(2024-04-11). Indonesia 'willing to normalise ties with Israel' in bid to join OECD: Report. middleeasteye.net 
Indonesia 'willing to normalise ties with Israel' in bid to join OECD: Report | Jakarta requires unanimous approval from 38 member states, including Israel, to gain membership to trade organisation | | Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part on a rally in front of the US embassy in Jakarta on 17 De…
(2024-04-11). CARICOM, Regional Arm Of The Core Group, Sells Out Haiti Again. popularresistance.org One can be forgiven for being confused about the situation unfolding in Haiti, with all of the moving parts inside the country and, outside, the CARICOM-led construction of a Transitional Presidential Council and a looming "Kenyan-led" (and U.S. run) military intervention. This is not an accident; it is a carefully crafted distraction. A great deal of effort has been spent to make it appear that the process underway in Haiti is a result of "Haitian-led" initiatives, spearheaded by regional allies in CARICOM, out of genuine concern for Haiti and its peoples.
(2024-04-11). Hospital-acquired infections kill thousands in Africa every year. plenglish.com Abuja, Apr 11 (Prensa Latina) Infections contracted in healthcare facilities, such as sepsis and pneumonia, cause thousands of preventable deaths in sub-Saharan Africa every year, a new study revealed.
(2024-04-11). South Africa's Minister of Water and Sanitation calls on private companies to co-operate on infrastructure projects. tvbrics.com 
His department has taken measures to simplify bureaucratic procedures…
(2024-04-11). Praise for measures to prevent Gauteng minibus shutdown. sanews.gov.za Praise for measures to prevent Gauteng minibus shutdown | Gauteng MEC for Transport and Logistics Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has commended the Gauteng Taxi Industry (GTI) for their proactive measures that prevented a planned shutdown of minibus taxi services operated by the Witwatersrand African Taxi Association. | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport received intelligence from law enforcement agencies warning of the intended shutdown scheduled for Wednesday, which posed a threat to the daily commute of residents, particularly in Dube, Nancefield, Jabulani and Zola. | The Department said the situation arose…
(2024-04-11). Deputy IGG: Contractor to return funds incase of failure to meet deadline. independent.co.ug 
Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mbarara City authorities and the Deputy Inspector of Government, Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria, have expressed concerns that the funds allocated for the construction of three roads in Mbarara City might be returned to the treasury if the contractor fails to meet the deadline once again. The joint contract awarded in …
(2024-04-11). IEC publishes final candidate lists for upcoming elections. sanews.gov.za IEC publishes final candidate lists for upcoming elections | The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has released the final lists of political parties and independent candidates that will appear on the various ballot papers in the upcoming National and Provincial Elections. | The IEC published the lists on its website on Wednesday, and has made them available at all of its offices. | According to the election management body, a new and historic feature in National and Provincial Elections (NPE) 2024 is that independent candidates will contest for seats in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures.
(2024-04-11). Nadduli asks Minister Kaboyo to address unfulfil pledges in Luwero. independent.co.ug 
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Alhaji Abdul Nadduli the Senior Presidential Advisor has asked the State Minister for Luwero Triangle to fulfil the pledges of Luwero district if the National Resistance Movement government is to regain its lost support. As Muslims worldwide celebrated Eid Ul Fitr to mark the end of the Ramadhan period, in …
(2024-04-11). Mashatile, CoGTA and businesses to convene dialogue to strengthen local government. sanews.gov.za Mashatile, CoGTA and businesses to convene dialogue to strengthen local government | Deputy President Paul Mashatile, in partnership with the National Business Initiative (NBI), will hold a dialogue to enhance service delivery through strengthening local government in cooperation with the Ministry of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA). | The discussion will revolve around co-creating a functional and efficient society, and how the public and private sectors can collaborate to strengthen local government. | Deputy President Mashatile, CoGTA Minister Thembi Nkadimeng, and Deputy Minister Parks T…
(2024-04-11). Airtel remits Shs 34.8 billion rural communication levy. independent.co.ug 
The funds will be usd to facilitate access to communication services in underserved areas Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Telecom firm, Airtel Uganda, has handed over Shs 34.8 billion to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) in fulfillment of the Communications Act, aimed at bolstering the nation's communication infrastructure. This contribution comes on the heels of …
(2024-04-11). PM Modi urges urgent addressal of India-China border situation. ptcnews.tv PTC News Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgency of addressing the India-China border situation to rectify the existing "abnormality" in bilateral interactions, stressing the significance of the relationship between the two nations. In an interview with Newsweek magazine based in the United States, PM Modi underscored the importance of stable India-China relations not only for the two countries but for the entire world.Expressing his belief in the need for prompt action to resolve the prolonged border situation, PM Modi conveyed his hopes for restoring peace through positive engagement between…
(2024-04-11). Well wishes for Muslim communities. sanews.gov.za Well wishes for Muslim communities | President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his well wishes for a blessed Eid ul Fitr to Muslim communities around South Africa. | Eid ul Fitr marks the end of the holy month of Ramadaan observed by Muslim people around the world. | "The holy month of Ramadan encompasses spirituality, personal introspection and good deeds that contribute to the wellbeing of Muslims and people other faiths alike. At a time when there is so much wrong with the world, at a time when human suffering, hardship and injustice is laid bare, the spirit of Ramadan inspires us all. | "May today be a joyous celebr…
(2024-04-11). Massification of skills development and job creation programmes to combat unemployment. sanews.gov.za Massification of skills development and job creation programmes to combat unemployment | By Minister Thulas Nxesi | I believe that we can all agree that, at the end of the day, a decisive reduction in the unacceptably high level of unemployment is dependent on higher economic growth resulting in more jobs. This process is led by business investing in the private sector with resultant economic development and rising employment. | Nonetheless, as the President has argued, government as the largest employer in the country and a large-scale procurer of goods and services, has a major role to play both to create an en…
(2024-04-11). Lesotho courts dismiss lawsuits seeking closure of 2 newspapers, defamation cases ongoing. facebook.com
(2024-04-11). China firmly opposes latest groundless accusations in Philippine media reports. ecns.cn A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in the Philippines refuted the claims on Wednesday, saying that it was just malicious speculation and groundless accusations against China with the purpose of inciting Sinophobic sentiments in the Philippines.
(2024-04-11). CPJ welcomes South Africa's abolition of criminal defamation, calls for further legal reforms. static.pmg.org.za
(2024-04-11). Togolese authorities release journalist Apollinaire Mewenemesse with conditions. lenouveaureporter.com
(2024-04-11). Dodgy COVID-19 border fence companies lose appeal application. sanews.gov.za Dodgy COVID-19 border fence companies lose appeal application | The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed the dismissal of an application for special leave to appeal related to the construction of the border fence between South Africa and Zimbabwe at a cost of R40 million. | The application, brought by Caledon River Properties and Profteam CC, was aimed at overturning a High Court decision to strip them of profits earned from the construction of the fence. | The judgement was handed down by the Supreme Court of Appeal. | "The SIU welcomes the Supreme Court of Appeal's order, which enforces the implementat…
(2024-04-11). Growth of artisanal and small-scale miners key to transformation. sanews.gov.za Growth of artisanal and small-scale miners key to transformation | Mineral Resources and Energy Deputy Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has assured artisanal and small scale miners that government will continue to provide support and assistance to facilitate their growth in the mining sector. | The Deputy Minister was delivering a keynote address at the inaugural Artisanal Small-Scale Miners and Emerging Miners Symposium hosted by Mintek in Randburg on Thursday. | "As part of government's efforts to grow a globally competitive and transformed mining sector, the department…introduced the artisanal and small-scale m…
(2024-04-11). Presidente de Mozambique se reúne con familiares de víctimas de naufragio. telesurtv.net Hasta el momento se contabilizan 29 supervivientes, tres desaparecidos y un centenar de muertos.
(2024-04-11). Detienen a policía por asesinato de normalista de Ayotzinapa. telesurtv.net David "N" es imputado por el delito de homicidio calificado con ventaja en grado de tentativa en contra del estudiante de la Escuela Normal Rural Raúl Isidro Burgos.
(2024-04-11). Rwanda: A look back at the 1994 genocide. cadtm.org
(2024-04-11). Tunisian authorities strive to legalize racism with European blessing. cadtm.org
(2024-04-11). New International Debt Crisis. cadtm.org
(2024-04-11). Egyptian media syndicate condemns journalist's disappearance. newarab.com 
(2024-04-11). US to make additional funding in response to Sudan conflict. newarab.com 
The U.S. will make a push of more than a hundred million in additional funding to respond to the Special Envoy Tom Perriello told Reuters he hopes that partners around the world will put greater priority on the Sudanese civil war and that more countries will step up at a donor conference in Paris on April 15. | The da…
(2024-04-10). E-toll payments soon a thing of the past. sanews.gov.za E-toll payments soon a thing of the past | By the end of this week, Gauteng road users will no longer be charged for the use of the e-toll network. | This comes after Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga published in the Government Gazette a notice concerning the withdrawal of the toll declaration of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP), popularly known as e- tolls. | "This declaration will be effective on 11 April 2024 at 23h59, which means that from 12 April 2024, road users will no longer be charged for the use of the e-toll network. | "It is important to note that, while these roads are no longer…
By Dalal Zainabi — Apr 8, 2024 | Only a few weeks before the glorious October 7th Al-Aqsa Flood operation, Mohammed Bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, had announced in an interview that normalization between the Kingdom and the Zionist entity was getting " 
It will take place on 13 April in Johannesburg…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to address pressing issues concerning Africa's development and the empowerment of its youth, the African Youth Commission, alongside its partners, has convened the annual Pan-African Youth Conference. Organized annually by the African Youth Commission and its partners, this conference serves as a nexus for youth engagement and …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United Bank for Africa's (UBA) Uganda subsidiary has denied circulating social media claims regarding a purported loss of $250,000 (approximately Shs 965 million) from a customer's account, labelling these allegations as baseless and unfounded. "UBA Uganda categorically refutes these spurious allegations, asserting no such incident has occurred," the …
On March 29, the Constitutional Court of Senegal confirmed Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the next president-elect of the West African country, assuaging fears of a constitutional crisis after the political outsider won the election the previous week.
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan private sector firms have registered a deterioration in business conditions during March, thereby ending a 16-month upward improvement sequence in the health of the private sector. The overall decline was driven by renewed contractions in output and new orders, as customer demand was reportedly hampered by less money in …
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) announced on Tuesday that more than 5,000 inmates in the country have been diagnosed with conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye disease. Frank Baine, the UPS spokesperson, said that the confirmed cases are spread across various facilities in Uganda. Out of the 5,905 confirmed cases, 4,704 …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has directed the Minister of Trade, Tourism and Industry, and that of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to resolve the woes of Kampala City Traders and report back to Parliament on Tuesday, 16 April 2024. The traders, under their umbrella body, Kampala City Traders …
An activist who criticised Morocco's decision to Abdul Rahman Zankad of Mohammedia, Morocco was arrested in March after posting on Facebook about Israel's war on Gaza and Morocco's 2020 decision to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, the Moroccan Spac…
At least three drones struck For almost a year, Sudan has been gripped by fighting between the regular army, which is backed by the government and state security apparatus, and the paramilitary One drone "struck state security and intelligence headquar…