(2024-12-10). Niger: Prominent civil society activist arbitrarily arrested. fidh.org Niger's military authorities should immediately drop all charges and release a prominent civil society activist and critic of the government, as he is detained solely for the peaceful exercise of his human rights, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human Rights, FIDH, and the World Organisation Against Torture, OMCT) said today.
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(2024-12-10). Ivory Coast: Post-electoral crisis victims challenge Alassane Ouattara's amnesty law in ECOWAS Court. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). South Africa emphasises significant contribution of youth to innovation and entrepreneurship in Africa. tvbrics.com 
South African Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation predicts that Africa will account for more than a quarter of the world's youth population by 2050…
(2024-12-10). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). The Imperative of a Coordinated Approach: Strengthening the Cluster System in South Africa. sanews.gov.za The Imperative of a Coordinated Approach: Strengthening the Cluster System in South Africa | By Phindile Baleni | As we approach the end of 2024, reflecting on our nation's challenges and opportunities is important. The recent history of South Africa has shown us that traditional modes of governance are no longer sufficient to address the complex issues our society grapples with. From the lingering impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to the escalating cost of living, the time has come for a renewed focus on how we govern and implement our policies. | At the heart of this transformation lies the cluster system of gov…
(2024-12-10). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-10). South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference. icrc.org Convening State armed forces to create "international guidelines for identifying military personnel and preventing them from going missing"
(2024-12-10). The Role of Media in a BRICS Context. infobrics.org "The media plays a critical role in shaping global narratives, and its impact is particularly significant in the context of Africa's emerging position in the global development landscape…
(2024-12-10). Police rescue kidnapped businessmen. sanews.gov.za Police rescue kidnapped businessmen | Police have in the past week rescued two kidnapped businessmen, arrested seven kidnappers and seized firearms, cell phones and vehicles used in the commission of the crimes. | On Saturday, a Chinese businessman was hijacked and kidnapped in Springs, Ekurhuleni. | Within 24 hours, a multi-disciplinary team operationalised intelligence, which led them to the location of the kidnappers. | The team intercepted the kidnappers' vehicle, an Audi A3, at an intersection in Lenasia and arrested two suspects on Sunday. | The team then proceeded to an address in Meriting, where they arr…
(2024-12-10). Universities urged to make provision for student accommodation. sanews.gov.za Universities urged to make provision for student accommodation | Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has encouraged institutions of higher learning to provide land on campus to build student accommodation facilities in a bid to make it easier to manage the standard of student accommodation and safety. | "It is our collective responsibility to make sure that we create a safe and conducive environment for students, so that the university can produce the necessary labour force that must shape the economy of our country, which will lead to a capable, ethical and developmental State," Nkabane s…
(2024-12-10). 133 new W Cape traffic officers to strengthen road safety this festive season. sanews.gov.za 133 new W Cape traffic officers to strengthen road safety this festive season | The 133 traffic officers who graduated on Monday will hit the ground running, as the Western Cape enters the festive season, a time of increased travel and heightened road safety risks, | "These new recruits will be deployed across the province, bolstering law enforcement capacity and ensuring safer journeys for all road users," the Western Cape Provincial Government said in a statement. | The provincial government hosted a graduation ceremony on Monday at the Gene Louw Traffic College in Brackenfell, Cape Town. | The ceremony mark…
(2024-12-10). Contractor appointed to repair equipment and provide clean linen at Bara. sanews.gov.za Contractor appointed to repair equipment and provide clean linen at Bara | The Gauteng Department of Health has appointed a service provider to repair the laundry equipment at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto, Johannesburg. | This is after nurses raised their concern about infection control and cleanliness, as pictures of dirty linen surfaced on social media recently. | "The Gauteng Department of Health would like to reassure the public that several measures continue to be implemented to ensure the provision of clean linen to patients at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital," a stateme…
(2024-12-10). N2 Garden Route to open to traffic this festive season. sanews.gov.za N2 Garden Route to open to traffic this festive season | The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has announced that work on several periodic maintenance and construction projects, which are currently underway on the N2 Garden Route, will cease at the end of the week to ensure that roads are open and traffic is free flowing during the festive season. | "Every effort will be made to ensure increased road safety and improved mobility during the holidays. The N2 Garden Route is a particularly busy route for holiday travellers and freight operators, and SANRAL will be working with all road traffic authorities…
(2024-12-10). Basic Education launches app to track eradication of pit toilets. sanews.gov.za Basic Education launches app to track eradication of pit toilets | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has unveiled the Safe Schools App, a technological solution designed to tackle one of the most urgent issues in South African schools – the eradication of pit toilets. | The app was unveiled to the media in Tshwane on Monday afternoon during a briefing hosted by the department. | The Safe Schools App, developed and donated by Vodacom South Africa, is a tool aimed at promoting accountability and transparency in addressing the pressing challenge. | "The Safe Schools App is more than just an application; it…
(2024-12-10). President Ramaphosa stresses Job Creation, Inclusive Growth in Mpumalanga. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa stresses Job Creation, Inclusive Growth in Mpumalanga | President Cyril Ramaphosa has underscored the importance of inclusive economic growth and job creation as the central focus of government and its social partners. | The President was speaking at the meeting between the National Executive and the Mpumalanga Provincial Executive Council at the Nkangala District Council Chambers, Mpumalanga. | President Ramaphosa reiterated that cooperative governance is a constitutional mandate, urging all spheres of government to collaborate more effectively to address common challenges. | Highlighting…
(2024-12-10). BMA officials disrupt another human and child smuggling operation. sanews.gov.za BMA officials disrupt another human and child smuggling operation | The Border Management Authority (BMA) has successfully disrupted another human and child smuggling operation, demonstrating its capability to combat organised crime at ports of entry and border law enforcement areas. | On Monday afternoon, a South African taxi driver was apprehended at the Beitbridge border while attempting to smuggle 25 undocumented foreign nationals into the country. | Among them were 20 children between the ages of five and 14. The children were being unlawfully transported under dangerous and inhumane conditions. | The vehicl…
(2024-12-10). GBV activists appointed to link communities and law enforcement. sanews.gov.za GBV activists appointed to link communities and law enforcement | KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Thamsanqa Ntuli, has handed over appointment letters to 173 gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) activists who will serve as liaisons between the communities and law enforcement, working across various police stations in the province. | The primary responsibilities for the activists include offering emotional and practical support to GBVF victims, improving community awareness of available resources, and strengthening preventative measures against violence. | The GBVF activists will focus on:
• Vict…
(2024-12-10). KZN, Gauteng record highest number of accidents at start of festive season. sanews.gov.za KZN, Gauteng record highest number of accidents at start of festive season | The festive season has started on a bleak note, with the preliminary road statistics showing that in the first six days of this month, 162 fatal crashes and 193 deaths were recorded in the country. | "To date, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal have the highest number of accidents and fatalities, with a concentration of incidents in the metros. While current figures represent a decrease compared to the same period last year, these figures are still too high," Transport Minister Barbara Creecy said on Monday. | Addressing media during the Cross-Al…
(2024-12-10). New Children's Edutainment Garden launched in Pretoria. sanews.gov.za New Children's Edutainment Garden launched in Pretoria | The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has unveiled the new Children's Edutainment Garden at the Pretoria National Botanical Garden ahead of the festive season. | This space serves as a unique educational resource for foundation-phase teachers and learners. The Children's Edutainment Garden offers an ideal setting for teaching and learning in an engaging, nature-filled environment. | "The Children's Edutainment Garden stands as evidence of a deliberate choice to equip the next generation with knowledge. In the second phas…
(2024-12-10). East Africa's cargo tracking boosts trade. independent.co.ug 
URA saves over $1m in escort costs, transit time from Mombasa reduced ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Digital trade interventions like East Africa's regional electronic cargo tracking systems (RECTS), and Uganda's national electronic single window (UeSW) have been praised for enhancing trade, improving revenue collection, and saving traders millions of traders in a December report by …
(2024-12-10). Nigeria rolls out malaria vaccine. independent.co.ug 
The vaccine being introduced is being given to children between five and 15 months old Nigeria | AGENCIES | Nigeria, which has more malaria deaths than any other country in the world, has begun rolling out a vaccine against the disease for the first time. The West African nation accounts for almost a third of those …
(2024-12-10). CEO of Dubai Chambers underscores Uganda's position as one of Africa's fastest-growing economies. independent.co.ug 
Uganda and Dubai Chambers of Commerce build stronger economic ties at the "Doing business with Uganda" forum Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The "Doing Business with Uganda" forum, held as part of a Uganda-Tanzania Roadshow at the Sheraton Hotel in Kampala, showcased significant opportunities for enhancing trade, investment, and economic cooperation between Uganda and …
(2024-12-10). Equity Group paving the way for investment in DRC's emerging economy. independent.co.ug 
The recent fourth edition of Equity Group's Trade Mission, held in Kinshasa and Lubumbashi, brought together delegates from East Africa, including Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania Kinshasa, DRC | THE INDEPENDENT | The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with its immense natural resources and dynamic economic sectors, is fast becoming a pivotal player in Africa's economic landscape. …
(2024-12-10). KIKUUBE RESIDENTS: Stop EACOP project now. independent.co.ug 
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Project-affected Persons (PAPs) under the East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) in Kikuube protested on Monday, demanding the immediate halt of the entire project. The 1,443km crude oil export pipeline will transport Uganda's crude oil from Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga port in Tanzania. …
(2024-12-10). UEB Geysel realizará reparación capital de grupos electrógenos. cubadebate.cu La Unidad Empresarial de Base (UEB) Geysel, ubicada en Holguín, ha anunciado el inicio de la reparación capital de su unidad motriz de grupos electrógenos, una inversión crucial que busca recuperar parte de la capacidad de generación eléctrica instalada en el país. Este proceso comenzará el próximo año y se llevará a cabo en el extranjero.
(2024-12-10). Sudan: War Crimes in South Kordofan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Screenshot of a video filmed by men wearing RSF uniforms that Human Rights Watch geolocated to the village of Tungul, close to Habila, South Kordofan, Sudan. Houses on fire can be seen along the road. The video was recorded sometime between February 11 and 14, 2024 | The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias carried out numerous abuses against civilians in Habila county in Sudan's South Kordofan state from December 2023 to March 2024, during conflict with the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement—North.The abuses constitute war crimes and i…
(2024-12-10). Democracy Now! 2024-12-10 Tuesday. democracynow.org Headlines for December 10, 2024; "Politics Is Finally Possible": After Surprise Fall of Assad in Protracted Civil War, What's Next?; "Unleashed": Report Details How Israeli Soldiers Brutalize West Bank Palestinians in Hebron; Deny, Defend, Depose: UnitedHealth CEO's Slaying Highlights Widespread Rage at Healthcare Industry | Headlines for December 10, 2024; "Politics Is Finally Possible": After Surprise Fall of Assad in Protracted Civil War, What's Next?; "Unleashed": Report Details How Israeli Soldiers Brutalize West Bank Palestinians in Hebron; Den…
(2024-12-10). Deny, Defend, Depose: UnitedHealthcare CEO's Slaying Highlights Widespread Rage at Healthcare Industry. democracynow.org 
New York prosecutors have charged a suspect with murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down in Midtown Manhattan on December 4. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who was captured in Pennsylvania on Monday after a five-day nationwide search. Police say Mangione was found with a handwritten manifesto, which they have not released. Although little is known about the motive for Thompson's killing, there has been an outpouring of rage on social media directed at the health industry, with many sharing stories of having claims for vital care deni…
(2024-12-10). Sudan: War Crimes in South Kordofan. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Satellite imagery comparison between September 8, 2023, and April 4, 2024, shows missing corrugated metal rooftops on the market and most of the other buildings in the town of Fayu, South Kordofan, Sudan. Debris is visible around the market as well as some burned houses in the southern part of the town. | © 2024 Airbus. Google Earth. © 2024 Planet Labs PBC. | The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias carried out numerous abuses against civilians in Habila county in Sudan's South Kordofan state from December 2023 to March 2024, during conflict with the Sudanese A…
(2024-12-10). Mohammed al-Bashir appointed as Syria's caretaker prime minister. presstv.ir The HTS militant group has appointed Mohammed al-Bashir as the caretaker prime minister of the transitional Syrian government until March 1, 2025.
(2024-12-10). A closer look at the latest situation in Syria. ummid.com The HTS invasion of Aleppo in recent days was carried out at the expense of the Syrian regime's army, backed by Iranian and Russian forces.
(2024-12-10). Assad Is Out, Woke Al-Qaeda Is In. globalresearch.ca Well it looks like the government of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad is on its way out, likely to be replaced by one or more US puppet regimes depending on whether the nation maintains its current borders or is carved up …
(2024-12-10). Venezuela on Syria: No to Violence and Foreign Interference (+Territorial Integrity). orinocotribune.com Caracas (OrinocoTribune.com)—Venezuela is closely following the events taking place in Syria, expressing its firm desire that the country find a path "towards the peaceful resolution of its differences without foreign interference or the use of violence as a mechanism to address political conflicts." This was announced by the Venezuelan government on Monday, December 9, through a The text reports, "Venezuela reaffirms its solidarity with the Syrian people at this crucial moment and calls on th…
(2024-12-10). Headlines for December 10, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Launches Massive Airstrikes Across Syria Following Assad's Ouster, As European Nations Freeze Asylum Applications, Austria Will Begin Deporting Syrian Refugees, Israeli Massacres Across Gaza Target Flour Line, Wipe Al-Kahlout Family Off Civil Registry, Israeli Airstrike Kills 2 West Bank Palestinians in Tubas; Israeli Army Makes Arrests Amid Ongoing Raids, Benjamin Netanyahu Takes the Stand in Delayed Corruption Trial, Kyiv Pushes Foreign Troop Presence in Ukraine as Part of Resolution to Russia's War, Authorities Arrest and Charge 26-Year-Old Luigi Mangione in Fatal Shooting of UnitedHealthcar…
(2024-12-10). Israel once again acts with impunity, carrying out hundreds of airstrikes in Syria. thecanary.co Israel has unleashed a massive military attack to neutralise Syria with hundreds of airstrikes. A senior Israeli source has called this "the largest air operation carried out by its Air Force in its history", according to Al Jazeera. Despite saying its airstrikes would 'continue for days', Israel has stressed that it is 'not intervening'. Israel: […] | By
(2024-12-10). Report: Climate Crisis Accounts for a Third of Weather-Related Insurance Claims. truthout.org Insure Our Future, a coalition of environmental, consumer protection and other grassroots groups, issued its annual scorecard report this week, detailing how the climate crisis has accounted for over a third of weather insurance loss claims across the globe since the start of the century. Such weather-related disasters with direct ties to the climate crisis amounted to over $600 billion in… |
(2024-12-10). Five Israelis die in car crash during Morocco 'religious trip'. newarab.com 
Five The accident occurred on Friday, 6 December, on a rugged stretch of road connecting Tazarin in Zagora province to Alnif in Tinghir province. | Their vehicle reportedly veered off the road and overturned due to excessive speed, killing all five passengers instantly. | The victims[md…
(2024-12-10). With Trump's Re-Election, a Venezuela Invasion Could Be On the Cards. mintpressnews.com As Trump assembles a team of pro-war hardliners, concerns grow in Caracas that the administration could pursue military action against Venezuela, including an Iraq-style invasion.
(2024-12-10). With Trump's Re-Election, a Venezuela Invasion Could Be On the Cards. thealtworld.com As Trump assembles a team of pro-war hardliners, concerns grow in Caracas that the administration could pursue military action against Venezuela, including an Iraq-style invasion. | The re-election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States has many in Venezuela extremely concerned. From assassinations, terror campaigns, sanctions and coups, the first Trump administration tried everything short of a full-scale invasion of the country. With a cabinet full of hawks, MintPress assesses the potential for a future U.S. intervention in Venezuela. | Invasion 2.0?: | According to insiders such as Defe…
(2024-12-10). Despite Stellantis' Broken Promises, Auto Workers Keep Up The Fight. popularresistance.org On December 1, Portuguese business executive Carlos Tavares abruptly resigned as CEO of one of the largest auto manufacturers in the world. On December 2, the United Auto Workers (UAW), one of the largest unions in the country, issued a statement welcoming the resignation, as well as announcing that Stellantis finalizing an employee leasing agreement with workers in Kokomo, Indiana, long overdue after Tavares' delays. | In 2023, autoworkers across the United States went on a historic strike against the three largest automakers in the United States: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis.
(2024-12-10). Philadelphia: Activists mark 40th anniversary of Bhopal chemical disaster. workers.org 
Philadelphia Despite bitter cold and windy conditions that made lighting candles impossible, Philadelphia activists held a vigil on Dec. 4 against Dow Chemical, the current owner of the "Killer Carbide Factory." Protesters demanded that Dow, which purchased Union Carbide in 2001, own up to its responsibilities for the deaths of . . . |
(2024-12-10). Iranian researchers invent joints for soft robots. tvbrics.com 
The types of robots are used in many fields, from car factories to soft robotic assistants…
(2024-12-10). Who is Luigi Mangione, the suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder? aljazeera.com Man, 26, arrested at McDonald's outlet with a gun and fake IDs on his person, according to police.
(2024-12-10). Dozens kidnapped by rifle-wielding men in northwest Nigeria village. aljazeera.com Residents said men carrying assault rifles went door to door, kidnapping people in the northwestern town of Kakin Dawa.
(2024-12-10). China-built, energy-saving ro-ro cargo vessel boasts near 50% cut in emissions. ecns.cn The world's leading environmentally-friendly roll-on/roll-off (ro-ro) cargo vessel has been delivered and set sail from Yangzhou City, east China's Jiangsu Province on Sunday.
(2024-12-10). China's Long March 8A rocket prepares for maiden flight. ecns.cn China's self-developed Long March 8A carrier rocket, the country's primary launch vehicle for future medium and low Earth orbit missions, was transported to the launch center in Wenchang.
(2024-12-10). Leading doctors sign HOPE Accord calling for the suspension of all covid mRNA "vaccines" expose-news.com The rise in heart attacks, strokes and cancer is driven by covid mRNA vaccines until proven otherwise, says an eminent cardiologist in an open letter to the UK's General Medical Council ("GMC"). …
(2024-12-10). One Reason Why Consuming Animal Fats Is Vital. globalresearch.ca Vitamin K2, found exclusively in animal fats and fermented foods, is essential for metabolic health, serving as an emergency electron carrier during cellular reductive stress | Unlike plant-based oils, animal fats provide vitamin K2, which helps regulate calcium distribution, ensuring it's …
(2024-12-10). The popular response to the shooting of UnitedHealthcare's CEO and American realities. wsws.org The media is suddenly full of pressing items it has not seen fit to feature previously, relating the horror stories of those whose medical treatment was delayed, denied or generally undermined.
(2024-12-10). Detroit Marathon strikers call for support as oil giant ceases healthcare coverage. wsws.org On strike for more than three months, Marathon workers called for joint action to stop the cutoff of their insurance on December 13.
(2024-12-10). Mass rage at for-profit health insurance demands collective action. cpusa.org 
A suspect has been arrested for allegedly assassinating UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 in New York City. The suspect, Luigi Mangione, was arrested on Dec. 9 in Pennsylvania. The police believe this was a premeditated murder. Mangione had a " A large number of people have expressed understanding of…
(2024-12-10). Murder of UnitedHealth CEO Reveals Widespread Anger at Health Insurance Industry. truthout.org New York prosecutors have charged a suspect with murder for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down in Midtown Manhattan on December 4. The suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, who was captured in Pennsylvania on Monday after a five-day nationwide search. Police say Mangione was found with a handwritten manifesto, which they have not released. |
(2024-12-10). 'Oreshniks' in Belarus deter NATO aggression. infobrics.org Unfortunately, gentlemanly agreements with the world's most vile racketeering cartel and its warmongering overlords in Washington DC are all but impossible. They only understand the language of raw power and that's how the actual world will communicate with them from now on.
(2024-12-10). Health Care Administration Wastes Half a Trillion Dollars Every Year. peoplespolicyproject.org 
(2024-12-10). Poll: Nearly 2 in 3 Americans Say Government Should Ensure Health Care Coverage. truthout.org The proportion of Americans who say that it is the government's responsibility to ensure health care coverage for all has reached a nearly two-decade high, new polling finds. According to a Gallup survey released Monday, 62 percent of Americans now say that the federal government should ensure that all Americans have coverage, versus 36 percent who say it should not. Support is highest among… |
(2024-12-10). Shell backs down on million pound Greenpeace lawsuit and agrees to charity donation settlement. leftfootforward.org Oil giant Shell has dropped its legal action against Greenpeace UK, who it was suing for $2.1 million or £1.7 million in damages after protestors occupied one of its vessels for 13 days last year. | The dispute has been settled with Greenpeace agreeing to make a £300,000 donation to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI). | Shell will not receive any payment as part of the settlement and says that the charity donation recognises its main concern "that this kind of stunt at sea is a serious risk to safety and life". | In January 2023, six Greenpeace activists boarded an oil vessel carrying o…
(2024-12-10). Do You Need A Car Accident Attorney to Handle Your Injury Claim? moguldom.com Some people prefer handling everything on their own. They only call in the professionals when it's absolutely necessary. Usually, there's nothing wrong with this and you can save some money. However, some things you shouldn't try to handle on your own like navigating a car accident claim. Sure, some accidents like a minor fender bender …
(2024-12-10). Acer Unpacks Nitro Intel 'Battlemage' Graphics Cards. ummid.com Hours after Intel launched Arc B-Series GPUs codenamed Battlemage Tuesday, Acer added in its gaming lineup new Nitro Intel Arc B570 OC 10GB and Nitro Intel Arc B580 OC 12 GB graphics cards.
(2024-12-10). Teamsters: Atlanta card check majority a pre-holiday win at Amazon. peoplesworld.org 
ALPHARETTA, Ga.—In an indication of progress in a major union organizing drive, the Teamsters are reporting "a major win outside the NLRB election process" by gaining a card-check majority among workers at the giant Amazon warehouse in the Atlanta suburb of Alpharetta, Ga. Hundreds of workers, many of them drivers at the DGT8 warehouse, signed …
(2024-12-10). Oakland's Nuisance Eviction Ordinance (NEO) has finally been repealed. indybay.org Haunting Photo Of Mary Jesus Who Jumped To Her Death From The Oakland Tribune Tower 20 Years Ago Today, After Receiving An Eviction Notice:…
(2024-12-10). Another outsourcing nightmare: the figures for private equity profiteering from foster children are in. thecanary.co Private equity isn't just eating up one fifth of the entire NHS budget. It hasn't just doubled its role in children's social care homes in the five years until 2023. The profit extraction is also happening to foster children. The figures are in over foster children The top three firms made combined profits of £40m […] | By
(2024-12-10). Danny Glover: Cuba ejerce un rol importante en lucha antirracista. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) El actor estadounidense Danny Glover, de visita hoy en Cuba para participar en la Conferencia Internacional Cuba 2024. Decenio de los Afrodescendientes, considera que la nación caribeña ha desempeñado un papel importante en la batalla contra el racismo.
(2024-12-10). Sujo, presente en cita fílmica habanera y rumbo al Oscar 2025. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) La película de 2024 Sujo, que aspira representar a México en los Oscar del próximo año, integra hoy el catálogo del 45 Festival Internacional del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de La Habana.
(2024-12-10). Embrujos de Trinidad, la patrimonial villa. cubadebate.cu Desde que asomas a su puerta de entrada, la brisa caribeña te envuelve, te enamora más a cada paso que das por sus calles de piedras, sus casonas de alto puntal, los tejados, las rejas, las aldabas. Esa es la Trinidad de Cuba, que desde el centro sur de la isla, abraza los 36 años de declarada, junto a su Valle de los Ingenios, Patrimonio Cultural de la Humanidad.
(2024-12-10). Cuba conquista Copa del Caribe sub-15 de béisbol. cubadebate.cu En el Estadio Andre Rodger, de Nassau, Cuba derrotó 1 a 0 al local Bahamas el lunes y se proclamó campeón de la Copa del Caribe sub-15 de béisbol. El zurdo matancero Carlos Sarduy venció en un cerrado encuentro contra el abridor Colton Cubbaje, que cubrió seis entradas, con dos jits permitidos.
(2024-12-10). Acreditan nueva carrera en Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos (+Audio). radiohc.cu Cienfuegos, 10 dic (RHC)La acreditación de la carrera de Bioanálisis, como parte del primer proceso dentro de la Tecnología constituye una novedad en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos, donde también están acreditadas las de Medicina, Estomatología y Enfermería.
(2024-12-10). Más pedidos en Estados Unidos para levantar sanciones a Cuba. radiohc.cu El Comité Internacional del DSA (Democratic Socialists of America), impulsa una campaña para rubricar una carta dirigida al presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, exigiendo retirar a Cuba de la lista de estados patrocinadores del terrorismo y levantar el genocida bloqueo económico comercial y financiero impuesto por la Casa Blanca hace más de 60 años.
(2024-12-10). Protestas en Brasil exigen arrestos y sin amnistía para golpistas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 10 dic (RHC) Los frentes Brasil Popular y Pueblo Sin Miedo convocaron a protestas para hoy en 18 estados y el Distrito Federal bajo el lema Sin amnistía para golpistas, a propósito del Día Internacional de los Derechos Humanos.
(2024-12-10). IDF says drone that struck central Israeli apartment wasn't recognized as hostile aircraft. haaretz.com The drone was launched from Yemen and hit a residential building in central Israel ‚ñ The commander of the air force determined that the decision not to activate an alert was a mistake and said that the policy for activating alerts should be expanded…
(2024-12-10). EconoScope | China charts new economic course with bold policy shift. ecns.cn China's top policymakers have outlined a significant shift in economic policy, adopting a more proactive fiscal approach and moderately easing monetary measures. This was announced during the Political Bureau of CPC Central Committee meeting on Monday, setting the tone for the nation's economic priorities in 2025.
(2024-12-10). Xi stresses sound governance, high-quality development in border areas. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, has stressed the importance of enhancing governance and boosting high-quality development in the country's border areas.
(2024-12-10). Book containing Fidel Castro's speeches on culture launched in Cuba. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) Casa de las Américas President Abel Prieto presented the book "Fidel and Culture," a compilation of speeches by the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution, in the central province of Villa Clara on Monday.
(2024-12-10). Russia: Stop the criminal prosecution of Zarema Musayeva. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). Georgia: Law enforcement officers must be held accountable for the unlawful use of force against protesters. fidh.org
(2024-12-10). IX Pleno del Comité Central del PCC: øQué temas centrarán el debate? cubadebate.cu El IX Pleno del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba se celebrará los días 12 y 13 de diciembre. Aquí se analizarán las tendencias negativas que afectan a la sociedad, tanto en el ámbito económico como ideológico, y se trazarán acciones para avanzar hacia un socialismo más justo y próspero. Sobre estos y otros aspectos, se enfocó la emisión de la Mesa Redonda. Conozca aquí todos los detalles.
(2024-12-10). Presidente cubano recorre sitios de interés socioeconómico en Holguín. cubadebate.cu El presidente cubano y primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido, Miguel Díaz-Canel, comenzó su visita de trabajo a Holguín con un recorrido por la Empresa Mecánica Héroes del 26 de Julio. Acompañan a Díaz-Canel el miembro del Buró Político y secretario de organización del CC-PCC Roberto Morales Ojeda, el primer secretario del Partido en Holguín, Joel Queipo Ruiz, y el gobernador Manuel Francisco Hernández Aguilera.
(2024-12-10). DR Congo's disease X. independent.co.ug 
How worried should we be about it? DRC | AGENCIES | They're calling it Disease X. It's a mysterious illness circulating in a remote part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Current figures by Dec.06: almost 400 cases and 79 deaths. International health authorities are monitoring. It all started on October 24 when the first patient …
(2024-12-10). George Mason University students demand democratic rights for leaders of Students for Justice in Palestine. wsws.org Students have reacted with outrage at the university and police attempts to silence dissent on the campus.
(2024-12-10). Dems Move to Protect Abortion Seekers' Data Before GOP Takes Control of Congress. truthout.org Democrats at the federal and state levels are pushing to pass bills protecting sensitive reproductive health data before Republicans take control of key legislative chambers. Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts plans on Tuesday to reintroduce legislation that would put guardrails on the largely unregulated industry buying and selling consumer data, her office shared first with… |
(2024-12-10). Shin Bet, Israeli army chiefs visit Egypt amid talks to release Gaza hostages. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF investigation finds air force failed to classify drone as hostile before strike on Monday; White House's Sullivan to visit Israel on Thursday to discuss Syria, Gaza hostage deal ‚ñ SYRIA: FM Sa'ar says Israel attacked 'strategic weapons' in Syria to keep them out of hands of extremist factions ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas sends Egypt list of hostages destined for release, including four American citizens, according to report…
(2024-12-10). IDF denies Israeli tanks moving closer to Damascus; Israeli Navy strikes Latakia Naval Port in north Syria. haaretz.com ISRAEL: IDF investigation finds air force failed to classify drone as hostile before strike on Monday; White House's Sullivan to visit Israel on Thursday to discuss Syria, Gaza hostage deal ‚ñ SYRIA: FM Sa'ar says Israel attacked 'strategic weapons' in Syria to keep them out of hands of extremist factions ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas sends Egypt list of hostages destined for release, including four American citizens, according to report…
(2024-12-10). Egypt advocates reconstruction in Syria with no alien interference. plenglish.com Cairo, Dec 10 (Prensa Latina) The future of Syria must be decided by its people through a comprehensive political process, without external dictates or interference, the Egyptian government affirmed today.
(2024-12-10). Egypt unveils innovative strategy for sustainable economic planning. tvbrics.com 
The government aims to bolster private sector engagement through various initiatives…
(2024-12-10). Egypt: Al-Azhar University and ICRC explore similarities between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Archaeologists wary over Egypt's Giza plateau 'upgrade' plans. newarab.com 
(2024-12-10). Israeli Forces Reach Damascus as Chaos Grips Syria. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle A Syrian chemist has been found dead in his home as executions, expanded occupation, and Israeli airstrikes unfold in the aftermath of the collapse of Assad's Syria Israeli forces have continued to expand their occupation in Syria and are now around 20 kilometers from the capital, Damascus — coming as Tel Aviv is simultaneously waging…
(2024-12-10). Vanessa Beeley: "Safe While Syria Burns" libya360.wordpress.com Vanessa Beeley Israel destroys Syrian defense capabilities and bases. More than 350 Israeli airstrikes targeting Syrian territory in the past hours, and an enemy Israeli occupation of Syrian territory equivalent to twice the size of the Gaza Strip, and their army is less than 40 km away from the capital Damascus. After a rather turbulent…
(2024-12-10). Failing In Its Case Against The Uhuru Three, The US Manufactures 'Thought Crimes'. popularresistance.org The Uhuru 3 – Chairman Omali Yeshitela, Penny Hess and Jesse Nevel – will have a sentencing hearing on December 16 in Florida. Failing to find evidence to convict them of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA), the US Government manufactured a charge of conspiring to violate the law by thinking about it. There is no evidence to support this. This conviction creates a new level of state repression. Clearing the FOG speaks with Chairman Yeshitela about the case, the current political environment in the United States, including his opinions on the recent presidential election, and the recent events in…
(2024-12-10). Sri Lanka: Reading the General Election 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-12-10). City workers fight for unionization in Portsmouth, Virginia. peoplesworld.org 
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — City workers and union organizations in Portsmouth, Va., urged city council members to pass an ordinance that would give city workers the right to unionize at the Tuesday November, 26 city council meeting. After accepting donations for police departments, and inaugurating a 'Small Business Day' for the city, the city council heard …
(2024-12-10). Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Venezuela celebrates Human Rights Day and its Universal Declaration. plenglish.com A press released from the Foreign Ministry stressed that this historic document represents a global commitment to its protection and promotion. | The Bolivarian Republic, a zealous guardian of the principles of Liberator Simón Bolívar, which inspired the Universal Declaration, called on the international community to respect the principles contained in this valuable document. | She also urged to avoid the 'instrumentalization of the noble cause of human rights for political purposes, an action that has inflicted great damage to humanity'. | The Venezuelan Government and people reiterated their firm commitment 't…
(2024-12-10). Iran says 'critical' for Syria militants to keep distance from Israel. presstv.ir A spokeswoman for the Iranian government says the disassociation of militants who toppled the government of President Assad, from Israel is highly important to the Islamic Republic.
(2024-12-10). Hey Republican voters—you ain't seen nothing yet! nationofchange.org In defense of the federal government, or…
(2024-12-10). Nigel Farage makes sixth trip to US since being elected MP so that he can headline MAGA fundraiser. leftfootforward.org Nigel Farage is coming in for some heavy criticism once more, after it emerged that he will be making his sixth trip to the U.S. since being elected MP for Clacton, with many questioning his commitment to his constituents. | The Independent reports that Farage 'will be in the USA on Sunday for an astonishing sixth time since he was elected as the MP on 4 July after he was unveiled as one of the headline acts at the biggest MAGA gala since Donald Trump won the US presidential election'. | He will be giving one of the speeches at a major Republican fundraising event which will also be addressed by the president-…
(2024-12-10). Corbyn calls for NATO member Turkey to leave Syria and respect Kurdish rights. thecanary.co As Israel expanded its illegal occupation in south-west Syria amid the jihadist victory over the Assad regime, independent MP Jeremy Corbyn called for foreign troops from the apartheid state to leave the country — but there is another illegal occupation in Syria, by NATO's second-biggest army Turkey. Corbyn on Turkey, Israel, and Syria Corbyn asked […] | By
(2024-12-10). Turkish-backed Islamists attack Kurdish forces after Syria regime's collapse. wsws.org The main determinant of Turkey's recent Syria policy has been to prevent the creation of a Kurdish state on its southern border and the encouragement of similar tendencies among the large Kurdish population inside the country as well.
(2024-12-10). Israeli tanks reach outskirts of Damascus amid intense strikes on Syria: Report. presstv.ir The Israeli military occupies several villages south of Damascus with its tanks now stationed around 20 kilometers from the outskirts of Damascus.
(2024-12-10). Israel orders military to create 'weapons-free zone' in Syria. presstv.ir The Israeli war minister says together with Benjamin Netanyahu he instructed the military to create a weapons-free zone in southern Syria following the fall of President Assad.
(2024-12-10). Will Damascus Fall? Mike Whitney. globalresearch.ca #Israel is waiting… for #Homs to fall in order to annex the south of #Syria and call it a "buffer zone to protect against jihadists", the same thing it has been supporting for many years. @Netanyahu is not hiding …
(2024-12-10). Dozens of tortured bodies found in hospital near Damascus. newarab.com 
Rebel fighters say they found around 40 bodies bearing signs of "I opened the door of the morgue with my own hands, it was a horrific sight: about 40 bodies were piled up showing signs of gruesome torture," Mohammed al-Hajj, a fighter with rebel factions from the country's south told AFP by tele…
(2024-12-10). "I refuse any move to the south" electronicintifada.net A husband's commitment to remain in the north, despite Israeli attacks, has left him estranged from his wife and child.
(2024-12-10). How Different is the Fourth Israeli Invasion of Lebanon? socialistproject.ca 
This past year's new round of conflict and war between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon has once again plunged Lebanon into a dangerous predicament. The recent war marks the fourth time that Israel has launched an invasion of Lebanon to secure its northern borders, intending to clear and control south Lebanon up to the Litani River. | In each of the earlier military operations in 1978, 1982, and 2006, Israel succeeded in devastating the region, killing many Palestinians and Lebanese, and limiting their capacity for attack, but ultimately had to withdraw except in a few small areas along the Lebanese bo…
(2024-12-10). Al-Manar correspondent in south Lebanon reports large-scale Israeli bombing operation in the border town of Khiam. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-10). The New College Gambit. popularresistance.org Ever since Jan. 6, 2023, when DeSantis appointed a series of right-wing activists to New College's board of trustees with the mission to transform Florida's weirdest, queerest public college into a "Hillsdale of the South"‚Äâ—‚Äâemulating the Michigan Christian school known for its conservative "classical education" and hard-right politics—it was clear the takeover was meant to be a model. | Nearly two years later‚Äâ—‚Äâafter interviews with current and former New College students, facul…
(2024-12-10). Venezuela and China strengthen strategic cooperation in finance and energy. tvbrics.com 
Cooperation between the two countries is at the core of their relationship and aims to strengthen the Global South and develop an inclusive economy…
(2024-12-10). South Korean parliament passes bill seeking counsel probe of Yoon. aljazeera.com The governing party is also discussing Yoon's potential resignation as early as February and holding a snap election.
(2024-12-10). China, South Korea agree to accelerate 2nd phase of FTA negotiations, deepen supply chain cooperation. ecns.cn China and South Korea have agreed to advance the second phase of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, deepen supply chain cooperation, and enhance trade in services and investment for the benefit of both nations at the 6th meeting of the China-South Korea FTA Joint Committee held in Seoul, said the Chinese Ministry of Commerce on Monday.
(2024-12-10). Does Russia Have an Intelligence Service? Paul C. Roberts. globalresearch.ca I think not. There is a bureaucracy, an office, and someone with a title, but there is no intelligence. | Putin did not know that a US-trained and equipped Georgian Army was about to invade South Ossetia and went to the …
(2024-12-10). Thailand: ICRC and Thammasat University screen film, host discussion on IHL and South-East Asian history. icrc.org
(2024-12-10). Ocean of peace in a world at war. onlineopinion.com.au It may come as a surprise to readers that the South Pacific nation of Fiji has been supplying peacekeeping forces for more than four decades.
(2024-12-10). Australian tunnel construction workers exposed to dangerous silica dust. wsws.org The New South Wales government's workplace safety regulator has refused to release the most recent data on silica dust exposure so as to protect the reputation of major construction companies.
(2024-12-10). SOUTH KOREA PARLIAMENT: Arrest the President. independent.co.ug 
S. Korean parliament OKs resolution calling for President Yoon's immediate arrest SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korea's National Assembly Tuesday passed a bill to appoint a permanent special counsel to investigate insurrection charges against President Yoon Suk-yeol, as well as a resolution calling for Yoon's immediate arrest over his botched martial law declaration. The bill, …
(2024-12-10). SATIRE: Dollar General Tests Same-Day Delivery. theonion.com 
Dollar General is testing same-day delivery to customers' homes as the deep-discounter tries to fend off fiercer competition with Walmart. What do you think? | "But Dollar General is where you go to be seen." | Theo Fulcher, Juice Concentrator |
| "I'd feel more comfortable if Dollar General didn't have my address." | David Dickins, Junior Demographer |
| "Can they send their whole inventory over so I can browse?" | Petra Hird, Jumpsuit Assembler
(2024-12-10). Plans finalized for 20,000-seater Akii-Bua Olympic Stadium in Lira. independent.co.ug 
‚¨ú AKII BUA STADIUM ‚úÖ A 20,000-seat main stadium with an athletics track ‚úÖ Two training fields with changing rooms ‚úÖ A 2,000-seat indoor multi-sport arena ‚úÖ A 25-meter semi-Olympic swimming pool ‚úÖ Outdoor courts for basketball, netball, volleyball, and badminton ‚úÖ Parking facilities for 1,000 vehicles Lira, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government has …
(2024-12-10). Besigye lawyer arrested for threatening violence against landlady. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have confirmed the arrest of Retired Major Ronald Iduuli, the lawyer and member of Dr Kizza Besigye's defence team, on charges related to threatening violence against his landlady. Retired Major Iduuli, was meant to join the defence team for Dr Kizza Besigye and Abed Lutaale Kamulegeya, at Makindye Court …
(2024-12-10). Mao signs WIPO Treaty on intellectual property, genetic resources, and tradition. independent.co.ug 
Geneva, Switzerland | THE INDEPENDENT | Nobert Mao, Uganda's Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, made a historic move by signing the WIPO Treaty on Intellectual Property, Genetic Resources, and Associated Traditional Knowledge at the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) headquarters in Geneva. The treaty aims to establish a global framework to protect and promote the intellectual …
(2024-12-10). Besigye, Lutaale further remanded. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The General Court Martial has further remanded Retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Obeid Lutaale Kamulegeya, to Luzira Prison until January 7,, 2025, as they face charges of unlawful possession of ammunition and firearms. The remand followed submissions by their legal team, led by Erias Lukwago and Eron …
(2024-12-10). Police focus on Pakwach health centres after two babies stolen. independent.co.ug 
Pakwach, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Pakwach district have rescued two stolen babies from two different health facilities, raising serious security concerns among law enforcement agencies and community leaders. The concerns followed the second disappearance of a three-day-old baby girl, Sofia Nyamungu, from Pakwach Health Center IV under unclear circumstances. The incident occurred …
(2024-12-10). RDCs across the country asked to act tough on protests. independent.co.ug 
Secretary to the President Calls for Action Against Protests Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Secretary to the Office of the President, Hajji Yunis Kakande, has urged Resident District/City Commissioners (RDCs) and District Internal Security Officers (DISOs) to block any protests aimed at expressing discontent with the government. Speaking at the opening of a capacity-building …
E-visas are breaking down travel barriers, allowing more seamless travel across different countries on the continent. The could be a powerful tool in the push for a visa-free Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | More African countries are banking on e-visas to streamline cross-border travel processes and boost regional connectivity, according to the 2024 …
Windhoek, Namibia | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's national netball team, the She Cranes, bounces back to international duty today in Namibia that is hosting the 2024 Africa Netball Cup December 9 to 14 at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund Municipality. The team arrived in Namibia two days ago and has been acclimatizing ahead of the …
SpaceX's internet service offers faster connectivity and plays a positive role in developing underserved regions by providing coverage to rural areas that previously lacked access. However, it employs few locals and faces regulatory issues ANALYSIS | PATRICIA R. BLANCO | The arrival of Starlink in Africa has shaken up the continent's telecommunications market in less than …
What does Trump's victory in America mean for relations between the US and Africa in general, and between America and Uganda in particular? Good question, and it's one that has certainly been discussed at length over the course of the last few weeks. While …
"Whatever's coming next, I don't believe at all that [it] would be worse than what we've been through, what we lived through," says Syrian activist and filmmaker Waad Al-Kateab as she celebrates the fall of Bashar al-Assad's dictatorship to Syrian opposition groups. Al-Kateab, who was forced to flee her hometown of Aleppo with her family in 2016 and now resides in the United Kingdom, says the end of Assad's rule has reignited the "dream of a free Syria." Her Oscar-nominated documentary film For Sama, released in 2019, offered a rare glimpse into Syria's…
An Israeli soldier was reportedly severely wounded after a car-ramming attack in the southern The alleged suspect has since turned himself in after fleeing the scene. | The Israeli army says the perpetrator rammed his vehicle outside the 
Photo released by NYPD of man suspected of shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson The following dialogue was overheard in a coffee shop not far from the Hilton on 6th Avenue, New York City, where the murder of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson took place. My booth was next to that of the speakers. Inaudible words 
A coalition of academics and healthcare professionals have backed an open letter critical of the Government and the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation's (JCVI) decision to restrict access to Campaign group Until now, COVID policy prioritised protecting "at risk" groups such as those with chronic h…
On November 3, jailed journalist Chadha Haj Mbarek started a hunger strike in demand of better access to healthcare. She has been suffering from numerous illnesses and has neither had access to painkillers for over a month, nor been allowed to see a doctor. | '[She] is now nothing more than a frail, downcast body, without a soul, exhausted by illness, injustice and ingratitude, unable to stand up or speak", 
Music by Richard Rodgers | Book and Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II | Adapted for the stage by Tom Briggs from the Teleplay by Robert L. Freedman | Directed by Melissa Rain Anderson | Music Direction by Brian Cimmet | Choreographed by Jessica Chen | Co-Produced with the Syracuse University Department of Drama Experience the most magical celebration of the season with this wondrous musical that proves dreams do come true…if only we dare to wish. Step into a storybook world brought to sparkling life with spectacular costumes, charming characters, and dazzling music—including son…
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The small North Carolina town of Carrboro has initiated the country's first climate accountability litigation against an electric utility. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, claims Duke Energy waged a "deception campaign" in order to obscure the climate hazards of fossil fuels. This led to delayed action in curbing planet-warming emissions, which caused the costs of the climate action to increase. "We have to speak truth to …
"I don't mind paying for the police and for streets and sanitation, or road work, bridges, trains, food subsidies and welfare. But I don't want to pay for bombs to fight proxy wars in the middle of nowhere against enemies in the night." — Wasalu Muhammad Jaco (Lupe Fiasco) The Neo-Cold War—announced in 1997 with 
The U.S. enjoys many strengths that give it an edge over other republics, such as a decentralized and innovative economy that draws global talent and unmatched military strength. Yet the Roman Republic, which had its own comparative advantages, ultimately fell to autocratic rule, and the U.S. faces a similar fate if it fails to protect 
Potential global inflationary pressures, geopolitical tensions, and tightening global financial conditions could pose upside risks to inflation Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's central bank has opted to maintain the Central Bank Rate (CBR) at 9.75%, signaling confidence in the stability of domestic inflation and economic activity despite global The BoU's Monetary Policy Committee …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities from the Democratic Republic of Congo-DRC in the Eastern Ituri Province, Mahagi Territory will this month meet Ugandan customs officials over illegal entries and charges at the border. According to the officials, the meeting is aimed at promoting good trading environments and sharing common practices at the Uganda-Congo border at …
SPRINGFIELD, Ill.—Capitol Hill lawmakers may not always be sure how best and when to resist the right-wing schemes of Republican President-elect Donald Trump but three Democratic governors—J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, Gavin Newsom of California and Jared Polis of Colorado—have no qualms about opposing Trump's plans. They're planning how to do so. That bodes well for …
Among the key areas: private sector, clean energy and boosting export activities…
In Morocco, a Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Ismail Lghazaoui, 34, was detained…
The brutal 54-year reign of the Assad family in Syria looks to be over. In a matter of days, opposition forces took the major city of Aleppo before advancing southward into other government-controlled areas of Hama, Homs and finally, on Dec 7, 2024, the capital, Damascus. The offensive was all the more astonishing given that 
The project has potential to drive value addition and stimulate local economies, thereby boosting household incomes Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | State-owned Uganda Electricity Generation Company Limited (UEGCL) has launched the 183MW Isimba Community Development Action Plan (CDAP) grid extension and reticulation project in Kayunga District, a transformative initiative aimed at bringing reliable electricity to …
Bishop Mukasa Appeals to Katikkiro Mayiga to Address Children's Reclamation of Church Land Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kasana-Luwero, Rt. Rev. Lawrence Mukasa, has appealed to the Katikkiro of Buganda Charles Peter Mayiga, to intervene in resolving disputes over land originally donated to the Church. The …
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Access to Mount Elgon National Park via the Mbale-Bubyangu route is now impossible after the collapse of Malenda Bridge on Sunday. The bridge, located in Bubyangu Sub County, was washed away following heavy rainfall that has affected the region over the past two weeks. The destruction of the bridge …
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Dear reader, the presidential convoy is a most curious perk — whether understated or unrestrained. In Uganda, it is a fast and furious display of grandeur. Through the presidential convoy, one can track the metamorphosis of President Yoweri Museveni's regime. The convoy could tell the story of Uganda's bumpy quest …
NGO says support for affected people of climate-related disasters in Mt. Elgon, Kasese still very little COVER STORY | RONALD MUSOKE | Uganda is the 12th most vulnerable country to climate change out of 192 countries ranked accoridng to a report published in Kampala on Oct.30 by Oxfam, the UK-based global anti-poverty NGO. The report titled …