(2025-01-20). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |
(2025-01-20). BRICS Expands To 54.6% Of World Population By Adding Nigeria. popularresistance.org BRICS continues to grow. On 17 January, it officially admitted Nigeria as a new partner country. | Nigeria has the world's sixth-largest population, with the biggest population on the African continent. | In addition to being Africa's second-largest economy, Nigeria is the number one oil producer on the continent. | With the addition of Nigeria, BRICS now has 10 full members and nine partners.
| At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia in 2024, the organization adopted a comprehensive plan to transform the international monetary and financial system, by challenging the dominance of the US dollar and promoting t…
(2025-01-20). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-20). Chinese Consul General in Durban, Li Zhigong: 2024 is milestone year for China-South African relations. tvbrics.com 
This was stated during a gala dinner held in Durban, South Africa, in honour of the Chinese New Year…
(2025-01-20). All fraudulent COVID-19 SRD grants automatically canceled. sanews.gov.za All fraudulent COVID-19 SRD grants automatically canceled | The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in Mpumalanga has announced the automatic cancellation of all fraudulent R370 COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant payments. | The SRD grant is administered in terms of app-section 32 of the Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004) and is implemented with the concurrence of the Minister of Finance. The grant is meant for South African citizens, refugees, asylum seekers and special permit holders, who are between the ages of 18 and 60 years, who have insufficient means, who do not receive…
(2025-01-20). Patients detained, denied care at hospitals funded by World Bank. independent.co.ug 
Billions of taxpayer dollars invested in for-profit facilities from Africa to Asia were supposed to improve access to healthcare. But stories of abuses have piled up ANALYSIS | GAVIN FINCH, KENDALL TAGGART & DAVID KOCIENIEWSKI | The 1-year-old was with her pregnant mother at a maternity clinic when the convulsing started. A midwife tried giving her oxygen, …
(2025-01-20). AU reiterated continental support to Cuba's Gov't and people. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The president of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, reiterated today Africa's unwavering support to the Cuban government and people, after receiving the credentials of the Cuban ambassador to that organization, Lucas Domingo Hernandez.
(2025-01-20). African Union reiterates continental support for Cuban government. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The president of the African Union Commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, reiterated today Africa's unwavering support to the Cuban government and people, after receiving credentials of the Caribbean ambassador to that organization, Lucas Domingo Hernández.
(2025-01-20). Kenya and United Arab Emirates enter a vast economic partnership. plenglish.com Nairobi, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has agreed with Kenya on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership (CEPA), the inaugural pact between the Levantine country and an African country in a direction that is announced as the genesis of an expansion strategy.
(2025-01-20). Cuban poet Nancy Morejon to attend Cultural Day in Gabon. plenglish.com Libreville, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuban National Literatures Prize, Nancy Morejon, arrived in this capital on an invitation by academic and cultural centers of this Central African country, according to a release from the Cuban Embassy in Gabon.
(2025-01-20). Unión Africana reiteró apoyo continental al Gobierno y pueblo de Cuba (+Foto). radiohc.cu Addis Abeba, 20 ene (RHC) El presidente de la Comisión de la Unión Africana, Moussa Faki Mahamat, reiteró este lunes el apoyo inquebrantable de àÅfrica al Gobierno y pueblo cubanos, tras recibir las cartas credenciales del embajador caribeño ante esa organización, Lucas Domingo Hernández.
(2025-01-20). Poetisa cubana Nancy Morejón visita Gabón. radiohc.cu Libreville, 20 de enero (RHC) La Premio Nacional de Literatura de Cuba, Nancy Morejón, arribó a Gabón invitada por centros académicos y culturales del país centroafricano, según confirmaron este lunes a Prensa Latina fuentes diplomáticas.
(2025-01-20). Tunisia uses new cybercrime law to jail record number of journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program 
(2025-01-20). South Africa takes it message of partnership and progress to Davos. sanews.gov.za South Africa takes it message of partnership and progress to Davos | President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to work with all social partners in pursuit of inclusive growth that benefits all South Africans and leaves no one behind. | The President said this in his weekly newsletter as South Africa takes its message of partnership and progress to Davos, Switzerland, this week. | President Ramaphosa and his delegation will this week attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos where they will be outlining South Africa's priorities for its G20 Presidency. | "One of the me…
(2025-01-20). South Africa takes its message of partnership and progress to Davos. sanews.gov.za South Africa takes its message of partnership and progress to Davos | President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government's commitment to work with all social partners in pursuit of inclusive growth that benefits all South Africans and leaves no one behind. | The President said this in his weekly newsletter as South Africa takes its message of partnership and progress to Davos, Switzerland, this week. | President Ramaphosa and his delegation will this week attend the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos where they will be outlining South Africa's priorities for its G20 Presidency. | "One of the m…
(2025-01-20). KZN Premier condemns brutal killing of five men in Inanda. sanews.gov.za KZN Premier condemns brutal killing of five men in Inanda | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has strongly condemned the brutal killing of five young men in the Bhambayi area of Inanda, north of Durban. | This follows an incident which took place in the early hours of Friday, sending shockwaves through the community. | According to preliminary police reports, the officers responded to reports of multiple murders, and discovered three bodies at a local sports ground in a nearby school. | Two additional bodies were found a kilometre away at another open field. | The victims, aged between 19 and 26, were reporte…
(2025-01-20). Eskom to reach 300 days of no load shedding at midnight. sanews.gov.za Eskom to reach 300 days of no load shedding at midnight | At midnight tonight, Eskom will reach 300 days without implementing load shedding — a milestone not seen since June 2018. | Eskom has shown vast improvement since the implementation of the Energy Action Plan introduced by President Cyril Ramaphosa in July 2022, as well as the implementation of the power utility's own Generation Recovery Plan. | "This performance has also resulted in year-to-date diesel savings of R16.42 billion [year-on-year], which is about 62.9% less than the R26.09 billion spent during the same period last year, as a result of the…
(2025-01-20). 100 kilometers of EACOP project works covered. independent.co.ug 
Kikuube, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The contractors undertaking the construction of the 1,443-kilometer East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), designed to transport crude oil from Uganda's Albertine region to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania, have laid over 100 kilometers of the pipeline across both Uganda and Tanzania. The project is a joint …
(2025-01-20). Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba in Algeria. independent.co.ug 
Algiers | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces of the Uganda Peoples' Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba this evening arrived in Algiers, Algeria for military and bilateral meetings. Gen Kainerugaba, who is accompanied by top UPDF Generals including Maj Gen James Birungi, the Chief of Defense Intelligence and Security, Maj Gen Bob …
(2025-01-20). Aid enters Gaza, Israeli settlers carry out attacks over truce. newarab.com 
Gaza's ceasefire has entered its second day, with aid entering the besieged enclave and Hamas deploying its security forces in areas under its control. US officials have pledged to ensure Aid enters Gaza: | Trucks carrying
(2025-01-20). Crowds cheer as Palestinian prisoners freed from Israeli jail. newarab.com 
Hundreds of people cheered, chanted and honked car horns as two buses carrying Palestinian prisoners freed from an Israeli jail arrived in the occupied West Bank town of Beitunia early on Monday, AFP journalists reported. | The buses held some of the 90 prisoners released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal that began Sunday and saw three Israeli hostages freed by Hamas. | Members of the crowd climbed atop the lead bus and unfurled a Hamas flag, the journalists reported. | They were joined by others waving the flags of Fatah, Islamic Jihad and several other Palestinian factions, as well as the Palestinian natio…
(2025-01-20). UN races to feed one million Gazans after truce. newarab.com 
The UN's World Food Programme said Sunday it was moving full throttle to get food to as many Gazans as possible after border crossings reopened as part of a long-awaited ceasefire deal. | "We're trying to reach a million people within the shortest possible time," the WFP's Deputy Executive Director Carl Skau told AFP, as the Rome-based UN agency's trucks began rolling into the strip. | "We're moving in with wheat flour, ready to eat meals, and we will be working all fronts trying to restock the bakeries," Skau said, adding the agency would attempt to provide nutritional supplements to the most malnourished.
(2025-01-20). The Ceasefire of the Arsonists. Manlio Dinucci. globalresearch.ca In the tragic play of the 'ceasefire between Israel and Hamas,' every actor plays his part: | President Biden, who supported and armed Israel in the demolition of Palestine, assumes the role of peace mediator; | Prime Minister Netanyahu, who carried out …
(2025-01-20). North Carolina Supreme Court Candidate Wants Military Absentee Votes Tossed. propublica.org
(2025-01-20). Despite our universities and hospitals lying in ruins, my generation will rebuild Gaza. mondoweiss.net 
I always wanted to become is doctor, and my dream was coming true at Al-Azhar University. But Israel left our campus in ruins and has destroyed a generation. Those of us who survive vow to carry the legacy of those martyred forward, and rebuild Gaza.
(2025-01-20). Amid Layoffs, Cargill's Owners Given $2B In Stock Buybacks/Dividends. popularresistance.org As Cargill started laying off thousands of employees last month, the company's owners made $2 billion from stock buybacks and one-time dividends, according to Fitch Ratings. | The Minnetonka-based agribusiness announced in December it would lay off 5% of its global workforce, or about 8,000 people, as part of a broader restructuring to counter declining profits. About 475 headquarters jobs were eliminated in Minnesota. | At the same time, the private company's owners — almost entirely members of the billionaire Cargill-MacMillan family — received $500 million from a "special" dividend and a rare $1.5…
(2025-01-20). China executes two men for committing deadly 'revenge on society crimes'. aljazeera.com Fan Weiqu had rammed his car into a crowd, killing 35, while Xu Jiajin, 21, killed eight people in a stabbing attack.
(2025-01-20). Venezuela explains strategic nature of military exercise. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela's Minister of Defense, General in Chief Vladimir Padrino, explained today the strategic nature of the Bolivarian Shield Exercise 2025, to be carried out throughout the country in defense of peace and democracy.
(2025-01-20). Explican carácter estratégico de ejercicio militar en Venezuela. radiohc.cu Caracas, 20 ene (RHC) El ministro para la Defensa de Venezuela, general en jefe Vladimir Padrino, explicóeste lunes el carácter estratégico del Ejercicio Escudo Bolivariano 2025, a ejecutarse en todo el país en defensa de la paz y la democracia.
(2025-01-20). Offshore Wind and Trump. counterpunch.org 
What will be the future of offshore wind turbines off coastal United States with Donald Trump as U.S. president? "We recommitted to reducing carbon emissions with offshore wind off the coast of Long Island," declared New York Governor Kathy Hochul last week in her "State of the State" address in Albany. A week before, giving
(2025-01-20). Operation Gladio: How CIA/Nato carried out terrorist attacks in Italy. thecommunists.org In 1990, Italian prime minister Giulio Andreotti was forced to reveal the existence of a vast underground paramilitary network that had been operating in Italy for decades under Nato command. This network, called Gladio, had been responsible for several terrorist attacks that had caused hundreds of civilian casualties, as well as two attempted coups (1964 …
(2025-01-20). Venezuela's democracy rests on the people's organization. plenglish.com Caracas, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Vice President for Communal Councils and Communes of the United Socialist Party Jorge Arreaza stressed that in Venezuela real and participatory democracy rests on the organization of the people in their territories.
(2025-01-20). Cuban doctors in Zimbabwe hold health fair in Chitungwiza. plenglish.com Harare, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Medical Brigade in Zimbabwe offered an open health care fair in coordination with the Chitungwiza Central Hospital in the Public House of that town, about 24 kilometers south of the capital.
(2025-01-20). X account of the Cuban Foreign Ministry was hacked. plenglish.com "URGENT!, the X account of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba has been hacked," a message posted on Facebook warns. | It also states that "any information posted from the @CubaMINREX account" after 08: 00 local time is false. | In December 2022, the Foreign Ministry also suffered a cyberattack on its networks and in July 2021, the official Cubaminrex website was also hacked. | The Cuban authorities denounced and condemned the two events, and considered them part of the communication war against the Caribbean nation.
(2025-01-20). American electric vehicle startup Canoo Inc. files for bankruptcy. plenglish.com This firm was a supplier to the US Department of Defense, Walmart and NASA, among other organizations and companies. | The battery electric vehicle (BEV) firm Canoo Inc. announced it will file for Chapter Seven of the United States Bankruptcy Code to declare bankruptcy, according to a statement published by the company. | The company dealt with rapid cash burn and difficulties in raising additional funds amid uncertain demand for its cargo vans, inspired by microbuses. | The BEV manufacturer said that, despite successful deliveries to organizations such as NASA, the US Department of Defense, the United States Pos…
(2025-01-20). Accidente masivo en carretera entre Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó deja seis fallecidos (+fotos). radiohc.cu Morón, 20 ene (RHC) Un accidente de tránsito masivo en la carretera entre la ciudad de Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó, provincia de Ciego de àÅvila, tuvo lugar este lunes entre un ómnibus de la Unión de Construcciones Militares (UCM) y otro que transportaba a trabajadores del Turismo.
(2025-01-20). Russian BTR-82 Had A Spectacular Misfire On The Battlefield In Ukraine. twz.com 
A dramatic video has appeared showing a Russian BTR-82 8×8 armored personnel carrier firing its main gun wildly, spitting dozens of shells in one fiery burst, apparently due to a technical malfunction after the vehicle was reportedly
(2025-01-20). Arleigh Burke Destroyers Taking On Navy Air Defense Commander Role As Cruisers Disappear From Fleet. twz.com 
Arleigh Burke class Flight IIA destroyers were the air defense commanders for two carrier strike groups last year and plans are now underway to expand the practice.
(2025-01-20). Australian health workers denounce NSW Labor government's attacks on public hospital psychiatrists. wsws.org "The psychiatrists need to call out mental health nurses but also general nurses, social workers and psychologists. Everybody should go out and fight for a decent system" — Mental health care nurse…
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Pete Hegseth Crashes Golf Cart Into Inauguration Stage. theonion.com WASHINGTON—Cackling wildly as he pulled himself from the smoldering wreckage while those around him watched in horror, Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth reportedly crashed a golf cart into the stage at the presidential inauguration Monday. "Ooooh shiiiiit, what the ____ was that?" said the bewildered former Fox News host, who, after stumbling out of the vehicle …
(2025-01-20). SATIRE: Revelations From Pope Francis's New Memoir. theonion.com Pope Francis has published his memoir, Hope, making him the first pope to publish an autobiography. Here are the biggest revelations from the new release: Became interested in Catholicism after getting possessed by the devil as a child Began career as an executive assistant to the angel Gabriel Crashed the popemobile into a 7-Eleven the …
(2025-01-20). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-20). Medical fraud and the grand design or extracting profit everywhere at the cost of lives and liberty. nationofchange.org There are no short-cuts. We need strong and informed public | criticism of health care abuses and a medical system largely free of corporate control.
(2025-01-20). CGL Tier II Exam Jan 2025: SSC releases rejoinder to admit card. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has released an important rejoinder to the SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card or e admission certificate for the registered candidates.
(2025-01-20). NASA Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched. ummid.com Carrying science and tech on Firefly Aerospace's first Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CRPS) flight for NASA, Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched at 1: 11 a.m. EST Wednesday January 15, 2025.
(2025-01-20). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to release on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the admit card and hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for the JEE Main January 2025 (JEE Main 2025 Session 1) exam.
(2025-01-20). Can a good man be president? anabaptistworld.org My homeschool American history textbook was a trip, and it saw the arc of the United States bending toward fulfillment of biblical prophecy. The narrative of America as God's favorite country is not without its hiccups, and to the hyperconservative evangelical mind, one major bump was the presidency of Jimmy Carter, the last true evangelical. …
(2025-01-20). La violencia en Haití suma un millón de desplazados. cubadebate.cu La Organización Internacional para las Migraciones (OIM) ha confirmado que más de un millón de personas han sido desplazadas debido a la violencia en Haití. Estos movimientos internos aumentaron un 48% en un mes, según un informe reciente. Los haitianos enfrentan condiciones cada vez más precarias.
(2025-01-20). Accidente de tránsito ocurrido en la carretera entre Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó deja seis fallecidos. cubadebate.cu Seis personas murieron este lunes en un accidente del tránsito ocurrido en la carretera entre Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó, en Ciego de àÅvila, según saldo preliminar reportado por el periódico Invasor en sus redes sociales. El choque se produjo entre dos ómnibus, uno de la Constructora Militar, y otro de trabajadores del Turismo.
(2025-01-20). Accidente de tránsito ocurrido en la carretera entre Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó deja once fallecidos. cubadebate.cu Once personas murieron este lunes en un accidente del tránsito ocurrido en la carretera entre Morón y la Isla de Turiguanó, en Ciego de àÅvila, según saldo preliminar reportado por el periódico Invasor en sus redes sociales. El choque se produjo entre dos ómnibus, uno de la Constructora Militar, y otro de trabajadores del Turismo.
(2025-01-20). Israeli hostages, Palestinian detainees freed on first Gaza truce exchange. newarab.com 
Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners on Monday after Hamas handed over three Israeli captives, completing the first exchange under a The three captives released Sunday, all women, were reunited with their families and taken to hospital in central Israel where a doctor said they were in stable condition. | Hours later in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Pales…
(2025-01-20). London's Met Police Arrest Organiser Of National Gaza Rally. popularresistance.org The London Metropolitan Police arrested one of the organisers of the pro-Palestine rally on Saturday in central London after imposing restrictions banning protesters from marching towards the headquarters of the BBC. Organisers denied claims made by the Met that protesters had forced their way through a police cordon to march towards the BBC after ending their protest in Whitehall. | The police said 77 arrests were made during Saturday's protest, which organisers estimated drew 100,000 people. | Among those arrested was Chris Nineham, the vice-chair of the Stop the War Coalition, who served as the chief steward f…
(2025-01-20). CCM's defining moment: A crucial special congress for Tanzania's future. independent.co.ug 
The venue (Dodoma) serves as a reminder of Tanzania's commitment to decentralisation, with Dodoma increasingly becoming the focal point for national governance. This shift from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma is not only symbolic but also practical, as it aims to create a more equitable distribution of resources and influence throughout the country. Dodoma, Tanzania …
(2025-01-20). Discover Treasures at the Nguyen's Royal Museum and the Vietnam's 54 Ethnic Groups Jewelry Museum. pressenza.com 
"Excursions enable us to learn more, enrich our lives, experience diverse cultures, and understand the histories of different peoples." | — Genevieve B. Kupang, 2024 | Delegates from Baguio Central University (BCU), attending the 6th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference at the Bach Viet Polytechnic, visited the Nguyen Dynasty Artifacts Museum and the 54 Ethnic Groups Jewelry Museum located at 68 Nguyen Hue Street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. In this enchanting setting, history came alive, inviting the BCU researchers to appreciate not just the beauty of the antiques but also the rich Vietn…
(2025-01-20). Presidente cubano participa en homenaje póstumo a combatientes de las FAR en Holguín. cubadebate.cu El primer secretario de Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, participará este lunes en la ceremonia de homenaje póstumo a los 13 combatientes de las Fuerzas Armadas Revolucionarias caídos en el cumplimiento del deber en la provincia de Holguín.
(2025-01-20). Attempted assassination of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Kenya, as abductions, repression mount. wsws.org The attacks on the CPM, abductions and transnational renditions by the Kenyan government are preparations for even more extensive attacks on the democratic rights of the population as a whole.
(2025-01-20). Laken Riley Act: Democrats Cede More Power To Anti-Immigrant Right. popularresistance.org What does the Democratic Party stand for? That question has plagued Capitol Hill, and the voting public, for at least a decade. Now, in the wake of Kamala Harris's crushing presidential defeat, as Donald Trump prepares to return to the Oval Office, the Democrats' identity crisis shows no sign of abating. Thanks to a wall of support from Senate Democrats, the Laken Riley Act — a GOP-sponsored, anti-immigrant bill — is on track to be one of the first pieces of legislation Trump will sign into law when he takes office. This is, of course, after the Democratic Party tacked hard to the right on immigration…
(2025-01-20). Leading Egyptian rights activist freed on bail. newarab.com 
Egyptian human rights activist Hossam Bahgat was released on bail Sunday after being charged with "joining and financing a terrorist group" and publishing "fake news and data", a rights group said. | The charges were part of a new case against Bahgat, who was released on bail of 20,000 Egyptian pounds (about $400), the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, which he founded, said in a statement. | On Wednesday, EIPR said prosecutors had summoned Bahgat, who is also the group's executive director, but "the summons did not specify the details of the case or the charges involved" at the time. | Mahmoud Shalaby…
(2025-01-20). What is the future of Hamas in post-war Gaza. newarab.com 
Ramallah – Following 470 days of Israel's brutal war on Gaza, a The first of a three-phase deal announced in Doha and mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the US will last 42 days and includes the release of
(2025-01-20). Egyptian President calls on the world to rebuild Gaza. plenglish.com Cairo, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi today called on the world to launch a campaign to rebuild the Gaza Strip, devastated after 15 months of Israeli attacks.
(2025-01-20). Egypt's Sisi hosts Libya's Haftar for first time in three years. newarab.com 
Sisi's office said that during their talks he stressed Egypt's commitment to "ensuring the unity and cohesion of Libya's national institutions". | He also urged "coordination between all Libyan parties to crystallise a comprehensive pol…
(2025-01-20). Ethiopia and UN reaffirm commitment to accelerate sustainable development goals. tvbrics.com 
High-level meeting emphasises collaboration and regional expertise to advance Ethiopia's development agenda…
(2025-01-20). Libyan parliament members discuss forming unified govt. independent.co.ug 
TRIPOLI | Xinhua | Representatives of Libya's eastern-based House of Representatives (parliament) on Sunday discussed forming a unified government in the country with the UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL). In a meeting with Deputy Special Representative of UN Secretary-General for Political Affairs and Officer-in-Charge of UNSMIL Stephanie Koury, they "discussed the latest developments of …
(2025-01-20). A Happy Day, but Evil Never Gives Up. thealtworld.com Today is a happy day for the majority of Americans. Patriotic Americans hope that today is the beginning of the rehabilitation of the Constitution and a rule of law, of accountable government, the protection of our borders, of patriotism without punishment, of sexual normality, of equal rights for white heterosexual men, and disengagement from American hegemony that has kept us in unjustified wars for the past quarter of a century, killing innocent people and wasting resources that Americans needed and America's reputation. | Americans are looking to President Trump to fulfill his promise. No wavering, no bending…
(2025-01-20). The Future of Peacekeeping: Navigating Ethical Artificial Intelligence Deployment in Conflict Zones. transcend.org The introduction of AI raises important ethical and psychological considerations for UN peacekeepers, from malicious cyberattacks to artificially altered images and videos eroding the trust that they foster among civilians.
(2025-01-20). Russia and US will take decades to normalize ties, Medvedev said. plenglish.com Moscow, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) The vice president of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said today that his country and the United States will take decades to completely normalize their bilateral relations.
(2025-01-20). Morocco's opposition pushes for ex-human rights minister release. newarab.com 
Morocco's Over the weekend, the Jus…
(2025-01-20). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom 
(2025-01-20). Palestinians hoping to return to Gaza's Rafah find city in ruins. aljazeera.com As an Israel-Hamas ceasefire begins, rubble is all that's left in large swaths of southern Gaza's Rafah.
(2025-01-20). Israeli reservist killed in West Bank blast, IDF announces. haaretz.com Eviatar Ben Yehuda, 31, from Nitzan in southern Israel, was killed when a roadside bomb struck his vehicle in a military operation in the West Bank. Two other soldiers were wounded in the incident…
(2025-01-20). India and EU agree to draw up mutually beneficial FTA. plenglish.com New Delhi, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) India and the European Union (EU) agreed to draw up a meaningful trade agenda and work towards a mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA), officials from the South Asian nation stressed on Monday.
(2025-01-20). UK teenager pleads guilty to murder of three girls in Southport. newarab.com 
(2025-01-20). More deadly anti-Sudanese protests in South Sudan: officials. newarab.com 
Another 12 people have died in the past two days in Demonstrations sparked by reports that 29 South Sudanese had been killed during fighting in Sudan's Al-Jazeera state led to the looting of businesses owned by Sudanese nationals in the capital Juba. | Police opened fire to disperse the…
(2025-01-20). Sudan: Debt, Maldevelopment, and the Challenge of Stability. cadtm.org At the time of writing, Sudan remains at a dangerous crossroads. It can either be a state ruled by its diverse citizens' desire for the rule of law, equitable and sustainable development, democratization, and justice for all, or it can fragment into "bantustans" along regional and ethnic cleavages. For most of its independent political history, Sudan has been torn between two visions and forces. The colonized political elite lacked the imagination to build a nation beyond coloniality, while (…) | – | / |
(2025-01-20). Paramilitary attack near besieged Darfur city kills 14. newarab.com 
A The "treacherous attack" took place in an area "northeastern Um Kadadah in North Darfur state on Saturday", said the local resistance committee. | The group is one of hundreds of volunteer organisations that have coordinated aid across Sudan during 21 months of fighting between…
(2025-01-20). üü¶ TANZANIA PRESIDENTIAL RACE: It's Samia and Mwinyi. independent.co.ug 
Former President Jakaya Kikwete hails choice of Dr Samia, the incumbent President and National Chairperson of the party, alongside Dr Hussein Mwinyi, President of Zanzibar, as CCM's flag bearers for the upcoming elections Dodoma, Tanzania | DAILY NEWS | In an Extraordinary Meeting held yesterday, CCM resolved to endorse President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Dr …
(2025-01-20). Tanzania confirms Marburg case, WHO offers $3million support. independent.co.ug 
Dodoma, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Tanzania's President, Samia Suluhu Hassan has announced that health officials have identified a positive case of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in Biharamuro District, located in the northern Kagera Region close to Uganda. The Tanzania President made the revelation today in a press briefing with WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom …
(2025-01-20). Explore: Samsung Year-Round Galaxy Trade-In Program. ummid.com Samsung Electronics two days ago announced a new Galaxy Trade-In Program, which allows trade-in of Samsung Galaxy devices at any time of the year on Samsung.com, even if customers do not purchase a new phone.
(2025-01-20). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-20). EC starts update of National Voters Register. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has started updating the National Voters Register today ahead of the 2025-2026 general election. The three-week exercise started today, Monday, January 20th, and will end on February 10th, 2025, at different update stations in communities. Julius Mucunguzi, the Head of Public Relations and EC Spokesperson, says that …
(2025-01-20). Mpigi expressway audit reveals mismanagement, overspending. independent.co.ug 
Mpigi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A government audit on the progress of works on the Busega-Mpigi Expressway has shed fresh light on the delays of the project. Last week, the Ministry of Works and Transport, which confirmed that the new completion deadline was 2027, gave complexities in land compensation, limited resources and COVID-19 as the …
(2025-01-20). Defence minister asks for change in date for Gen Muhoozi to face 'tough' Parliament committee. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs has asked the parliamentary committee on Defense and Internal Affairs to reschedule to a later date a meeting that had been scheduled for early today. In a letter written at the weekend, Minister Jacob Oboth-Oboth explained to parliament why they are unable …
(2025-01-20). Mbale taxi drivers reject new tax. independent.co.ug 
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Taxi drivers in Mbale are protesting a decision by the city council to charge them between 5,000/= and 10,000/= per day for loading and offloading on the streets. The drivers cite limited space in the main taxi parks and concerns over the accountability of previous taxes as reasons for their …
(2025-01-20). Agro-chemicals killing Ugandans. independent.co.ug 
459 brands and at least 115 active ingredients blamed ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | A consortium of civil society organisations (CSOs) has in a Jan.05 statement shown concern about the continued wrong use of dangerous pesticides in the country. Members of the concerned CSOs mainly work to promote sustainable agricultural trade, food safety and sovereignty, climate …
(2025-01-20). Cuba sends condolences to Zimbabwe for Chimutengwende's death. plenglish.com Harare, Jan 20 (Prensa Latina) Fernando Gonzalez Llort, president of the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), sent a message of condolences to the family and friends of Chen Chimutengwende, a recognized political and solidarity leader of Zimbabwe, who died in this capital.
(2025-01-20). Desde Zimbabwe llaman a la justicia y al fin del bloqueo a | Cuba. radiohc.cu Harare, 20 ene (RHC) La Solidaridad con Cuba, el llamado a la justicia y al fin del bloqueo de Estados Unidos a Cuba centran hoy desde Zimbabwe la publicación de The Pan Afrikanist, centro para la restauración de la dignidad de àÅfrica.
(2025-01-20). Cuba envía condolencias a Zimbabwe por deceso de Chimutengwende (+Foto). radiohc.cu Harare, 20 ene (Prensa Latina) El presidente del Instituto Cubano de Amistad con los Pueblos (ICAP), Fernando González Llort, envió un mensaje de condolencias a familiares y amigos de Chen Chimutengwende, reconocido dirigente político y de la solidaridad de Zimbabwe fallecido en esta capital.
(2025-01-19). Gaza ceasefire and release of hostages welcomed: Justice is the only way for a lasting peace. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) welcomes the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, which it has been urging for the past 15 months. The ceasefire is a first step. On its own it cannot provide justice for the victims. It cannot produce a lasting peace. The ceasefire is a temporary strategic solution. What needs to come now is a real political and human rights based solution for the end of the Gaza blockade, the end of Israel's settler-colonial (…) | – |
(2025-01-19). BRICS expands to 54.6% of world population by adding Nigeria, Africa's most populous country. geopoliticaleconomy.com 
BRICS added as a new partner Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, with the 6th-biggest population on Earth. BRICS+ now has 10 members and 9 partners, which make up 54.6% of the world population and 42.2% of global GDP (PPP).
(2025-01-19). Trouble at the tip of the Belt and Road: South Africa's largest industrial mega-project meets eco-social resistance. cadtm.org
(2025-01-19). Tunisia uses new cybercrime law to jail record number of journalists. CPJ Middle East and North Africa program
(2025-01-19). EACOP, Kyambogo University partner to offer specialized training in oil and gas. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Ltd, and Kyambogo University, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide specialized training in oil and gas. The MoU aims to establish a framework for collaboration between the two parties, supporting the realization of National Content Capacity Building initiatives. EACOP is …
(2025-01-19). Cholera spreads to a fourth province in Angola. plenglish.com Luanda, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) The confirmation today of two cases of cholera in Malanje mark the extension of the outbreak of the disease to a fourth province of Angola, after the cases registered in Luanda, Bengo, and Icolo and Bengo.
(2025-01-19). øQué podemos hacer cuando percibimos maltrato animal? cubadebate.cu Ponemos a su disposición los teléfonos a los que se puede llamar para presentar las quejas o denuncias, las que deben realizarse con los datos precisos en cuanto a la fecha y lugar de ocurrencia, características de los causantes de los hechos, para poder llevar a cabo la investigación,…
stabroeknews.com (2025-01-19). The end of the genocide in Gaza?
Throughout the 15-month genocide on Gaza by Israel, President Joe Biden, adamantly refused to apply any pressure on Israel, while Netanyahu repeatedly humiliated Biden by violating red line after red line set by him and in his ludicrous defence, leaked stories to the press about how angry he was with Netanyahu as Netanyahu thumbed his nose at him, again and again. Biden dutifully sated his Zionist cravings by sending more and more arms, including 2,000-pound bombs to be dropped on civilians, in complicity with the carnage.
(2025-01-19). First aid trucks enter Gaza as ceasefire begins. presstv.ir The first trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter into the Gaza Strip as the ceasefire begins.
(2025-01-19). Trump Has Pledged an Era of Spectacular Violence. We Can't Be Passive Onlookers. truthout.org The incoming Trump administration is preparing to carry out a major chapter of state violence in U.S. history. The mass deportations that Donald Trump is planning aim to be in the same league as the internment of Japanese and Japanese Americans during World War II. Attacks on progressive nonprofit organizations (particularly those involved in the movement to stop the genocide of Palestinians)… |
(2025-01-19). North Carolina Supreme Court Candidate Tries to Overturn His Election Loss. truthout.org As a member of the Army National Guard in 2019 and 2020, Jefferson Griffin voted in North Carolina elections using military absentee ballots. Now, as he seeks to overturn the results of a state Supreme Court election that went against him, Griffin is asking that same court to disqualify the votes of around 5,500 people who voted in the same manner as he had. Since Democrat Allison Riggs… |
(2025-01-19). Israeli forces retrieve body of Oron Shaul from Gaza, soldier killed during 2014 war. haaretz.com Shaul's body was taken into a tunnel in Gaza's Shujaiyeh after an RPG hit his armored personnel carrier, killing seven soldiers. Special forces, including navy commandos, participated in the mission to retrieve his body…
(2025-01-19). Yemen Declares Eighth Strike on USS Harry Truman in Red Sea. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — Yemen's military has announced a successful attack on the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea, marking the eighth such operation against the vessel.
(2025-01-19). Palestinians in Gaza desperate to travel abroad for life-saving treatment. aljazeera.com Patients eagerly await the reopening of the Rafah crossing to get the critical medical care they need to survive.
(2025-01-19). Mayo Clinic launches Mayo Clinic Digital Pathology to modernize pathology, speed medical breakthroughs. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Against the backdrop of the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, Mayo Clinic announced the formation of Mayo Clinic Digital Pathology, designed on a platform architecture to boldly unlock the power of its extensive archive of digital slides to revolutionize pathology and accelerate medical breakthroughs. Mayo Clinic's expertise, de-identified clinical data, and its Platform architecture, combined with technical expertise and resources of NVIDIA, a world leader in accelerated computing, is powering the…
(2025-01-19). Mayo Clinic accelerates personalized medicine through foundation models with Microsoft Research and Cerebras Systems. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic today unveiled separate groundbreaking collaborations with Microsoft Research and with Cerebras Systems in the field of generative artificial intelligence (AI), designed to personalize patient care, significantly accelerate diagnostic time and improve accuracy. Announced during the 43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, the projects focus on developing and testing foundation models customized for various applications, leveraging the power of multimodal radiology images and data (including CT scans and MRIs) with Microsoft…
(2025-01-19). China irrumpe con fuerza en la industria de cruceros mundial. cubadebate.cu La entrada de China en el mercado de cruceros impacta directamente en la industria global. Con capacidad para construir barcos en tiempo récord y con tecnologías avanzadas, el país cambia las reglas del juego. Con dos barcos terminados y muchos más en el horizonte, China promete dominar aún más el sector. Entonces, øveremos pronto cruceros chinos surcar por el Mar Caribe?
(2025-01-19). (VIDEO) Flu, COVID-19, RSV on the rise. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org It's a post-holiday surge. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of people seeking care for acute respiratory illness is at a high level. The latest numbers show that emergency department visits for flu, RSV and COVID-19 are all increasing. RSV, in particular, is very high in many areas, especially among young children. Dr. Matthew Binnicker, director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says the surge is not unexpected….
(2025-01-19). Trump modelo 2025. cubadebate.cu Con estos antecedentes, poco bueno se puede esperar del dúo Rubio-Claver Carone, nacidos y criados en ese ambiente mafioso. Se sabe que Rubio hace años que sueña con una reedición de la invasión a Playa Girón y que Trump se entusiasma con la idea de combatir al narcotráfico en México bombardeando con drones sus enclaves territoriales, especialmente en Sinaloa. Pero el mundo ha cambiado y mucho desde la primera presidencia de Trump y hoy el multipolarismo es una pétrea realidad.
(2025-01-19). Donald Trump Calls for the Annexation of Canada. Déjà Vu. General Douglas MacArthur Was to Bomb Vancouver, Halifax, Montreal and Quebec City. This Is No Joking Matter. globalresearch.ca First published on 12, 25, 2024 | Introduction : | Tomorrow. January 20, 2025. The Inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the United States. | As "Leader of the Free World", Donald Trump's twisted narrative is for Canada to join "MAGA America" and …
(2025-01-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: Molecular breast imaging for supplemental breast screening. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org If you are one of the millions of women identified as having dense breasts, your healthcare team may recommend supplemental or additional screening to check your breasts for cancer. Dr. Kristin Robinson, a breast radiologist at Mayo Clinic, says there are several options when it comes to these screening tests. She recommends working closely with your healthcare team to determine what is the best supplemental screening available and right for you. One option is molecular…
(2025-01-19). Mayo Clinic Minute: MRI for dense breasts ⚪ what to know. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Nearly half of all women who have had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer have been identified as having dense breasts. This makes it more challenging to detect breast cancer because dense tissue and tumors both appear white on a mammogram. That's one reason why it's recommended to have an additional screening done. But which one? Dr. Richard Sharpe Jr., a Mayo Clinic radiologist, says it's crucial to talk with your healthcare team to find…
(2025-01-19). Sinaloa Cartel Operator Captured in Mexico. plenglish.com Mexico City, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) Mexican authorities arrested Juan Carlos Félix Gastélum, "El Chavo Félix", son-in-law of drug trafficker Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, identified as one of the operators of the Sinaloa cartel, according to today's media reports. A joint statement from the security cabinet, and law enforcement agents in the northern state of Sinaloa, identified the area of operation of a cell that generates violence and is linked to drug trafficking.
(2025-01-19). MLK's Legacy Is One of Class Struggle. To Fight Trump, We Must Carry His Torch. truthout.org This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Donald Trump will be sworn into office. Working in concert, Trump, the Republican-led House and Senate, and the right-wing Supreme Court threaten to dismantle King's legacy. If they do, the most vulnerable people in the United States, Black folks in particular, will be attacked. The blueprint for this assault is Project 2025. The symbolism of Trump being… |
(2025-01-19). Nouvelle Syrie: voie vers la fédération ou la réincarnation du ´califat ª terroriste? thealtworld.com Les processus en cours en Syrie inquiètent de nombreux acteurs extérieurs, qu'il s'agisse des voisins (ce qui est tout à fait naturel) et des anciens alliés de Bachar el-Assad, comme la Russie et l'Iran, ou des acteurs occidentaux qui se méfient du fait que les processus de construction de l'État se déroulent sans leur participation, alors que l'administration intérimaire actuelle ne fait que parler de ´ démocratie ª, mais a en réalité ses propres idées sur l'avenir du pays. | C'est pourquoi, en marge des couloirs du pouvoir, on parle d'une possible fédéralisation de la Syrie avec une division en zones…
(2025-01-19). Egypt arrests journalist, wife of jailed cartoonist after interview. cpj.org/feed/atom/
(2025-01-19). US warplanes target north of Yemen's capital in fresh aggression. presstv.ir US warplanes have launched four attacks on the al-Azraqeen area north of the Yemeni capital Sana'a.
(2025-01-19). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Leg pain? It may be your arteries. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm 52 years old and enjoy long walks with my husband and our dog. I recently started to experience pain in my left calf during our walks. The leg pain goes away when I rest. Because I have a history of high blood pressure, I went to see my primary care physician and was diagnosed with peripheral artery disease. What is this condition, and what treatments are available? Will I need surgery? ANSWER: Peripheral…
(2025-01-19). CGL Tier II Exam Jan 2025: SSC releases rejoinder to admit card. ummid.com The Staff Selection Commission has released an important rejoinder to the SSC CGL Tier 2 admit card or e admission certificate for the registered candidates.
(2025-01-19). NASA Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched. ummid.com Carrying science and tech on Firefly Aerospace's first Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CRPS) flight for NASA, Blue Ghost Mission 1 successfully launched at 1: 11 a.m. EST Wednesday January 15, 2025.
(2025-01-19). JEE Main January 2025 Admit Card: Direct Link to Download. ummid.com The National Testing Agency (NTA) is all set to release on the official website jeemain.nta.nic.in the admit card and hall ticket of the candidates who have registered for the JEE Main January 2025 (JEE Main 2025 Session 1) exam.
(2025-01-19). Maharashtra TET Nov 2024 Result: Where and How to Check. ummid.com The Maharashtra Rajya Parkisha Parishad, Commissioner Maharashtra State Council of Examination, is set to release on the official website of Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, mahatet.in the result and score card of the candidates who appeared for the MAHA TET 2024.
(2025-01-19). Choosing the best car rental for your self-drive adventure in Rwanda. independent.co.ug 
TOURISM TIPS | THE INDEPENDENT | Going on a safari in Rwanda offers you a unique chance to see wildlife in flesh. Whether you want to see the Big Five or want to witness the Great Migration, there is a choice for every traveler. A safari in Akagera or Volcanoes National Park is one way you can …
(2025-01-19). Uganda Telecom, Lycamobile service quality fall as MTN, Airtel improve. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The latest data on mobile telecommunications services in Uganda shows a mixed picture regarding quality, both some providers improving and others declining. The country has four mobile network operators: Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Ltd (UTeL), MTN, Airtel, and Tangerine Communications Ltd (Lycamobile). The companies are given performance targets including a geographical …
(2025-01-19). How to Care of Joints as You Get Older? thecanary.co Joints are a crucial part of our musculoskeletal system, and as we age, they become more susceptible to strain and damage. Seniors often experience joint-related issues such as pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. To maintain agility and quality of life in later years, it's essential to adopt habits that support joint health. Regular Physical Activity […] | By
(2025-01-19). MPs push for extended paid bereavement leave for early pregnancy losses. leftfootforward.org A group of MPs are calling for extended paid bereavement leave to those who suffer a pregnancy loss before 24 weeks. | Under the current law, employees are only eligible for statutory parental bereavement leave and pay if they experience a loss after 24 weeks of pregnancy. | But the MPs argue that a two-week paid leave period should be offered to those who suffer losing their baby before this threshold, describing the inadequacy of sick leave as an "inappropriate" form of support for grieving couples. | The proposed changes would include leave for those who experience a miscarriage, molar pregnancy, ectopic pr…
(2025-01-19). 70+ arrested at London pro-Palestine rally on eve of Gaza truce. newarab.com 
Thousands of people gathered and over 70 were arrested at a pro-Palestine rally in central London Saturday, on the eve of the start of a The majority were detained on The ceasefire, which comes into effect Sunday morning, involves the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas and Palestinian prisoners held…
(2025-01-19). Israeli Forces Shoot a Palestinian Man in Al-Biereh. imemc.org 
| Israeli forces shot a Palestinian young man, on Saturday, in the city of Al-Biereh, and invaded several towns and villages in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh. | Media sources said that occupation soldiers guarding the illegal "Psagot" colony, built on Palestinian lands in Al-Biereh, shot a young man in the leg with live ammunition after opening fire at him in the Jabal al-Tawil neighborhood; he was transported to the hospital for treatment.
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(2025-01-19). Right-wing mayor pushes back against a central Israel city's Reform community. haaretz.com For years, a Reform congregation near Tel Aviv has been fighting in court for a piece of land to build its synagogue. After the latest municipal elections, the city's Allocation Committee revoked their land allotment, despite court orders…
(2025-01-19). Realizan homenaje al Héroe Nacional de Cuba en provincia central. radiohc.cu La Habana, 19 ene (RHC) Un sinnúmero de actividades se impulsan este domingo en la central provincia de Sancti Spíritus para rendir homenaje desde la cultura al Héroe Nacional de Cuba, José Martí (1853-1895), en el aniversario 172 de su natalicio.
(2025-01-19). Hundreds rally in Tunisia to demand release of Saied critic. newarab.com 
Hundreds demonstrated in the Tunisian capital on Saturday, calling for the release of The demonstrators shouted "freedom for Abir" and "we are opponents, not traitors" at the gathering in central Tunis, AFP journalists reported.
(2025-01-19). Federal Reserve Withdraws from Global Climate Coalition. wattsupwiththat.com In a move that has sent shockwaves through climate advocacy circles, the U.S. Federal Reserve announced its withdrawal from the NGFS—a coalition of central banks established in 2017 to address climate-related risks in financial systems. Citing its limited statutory mandate, the Fed made clear that it was not responsible for shaping climate policy. Chair Jerome Powell has repeatedly emphasized this point, stating that climate matters belong to Congress, not the central bank.
(2025-01-19). LD1 Dem Candidates: Dem Bill Increasing Petition Signatures: 1. Restricts Access to Democracy and 2. Disenfranchises Communities. fightbackbetter.com Editor's Note: Clearly showing their independence from NJ Democratic Party bosses, the two LD-1 Democratic Party primary candidates Brandon Saffold…
en.abna24.com (2025-01-19). Zionist regime to release over 1,890 Palestinians in first phase of Gaza truce: Egypt
en.abna24.com/story/1523997Egypt says Israel will release more than 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 33 Israeli captives during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
(2025-01-19). What's behind Israel's approval of Hamas ceasefire deal? independent.co.ug 
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL | Xinhua | The Israeli government on Saturday approved a ceasefire agreement aimed at the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, following a lengthy cabinet meeting, the Prime Minister's Office said. Israel's decision to move forward with the ceasefire deal with Hamas, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, 469 …
(2025-01-19). Foreign delegations in Egypt to monitor Gaza truce. plenglish.com Cairo, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) Palestinian, Israeli, Qatari, and American delegations arrived in Egypt as part of the mechanism designated to monitor the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza, Extra News reported.
(2025-01-19). Israel pledges to allow rebuilding of Gaza Strip as part of cease-fire deal. haaretz.com The cease-fire and hostage release agreement with Hamas is paving the way for significant humanitarian aid and the rebuilding of vital infrastructure in Gaza: Israel will let 600 trucks of food enter daily, and Egyptian construction companies will build roads, schools and hospitals…
(2025-01-19). Racing against the resumption of war: Why Qatar and Egypt want to start rebuilding Gaza now. haaretz.com Policies that Israel has opposed throughout the war are now going into effect, including the involvement of Hamas in guarding and distributing aid and the Palestinian Authority managing the Rafah border crossing. But the true 'bridesmaids' of the cease-fire deal are Egypt and Qatar…
(2025-01-19). Egypt works to deliver more aid to Gaza. plenglish.com Cairo, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) Egypt is finalizing today a plan to facilitate greater volumes of international humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip after the entry into force of a cease-fire between Hamas and Israel.
(2025-01-19). Egypt's Sisi hosts Libya's Haftar for first time in three years. newarab.com Sisi's office said that during their talks he stressed Egypt's commitment to "ensuring the unity and cohesion of Libya's national institutions". | He also urged "coordination between all Libyan parties to crystallise a comprehensive pol…
(2025-01-19). Trump's "Rebel" Narrative Completely Collapses & The Secret Sabotage Deal Behind The Gaza Ceasefire. thelastamericanvagabond.com Welcome to The Daily Wrap Up, a concise show dedicated to bringing you the most relevant independent news, as we see it, from the last 24 hours (1/18/25). As always, take the information discussed in the video below and research it for yourself, and come to your own conclusions. Anyone telling you what the truth
(2025-01-19). Haiti stepping-up efforts to fight gangs. plenglish.com Port-au-Prince, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) The arrival of a third contingent from Kenya for the Multinational Security Support Mission will give a boost to the anti-gang fight being waged in the capital of Haiti and surrounding areas.
jewishjournal.com (2025-01-19). Wikipedia's Supreme Court On the Verge of Topic Banning 8 Editors from Israel-Palestine AreaComment: Hasn't Wikipedia has always been a stooge of the neocons and zionists?
ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said in a statement, "We're pleased that the Wikipedia arbitration board has taken disciplinary action against some editors who, in our view, have spread malicious, false and biased information about Zionism and Israel across the platform …
(2025-01-19). Israel failed to reach 'malicious goals' in Gaza despite genocide: Iran FM. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Israel failed to achieve its 'malicious' objectives in the Gaza Strip despite waging a genocide against Palestinians over the past 15 months.
(2025-01-19). Trump Family Tree: 3 Relatives Picked For Govt So Far; Who'll Replace Ivanka? | USA | Inauguration. hindustantimes.com During his first term as President, Donald Trump had his daughter and son-in-law as two of his closest advisors. Ivanka and Jared Kushner didn't just work with Trump on American policies, but also acted as ambassadors of his administration all over the world. Jared Kushner even played a key role in finalising the Abraham Accords, which normalised relations between Israel and several Arab nations. But this time, Ivanka and Jared have largely been absent from the spotlight, whether it be during Trump's election campaign, or after his victory. Does this mean that in his second stint as President, Donald Trump will n…
(2025-01-19). Senior IRGC Commanders: Gaza Ceasefire Agreement Marks 'Greatest Defeat' for Israeli Enemy. english.almanar.com.lb Since the onset of Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, the Islamic Republic of Iran has emerged as a steadfast pillar of support for the Palestinian cause, playing a crucial role in Gaza's victory that forced the Israeli enemy to cease its aggression. Massive public demonstrations across Iranian cities, along with unwavering military and diplomatic efforts, have showcased …
(2025-01-19). Humpback whales visit Dominican Republic. plenglish.com Santo Domingo (Prensa Latina) Thousands of people, Dominicans, and foreigners, anxiously await the arrival of humpback whales that leave the low temperatures of the North Atlantic to settle in the warm waters of Samana Bay, in the northeast of the Dominican Republic.
(2025-01-19). CPJ finds flaws, inconsistencies in murder conviction of Senegalese journalist René Capain Bassène. Moussa Ngom
(2025-01-19). Lebanon cabinet to be formed 'before 26 Jan ceasefire deadline'. newarab.com 
Efforts are ongoing to form a new cabinet in Lebanon before the deadline for Israeli troops to withdraw from the country's south later this month, local media reported Saturday. | "Work is underway to finalise the cabinet formation before 26 January," the end of the 60-day deadline given to Lebanon, Hezbollah and Israel to implement the terms of the ceasefire deal that ended the recent war, sources familiar with the matter Former head of the Inter…
(2025-01-19). Army Shoots Four Palestinian Children, Detain Citizens, Near Hebron. imemc.org 
| Israeli forces shot four Palestinian children and injured dozens of citizens after invading the town of Beit Ummar, north of Hebron in the southern occupied West Bank. The army invaded a number of towns in the governorate, detained many citizens, and abducted a woman.
(2025-01-19). More deadly anti-Sudanese protests in South Sudan: officials. newarab.com Another 12 people have died in the past two days in Demonstrations sparked by reports that 29 South Sudanese had been killed during fighting in Sudan's Al-Jazeera state led to the looting of businesses owned by Sudanese nationals in the capital Juba. | Police opened fire to disperse the…
(2025-01-19). Over 55,000 displaced Sudanese return to southeastern state: IOM. newarab.com 
Over 55,000 The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) said its field teams "monitored the return of an estimated 55,466 displaced persons to locations across Sennar state" between…
(2025-01-19). South Sudan security returns 11 stolen cattle to Ugandan counterpart. independent.co.ug 
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security personnel in South Sudan on Friday handed back to their Ugandan counterpart 11 herds of cattle stolen by a yet-to-be-identified group of armed men. The animals are part of 24 cattle stolen from a kraal belonging to a cattle keeper in Okidi Parish, Atiak Sub-county in Amuru District …
(2025-01-19). Blackouts hit wide parts of Sudan after drone attacks. newarab.com 
Most army-controlled areas in The
(2025-01-19). Marburg: 5 Ugandan districts on high risk of outbreak. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has classified five districts in Uganda including Rakai, Kyotera, Isingiro, Kalangala and Ntungamo as high risk following an alert from the World Health Organisation of a suspected Marburg outbreak in neighbouring Tanzania. Health Minister Dr Jane Ruth Aceng said they had started public health communication …
(2025-01-19). Explore: Samsung Year-Round Galaxy Trade-In Program. ummid.com Samsung Electronics two days ago announced a new Galaxy Trade-In Program, which allows trade-in of Samsung Galaxy devices at any time of the year on Samsung.com, even if customers do not purchase a new phone.
(2025-01-19). Uganda: Arbitrary detention, judicial harassment and torture of human rights lawyer Eron Kiiza. fidh.org
(2025-01-19). Youth activists call on judiciary to end civilian trials in military court. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of youth activists have called upon the judiciary to break its silence on human rights violations, particularly when Ugandans are prosecuted in military courts. The activists claim that the judiciary's inaction and silence have enabled prolonged injustices, persecution, and subjugation of civilians, activists, and political dissidents in …
(2025-01-19). Ugandan city to establish integrated eye hospital. tvbrics.com 
UAE will invest US$20 million for the project…
(2025-01-19). Donald Trump officials meet Museveni. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met a delegation from the White House at State Lodge, Nakasero. The delegation, accompanied by the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among, comprised Dr. Rollan Roberts, the former US Presidential Candidate, David Woodruff, representing the Senate of West Virginia, and Siljander Mark Deli, the …
(2025-01-19). Karuma Bridge: Gov't to decide on traffic flow as expansion joints arrive. independent.co.ug 
Kiryandongo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government, through the Ministry of Works and Transport, is yet to decide on traffic flow over Karuma Bridge as it plans to begin the installation of expansion joints on the bridge deck. Karuma Bridge, which serves as a major link and gateway between Midwestern, Northern Uganda, and the West Nile …
(2025-01-19). Museveni preaches against politics of identity, tribalism. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has cautioned against the dangers of politics of tribalism and identity, emphasizing that they will not solve the country's problems. Speaking at the pass-out ceremony of over 750 Guild student leaders from higher institutions of learning at Nkumba University on Saturday, Museveni stressed the importance of …
(2025-01-19). Nnaabagereka Sylvia Nagginda graces closing ceremony of Ekisaakaate Gatonnya 2025. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nnabagereka of Buganda, Sylvia Nagginda has reiterated the importance of technology in the celebration and preservation of the kingdom's cultural heritage. She was speaking the close of this year's Ekisaakaate Kya Nnaabagereka, that has trained over 600 children aged 6-18 years, both boys and girls to value technology's role in …
(2025-01-19). Who will defend Uganda's interest. independent.co.ug 
The reasons, risks and costs of Uganda new shift in economic policies and diplomatic relations THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | We are a week away from celebrating NRM's 39th year in power and the country is going through a major economic and diplomatic policy shift. The government is moving away from a free market economic system …
(2025-01-19). 12 children rescued from trafficking in Napak. independent.co.ug 
Napak, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Napak district have rescued twelve children aged between 7 and 15 years, from a suspected human trafficker in Matany town council. The victims who are all residents of Matany town council were intercepted on Friday from a Gateway bus UAU 398M travelling to Kampala. Police also arrested a …
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Why have they become a popular tool of repression? COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | The military court martial of the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) that sits at Makindye in Kampala City has gained international notoriety for trying civilians. International scrutiny of the court martial has intensified since it started trying Uganda's most recognised opposition …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Cranes has been drawn into Group C alongside Niger, Guinea, and two yet-to-be-determined teams for the CAF TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). The draw was conducted at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, shortly after CAF announced the tournament's postponement. Originally slated for February 1—28, …
GROUP A: Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia GROUP B: Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic GROUP C: Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2 GROUP D: Senegal, Congo, Sudan, Nigeria Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Draw for the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania 2024 was staged in Nairobi, …
After years of attempted reconciliation, Over the weekend, Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin announced plans to abolis…
The announced ceasefire agreement between Israel and Gaza is reminiscent of the last days of the Carter administration, a time when American hostages were released with Reagan (and his behind-the-scenes machinations) taking credit for ending the hostage impasse. Be on the look-out for Trump to take 95% of the credit. Between today and the 19th (when 
A ceasefire deal has reportedly been reached between the Palestinian resistance and Israel, which could lead to the ending of the horrific and genocidal carnage being exacted against the Palestinian people. The Communist Party USA, along with all peace-loving and democratic-minded people, support this development and welcome the exchanging of prisoners. But the deal is not yet ratified as Israel's Cabinet refuses to meet on the issue. | The bombing has not yet ceased. Innocents are still dying. A complete and immediate end to the genocide must be secured. This involves the full withdrawal of Israeli troops fro…
"That's such a great question, I'm so glad you asked that. You probably have it as a British saying that something's 'hitting close to home,'" says artist Born in Brooklyn as an Afro-Caribbean American Muslim, Nsenga explains that the idea came about during the 2023 International Symposium on the History and Legacy of Muslims in the Caribbean…
A dramatic escape was cited by Israeli media as the reason that Yuval Vagdani, a soldier in the Israeli army, managed to escape justice in Brazil. Vagdani was accused by a Palestinian advocacy legal group, the Hind Rajab Foundation, of carrying out well-documented crimes in Gaza. He is not the only Israeli soldier being pursued 
Nicolás Maduro was inaugurated for his third term as president of Venezuela on Jan. 10. Delegations from 125 countries and international organizations participated in the swearing-in ceremony. Venezuelans celebrate inauguration of reelected President Nicolás Maduro, Caracas, Jan. 10, 2025,Photo: Freddy àëáñez, Telesur. In one of the first acts of his . . . | 
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Introduction: As a second Trump presidency looms, the treatment of immigrants, particularly from Latin America and the Caribbean, remains a central and contentious issue. Republican border policies have long framed immigrants as threats, using them as scapegoats for broader societal problems. Yet much of the migration from Latin America is driven by the fallout from …
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Egyptian football star The forward's current contract is set to expire at the end of the season, leaving fans and pundits questioning his next move. | The rumours intensified after Saudi sports chief Turki Al-Alsheikh, a central figure in the kingdom's sports and entert…
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shelved a cabinet vote on the ceasefire agreement, claiming that Hamas has "backtracked" on elements of the deal. | "Hamas reneges on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions," a statement from the prime minister's office alleged. | "The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement." | Israeli ministers had been expected to vote on whether to approve the Qatar, Egypt and US-brokered truce at 13: 00 GMT. | The news comes as Israel kil…
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The head coach of Uganda's U-17 women's team is confident that her team will be capable of picking up positive results in the first round of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2025 qualifiers. Sheryl Botes Ulanda, the head coach, told Xinhua on Wednesday that her team has prepared well and …
We assess the latest trade data coming out of China for year ending 2024 and why this highlights that China and Global South economies are real as opposed to fictitious Western economies dominated by financialization. 
Indonesia has formally joined the BRICS as a full member, becoming the first Southeast Asian country to join the group. There are now ten full members and eight new partner countries in the bloc, making up 41.4% of global GDP and half the world population. | Joining the discussion: | Anton Fedyashin is a Pro…
The United Nations warned Wednesday of retaliatory attacks against civilians in Sudan's The Sudanese army, at war with rival paramilitaries since April 2023, led an advance this week on El Gezira, recapturing the st…
Tunisian tennis star The 30-year-old, a three-time Grand Slam finalist, is striving to return to peak form However, on Thursday, Jabeur was visibly emotional a…
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Dr. Kizza Besigye, a longtime government critic and four-time presidential candidate, is facing new charges before the General Court Martial. These charges, which include offenses ranging from treachery to unlawful possession of firearms, have garnered attention due to the political implications surrounding Besigye's activism. Besigye is jointly charged with Captain …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) CDF Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba is back on X aka "twitter". He is now not following anyone, but has already raced past the 1,000 mark for followers. DETAILS TO FOLLOW Share on: WhatsApp…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Butambala County Member of Parliament Muhammad Muwanga Kivumbi has been appointed Deputy President of National Unity Platform-NUP Buganda Region. Kivumbi, who is also the Chairperson of the Buganda Parliamentary Caucus, replaces the Nyendo Mukungwe MP, Mathias Mpuuga, who was suspended by the Party over the controversial 500 million service …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Drug Authority (NDA) has said that they are yet to determine whether everyone who used Replenish, a ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) prescribed for the severely malnourished experienced adverse reactions. This revelation comes after the Ministry of Health issued a notice to Chief Administrative Officers across the country …
Katakwi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A bush fire whose source is yet to be established has destroyed 300 houses and property worth millions of shillings in Ngariam Sub County, Katakwi District. The fire broke out in the parishes of Osep and Oedepus causing damage to houses and property. Moses Iteit, the LCIII Chairperson of …
Why CSOs are warning of looming crisis in EAC and SADC ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Civil society organisations have warned governments in the East African Community and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to act fast to tackle the growing menace of illicit financial flows in the two regional economic blocs. According to the CSOs, recent …
This meeting is the first of four FWG sessions planned for 2025…
When turning a garage into a workshop, car storage unit, or hobby room, appropriate lighting is essential to ensure a safe and fully functional workspace. Shop lights come pretty close to making that possible. They can be useful for difficult tasks, general-use spaces, and garage spaces. In this article, let us look at the best […] | By 
In collaboration with the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Health is advocating for the local production of 22 key drug raw materials…
"Since his death, Jimmy Carter has been lauded for brokering the Camp David Accords and for his post-White House mission to help the poor and battle disease. But glossed over amid all the tributes is the burdensome legacy that Mr. Carter left for his Democratic Party: a presidency long caricatured as a symbol of ineffectiveness 
Anthropogenic climate change and biodiversity loss are the most pressing issues for our planet. Carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere continue to rise due to the burning of fossil fuels and land use change, with the latter occurring primarily in the form of animal agriculture and growing crops to feed livestock. Biodiversity loss is greatly enhanced by 
The The attacks largely targeted people from western Sudan living in the central state because of accusations they collaborated with the Earlier this week, the Sudanese army and allied…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Museveni has granted the late Margaret Baba Diri an Official burial. The President's message was conveyed by the RDC Koboko Emmy Mitala to the Central Organizing Committee. According to Mitala, the state requested the burial programme to be postponed from Wednesday to Thursday. Emmanuel Banya, the Chairman Central …
The Communist Party USA welcomes the long-overdue removal of Cuba from the U.S. list of State Sponsors of Terrorism and considers it a significant step towards justice for the Cuban people and a welcome one to all those who champion peace and justice. | Despite its limited scope, this decision reflects years of struggle by the Cuban people, the international community, and broad sections of the world population, including democratic, labor, civil rights, and communist organizations across the globe. | Cuba was not, and is not, a "state sponsor of terrorism," but a country that works tirelessly for peace, inter…
Asia Pacific Report The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on Egyptian, Palestinian and Israeli authorities to allow foreign journalists into Gaza in the wake of the three-phase ceasefire agreement set to to begin on Sunday. The New York-based global media watchdog urged the international community "to independently investigate the deliberate targeting of journalists…
Israel and Hamas agreed to a deal to halt fighting in Gaza and exchange Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, an official briefed on the deal told Reuters on Wednesday, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended the Middle East. | The agreement follows months of on-off negotiations brokered by Egyptian and Qatari mediators, with the backing of the United States, and came just ahead of the Jan. 20 inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.
The The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) said in a statement late Tuesday that it was "alarmed by the disturbing footage circulating on social media, which shows brutal torture and ill-treatment of detainees at the Gernada detention facility in eastern Lib…
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick to become defense secretary, appears to be moving toward confirmation after a contentious Senate hearing on Tuesday. He was grilled over his alleged history of sexual misconduct, reports of frequent public drunkenness at work, financial mismanagement at veterans' organizations he led, and statements he has made disparaging women, LGBTQ people and others in the military. Hegseth's confirmation can only be blocked if three or more Republicans join Democrats in opposing the former Fox News host, but so far the party appears aligned behind Trump's nominee. Wat…
Fossil Free London staged a protest outside Shell's global HQ, the Shell Centre, on Southbank on Wednesday 15 January, in protest over the role fossil fuel corporations like Shell's have in exacerbating the climate crisis. Shell: fuelling the climate crisis — and the LA wildfires Dressed in red and orange, signs read "It's not a […] | By 
Controversial Ugandan judge Sebutinde garnered attention for her staunch opposition to South…
SEOUL | Xinhua | South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was arrested in presidential residence Wednesday, becoming the country's first sitting president to be kept in custody over his short-lived martial law imposition. A joint investigation unit, composed of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO), the National Office of Investigation (NOI) and the defense …
Will there be a war with China? People are asking this question as there is a high level of tension near Taiwan and in the South China (East) Sea. U.S. imperialism pushes an aggressive posture with air and naval exercises and continues to arm Taiwan, in violation of previous agreements. Such a war would be a huge disaster for the working class. | Following up on the 2011 pivot to Asia, U.S. imperialism is creating new anti-China military alliances like AUKUS (which includes Australia, the U.K. and the U.S.), and is expanding its strategic military presence in the Pacific region, such as enlarging the naval bas…
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Swarms of bees caused chaos on Tuesday, halting court proceedings at Abim Magistrates Court and triggering a stampede in South Division, Moroto Municipality, resulting in injuries to several individuals. In Abim, the bees invaded the courtroom around midday, creating widespread panic. Court staff, prison officers, police officers, litigants, remandees, and …
Private sector investment and strategic policies set to drive economic expansion Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's economic growth is poised for a notable upturn in 2025, supported by robust performance across key sectors such as energy, mining, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing, and information and communication technology (ICT). This growth is expected to be further reinforced …
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has reported a remarkable performance in its half-year revenue collection, surpassing its target for the July to December 2024 period. The tax authority collected Shs15.25trillion against the target of Shs 14.93 trillion, registering a surplus of Shs 322 billion and a performance rate of 102.16%. …
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force has issued a stern warning and announced plans to launch a crackdown on tobacco smokers in Gulu City. Dr. Enock Kabanda, the Uganda Police Mental Health Focal Point Person, made the announcement during an awareness meeting organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Health. The session …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The main Census findings have shown that the Buganda region has the highest cases of child marriages across the country raising concerns among local leaders. The Children (Amendment) Act 2016 emphasizes the right of every child to education and places responsibilities on parents and the state to ensure children attend …