Israeli helicopters evacuate dead, injured troops from south Lebanon. presstv.ir Israeli military has failed to make any significant gain against Hezbollah during a ground incursion into Lebanon.
(2024-10-03). Iraqi fighters use new advanced drone to hit vital Israeli target. presstv.ir The Islamic Resistance in Iraq has used an advanced kamikaze drone for the first time to strike a vital Israeli target in the southern part of the Israeli-occupied territories.
(2024-10-03). In South Sudan, hunger complicates plans to end wildlife poaching. aljazeera.com Conservationists urge the protection of wildlife, but in absence of food, many communities say they are forced to hunt.
(2024-10-03). Two killed as 'weird' Typhoon Krathon crashes into southwestern Taiwan. aljazeera.com As storm batters island, soldiers in south mobilised to help battle electrical fire in hospital that killed nine.
(2024-10-03). South America gets 'ring of fire' solar eclipse. aljazeera.com An annular solar eclipse known as the "ring of fire" was seen across parts of South America and Pacific islands.
(2024-10-03). Video: Israel bombs Lebanon escape route after issuing evacuation orders. aljazeera.com Al Jazeera's Imran Khan reports on how Israel has repeatedly attacked a main escape route for people in south Lebanon.
(2024-10-03). South America witnesses a 'ring of fire', the final solar eclipse of 2024. aljazeera.com
(2024-10-03). Deepfake Horror: South Korea's Battle Against Digital Trauma. devdiscourse.com South Korea is witnessing a crisis with the proliferation of non-consensual deepfake videos and images, mainly targeting women. This digital plague predominantly involves teenage boys creating and spreading explicit content, exacerbating gender tensions across the nation.
(2024-10-03). How 3 German nationals entered Uganda illegally, got arrested. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Three German nationals were picked up recently by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration for working in Uganda illegally. The trio, whose identities have been withheld were working for Konrad Adenauer Stiftung-KAS at their Uganda -South Sudan offices in Kampala. According to people who spoke to URN on condition of anonymity …
(2024-10-03). Tunisia: Authorities Undermine Election Integrity. hrw.org Click to expand Image | The Chairman of the Independent High Electoral Body (ISIE) Farouk Bouasker, (3-R) at a press conference on August 10, 2024, to announce just three preliminary candidates for the presidential election to be held in Tunisia. | © 2024 Mohamed Hammi/SIPA/Shutterstock.
(2024-10-03). Gulu High Court sets Friday for judgment on burial of Lakwena's father. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Gulu has scheduled a ruling for Friday, October 4, regarding the burial of Severino Okoya Kiberu, a self-styled prophet and father of former Holy Spirit Movement rebel leader Alice Lakwena. Okoya passed away on July 13 at his home in Pece-Laroo Division, Gulu City, after a …
(2024-10-03). IN PICTURES: Inside Makerere's reconstructed 'Ivory Tower'. independent.co.ug 
Makerere's 'Ivory Tower' reopened, Dr. Kiyonga installed as new Chancellor Kampala, Uganda | GCIC, URN & THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Chrispus Kiyonga has been installed as the new Chancellor of Makerere University. The installation took place on Wednesday during a ceremony that also marked the reopening of the university's iconic main building, the 'Ivory Tower', which …
(2024-10-03). HUMAN RIGHTS: US sanctions 4 Ugandan police officers. independent.co.ug 
The US sanctions Police Commanders, Bob Kagarura, Alex Mwine, Elly Womanya and and Hamdani Twesigye over alleged human rights abuses. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on four officers of the Uganda Police Force over accusations of involvement in gross human rights abuses. The US Department of …
(2024-10-03). COMMENT: US sanctions on Ugandan police officers is hot air. independent.co.ug 
How has the United States managed to get away with such duplicitous behaviour for so long? COMMENT | LEONARD RONALD EGESA | Reports just in indicate that the United States is imposing sanctions on four officers of the Uganda Police Force over accusations of involvement in gross human rights abuses. The US Department of State …
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Israeli forces continue expanding their aggression on Sunday, dropping bombs on civilians in southern, central and northern Lebanon, while also bombing sites in Yemen. The US, while sending additional troops and naval air carriers to the area, also dropped bombs in Syria on Sunday. Seventeen people from one family were killed on Sunday afternoon as …
The Israeli military carried out an airstrike near the Syrian capital Sunday night, with reports saying a villa belonging to President A military source told the London-based Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper that a drone targeted Maher al-Assad's home with three missiles in the Yafour area, west of Damascus, along the highway leading to the Sounds of…
TEL AVIV—"Accept the deal, end the war, out of Gaza!" Thousands of placards carrying this message, in both Hebrew and Arabic, were distributed last weekend in the weekly anti-government protests in cities throughout Israel. Some looked with suspicion at these signs, as they preferred sticking to the popular "Deal now!" signs. But others, many others, …
The The oil-rich Gulf state, which has repeatedly denied accusations of involvement in the Sudan's army denied carr…
Canada's carbon emissions are down for the first time since the pandemic, according to a 2023 estimate from publicly funded think tank the Canadian Climate Institute. The drop of 0.8 percent between 2022 and 2023 brings the total reduction since the baseline year of 2005 to eight percent — a long way from the 2030 goal of 40 percent, a …
Based on dubious carbon accounting, Drax, which runs the U.K.'s biggest power plant, is rapidly expanding its wood pellet operations across America.
For nearly half a century, Russell 'Maroon' Shoatz was a political prisoner of the United States. Prior to his incarceration, Shoatz fought against US capitalism and imperialism as a member of the Black Panther Party, and then as a soldier of the Black Liberation Army. Due to his two successful escapes from prison and organizing behind bars, Shoatz spent two decades in solitary confinement. Despite this brutal repression, Shoatz continued to struggle for liberation, leaving behind a trove of political writings that continue to inspire revolutionaries to this day. Shoatz's children, Russell Shoatz III and Sh…
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Prevention Point Philadelphia's drop-in center on Kensington Avenue used to be a place where Kali Lamb went to rest, clean up or get a bite to eat while she was homeless and injecting drugs. But on a recent Tuesday morning, Lamb sat comfortably in a soft hoodie and sipped on a cup of coffee, a backpack at her feet. She checked the time to make sure she was on schedule for work in Center City. | Lamb, 37, has found purpose and passion in her new career as a paralegal. She hel…
In the hours just after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida, James Pike sat in his truck, with his mobile home behind him. He was in the parking lot of a grocery store in Inglis, a town of 1,500 people in the state's rural Big Bend region, waiting alongside dozens of other campers. Trucks rumbled by carrying utility linemen, search and rescue workers, and law enforcement as the displaced residents sat and waited for news. | Pike had moved a few months earlier into a trailer park called Eleanor Oaks, in the neighboring hamlet of Yankeetown, after being priced out of another trailer park on higher ground w…
After two years of meetings and consultation with the public, a little-known federal regulator this month issued its Experts had hoped that the guidance from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, would address widespread concerns about carbon credit-related fraud — essentially, the fear that credits are not delivering their promised emissions…
Israeli forces abducted, on Sunday, at least thirteen Palestinian citizens in the central and southern parts of the occupied West Bank. Occupation forces abducted three young men in the Al-Am'ari refugee camp, south of Al-Biereh in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Bierheh. Media sources said that soldiers abducted Asem Mohammed Al-Bureiji, Yousef …
Israeli forces began sweeping farmlands on Sunday in preparation for the construction of a segregation wall in the Bulldozers leveled crops in the town of Sinjil in the central West Bank, with the wall set to deprive landowners of access to their groves and confiscate around 8,000 dunams of land. | The decision to erect the wall was taken eight months ago, part of the far-right Israeli government's plan to isolate Palestinian lands from Highway 60, a South—North intercity road…
WOODBURY, Tenn.—For the second year in a row, the "Trail of Tears" art show was held in this Tennessee city a few miles from the bustling municipality of Murfreesboro, 30 miles south of Nashville. The show opened on Aug. 2 in the city art center. The exhibition was organized by Melba Checote-Eads, a citizen of …
A recent column by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan called into sharp question the "gallingly disingenuous" refusal of Montana's Democratic Senator Jon Tester to endorse the Harris-Walz ticket at the very top of his party. And the Daily Montanan is right — it's the worst kind of phony stances taken by people who have 
ERIE, Pa.—Republican presidential nominee, the criminal and adjudicated rapist Donald Trump, escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, here on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was "mentally impaired" while also saying she should be "impeached and prosecuted." His speech also reflected the fears of his campaign that white voters in …
ERIE, Pa., — Republican presidential nominee, the criminal and adjudicated rapist, Donald Trump, escalated his personal attacks on his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris, here on Sunday by repeating an insult that she was "mentally impaired" while also saying she should be "impeached and prosecuted." His speech also reflected the fears of his campaign that white voters …
"As of today, the 30th of September 2024, I consider that Alaa is unlawfully detained [and] kidnapped. I am going on a full hunger strike until he is released. This is to protest the crime committed against him by the Egyptian authorities and to protest th…
A crowd of 3,000 anti-tourism protesters descended on posh downtown Barcelona last July, their demeanor one of delighted malice. They cordoned off hotels and eateries with hazard tape, as if demarcating a crime scene. They sprayed with water guns the blithe holidaymakers seated in restaurants. Video footage showed unhappy couples and glowering young men chased from their seats by the mob, stunned at the indignity. | The protesters shouted "tourists go home." They held signs that said "Barcelona is not for sale." They spoke of "mass touristification" and inveighed against the greed of restaurateurs and hoteliers a…
Every five years, farmers and agricultural lobbyists descend on Capitol Hill to debate the farm bill, a massive food and agriculture funding bill that helps families afford groceries, pays out farmers who've lost their crops to bad weather, and props up less-than-profitable commodity markets, among dozens of other things. The last farm bill was passed in 2018, and in 2023 Congress extended the previous farm bill for an additional year after its negotiations led to a stalemate. That extension expires today, and Congress seems poised to settle for another one. | House Republicans and Democrats' primary dispute i…
A top adviser to former US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Israel must be allowed to finish defeating Hezbollah after Jared Kushner, who is also former US president Donald Trump's son-in-law praised the Friday killing of Nasrallah in a massive Israeli airstrike on a southern Beirut suburb. | Kushner was seen as the architect of Trump's "Deal of the Century" peace plan which would have allowed Israel to annex huge tracts of the West Bank and was unanim…
Israel The death toll in Israeli strikes across the country Sunday rose to 105, including 32 in Ain Deleb, a town southeast of the port city of Sidon, 33 in the northeastern district of Baalbek-Hermel and seven more in Marjayoun | The strikes come after Nasrallah was killed in a massi…
Dozens of buildings in Smoke could still be seen billowing from several buildings on Saturday in the southern suburb of 
An extremist Israeli settler group which wants to The group, known as 
Uganda makes a major leap in energy future but more work lies a head COVER STORY | IAN KATUSIIME | Uganda commissioned its largest hydropower project, the Karuma Hydropower Dam, on September 26, marking a significant milestone in the country's journey towards enhanced electricity generation for both industrial growth and household access. The commissioning of the …
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Eighteen workers who sustained serious injuries from a fire that broke out at Landy Industries in Mukono district are demanding compensation. The factory manufactures Plastic shoes, Sandals, boots, and health sandals. The fire broke out after an explosion was heard in the factory. Vicky Akello, 19, from Pader District in Northern …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Oil Company-UNOC has commended players in the oil and gas sector for adhering to the local content needs that have seen numerous Ugandans benefit from the sector. Jessica Kyeyune made the remarks while representing the UNOC CEO at a National Supplier engagement organised by Threeways Shipping (TWS) …