(2024-04-27). German police shut down Palestine Congress in Berlin. workers.org 
By Andrew Johnson An anti-imperialist Palestine Congress "against German complicity in the genocide in Gaza" was planned for Berlin from April 12-14.. (junge Welt, April 15). Before police shut it down, the congress discussed the recent charges in the International Court of Justice, including South Africa's charges accusing Israel of . . . |
(2024-04-27). Underhanded Israeli Tactic Delays Freedom Flotilla Departure. popularresistance.org The Freedom Flotilla is ready to sail. All the required paperwork has been submitted to the port authority, and the cargo has been loaded and prepared for the trip to Gaza. | However, today we received word of an administrative roadblock initiated by Israel in an attempt to prevent our departure. Israel is pressuring the Republic of Guinea Bissau to withdraw its flag from our lead ship—Akdeniz ("Mediterranean"). This triggered a request for an additional inspection, this one by the flag state, that delays our April 26 planned departure.
(2024-04-27). BRICS: Egypt's Role in the Union – Here's What We Need to Know. infobrics.org According to economist Shaima Sherif, Egypt's trade partnership with the BRICS countries is expected to focus on food security, especially due to Russia's key role as Egypt's main supplier of imported wheat…
(2024-04-27). Africa's National Liberation Struggles Brought Democracy To Europe. popularresistance.org Fifty years ago, on 25 April 1974, the people of Portugal took to the streets of their cities and towns in enormous numbers to overthrow the fascist dictatorship of the Estado Novo ('New State'), formally established in 1926. Fascist Portugal — led first by António de Oliveira Salazar until 1968 and then by Marcelo Caetano — was welcomed into the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) in 1949, the United Nations in 1955, and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in 1961 and signed a pact with the European Economic Community in 1972.
(2024-04-27). African Governments Are Increasingly Turning Against US Military Presence. truthout.org The U.S. military presence in Central and West Africa is proving increasingly unwelcome. On Wednesday, the State Department announced that the U.S. would soon begin "an orderly and responsible withdrawal" of its more than 1,000 U.S. service members currently deployed in Niger." A mere 24 hours later, came reports that the Pentagon will withdraw its 75 Army Special Forces personnel as early as next… |
(2024-04-27). It's Long Past Time for Restaurant Workers to Earn a Livable Wage. truthout.org Growing up, I looked up to my father and aunt, who began restaurant industry careers after immigrating from Eritrea in the 1970s. When I started working, a restaurant job was a natural choice. While I took great pride in my work, I struggled with the conditions. I was often on my feet for 10-12 hour shifts six days a week, had no access to affordable health care, was wholly unaware of my worker… |
(2024-04-27). UN Warns of Impending Catastrophic Escalation of Sudan Conflict. truthout.org The United Nations' top humanitarian affairs officials on Friday called for an immediate deescalation of hostilities in Sudan, where rival factions in the military government have been fighting for a year and where an attack on the city of El Fasher is reportedly imminent. About 800,000 people in the city, the capital of North Darfur state, are in "extreme and immediate danger," U.N. |
(2024-04-27). 24th Annual Women of Color Men About Town Gala. indybay.org African Americans Chamber of Commerce Presents 24th Annual Women of Color Men About Town Gala: Theme, "Shades of Excellence: Celebrating our History"
(2024-04-27). Cuba congratulates South Africa on Freedom Day. plenglish.com Havana, April 27 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Saturday congratulated South African people and government on Freedom Day, a date that commemorates the 30th anniversary of the end of apartheid system in the African country.
(2024-04-27). A Fresh Look at Nature's Misunderstood Carnivores — Hyenas. pressenza.com 
by: Assaf Levy, On April 27, wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists around the globe mark a significant occasion—International Hyena Day. This day serves as an important reminder to celebrate and acknowledge one of the most enigmatic yet misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom—the hyena. Often depicted unfavorably and overshadowed by the more iconic wildlife of Africa, hyenas play a pivotal role in maintaining the ecological balance of their habitats. International Hyena Day not only aims to elevate the hyena's profile but also seeks to dismantle the l…
(2024-04-27). Egypt's Prime Minister holds meeting to increase strategic reserves of essential goods. tvbrics.com 
Egypt discusses efforts to ensure the availability of basic commodities and increase their strategic reserves…
(2024-04-27). Ebrahim Raisi says Iran is ready to further develop economic relations with African countries. tvbrics.com 
Tehran reports on the expansion of Iran-Africa ties…
(2024-04-27). Zimbabwean Vice President Constantino Chiwenga attends business conference in Iran. tvbrics.com 
Zimbabwe and Iran foster closer economic relations‚Å…
(2024-04-27). Ethiopian authorities allow foreigners to participate in wholesale and retail trade. tvbrics.com 
The new directive should help stabilise prices…
(2024-04-27). World Report] Moderna stalls on African vaccine manufacturing plans. thelancet.com Moderna's decision has been criticised by the Africa CDC, with experts urging countries to invest domestically. Paul Adepoju reports.
(2024-04-27). Correspondence] Integrating gender into cancer research. thelancet.com As cancer epidemiologists, we support the recommendations of The Lancet Commission on women, power, and cancer,1 which emphasised favourable structural contexts, routine data collection, and the prioritisation of research. Regularly collecting data on sex, gender, and socioeconomic factors in cancer statistics is essential for understanding health inequalities among populations. Providing these indicators enables health-care practitioners to personalise health care according to the specific needs of these populations.
(2024-04-27). Engineer of Kiruddu Hospital remanded over theft of mattresses. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kiruddu National Referral Hospital Biomedical Engineer, Darlington Tumukugize was on Friday remanded to Luzira prison on charges of theft of eight mattresses and other valuables. Tumukugize was on Friday evening arraigned before the Court presided over by Grade One Magistrate Patience Lorna Mukundane. He was charged with two counts: possessing …
(2024-04-27). Luwero security committee backs joint operations against burglars. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Police and Uganda People's Defense Forces are set to launch joint operations to crack down on rampant burglaries in Luwero district. At least five houses or offices are broken into and items stolen. In the latest incident, burglars broke into Luwero district headquarters and stole computers after vandalizing the …
(2024-04-27). Uganda's weather service: One step forward, three steps back. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament's decision to revert Uganda Meteorology Authority (UNMA) to the department at the Ministry of Water and Environment has drawn mixed reactions. Uganda Meteorology Authority will no longer be semi-autonomous once President Museveni assents to the Bill seeking to merge or rationalize government Authorities and Departments. Some environmentalists and users …
(2024-04-27). China helps Uganda fight malaria as global funding shrinks. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | For Milly Nakazzi, an assistant nursing officer at Uganda's Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, the fact that at least six of every 10 patients she treats have malaria is business as usual. "The malaria rate is actually very high, not only here at Kiruddu but also at other health facilities across …
(2024-04-27). Xi exchanges congratulations with Tanzanian President Hassan over 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday exchanged congratulations with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan over the 60th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral diplomatic ties.
(2024-04-27). Perspectives] On not cutting corners. thelancet.com For want of a nail, the ancient proverb goes, the shoe was lost. It has long been observed that the smallest oversights can have downstream effects. Indeed, all of life is a series of actions and consequences—a truth that serves a guiding principle of Abraham Verghese's 2009 novel Cutting for Stone. As a physician and writer born in Ethiopia to parents of Indian descent, Verghese's fiction draws on his personal, cultural, and professional experiences. His literary writing often features intricate medical passages that explore the complexities of both illness and its management, as well as explorations of po…
(2024-04-27). Altamente valorada por pueblo de Gambia ayuda médica cubana. radiohc.cu Altamente valorada y respetada es la labor que desempeñan los médicos cubanos en Gambia, que desde hace casi 30 años recibe la ayuda solidaria que en materia de salud brinda Cuba a numerosos países del mundo y que ha sido reconocida por gobiernos, pueblos y organismos internacionales.
(2024-04-27). CFA franc: conditions are ripe for replacement of the west African currency rooted in colonialism. cadtm.org At no point in history has the CFA franc — the name of a colonial currency used in west and central African countries belonging to the franc zone — been closer to its demise.
| Senegal has overwhelmingly voted for leftwing Pastef candidate Bassirou Diomaye Faye (and his former party leader Ousmane Sonko) while the coup governments in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have been talking about leaving the CFA franc for some time.
| Senegal under outgoing president Macky Sall was a pillar of the (…) | – | /…
(2024-04-27). Egypt delegation in Israel proposes 'prolonged' Gaza truce. newarab.com 
(2024-04-27). Mass casualties feared as RSF encircles Sudan's Al-Fashir. newarab.com 
The capital of the Sudanese state Sudanese activists and international researchers warned on Thursday that the city of
(2024-04-27). MENA Sports Wrap: Morocco reign supreme in Africa futsal cup. newarab.com 
(2024-04-27). Displaced Gazans cornered at Egypt border as Israel's Rafah invasion looms. presstv.ir Displaced Palestinians living in tents are cornered at the border with Egypt as fears are rising that Israel will soon launch an assault on Rafah.
(2024-04-27). Displaced Gazans cornered at Egypt border as Israel's Rafah invasion looms. presstv.ir Displaced Palestinians living in tents are cornered at the border with Egypt as fears are rising that Israel will soon launch an assault on Rafah.
(2024-04-27). Hamas says receives Israeli response to new proposal for Gaza ceasefire. presstv.ir Palestinian resistance movement Hamas says it has received the Israeli regime's response to the Egyptian and Qatari proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
(2024-04-27). Tehran economic conference: Raeisi hails Iran-Africa expansion of ties. presstv.ir Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic and the African nations are keen to strengthen ties between the two sides.
(2024-04-27). In Nigeria, more than 100 inmates escape after rain damages prison. presstv.ir At least 118 inmates escaped from the facility in Suleja.
(2024-04-27). Tehran economic conference: Raeisi hails Iran-Africa expansion of ties. presstv.ir Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says the Islamic Republic and the African nations are keen to strengthen ties between the two sides.
(2024-04-27). In Nigeria, more than 100 inmates escape after rain damages prison. presstv.ir At least 118 inmates escaped from the facility in Suleja.
Amnesty International has released its annual report assessing human rights in 155 countries. The report highlights Israel's assault on Gaza with evidence of war crimes continuing to mount, as well as U.S. failures to denounce rights violations committed by Israel. It also points to Russia's ongoing aggression against Ukraine, and the rise of authoritarianism and massive rights violations in Sudan, Ethiopia and Myanmar. We speak to Agnès Callamard, the organization's secretary general, who warns "the international system is on the brink of collapse" and decries the failure of rights…
Brazil hosts meeting between Brazilian President and South African Foreign Minister…
The Forum launches a series of changes in the infrastructure of educational institutions…
Bugiri, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of Bugiri District have asked respective government agencies to increase efforts to curb counterfeit products, which they say are uncontrollably flooding the market. The residents who were attending consultation meetings about the proposed Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill-2023 in Bugiri Municipality told URN on Tuesday that illicit traders are taking advantage …
SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | The feasibility studies for a transnational expressway connecting Uganda and Kenya is due to commence following the handing over of the site to the contractors. The 256km multinational expressway will run from Kakira in Jinja District, Uganda, through Busitema to Malaba and Busia, onwards to Kisian and Kisumu in Kenya. …
COMMENT | JULIUS KENNETH OKURUT | Uganda's tax administration landscape has witnessed a significant transformation with the introduction of Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS). Spearheaded by the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), EFRIS is a digital system designed to streamline and regulate the issuance of invoices and receipts through electronic means. Rather than …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | China has allocated funding through the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to provide school meals for over 165,000 children from 315 schools in northeastern Uganda. The contribution is part of China's commitment to improving food security and nutrition, strengthening people's livelihoods and boosting local economy, said Zhang Lizhong, Chinese …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has announced the release of about Shs93 billion to districts, cities and municipalities across the country, being the final payment from the Uganda Road Fund for this financial year. Broken down, each of the 135 districts, 11 cities and 41 municaplities will receive Shs500 million. …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Attorney General has filed additional evidence to the High Court in Kampala strengthening his defense that the government and security agencies do not know the whereabouts of 18 missing persons who are supporters of the National Unity Platform-NUP. The Attorney General on Wednesday brought two more affidavits before the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A formal motion will be introduced in Parliament to determine the relocation of Luzira Prisons to make way for the construction of a five-star hotel. On Wednesday, 24 April 2024, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi presented a statement stating that the dilapidated prison built in …
Leader of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Al-Houthi stressed that the missile fire from Gaza at the Zionist settlements reflects the Palestinian resistance fighters' control and effectiveness. In a televised speech, Sayyed Houthi emphasized that the enemies failed to achieve any victory in Gaza, especially liberating the captives. "The percentage of martyrs and casualties …
Top Israeli intelligence and military officials met with Egypt's intelligence chief and other senior officials in Cairo on Wednesday to discuss Israel's Ronan Bar, the head of Israel's internal security agency Shin Bet, and Herzi Halevi, the Israeli military Chief of Staff, met with Abbas Kamal, the head of Egypt's intelligence service, and Osama Askar, the Chief of S…
An investigation by Al-Araby Al-Jadeed, The New Arab's Arabic-language sister edition, reveals that members of the Sudanese paramilitary organisation the 
With an expected yield of 200,000 tonnes of powdered milk per year, the project would help meet 50 percent of national demand for the product, according to reports. | The project, which covers an area of 170,000 hect…
The United States on Wednesday warned of a looming rebel military offensive on the Sudanese city of After a year of fighting between the SAF forces of General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitaries of the 
Egyptian authorities on Wednesday released 18 people, mostly women, who were arrested a day earlier in Cairo during a solidarity rally for "All those arrested during yesterday's protest in front of the UN (Women) headquarters have been released," rights lawyer Tarek el-Awadi posted on X. | Prominent activist Lobna Darwish of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights (EIPR)…
In Morocco, the In Casablanca, home to the majority of the 2,500 
The Egyptian government 
The courtyard of What the civil defence man was holding was a torn shirt and worn-out pants that covered the remains of the body, whose features were almost completely decomposed. | Ab…