Atef Said (2024-03-31). Egypt Has Betrayed Palestinians in Their Time of Greatest Need. truthout.org "Famine is imminent" in northern Gaza, where an estimated 70 percent of the population faces catastrophic hunger, according to the United Nations Food Agency. Israeli journalist Zvi Bar'el reported that "Gazans are collecting weeds to prepare meals and mothers cannot breastfeed because they are so weak." It took more than five months and the loss of more than 32,000 Palestinian lives for the UN… |

infobrics (2024-03-31). Saudi Arabia BRICS Membership: Balancing Benefits and Risks. infobrics.org In January 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia officially announced its membership of BRICS, an international economic bloc that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa…

albawaba (2024-03-31). Fiorentina vs AC Milan probable lineups – Serie A 2023-24. albawaba.com AC Milan hit the road to take on Fiorentina at Stadio Franchi in what promises to be an open Serie A encounter on Saturday.Match date: Saturday, 30 March | Kick-off time: 19: 45 (GMT) | Venue: Stadio Artemio FranchiFiorentina vs AC Milan predicted lineups: Fiorentina possible XlManager: Vincenzo ItalianoPietro Terracciano; Michael Kayode, Nikola Milenkovic, Martinez Quarta, Cristiano Biraghi; Arthur, Rolando Mandragora; Nico Gonzalez, Lucas Beltran, Ricardo Sottil; Andrea BelottiMilan possible XlManager: Stefano PioliMike Maignan; Davide Calabria, Malick Thiaw, Fikayo Tomori, Alessandro Florenzi; Ismael Ben…

ecns.cn (2024-03-31). China-Africa Internet Development and Cooperation Forum to host online media sub-forum. ecns.cn The sub-forum will focus on topics such as innovating narratives, promoting online cultural exchanges, and enhancing people-to-people connectivity between China and Africa. Additionally, a China story co-creation award ceremony will be held at the sub-forum.

The Independent (2024-03-31). Omusinga Mumbere reshuffles cabinet. independent.co.ug Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omusinga Rwenzururu Cultural Institution Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma has reshuffled his cabinet. In the changes, he has dropped and replaced nine of his cabinet ministers. Benson Kule Baritazale is the new Deputy Prime Minister replacing Edwin Bayiringa Kugonza who has held the position for six months. Deputy Attorney General …

The Independent (2024-03-31). Leading influential women in African politics. independent.co.ug From heads of state like Samia Suluhu to influential diplomats like Bintou Keita, women are increasingly playing key roles in the continent's politics and governance. From Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first democratically elected female president in Africa, to Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, FIFA's first female Secretary General, a new generation of women is paving the …

The Independent (2024-03-31). Reach A Hand and Sauti Plus partner with Nollywood for Kyaddala Season 3. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda — a youth-centred non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment programs, and Sauti Plus Media Hub — a full-service social behavioural change communication agency — has unveiled a partnership with two Nigerian production houses — Sozo Films and Ramsey Films — for the production of the …

tvbrics (2024-03-31). Ethiopia to set up council to track country's digital development measures. tvbrics.com The government has outlined the implementation of a strategy to bring technology into society…

The Independent (2024-03-31). Heavy rains leave over 1,600 people homeless in southern Tanzania. independent.co.ug DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | At least 1,660 people have been left homeless due to heavy rains that destroyed 699 houses in the Nachingwea district of the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official announced on Saturday. Mohamed Moyo, the Nachingwea district commissioner, said that some of the affected individuals have been temporarily housed …

The Independent (2024-03-31). A beacon of hope for arthritis patients in Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At most public and private hospitals in Uganda, surgeons cannot restore the knees and joints of patients battling rheumatic arthritis. Over ten years ago, there was only one specialist at Mulago National Referral Hospital to treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions. On Thursday, Ugandan surgeons teaming up with counterparts from the …

The Independent (2024-03-31). Balancing climate financing and taming rising debt, gov't dilemma. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst global calls on governments to increase funding for climate activities, Uganda is torn between allocating more of her resources to the cause and keeping the national debt levels in check. According to Uganda's Nationally Determined Contributions as updated, in fulfilment of Article 4 of the Paris Agreement on Climate, …

The Independent (2024-03-31). Older Ugandans are unhappy, says new report on happiness. independent.co.ug COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans aged 60 years and above are the unhappiest segment of our society, according to the latest World Happiness Report. These are people who have lived through all of the country's tumultuous regimes, from Obote One, Idi Amin, Obote Two, and now President Yoweri Museveni. The case of Uganda's unhappy …

aa.com.tr (2024-03-31). Church of England archbishop urges action to save starving children in Gaza, Ukraine The top cleric of the Church of England on Sunday called for action to save starving children in Gaza and Sudan.
  Delivering his Easter Sunday sermon at Canterbury Cathedral, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby urged action for the starving children of Gaza and Sudan, and the parents who desperately try to find food for them.

thenational.scot (2024-03-31). Joe Biden sends bombs while Gaza faces famine

abcnews.go.com (2024-03-31). Gaza 'feels like a coffin for children,' some adolescents are 'wanting to die': UNICEF Speaking from Rafah, in southern Gaza, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder painted a grim picture of life for children, where some go to sleep thinking they may die.

newarab (2024-03-31). In Tunisia, a racist campaign targets Khalifa Chouchène. newarab.com In Khalifa Chouchène (Chouchane), a radio host on Diwan FM, addressed the state of opposition in his "Here Tunisia" program…

newarab (2024-03-31). Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Mansour knighted by UK PM Sunak. newarab.com An

newarab (2024-03-31). Egypt's population growth continues slowing to 1.4 percent. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-31). IMF confirms increasing Egypt's bailout loan to $8 billion. newarab.com The executive board of the International Monetary Fund confirmed a deal with In a statement late on Friday, the board said its decision would enable Egypt to immediately receive about $820 million as part of the deal which w…

Qassam Muaddi (2024-03-29). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 175: ICJ orders Israel to stop famine in Gaza as Israel continues to raid hospitals. mondoweiss.net The International Court of Justice imposed new provisional measures in South Africa's case against Israel for its genocide in Gaza, ordering Israel to ensure the entry of food and other supplies in order to stop the spreading famine.

Staff (2024-03-29). "Like Lying in a Coffin": UNICEF Spokesperson Warns of Devastating Toll on Gaza's Children. democracynow.org As the death toll in Gaza tops 32,600, we speak with UNICEF spokesperson James Elder in Rafah near the Egyptian border, now home to some 1.5 million Palestinians seeking shelter from the fighting. He says Israel's continued obstruction of aid into the territory is a "man-made and preventable" crisis of hunger and acute malnutrition that could be ended if Israel just opened access to more aid trucks, especially in northern Gaza, where desperate people could be reached in as little as 10 minutes. "When I'm on the street, every person, the first thing they want to tell me in English or…

infobrics (2024-03-29). BRICS: Russia Has Taken the Leadership of the Alliance and More and More Countries Want to Join. infobrics.org Many countries are vying for admission to the BRICS economic group backed by China and Russia, South African Foreign Minister Naledi Pandor…

infobrics (2024-03-29). Ehiopia and BRICS: Regional and Global Dimensions. infobrics.org With the BRICS forum, Ethiopia got a new platform for cooperating with member states on specialised issues like finance, technology and global governance matters, which also positively enhances trust among the members states; Ethiopia is due to benefit substantially over time, writes Dareskedar Taye, Lead Researcher at the Institute of Foreign Affairs, Ethiopia…

The Independent (2024-03-29). Kampala Archdiocese installs first woman Head of Laity. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archdiocese has installed its first-ever female Head of Laity, breaking the tradition of male dominance in the highest office of lay apostolate within the Archdiocese. Emily Kitto Mwaka, who was recently elected to the position, was formally presented on Thursday alongside other elected members of the Archdiocesan Council …

Ileana Ferrer Fonte (2024-03-29). France, Cuba strengthen legislative relations in Paris. plenglish.com Paris, Mar 29 (Prensa Latina) Vice President of the Cuban National People's Power Assembly Ana María Mari Machado continues her parliamentary visit to Paris on Friday, as part of promoting bilateral relations in this field.

img.piri.net (2024-03-29). Goldman Sachs'tan Türkiye raporu: TL deƒüerini koruyacak enflasyonda keskin dàº≈üàº≈ü ya≈üanacak. img.piri.net Goldman Sachs, 31 Mart Pazar gàºnຠgeràßekle≈ütirilecek yerel seàßimler à∂ncesi son Türkiye raporunu yayƒ±nladƒ±. | Raporda, "Seàßim sonuàßlarƒ±ndan baƒüƒ±msƒ±z olarak hem parasal hem de mali politikanƒ±n devamƒ±nƒ± ve rezervlerin yanƒ± sƒ±ra TL'nin àºzerindeki baskƒ±nƒ±n da yatƒ±≈ümasƒ±nƒ± bekliyoruz. Bàºtàße gelirlerinin uzun dà∂nemli ort…

ecns.cn (2024-03-29). FM envisions ties with Benin, League of Arab States. ecns.cn China attaches great importance to its relations with Benin and is willing to take the important consensus of the two heads of state as a guide to drive the relations between the two countries to achieve greater development.

Binoy Kampmark (2024-03-29). Imperial Fruit: Bananas, Costs and Climate Change. dissidentvoice.org The curved course of the ubiquitous banana has often been the peel of empire, its sweetness masking a sharp, bitter legacy. Arab conquerors introduced it to the African continent as they cultivated a slave market. European imperialism did the same to the Americas via the Canary Islands, insinuating the luscious fruit into markets of solid …

The Independent (2024-03-29). MTN Uganda launch life-changing spring wells for Gulu City residents. independent.co.ug Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 8,000 residents across Gulu City are set to gain access to clean and safe drinking water following completion of four spring wells, thanks to a collaborative effort between MTN Uganda's philanthropic arm, MTN Foundation and Safe Water Uganda, a community-based organisation. This initiative, part of the transformative MTN …

The Independent (2024-03-29). Gen Muhoozi vows to end mismanagement of resources in UPDF. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has vowed to fight corruption and mismanagement of resources in the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF). Gen. Muhoozi took over as CDF from Gen Wilson Mbadi on Thursday during a handover ceremony held at the Fourth Infantry Division Headquarters in Gulu …

WSWS (2024-03-29). Australia: Queensland's chief health officer calls for the scrapping of the term "Long COVID" wsws.org Gerrard's assertion is part of the campaign by the political establishment in Australia to normalise COVID-19 with the claim that Long COVID is no different to the long-term symptoms of seasonal influenza.

scorinoco (2024-03-29). PSUV Leader Diosdado Cabello Warns About Plans of False Flag Attack on María Corina Machado. orinocotribune.com

tvbrics (2024-03-29). New Space Africa 2024 conference to be held in Angola. tvbrics.com The meeting could be a favourable event to attract foreign investment for the whole continent…

tvbrics (2024-03-29). Egypt to emphasise environmental sustainability this year. tvbrics.com 50 per cent of public investment is planned to be allocated to green projects…

The Independent (2024-03-29). Masaka bishops call for fairness, speedy trial of inmates. independent.co.ug Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Catholic Bishop of Masaka Diocese, Severus Jjumba has called for fairness in the arbitration of disputes by government agencies to enable communities to live peacefully. In his Easter message delivered from the Episcopal home at Kitovu, in Nyendo-Mukungwe division, Masaka city, Bishop Jjumba expressed concern about acts …

The Independent (2024-03-29). South African gets 40 years in jail over kidnap case in Uganda. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A South African national, Joachim Ugochukwu Onyeako has been sentenced to 30 years in jail for kidnapping with the intention to procure a ransom. Onyeako was sentenced by a panel of three Court of Appeal Justices comprised of Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera, Justices Christopher Gashirabake, and Oscar …

The Independent (2024-03-29). NUP: Kateregga does not speak for our party. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | National Unity Platform- NUP President Robert Kyagulanyi alias Bobi Wine has distanced the party from comments by Ali Kateregga, a NUP Councilor from Masaka who pleaded with President Yoweri Museveni to release the jailed NUP party supporters. At the swearing-in ceremony of new ministers at State House on …

Pablo Rafael Fuentes (2024-03-29). Francia y Cuba estrechan en París vínculos parlamentarios. radiohc.cu La Habana, 29 mar (RHC) La vicepresidenta de la Asamblea Nacional de Cuba, Ana María Mari Machado, continuará hoy en el Senado francés la agenda de su visita parlamentaria a París, enmarcada en el impulso a los vínculos bilaterales en este ámbito.

teleSUR, odr, YSM (2024-03-29). Mueren al menos 45 personas en accidente de autobús en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net La ministra de Transporte, Sindisiwe Chikunga, envió su pésame a las familias afectadas por el accidente de autobús.

The Independent (2024-03-29). Kenya okays UNOC to import Uganda's petroleum products. independent.co.ug Nairobi, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda National Oil Company — UNOC will effective May 2024 start importing petroleum products into the country. This is after the Kenyan government agreed to award it a certificate of incorporation, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Development has said. It follows a meeting between Kenya's President, Dr. …

teleSUR, nbb, DRL (2024-03-29). Opositor Faye gana las elecciones presidenciales de Senegal. telesurtv.net Tras la publicación de los resultados provisionales, los candidatos tienen un plazo de 48 horas para presentar recursos de apelación.

CADTM International (2024-03-29). Where is Zinaba? Where are the abducted Burkina Faso activists? cadtm.org

newarab (2024-03-29). Egypt's Al-Azhar calls for enforcing lasting Gaza ceasefire. newarab.com

newarab (2024-03-29). Morocco's Moudawana reform puts women's rights in ballot box. newarab.com For many Moroccans, SaàØd Saadi embodies the struggle for women's rights. Now a researcher in political economy and a retired professor, Saadi looks back on his upbringing as the spark for his career, one filled with fighting social injustice and misogyny. He recalls his earliest years when he was surrounded by his politically active family, including his sisters. | Saadi soon became involved in the Progress and Socialism Party (PPS) and years later, joined Abdrerrahman Youssoufi's leftist government as Secretary of State for Social Protection, Family and Childhood in 1998. | In office, Saadi pushed for…

newarab (2024-03-29). Egypt urged to end 'serious abuses' of Sudanese refugees. newarab.com Several human rights organisations A total of 27 local, regional, and international…

newarab (2024-03-29). How online hate speech fuels anti-refugee sentiment in Egypt. newarab.com When Amani Mabyuo, a 50-year-old Sudanese refugee living in Egypt since This type of incident is now relatively common in Egypt. It's also a real-life example of how rising xenophobia and anti-refugee sentiment are fuelled by misinformation spr…

newarab (2024-03-29). Who is Tunisia's jailed candidate for presidential election. newarab.com In The proposal, put forward by former minister Ayachi Hammami, intends "to put an end to the state of confusion and silence in the public scene…

presstv.ir (2024-03-29). 'Void peace treaty with Israel': Moroccans join Jordanian protests. presstv.ir Protests have taken place in Jordan and Morocco in solidarity with the Palestinians who have been subjected to a genocidal Israeli war for nearly six months.