(2024-12-01). Prisons in Africa need to be better managed in order to ensure decent conditions of detention. icrc.org
(2024-12-01). William Worthy May Be the Most Important Journalist You've Never Heard Of. covertactionmagazine.com Blacklisted in the Cold War, Worthy reported on the struggles of Third World people against American neo-colonialism and on oppression within the United States [In light of recent social media shutdowns of the pan-African media outlet, African Stream, we should take note of William Worthy's great contributions and the ensuing repression. In roughly a two-week …
(2024-12-01). African People's Counter-COP denounces the COP system and demands climate justice for Global South be at the centre of the climate action. cadtm.org
(2024-12-01). Minister Simelane to attend annual gathering of States Parties of ICC. sanews.gov.za Minister Simelane to attend annual gathering of States Parties of ICC | Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane will represent South Africa at the 23rd Session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC) at the World Forum Convention Centre in The Hague this week. | The ASP is the ICC's principal management and legislative body, comprising all States Parties that have ratified or acceded to the Rome Statute. | "The session will bring together Heads of State, government Ministers, Deputy Ministers, and Ambassadors from ICC States Parties. The ASP con…
(2024-12-01). Insights | African official praises high-quality trade collaboration with China at 2nd CISCE. ecns.cn The China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is like "a melting pot" for exchange and collaboration, opening up new routes, new friendship, new channels of cooperation, said an African official in an exclusive interview with China News Network.
(2024-12-01). South Africa's chairmanship of G20 officially starts. tvbrics.com 
The country is expected to focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and advancing the interests of the Global South…
(2024-12-01). South Africans called to unite against HIV and Aids. sanews.gov.za South Africans called to unite against HIV and Aids | The fight against HIV and Aids requires all South Africans to act together, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile. | Addressing the World Aids Day commemoration at the Sisa Dukashe stadium in Mdantsane, in the Easten Cape on Sunday, the Deputy President said while significant strides have been made in ensuring that 95% of people living with HIV know their status, the same cannot be said with respect to ensuring that 95% of people who know their status are on treatment and that 95% of people on treatment are virally suppressed. | "As of June 2024, only 79% of pe…
(2024-12-01). Check your HIV status, urges Dr Nobatyi. sanews.gov.za Check your HIV status, urges Dr Nobatyi | "People must be encouraged to test for and know their HIV status as this will save lives," says Senior Clinical Manager, Dr Phumza Nobatyi. | Dr Nobatyi was speaking to SAnews on the sidelines of the World Aids Day commemoration at the Sisa Dukashe stadium in Mdantsane, in the Eastern Cape on Sunday. | She said living with HIV was no longer like in the past when people were dying because there was no treatment available. | Today, patients with HIV are living healthy and normal lives. "It's not a death sentence, it can be treated," she said. | Dr Nobatyi is a Senior Clinic…
(2024-12-01). Weather service warns of heatwave. sanews.gov.za Weather service warns of heatwave | The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has warned of a heatwave over the central and south-eastern parts of the North West and the northern parts of the Free State next week until Wednesday. | These conditions will also be experienced in the north-western parts of Kwazulu-Natal, north-eastern parts of the North West, Gauteng, Limpopo and Mpumalanga until at least Friday. | There is a specific criterion that the South African Weather Service applies to each town or city in order to determine whether heat wave conditions are met or not. | According to the weather service, if th…
(2024-12-01). President pays tribute to MTN. sanews.gov.za President pays tribute to MTN | President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to telecommunications provider MTN for transforming the lives of millions of people in the country and across the continent of Africa. | "In countries like South Africa, MTN has sought to ensure that no one is left behind. Its network reaches some 97% of the population, providing a foundation for digital inclusion and economic empowerment," the President said on Friday in Johannesburg. | Addressing MTN's 30 years celebration gala dinner, President Ramaphosa said over the past three decades, MTN has evolved from a small South African start-…
(2024-12-01). Journalists called to tell positive African stories. sanews.gov.za Journalists called to tell positive African stories | While the continent faces many challenges, South African award-winning journalist, Benjamin Moshatama, has emphasised the importance of telling positive stories that reflect the progress and development in Africa. | With his story on the importance of shared water resources in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) regional integration and development and the contribution of the Kingdom of Lesotho in the management of shared water resources, Moshatama won second prize in the Radio Category at the SADC Media Awards Competition. | "I was inspired to d…
(2024-12-01). Minister announces 24/7 road safety operations at accident hotspots. sanews.gov.za Minister announces 24/7 road safety operations at accident hotspots | Law enforcement authorities will be policing 20 of the country's routes that have been identified as high-risk zones for accidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week, during the festive season to ensure road safety and compliance with the law. | "The best research available tells us that most crashes occur during weekends, late at night and in the early hours of the morning. Accordingly, 24/7 traffic policing will be conducted on these routes over the festive season," Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy said on Sunday in Pretoria. | She was ad…
(2024-12-01). Law enforcement authorities remove 264 unroadworthy taxis in Pretoria. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement authorities remove 264 unroadworthy taxis in Pretoria | The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has vowed to intensify road safety operations across the country this festive season. | This comes after law enforcement authorities in Pretoria removed 264 unroadworthy taxis from the road during an operation in Soshanguve on Friday. | The operation identified vehicles that were unroadworthy or suspected to be stolen as well as drivers operating without a driving licence or public driving permit. | "Fines were issued in terms of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences for crac…
(2024-12-01). President notes settlement agreement with Solidarity on BELA Act. sanews.gov.za President notes settlement agreement with Solidarity on BELA Act | President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the settlement agreement between the Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube and the Solidarity union on the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Act. | The BELA Bill was passed by the 6th democratic Parliament on 26 October 2023. The President assented to the Bill on 13 September 2024. | During the public signing of the Bill, President Ramaphosa announced his decision to delay the implementation date for sections 4 and 5 by three months. | "The decision was to afford parties time to deliberate on the issu…
(2024-12-01). Free hotline to report the sale of fake or expired food. sanews.gov.za Free hotline to report the sale of fake or expired food | The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced that members of the public can contact the commission free of charge and facilitate the seamless registration of complaints and tip-offs related to the sale of fake or expired foodstuffs. | For a period of three months, starting on 1 December 2024, members of the public can contact the hotline with the support of the Association of Comms and Technology (ACT). | "The NCC welcomes the support of ACT and individual member mobile operators for agreeing to zero-rate calls to the NCC's contact centre. Some st…
(2024-12-01). Coetzee's Injury: A Blow to South Africa's Crucial Test Campaign. devdiscourse.com South Africa faces a significant setback as fast bowler Gerald Coetzee has been sidelined for the second Test against Sri Lanka and the upcoming home series against Pakistan. Official reports from the International Cricket Council (ICC) confirm that Coetzee is nursing a groin injury that emerged during the first Test against Sri Lanka.
(2024-12-01). South Africa's anti-Apartheid effort to isolate Israel. presstv.ir A coalition of high-profile individuals from across the world has launched the South African chapter of the anti-Apartheid movement against Israel.
(2024-12-01). Gaza's Humanitarian Crisis: The ICRC's efforts to provide lifesaving support amid conflict and scarcity. icrc.org
npr.org (2024-12-01). World Central Kitchen workers killed by Israeli airstrike, Gaza health ministry says
An Israeli airstrike hit a car in the Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing five people, including at least three workers with the charity World Central Kitchen, according to Gaza's health ministry.
(2024-12-01). Armenia: Helping health-care professionals acquire essential life-saving skills. icrc.org
(2024-12-01). Opening Statement by Dr Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) At the event commemorating 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions. icrc.org Warsaw, 11 October 2024…
(2024-12-01). ICRC urges states to uphold the prohibitions of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention. icrc.org Speech of Gilles Carbonnier, Vice-President of the ICRC, on the occasion of the 5th Review Conference of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention, Siem Reap, 25 November 2024…
(2024-12-01). Afghanistan: Supporting primary health care for people most in need. icrc.org
(2024-12-01). Oxford Union Declares Israel An 'Apartheid State Responsible For Genocide'. popularresistance.org The prestigious Oxford Union voted by an overwhelming majority that Israel is an "apartheid state responsible for genocide" at a fiery event in which the society's president denounced Israel's war on Gaza as a "holocaust", and a pro-Israel speaker was ejected from the debating chamber. | The exclusive debating society, founded in 1823, held an unprecedented debate on Thursday night on the motion: "This house believes Israel is an apartheid state responsible for genocide". The motion was carried with a thumping majority of 278 to 59. | The packed debate on Thursday evening, observed by Middle East Eye and largely…
(2024-12-01). QR Code and More — What PAN 2.0 offers? ummid.com The Union Cabinet Tuesday November 26, 2024 approved PAN 2.0 — an upgraded version of the existing PAN card or Permanent Account Number.
(2024-12-01). New Zealand vs England: Bethell, Carse guide visitors to eight-wicket win. aljazeera.com Debutant Bethell's quick 50 and Carse's six-for help the visitors seal an emphatic win on day four in Christchurch.
(2024-12-01). Qatar GP: Formula 1 qualifying — Vestappen gets pole, Piastri wins sprint. aljazeera.com Max Verstappen takes pole position for F1's Qatar GP while Oscar Piastri wins sprint race in Saturday's qualifying.
(2024-12-01). 'Christmas cancelled': The growing influence of US Christian right on UK politics and media. leftfootforward.org Tune into GB News (if you dare), and you'd swear Christmas was on the brink of collapse, with its flood of headlines about "banned carols," Santa volunteers being "sacked," and "Christian outrage" over drag performances.
(2024-12-01). Long March 12 makes debut flight at new commercial spaceport. ecns.cn China's newest type of carrier rocket, the Long March 12, made its maiden flight on Saturday night, which also marked the debut mission of the Hainan International Commercial Aerospace Launch Center, the nation's first spaceport dedicated to facilitating commercial operations.
(2024-12-01). Chinese carrier rocket blasts off from new commercial launch site. ecns.cn China successfully launched a new carrier rocket into space from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province.
(2024-12-01). China's seaside commercial spacecraft launch site completes first mission. ecns.cn China on Saturday successfully launched a new carrier rocket into space from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province of Hainan. | The mission was the maiden flight of the Long March-12 carrier rocket, and the first launch mission undertaken by the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site.
(2024-12-01). Chinese carrier rocket makes debut flight from new commercial launch site. ecns.cn China successfully launched a new carrier rocket into space from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in the southern island province.
(2024-12-01). Who is Jasper Jeffers, the US general observing Lebanon truce. newarab.com 
The US military has appointed Major General Jasper Jeffers to oversee the implementation of the The head of the Special Operations Command Central will carry out his mission alongside US Special envoy Jeff…
(2024-12-01). Spain approves Saudi Arabia's stakebuilding in Telefónica. newarab.com 
The On Thursday, Spain's Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo confirmed that the Council of Ministers had authorised the move, allowing STC to raise its voting rights from 4.97 percent and appoint a representative to Telefónica's board. | The decision…
(2024-12-01). Cuba congratulates Barbados on anniversary of its independence. plenglish.com On his X account, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez also joined the congratulations and expressed his best wishes for prosperity to the Caribbean nation. | On the occasion of the date, the Cuban Foreign Ministry expressed its willingness to continue to strengthening the historic ties of brotherhood and cooperation between the two countries. | Barbados won its independence from the United Kingdom on November 30, 1966, with Errol Barrow as prime minister, and became a member of the so-called Commonwealth of Nations that recognizes the British monarch as its head of State.
(2024-12-01). Hispanic-American organization congratulates Cuban announcers. plenglish.com Mexico, Dec 1 (Prensa Latina) The president of the Hispanic-American Federation of Announcers and of the union in Mexico, Rosalía Buaún, congratulated her colleagues in Cuba on the Day dedicated to these professionals in the Caribbean nation on Sunday.
(2024-12-01). Heavy rain washes away cars in Catalonia, Spain. presstv.ir Water rushes through the streets and cars lay in piles in the town of Cadaques, in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region.
(2024-12-01). Cairney's Dramatic Comeback and Controversial Exit Salvage Fulham Draw. devdiscourse.com In a dramatic Premier League matchup, Fulham's captain Tom Cairney came off the bench to equalize the score against Tottenham Hotspur, only to leave the field prematurely after receiving a red card. The 1-1 draw unfolded after Brennan Johnson initially put Spurs ahead with his third goal in four games.
(2024-12-01). Kash Patel: Trump Picks Indian-American Ally As FBI Director; 'Will End Crime Epidemic' | US News. hindustantimes.com US President-elect Donald Trump picked Kash Patel as the new director of the FBI. Patel will replace current FBI director Christopher A. Wray three years before his term expires. In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Patel as "a brilliant lawyer, investigator, and 'America First' fighter who has spent his career exposing corruption, defending justice, and protecting the American people."
(2024-12-01). Mayo Clinic Minute: A cardiologist's tips for a healthy heart. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Today's age of quick access to information, constant updates on medical advancements and health recommendations make it easy to get overwhelmed. But when it comes to maintaining a healthy heart, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, has some important and simple tips he'd like to share with everyone. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1: 05) is in the downloads at the end of…
(2024-12-01). A diagnosis and hope for a journey back to health. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org JoAnne Michael on vacation in Croatia. JoAnne Michael doesn't remember much about 2018. That year, at the age of 45, she began having cognitive issues, including memory loss, confusion, and brain seizures. Her symptoms were caused by a rare autoimmune disease called GABA-A-R antibody encephalitis, but JoAnne, an environmental consultant from Carson City, Nevada, didn't know that until later, when a sample of her cerebrospinal fluid was sent to Mayo Clinic's Neuroimmunology Laboratory in Rochester,…
(2024-12-01). Home blood pressure monitoring benefits Dan Knapp. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images At 77, Dan Knapp prioritizes his health. "For the past twelve years, I've scheduled annual visits to monitor my conditions," says Knapp, a longtime patient at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. "It gives me peace of mind, knowing I'm doing everything I can to stay ahead of any potential issues." During these visits, Dan meets with his primary care team to discuss medication and lifestyle changes that may affect his well-being. The team…
(2024-12-01). Mayo researchers develop AI-enhanced strategy to personalize medication alerts. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Jean Marrero-Polanco (left ) and Caroline Grant (right) collaborate on concepts for their study. Courtesy of Marrero-Polanco and Grant. Electronic health records are increasingly including technology-aided predictions of how patients may respond to specific medications, known as pharmacogenomic alerts. Two Mayo Clinic Ph.D. candidates are exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to make these alerts more actionable and less intrusive for clinicians, who can suffer from alert overload. In a new study, Ph.D….
(2024-12-01). Mayo Clinic researchers develop new AI tools to reveal seizure hotspots, improve patient care. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Getty Images Mayo Clinic researchers have developed new artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools to pinpoint specific regions of the brain with seizure hotspots more quickly and accurately in patients with drug-resistant epilepsy. Their study, published in Nature Communications Medicine, highlights the potential of AI to revolutionize epilepsy treatment by interpreting brain waves during electrode implantation surgery. This transformative approach could significantly reduce the time patients spend in the hospital, accelerating the identification and removal of seizure-generating…
(2024-12-01). 'Museveni end will be bad'. independent.co.ug 
Why clientelism, coercion, social control will fail COVER STORY | JOSEPH WERE | "One way or the other, his rule will end." That is the laconic conclusion about President Yoweri Museveni's long reign made by Moses Khisa; the Ugandan-born professor of political science at North Carolina State University, USA. "The end of Museveni's rule will likely …
(2024-12-01). Mexico: Report on the disappearances of women and girls related to human trafficking in the State of Mexico. fidh.org
(2024-12-01). Xizang sees significant advances in healthcare. ecns.cn The health levels of residents in the Xizang autonomous region has reached an all-time high in history thanks to a combination of funds and medical aid projects dedicated to boosting the region's healthcare sector.
(2024-12-01). InsightsÔΩúFAO's Rep.: China's goal of food security and green development worth learning. ecns.cn The second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) is being held from Tuesday to Saturday in Beijing. During an interview, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Representative ad interim in China Vinod Ahuja told China News Network that global agriculture is facing a lot of challenges, therefore, it needs a transformation by reducing carbon and water footprint of agriculture and making the whole supply chains much greener.
(2024-12-01). Leyber Gómez: "La locución es mi pasión y mi vida" cubadebate.cu Desde que era niño, la radio ha sido una parte fundamental de su vida, debido a que sus padres y abuelos le transmitieron el amor por este medio. Leyber Gómez creció escuchando Radio Rebelde y Radio Progreso y siempre intentaba imitar a grandes locutores como César Arrendondo y Julio Alberto Casanova. "Mi pasión por comunicar surgió temprano".
(2024-12-01). "Autosuficiencia energética: øUtopía o necesidad?", este domingo en Cuadrando la Caja. cubadebate.cu En un contexto marcado por la falta de financiamiento, la pérdida de suministradores claves de combustibles y una infraestructura de generación térmica con décadas de explotación, øes posible lograrlo o es una utopía? Si le interesa el tema, déjenos desde ya sus comentarios y sintonícenos a las siete de la noche por el Canal Caribe.
(2024-12-01). Vuelos entre Cuba y Rusia operarán con normalidad, aseguran autoridades de ambos países. cubadebate.cu Según explicó Rosaviatsia este domingo a la prensa, los avisos alertaban de la falta de combustible en todos los aeropuertos de la nación caribeña entre el 1 y el 8 de diciembre, pero ya las autoridades aeronáuticas de Cuba cancelaron la advertencia.
(2024-12-01). Israel kills Gaza aid workers from World Central Kitchen, Save The Children. aljazeera.com World Central Kitchen was forced to pause operations after three more of its employees were killed in Israeli attacks.
(2024-12-01). Israeli strikes kill two children in Gaza 'safe zone'. newarab.com 
Two children were killed by an Israeli missile that hit a tent encampment The children's mother and a sibling were also injured in the attack, according to medics at the Nasser Hospital. | Four people were killed in a separate strike in In the central Gaza camp of Nuseirat, an Israeli…
(2024-12-01). Farmers And Workers In India Unite Against Neoliberal Assaults. popularresistance.org Thousands of farmers and workers took to the streets in India on Tuesday, November 26 demanding minimum support price for their farm produce and preservation of labor rights in the country against the assaults from the pro-corporate government. | The protests were called by all a joint platform of central trade unions and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), a joint platform of farmers groups formed during the 2020-21 farmers' agitation against the three pro-corporate farms laws. | The central demands of the protesters include repeal of four labor codes introduced by the ultra right-wing Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gove…
(2024-12-01). Xi urges more efforts to adapt Marxism to Chinese context and needs of times. ecns.cn Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently delivered important instructions on the program to study and develop Marxist theory in the new era.
(2024-12-01). HK, Macao visit restrictions eased. ecns.cn Central authorities on Friday relaxed restrictions to allow residents in selected areas of Guangdong province to visit Hong Kong and Macao more frequently, just in time for the peak travel season.
(2024-12-01). World Central Kitchen suspends its Gaza operations after deadly Israeli attack. presstv.ir American charity World Central Kitchen (WCK) suspends its operations in the Gaza Strip following a deadly Israeli attack.
(2024-12-01). Ejército sirio logra expulsar a grupos terroristas de dos localidades de Hama. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio de Defensa sirio anunció la expulsión de decenas de terroristas de dos localidades ubicadas en la provincia central de Hama. En un comunicado, la institución detalló que las ciudades liberadas son Mardes y Qalet Al-Madiq, ubicadas en el norte de Hama, según un reporte de la agencia estatal de noticias siria SANA.
(2024-12-01). Presidente Díaz-Canel destaca excelente estado de nexos entre Cuba y China (+Foto). radiohc.cu La Habana, 1 dic (RHC) El primer secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista de Cuba y presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel resaltó el excelente estado de las relaciones con China y expresó su admiración por el liderazgo internacional del gigante asiático.
(2024-12-01). Cuba y China: relaciones históricas y en ascenso. cubadebate.cu El Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, sostuvo un encuentro en la tarde de este sábado con el comisario general Wang Xiaohong, consejero de Estado y ministro de Seguridad Pública de China, quien se encuentra de visita en nuestro país.
(2024-12-01). Chad and Senegal to Follow the Sahel States, Both Seek to End French Military Presence. orinocotribune.com Senegalese President Calls on France To Shut Down Military Bases | DAKAR, Nov. 29 (Xinhua) — Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye said on Thursday that the presence of French military bases on Senegalese territory is "not compatible" with the sovereignty his administration upholds. | "Senegal is an independent country, it is a sovereign country, and sovereignty is not compatible with the presence of military bases in a sovereign country," he said in an interview with the AFP news agency, addressing relations between Senegal and France, particularly regarding the French military presence and bases in t…
(2024-12-01). Trump II And The Middle East. popularresistance.org It is too early to draw an outline of the Middle East policy of the incoming Trump administration. The cabinet and other senior positions are shaping up, while Democrats are doing their best to badger Arab-Americans for their vote against the Democratic Party. | We can draw on a variety of factors to understand the general direction of Donald Trump's Mideast policies. | Will Jared Kushner play a role in the new administration? Trump viewed his son-in-law as an in-house Middle East expert not because of his academic credentials or his experience in the region, but purely because of his fanatical attachment to the…
(2024-12-01). Egypt: Al-Azhar University and ICRC explore similarities between International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Sharia. icrc.org
(2024-12-01). Kenya and Uganda to mediate in Ethiopia-Somalia dispute. newarab.com 
(2024-12-01). Oromia regional government and OLA sign peace agreement in Ethiopia (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Dec 1 (Prensa Latina) The Oromia regional government (center) and the representative of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) signed a peace agreement today in the Ethiopian capital, after several rounds of talks to silence the roar of guns.
(2024-12-01). They Lied About Gaza, And They're Lying About Syria. caitlinjohnstone.com.au If you saw through the lies about Gaza, don't stop there. Keep going. Keep pulling on threads. Keep learning. Stay curious. They lied about Gaza, they lied about Iraq, they lied about Libya, they lied about Ukraine, and they're lying about Syria too.
(2024-12-01). Armed men in speedboats take migrants off Libyan coast. newarab.com 
Armed men in two speedboats took off with women and children after a Dozens of men and boys who were aboard the overcrowded dinghy jumped into the sea, Doctors Without Borders said. The group's boat, Geo Barents, arrived at the scene in international waters on Thursday, rescuing 83 men and unaccompanied mi…
(2024-12-01). Sri Lanka: Reading the General Election 2024. cadtm.org
(2024-12-01). Mauritius: Conveying meaningful IHL messages through vivid murals. icrc.org
(2024-12-01). Millions of Nigerians go hungry as floods compound hardship. presstv.ir A brutal insurgency has made it hard for Nigerians in northeastern Borno State to feed their families.
(2024-12-01). Iran condemns terrorist attack on its consulate in Syria. presstv.ir Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned an attack by armed terrorist groups on the Islamic Republic's consulate building in Syria's northwestern city of Aleppo.
(2024-12-01). Senegal leader calls on France to close military bases. newarab.com 
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for the closure of French military bases in Senegal ahead of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. | In an interview with AFP on Thursday, Faye said that France's military presence in Senegal is "incompatible" with the country's sovereignty. | The former tax inspector, who rose to power at the general election last March behind the promise of achieving Senegal's independence, said: "Sovereignty does not allow for foreign military presence on our soil." | However, Faye insisted that his call for the withdrawal of French troops should not be seen as a…
(2024-12-01). Iran, Russia Discuss Syria Developments. tn.ai TEHRAN (Tasnim) — The foreign ministers of Iran and Russia talked about the latest developments in Syria, where terrorist groups have advanced south after capturing Aleppo.
(2024-12-01). NJ LD-35 (Paterson) Call to Action: Unseat Assembly Members Pushing A3558 that Includes Fraudulent IHRA Definition of "AntiSemitism" fightbackbetter.com The Bergen County municipalities of Elmwood Park and Garfield and the Passaic County municipalities of Haledon, North Haledon, Paterson, and Prospect Park are all part of NJ Legislative District 35. South…
(2024-12-01). Israeli Forces Shoot Three Palestinians, Assault One, Near Nablus and Tulkarem. imemc.org 
On Saturday, Israeli forces shot three Palestinians, including two children, and assaulted a child, in the governorates of Nablus and Tulkarem, in the northern and northwestern parts of the occupied West Bank. Occupation forces shot a Palestinian young man with live ammunition, on Saturday afternoon, after storming the town of Beita, south of Nablus in …
(2024-12-01). Israeli Colonizers Attack Homes, Farmers, In Hebron. imemc.org 
On Saturday evening, illegal Israeli paramilitary colonizers fired live rounds at Palestinian homes in the village of At-Tabaqa, southwest of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Eyewitnesses said that a group of armed colonizers from the Negohot illegal colony and a newly established outpost on stolen Palestinian land in the Khallet Taha area …
(2024-12-01). Hamas claims responsibility for shooting attack in West Bank. independent.co.ug 
GAZA | Xinhua | Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, on Friday claimed responsibility for a shooting attack at a bus of Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank that injured nine people. The brigades, in a statement, identified the shooter as 46-year-old Samer Mohammed Ahmed Hussein from the village of Einabus, south of …
(2024-12-01). Thousands mourn ex-Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut. aljazeera.com Thousands of mourners have gathered in southern Beirut where Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah was assassinated.
(2024-12-01). Sudan: Community kitchens bring vital food relief to thousands in North Darfur as humanitarian conditions worsen. icrc.org
(2024-12-01). 2 migrants dead, one missing off Tunisia. newarab.com 
(2024-12-01). The tragedy of Kiiza Besigye. independent.co.ug 
How Uganda's opposition leader turned himself into a warmongering power-hungry politician THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | In a sting operation, Uganda's Chieftaincy of Defense Intelligence and Security (CDIS), formerly the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), kidnapped Dr. Kiiza Besigye from Nairobi. Besigye is a leading figure in opposition politics, the longest serving and bitterest opponent …
(2024-12-01). Arua City stakeholders launch #16DaysOfActivism2024 against GBV. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua City, in partnership with its development partners, has officially launched the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a global campaign that runs until December 10th. This year's theme, "Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in the Context of Climate Change," highlights the intersection between gender-based violence …
(2024-12-01). How primary four leaver has become a model farmer in Arua. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After inheriting a 10-acre piece of land from his deceased father more than a decade ago, 47-year-old Kefa Ondoma found himself faced with the challenge of determining how best to utilize the land. Located in Chiaba Parish, Logiri Sub County, in Arua District, the fertile land sits on the slope …
(2024-12-01). Judiciary deploys newly appointed Judicial officers, transfers 45. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has deployed 25 newly appointed judicial officers and transferred 45 others, including Registrars and Magistrates, in an effort to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery across various courts nationwide. In a press statement issued on Saturday, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo welcomed the deployments and transfers, describing …
(2024-12-01). Judicial officers asked to prioritize fear of God over man. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Judicial officers were urged to prioritize the fear of God over the fear of man in their decision-making processes during the Judiciary's first-ever Prayer Breakfast and Thanksgiving ceremony, held in Kampala on Friday. The event brought together judicial officers from across the country to reflect on the importance of spiritual …
(2024-12-01). Researchers: Finding HIV cure still high on agenda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As they held a candlelight event in remembrance of those who died of AIDS, researchers at the Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) said despite Uganda getting involved in many botched trials to find an effective vaccine, the country still needs a cure suitable for the Uganda setting. Speaking at …
(2024-12-01). Study: Campaign health workers satisfied with cashless payments. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evidence from a study by Makerere University School of Public Health suggests that adopting digital payment for health workers involved in short-term contracts for health campaigns helps eliminate fraud and other challenges associated with handling cash. Speaking at a results dissemination event, Prof. Peter Waiswa, a researcher at the School …
(2024-12-01). Fracasso da COP29: A "Agenda Verde" tem futuro? strategic-culture.su 
(2024-11-30). Raoul Peck Discusses Why He Chose South African Apartheid as Focus for New Film. truthout.org Ernest Cole was one of the most impactful documenters of South African apartheid — and in Ernest Cole: Lost and Found, filmmaker Raoul Peck turns the lens back onto the photographer himself. Cole, the protagonist of Peck's latest nonfiction film, broke the color barrier by picking up a camera at a time when photography was essentially a whites-only profession under South Africa's racist regime. |
(2024-11-30). Vietnam, Algeria, Palestine: Passing on the torch of the anti-colonial struggle. mondoweiss.net 
No discussion of decolonization can be complete without understanding the importance of Vietnam and Algeria, and how their liberation struggles inspire oppressed people all over the world, including the Palestinians.
(2024-11-30). Vietnam, Algeria, Palestine: Passing on the Torch of the Anti-Colonial Struggle. libya360.wordpress.com Hamza Hamouchene Illustration by Fourate Chahal El Rekaby The 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu and Algeria's revolution highlights their profound influence on global decolonization. This longread explores their impact on the Palestinian resistance, shedding light on their shared struggle against colonial oppression and their continuing inspiration to the world. Introduction 'Revolution is not a…
(2024-11-30). 2024-11-30: News Headlines. south-america.positiveuniverse.com 
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(2024-11-30). Anti-NGO Bills — US Poised To Carry Out Witch Hunt Against Pro-Palestine Non-Profits. orinocotribune.com By Robert Inlakesh — Nov 26, 2024 | While this may sound fine in theory, the problem lies in the legislation proposed uses and the politicized weaponization of such powers to not only stimmy free speech but also to actively stamp out pro-Palestinian voices. | New legislation, which has been proposed and co-sponsored by pro-Israeli politicians who have received financial contributions from the pro-Israel lobby, threatens to hunt down American non-profits that exercise free speech in support of Palestinians. | Despite it already being a criminal offense in the United States to provide any kind of support to a…
(2024-11-30). Israel kills three World Central Kitchen aid workers as it pounds Gaza. aljazeera.com US-based food charity says it is pausing operations in Gaza after Israeli air attack hits vehicle carrying its workers.
(2024-11-30). Putin Warns of Hypersonic Strikes on Decision-Making Centers in Kiev. orinocotribune.com The Russian President affirms that any strikes on Russian territory, including those carried out with Western-supplied weapons, would prompt a decisive response from Moscow. | Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced that Ukraine's decision-making centers, including key military and industrial facilities, could face strikes from Russia's newest Oreshnik hypersonic missile system. | Speaking at the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) Summit in Astana, Putin described the
(2024-11-30). Emergency Summit re Antarctic Meltdown. pressenza.com "Runaway ice loss causing rapid and catastrophic sea level rise is possible within our lifetimes." (Source: Our Science, Your Future: Next Generation of Antarctic Scientists Call for Collaborative Action, Australian Antarctic Research Conference, November 22, 2024) | Hundreds of scientists gathered in Australia for an "emergency summit" under the auspices of the inaugural Australian Antarctic Research Conference d/d November 2024. This gathering of 450 mostly "early-career" polar scientists flexed scientific muscles to alert the world to what's happening to our planet, taking off the gloves and coming out swingin…
(2024-11-30). Palestinian Leader Leila Khaled at Solidarity Meet in Venezuela: Justice is on Our Side. orinocotribune.com Leila Khaled, a historical leader of the Palestinian resistance, stated that her people will not abandon their land, nor will they be expelled from their territory. On the contrary, Palestinians will remain steadfast, as justice is on the side of the Palestinian cause. | She made this statement during her speech at the International Conference in Solidarity with Palestine on Friday, November 29, at the Aquiles Nazoa Cultural House in Caracas, Venezuela. | At the event, attendees carried photos of the victims of the Zionist aggression against Gaza that has been taking place since October 7, 2023. | Khaled specifie…
(2024-11-30). People Rarely Recover Property Cities Say They Store Following Encampment Raids. truthout.org When Stephenie came upon workers in Portland, Oregon, who had bagged up all of her belongings in a homeless encampment sweep, she desperately pleaded to get one item back: her purse. It contained her cash and food stamp card — what she needed to survive. The crew refused to look for it, she said. The items workers had put in clear bags were headed to a city warehouse. Those in black bags were… |
(2024-11-30). Cavity and Periodontal Disease Prevention. dissidentvoice.org Our teeth are our only permanent body part, so it makes sense that they must be cared for if you are going to live a long, healthy life. Unlike the rest of our body, once formed, they are not continually rebuilt through routine metabolism. Teeth are, under healthy conditions, essentially indestructible, as demonstrated by fossil …
(2024-11-30). Can a proposed Nicaraguan canal unite Latin America and challenge U.S. domination? liberationnews.org 
The proposed canal will be a joint effort led by Latin American and Caribbean businesses, with participation from China and open to international cooperation.
(2024-11-30). ALBA-TCP advances in regional tourism integration. plenglish.com Caracas, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) The member states of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples' Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) advanced today in the promotion of regional integration in tourism.
(2024-11-30). Uruguayans and Cubans hold scientific ophthalmological conference. plenglish.com Montevideo, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Ophthalmological specialists from Uruguay and Cuba shared a scientific conference here today as part of the cooperation in this area that the Caribbean island provides to this South American country.
(2024-11-30). Venezuela achieves first place in World Robotics Olympiad. plenglish.com Caracas, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Venezuela today achieved first place in the Future Senior Innovators category at the World Robotics Olympiad Türkiye 2024, held in the province of Izmir, an official source reported.
(2024-11-30). Dos mil veinticuatro: Año de tormentas y huracanes. cubadebate.cu El 30 de noviembre llega su fin la temporada ciclónica en el océano Atlántico, después de un intervalo de seis meses que marcó huellas en Cuba. Concluido el plazo, se impone evaluar lo ocurrido a partir de abril, cuando siete centros de investigación publicaron sus predicciones sobre la ciclogénesis tropical, todas con más de 20 organismos con nombre.
(2024-11-30). Ciego de àÅvila: Siembra de caña sigue siendo un reto para la zafra. cubadebate.cu Mientras no cesan las acciones de cara a la inminente arrancada de la zafra, y la mayoría de las fábricas de azúcar de la provincia crean, además, las condiciones para la producción de meladura, la siembra de caña continúa siendo un reto complicado para Ciego de àÅvila.
(2024-11-30). Syrian Islamist Rebels Seize Aleppo, Army Vows Counterattack. news.antiwar.com After several days of blisteringly fast gain, the Syrian Islamist rebel force led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) has forced Syrian Army forces to withdraw and has taken the major northern city of Aleppo. There has been video footage of rebel forces outside the police HQ in central Aleppo, as well as near the historic …
(2024-11-30). World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after aid workers killed in Israeli strike. haaretz.com The charity said it was pausing its work in Gaza after the attack, which the Israeli military said was targeting a participant in Hamas' Oct.7 attack…
(2024-11-30). War on Gaza: Israeli bombing kills World Central Kitchen workers and aid-seekers. middleeasteye.net 
War on Gaza: Israeli bombing kills World Central Kitchen workers and aid-seekers | Meanwhile, a former Israeli defence minister says the army is ethnically cleansing northern Gaza | ⚪ A man covers his face as Palestinians search for casualties at the site of an Israeli air strike on a house in Gaza C…
(2024-11-30). Tens of thousands attend pro-Palestine march in London. middleeasteye.net 
Tens of thousands attend pro-Palestine march in London | Organisers said at least 125,000 protesters called for Britain to end arms sales to Israel and an end to Israel's war on Gaza and Lebanon | ⚪ A pro-Palestine marcher stands in front of a counter-protest organised by pro-Israel group Stop the Hate…
(2024-11-30). Venezuela Records Lowest October Inflation Since 2012. orinocotribune.com The Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) reported in a press release that the inflation for October 2024 recorded a 4.0% increase compared to September, resulting from the month-to-month variation of the National Consumer Price Index (INPC). However, comparing this figure with the inflation rates in October of all years since the INPC was established in 2008, the October 2024 inflation is lower than that of October 2023 (5.9%) and the lowest since October 2012 (1.7%). | Graph showing October inflation rates in Venezuela from 2008-2024. Photo: BCV. | The BCV reported that in the last four years (2021-2024), significant…
(2024-11-30). Cuban university convenes its 5th International Scientific Convention. plenglish.com Santa Clara, Cuba, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) The "Marta Abreu" Central University of Las Villas (UCLV) convened today the 5th International Scientific Convention, the most important event of this higher education institution in this central Cuban city.
(2024-11-30). Israel vs. the Israeli people: The state was supposed to protect us. Instead, it turned on us. haaretz.com The idea of the democratic state sought to offer a fair alternative to the one-way connection between humans and God. But similar to Russia, Venezuela and Syria, the Israeli state has now also turned against its citizens…
(2024-11-30). Alaa Abd el-Fattah's mother hopes her hunger strike will 'create a crisis' to free him. middleeasteye.net 
Alaa Abd el-Fattah's mother hopes her hunger strike will 'create a crisis' to free him | Laila Soueif will continue her 60-day hunger strike following a meeting with David Lammy that did not yield 'concrete results' | ⚪ Laila Soueif (left), mother of imprisoned Egyptian-British blog…
(2024-11-30). Egypt records increase in exports of chemical and fertiliser products in 2024. tvbrics.com 
Plastics and resins led the growth with an increase of 29 per cent…
(2024-11-30). Ethiopia's mining sector attracts increased global and private investment. tvbrics.com 
Ethiopia's companies involved in mineral exploration are making significant strides…
(2024-11-30). Meet the Spyware Companies Preparing to Unleash Their Tech During Trump's 2nd Term. thelastamericanvagabond.com A small but growing number of private companies selling digital tools to hack smartphones and messaging apps, like WhatsApp and Signal, are likely to benefit financially from the incoming Trump administration. In late September, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement signed a $2 million one-year contract with controversial Israeli spyware vendor Paragon Solutions. The contract
(2024-11-30). The New Trump Administration & The Technocratic/Zionist Coup Of The United States. 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 (11/30/24). 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
(2024-11-30). Oil & Gas: What Uganda can learn from Ghana. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ghanaian Oil and gas expert says national content in the upstream sector, if handled very well may result in indigenous companies breaking out into international spheres. Egbert Faibile Jnr, the Chief Executive Officer at Petroleum Commission of Ghana also cautions that Uganda needs to ensure that petroleum revenues are …
(2024-11-30). US Republicans prepare 100-day agenda. plenglish.com Washington, Nov 30 (Prensa Latina) Republicans are planning an ambitious agenda for the first 100 days with President Donald Trump in the White House and his party with a majority in both chambers of the US Congress.
(2024-11-30). Southport stabbings: Who trained Axel Rudakubana? Could he have learnt from his father? expose-news.com Louise Uwacu, a Rwandan who fled from the criminal dictatorship of Paul Kagame and is now living in Canada as a refugee, has been asking some no-holds-barred questions about the links between …
(2024-11-30). A model of apartheid: Residents of this Palestinian village pay taxes in Jerusalem, but are forbidden to enter it. haaretz.com The inhabitants of Nu'man, in southeast Jerusalem, are residents of the territories and as such are not allowed to enter the capital. Other residents of the territories are banned from visiting the village, which pays municipal taxes but receives nothing in return — except demolished homes…
(2024-11-30). Israeli attacks kill two, wound six in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire. aljazeera.com Israel and Hezbollah have accused each other of breaching the terms of the ceasefire that ended nearly 14 months of war.
(2024-11-30). Advocates Say Plastics Treaty Draft Falls Far Short as Talks Near Deadline. truthout.org As negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty enter their final stretch in Busan, South Korea, environmental and human rights advocates warned Friday that national delegates are "sleepwalking into a treaty that will not be worth the paper it will be written on." The current treaty draft text, shared with delegates on Friday, excludes key civil society demands, such as a clear and binding limit… |
(2024-11-30). Ungrateful Lying Upstarts. dissidentvoice.org 
Orientation Situating my article Often the rise of China and the Middle East appears to many Westerners as something recent, maybe 30 years old. Before that? Is Western dominance beginning with the Greeks and Romans — right? Wrong, not even close! The rise of the East and the South has roughly a 1,300 year history …
Dr Ahmad al-Kahlout had refused to leave his patients Dr Hassam Abu Safiya, the director of the Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza, has paid tribute to his colleague Dr Ahmad al-Kahlout, the head of the hospital's intensive care unit. The Kamal Adwan is the only hospital in northern Gaza still functional in any form, …
Gautam Adani, ranked the second richest man in India and the 22nd richest man in the world by Forbes, was indicted in New York on Nov. 20 on charges rising from the Foreign Corrupt Practices (FCP) Act, a U.S. anti-bribery law. A few days later, federal prosecutors issued arrest warrants . . . | 
Israeli forces shot two Palestinian young men and injured several citizens after invading the village of Iraq Burin, south of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. The army also invaded towns and villages in the governorates of Jenin, Bethlehem, and Hebron. Media sources said that occupation forces stormed the village of Iraq Burin, on …
‚ú≥ PRESIDENT Andrew Akashaba 111 Ben Ssenkeera 59 Joseph Byaruhanga 20 David Okello 10 Ismail Asiimwe 4 ‚ú≥ VICE PRESIDENT Joshua Waiswa 102 Madrine Sitenda 99 ‚ú≥GENERAL SECRETARY David Eseru 78 Silver Masiko 74 William Blatter 50 ‚ú≥ DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY Bill Kizito Sseguya (unopposed) ‚ú≥ TREASURER Geoffrey Mukama 100 Jesse Mutesasira 61 Justine Wobusobozi 41 ‚ú≥ DEPUTY TREASURER Michael …
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Bugisu Cooperative Union (BCU) are seeking government intervention over the persistent landslides which have claimed lives. Bugisu is one of the sub-regions prone to landslides. On Wednesday over 20 people were killed in landslides in the districts of Bududa, Bulambuli, Sironko and Namisindwa. John Musila, the Vice Chairperson of …
Bulambuli, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has provided financial assistance to families affected by the recent landslide in Buluganya Sub-County, Bulambuli District. Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja delivered UGX 5 million in cash to the relatives of each person who lost their life in the landslide that struck on Wednesday this week. During her …
Mbarara, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | Even Uganda Prisons boss Dr Johnson Omuhunde Rwashote Byabashaija can run, but he cannot hide. After nearly four decades 'hiding' from his colleagues in the veterinary sector, he confessed on Thursday that, "I can probably say I am back to the profession". He made the admission as he gave …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The European Union (EU) has joined local initiatives to promote emission-free mobility as part of efforts to transform Kampala into a greener, smarter city. In partnership with the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), the EU Delegation in Uganda is encouraging more Ugandans to adopt bicycling as an alternative to …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | A group of businesspeople from various parts of Kampala have accused Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials of fraudulently selling them stalls in the new Busega Market, which was designated to accommodate roadside vendors free of charge. On Thursday and Friday, the Minister for Kampala, Misa Kabanda, and Kampala Resident …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) is set to conduct a countrywide malaria indicator survey with data collection scheduled to start on Sunday. The results of this survey which is intended to obtain national estimates of the prevalence of malaria and its risk factors in addition to checking the levels …
Urgent call to action as 2.5 Million Ugandans reported to have lost their lives to drowning in the last decade. Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Commissioner, International and Transboundary Water Affairs, Ministry of Water and Environment, Eng. Sowed Sewagude, has called for collective action in addressing the rising cases of drowning deaths which have …
Be careful who you condemn and ostracise. They just might be supplying you with a special need. While the United States security establishment deems Russia the devil incarnate helped along by aspiring, mischief-making China, that devil continues supplying the US energy market with enriched uranium. This dependency has irked the self-sufficiency patriots in Washington, especially those keen 
The Latin American School of Medicine (ELAM for its Spanish language initials) is a masterpiece of Cuba's remarkable healthcare system. A conference of ELAM graduates took place in Havana from November 11 to November 15; two sets of them attended. The gathering marked the 25th anniversary of ELAM's founding in 1999. What happened and what was 
The first cargo ship has left a Chinese-built port on the Peruvian coast bound for China. Dan Collyns has the story from Lima, Peru.
What led humans on the unique path of cultural development? And can we do anything useful with newly reconstructed histories of this process? Culture is central to defining humanity. Throughout history, many definitions have been proposed to describe what we mean when we talk about culture, leading to considerable confusion. The word "culture" was once reserved 
Over thirty years ago, Republican historian and political analyst, Kevin Phillips, remarked that the "Republicans go for the jugular while the Democrats go for the capillaries." This serious disparity in political energy levels is rarely taken into account to explain election turnouts. The voluntary enfeebling of the Democratic Party started long ago. In 1970, writing 
Even with high turnout, endorsements from top Republicans and former Trump aides, and outspending the Trump-Vance ticket by nearly $460 million, Democrats still lost the White House, as well as both Houses of Congress. What happened? Many are speculating what Democrats could have done differently. Some political pundits blame Joe Biden for not stepping down sooner, while others blame the 