(2024-11-21). The second struggle for African independence has begun in the Sahel. peoplesdispatch.org 
"Many people outside think we are living under a military dictatorship. But the delegates who have come to attend the conference are seeing that we are free" and exerting independence like never before, said a Nigerien leader, addressing the conference in Niamey in solidarity with the people of Sahel.
(2024-11-21). China, Brazil, South Africa, and African Union launch global open science initiative. tvbrics.com 
The initiative seeks to drive global innovation in science and technology, particularly to benefit nations in the Global South…
(2024-11-21). President appoints interim Board for National Youth Development Agency. sanews.gov.za President appoints interim Board for National Youth Development Agency | President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed interim board members for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) with effect from 1 December 2024 until a new board is appointed. | The appointments were made in accordance with Section 10(8)(c) of the National Youth Development Agency Act, 2008, as amended. | The NYDA plays a pivotal role in South Africa's youth development agenda. It is mandated by law to develop and implement an Integrated Youth Development Strategy (IYDS) for South Africa and to initiate, design, coordinate, evaluate and moni…
(2024-11-21). President Ramaphosa to officiate National Presidential MSME and Cooperative Awards. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to officiate National Presidential MSME and Cooperative Awards | The importance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives' development in advancing South Africa's broader economic goals will come in to focus at the National Presidential MSME and Cooperatives Awards on Friday. | President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to address the awards ceremony at Gallagher Convention Centre, in Midrand. | This premier event, hosted by the Department of Small Business Development, is dedicated to recognising outstanding Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives. | Th…
(2024-11-21). President Ramaphosa refers RICA Amendment Bill to National Assembly. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa refers RICA Amendment Bill to National Assembly | President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested the National Assembly to consider afresh the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information Amendment (RICA) Bill. | In a statement on Thursday, The Presidency said that this is out of concern by the President that the draft law may be vulnerable to constitutional challenges., , The President has conveyed his concern in writing to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, and has brought this referral to the attention of the relevant Ministers.,…
(2024-11-21). Centre for Biological Control appointed to assist with invasive alien plants. sanews.gov.za Centre for Biological Control appointed to assist with invasive alien plants | Rand Water has appointed the Centre for Biological Control to assist with biocontrol on the Vaal River Barrage reservoir. | Rand Water is the implementation agent for the integrated control and management of the invasive alien plants – Pontederia crassipes (water hyacinth) and Pistia stratiotes (water lettuce) – on the Vaal River Barrage reservoir. | It said both species of plants were extremely invasive with water hyacinth being more resilient and aggressive than water lettuce. | "In early 2024, an explosion of growth of the two speci…
(2024-11-21). Citizens urged to allow spaza shop owners to register for permits. sanews.gov.za Citizens urged to allow spaza shop owners to register for permits | Government has appealed to South Africans not to block those people who want to register their spaza shops. | This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa's call for all spaza shops and food-handling facilities to register with their respective municipalities as part of decisive measures to address the recurring foodborne illnesses that have claimed the lives of children across the country., , The interventions, the President explained, include getting hazardous pesticides off the street, protecting children from exposure to these substances, and the…
(2024-11-21). Campaign to raise public awareness of foodborne illnesses. sanews.gov.za Campaign to raise public awareness of foodborne illnesses | Government will draw on lessons learnt during the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination programme – in its rollout of a public education and awareness campaign on foodborne illnesses. | The campaign was officially announced on Thursday by Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Thembi Simelane during a media briefing on the scourge of foodborne illnesses. | Simelane said work has already begun in this regard, "using both public and private communication platforms countrywide, as well as multiple social partnership…
(2024-11-21). Foodborne illnesses classified as a National Disaster. sanews.gov.za Foodborne illnesses classified as a National Disaster | South Africa's National Disaster Management Centre has, in terms Section 23 of the Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002, classified the recent uptick in foodborne illnesses across the country as a national disaster. | This was announced by Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Thembi Simelane, during a media briefing held in Pretoria on Thursday. | This after a spate of foodborne illnesses as a result of several factors have claimed the lives of some 22 people including children this year and left others hospitalised. | Since September this year,…
(2024-11-21). Government establishing joint fund to support township, rural businesses. sanews.gov.za Government establishing joint fund to support township, rural businesses | Work to establish a R500 million joint fund to support township and rural businesses – including local convenience shops – is underway. | This is according to Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Thembi Simelane who briefed the media on interventions to mitigate the uptick in foodborne illnesses in South Africa. | She said the departments tasked with overseeing the joint fund are already hard at work drafting standard operating procedures and guidelines on the use and accountability of the fund. | This work is expected to be…
(2024-11-21). Apptivate and Glovo partner to transform employee benefits with flexibility and convenience across Kenya and Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Apptivate Africa, a leading provider of innovative HR payment solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with Glovo, a leading multi-category app that creates innovative solutions by connecting customers, businesses, and riders to fulfill everyday needs. With a mission to build the largest online marketplace and provide everyone with easy access …
(2024-11-21). MTN Foundation hosts farewell dinner honoring South African High Commissioner at Golden Tulip Kampala. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | MTN Uganda's philanthropic arm, MTN Foundation, yesterday hosted a heartfelt farewell dinner at Golden Tulip in Kampala to honor Her Excellency Lulama Mary-Theresa Xingwana, South Africa's High Commissioner to Uganda. The event celebrated her extraordinary contributions as a trustee of the MTN Uganda Foundation and her unwavering commitment to development, …
(2024-11-21). UPDF, South Africa discuss military exchange program. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and the South African National Defence Army have agreed to have a military training exchange program. In the agreement that was reached in the meeting between Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba and his South African counterpart Gen Rudzani Maphwanya, in Entebbe, UDPF will …
(2024-11-21). (VIDEO) Mpox strain detected in new regions: A Mayo Clinic expert explains. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A colorized transmission electron microscopic image of mpox virus particles (red), found within an infected cell (blue), that had been cultured in the laboratory. The image was captured and color-enhanced at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), Integrated Research Facility (IRF), located in Fort Detrick, Maryland. Mpox, a disease caused by the monkeypox virus, is a global health concern, with outbreaks in Western and Central African countries spreading into other regions. Recently,…
(2024-11-21). Algeria environment setback as renewable energy ministry is axed. newarab.com 
(2024-11-21). The CADTM stands in solidarity with the Palestinian resistance in the face of apartheid, crimes against humanity and colonisation practised by the extreme right-wing government in Israel. cadtm.org We express our solidarity with the people of Palestine and oppose the aerial bombardments and indiscriminate and terrorist military actions carried out by the Israeli authorities. We call for the dismantling of the colonialist apartheid state of Israel and for respect for the rights of peoples to exercise their sovereignty.
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(2024-11-21). To prolong the war in Ukraine U.S. allows ATACMS use on Russia. mronline.org 
The ATACMS missiles Ukraine had so far been allowed to fire, mostly against Crimea, have been carriers of cluster ammunition with a reach of some 160 kilometer.
(2024-11-21). US veto of Gaza resolution 'license' for more Israeli crimes: Tehran. presstv.ir Iran says the United States' vetoing of a UN Gaza ceasefire resolution serves as a "license" for Israel to push ahead with its bloody wars in the region.
(2024-11-21). Israel carries out field executions, massacres in north Gaza. electronicintifada.net Israeli airstrikes, new waves of displacement in Lebanon.
(2024-11-21). Lebanon's beloved icon Fairouz turns 90 amid Israel war. newarab.com 
Fairouz, Lebanon's most iconic singer, turns 90 on Thursday, at a time the country she spent her whole career singing for reels under another Israeli offensive. | Nohad Haddad, her real name, was born on 21 November 1934, when Lebanon was under the French mandate. She was born in the Beirut quarter of Zuqaq al-Blat, which was The singer, who also starred in many films, was given her stage name Fairouz — Arabic for turquoise — by Lebanese c…
(2024-11-21). Nicaragua condemns Israeli aggression on Syria. sana.sy Managua,SANA-Nicaragua condemned Thursday the Israeli aggression that targeted the Syrian city of Palmyra on Wednesday , stressing that it constitutes a flagrant violation the sovereignty of Syrian territories. The Nicaraguan government noted in a statement Nicaragua's firm solidarity with Syria and its people and with the families of the martyrs and victims of this terrorist …
(2024-11-21). Jamia hosts gender critical analysis of India's Oscar pick 'Laapataa Ladies'. ummid.com The Sarojini Naidu Centre for Women's Studies (SNCWS) at Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) organized an online film discussion analyzing noted film maker Kiran Rao's directed and critically acclaimed Indian film and India's Oscar entry 'Laapataa Ladies' through a gender-critical lens.
(2024-11-21). US Foreign Policy vs. China Continues Under Trump. thealtworld.com The incoming Trump administration is poised to pick up where the Biden administration has left off on the decades-spanning centerpiece of US foreign policy ‚Äí the encirclement and containment of China. | This includes through an intense US military build up across the Asia-Pacific region, provocations over the island province of Taiwan, and continued interference in nations along China's periphery. | It also means a continuation of opposing cooperation between China and nations around the globe seeking alternatives to the debt, division, and destitution decades of US domination have imposed upo…
(2024-11-21). Cybercrime network neutralized in Türkiye. plenglish.com/feed/ Anadolu informed that those arrested were using illicitly obtained personal data for organizational activities. | The criminal network, which was deciphered during the operation, carried out illegal data trafficking through foreign platforms and used advanced methods and techniques to conceal these activities. | The investigation revealed that the suspects used significant information obtained through their cooperation with international criminal networks both for financial gain and use it against Türkiye. | Recent investigations have shown that young people are increasingly turning to cybercrime in the las…
(2024-11-21). Veteran baseball catcher dies in Cuba. plenglish.com Sagua la Grande, Cuba, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The catcher for the Azucareros and Las Villas teams in Cuba's National Baseball Series, Jose "El Látigo" Gómez, died of a heart attack in this central city on Thursday.
(2024-11-21). The Precarious Precariat and the Garrison State. counterpunch.org 
If the Garrison State isn't already here, it's sure to be here very soon. Wait and watch and observe the arrival of a suped-up American political and economic system buttressed anew by the military. True, all eyes, or at least a great many of them across the US and around the world, have been focused on Washington D.C., the White House and Trump's controversial appointees to cabinet positions.
(2024-11-21). 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…
(2024-11-21). E. Palestine LIUNA Member Calls For Meeting With AFL-CIO Pres Liz Schuler & Stafford Act. indybay.org East Palestine resident and LIUNA member Chris Albright and other workers and trade unionists tried to meet with AFL-CIO president Liz Schuler to urge her to support President Biden instituting the Stafford Act which provides for healthcare and money to move out of their contaminated homes.
(2024-11-21). Election Blues? Protest songs and releases by activists and musicians against fascists. indybay.org Woody Guthrie And His Famous Activist Guitar:…
(2024-11-21). Bay Area affordable housing projects and HUD assisted housing programs are at risk. indybay.org Haunting Photo Of Mary Jesus Before She Jumped To Her Death From The Oakland Tribune Tower In 2004, After She Was Evicted From Her Housing!
(2024-11-21). Exporting doctors, not bombs: Cuba's Latin American School of Medicine celebrates 25 years. peoplesworld.org 
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 Nov. 11 to 15; two sets of them attended. The gathering marked the 25th anniversary of ELAM's founding in 1999. What happened and what was …
(2024-11-21). COP29: Rich countries slammed for spending more on war than climate change. peoplesworld.org 
Rich countries received strong criticism at the COP29 conference in Azerbaijan today for wanting to spend more on wars and weapons than on preventing climate change. "Global military spending stands at $2.5 trillion ( £1.9trn) annually," Panamian climate envoy Juan Carlos Monterrey Gómez told delegates at the faltering annual talks sponsored by the United Nations. "For …
(2024-11-21). Drone deliveries take off in rural regions of Wuhan. ecns.cn Operated by skilled professionals, the payload hexacopter drone boasts an impressive one-hour flight endurance and can carry as many as 300 to 500 parcels at a time.
(2024-11-21). 'Do you sell cars?': Jaguar's rebrand prompts mockery, confusion online. aljazeera.com British luxury automaker's advertising campaign features models of varying ages, genders and races – but no cars.
(2024-11-21). No Matter Who Sits in the White Peoples' House the War Being Waged by the U.S. Colonial/Capitalist Class Against the Black Colonized Working Class and All Oppressed Peoples and Nations Will Continue. dissidentvoice.org Hide nothing from the masses of our people. Tell no lies. Expose lies whenever they are told. Mask no difficulties, mistakes, failures. Claim no easy victories… — Amilcar Cabral (Revolution in Guinea, stage 1, London, 1974, p 70-72) It was under the Democrats and the first "Black" president that the Department of Defense 1033 program …
(2024-11-21). BRICS Climate Collaboration at UN Climate Conference in Baku. infobrics.org The Russian Business Day at COP29 served as a platform for showcasing BRICS climate efforts, emphasizing cooperation among BRICS countries and highlighting best practices in decarbonization…
(2024-11-21). Berlin police chief sparks outrage over 'safety advice' to Jews. newarab.com 
The chief of Speaking to the Berliner Zeitung newspaper, Barbara Slowik said: "There are areas of the city, we need to be perfectly honest here, where I would advise people who wear a kippah or are openly gay to be more careful." | Slowik mentioned "certain neighbourhoods" in the city with an Arab majority,…
(2024-11-21). 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.
(2024-11-21). India: Three years of arbitrary detention of Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez. fidh.org November 21, 2024 – On November 22, 2024, Khurram Parvez, a prominent Kashmiri human rights defender, will mark three years of wrongful incarceration on unsubstantiated charges of terrorism and related offences. His arrest is a deliberate act of reprisal for his work documenting severe human rights violations in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. The continued judicial harassment of Khurram Parvez is a calculated assault on civil society and dissent in Kashmir. We, the undersigned human (…) | – |
(2024-11-21). India: Three years of arbitrary detention of Kashmiri human rights defender Khurram Parvez. fidh.org On November 22, 2024, Khurram Parvez, a prominent Kashmiri human rights defender, will mark three years of wrongful incarceration on unsubstantiated charges of terrorism and related offences. His arrest is a deliberate act of reprisal for his work documenting severe human rights violations in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. The continued judicial harassment of Khurram Parvez is a calculated assault on civil society and dissent in Kashmir. We, the undersigned human rights (…) | – |
(2024-11-21). Combatting Insurance Fraud: Creating a Trustworthy Insurance Landscape. devdiscourse.com As the world marks International Fraud Awareness Week 2024, the spotlight turns to the persistent issue of insurance fraud and the collective efforts needed to tackle it. The general insurance sector plays a pivotal role in the economy, offering financial security across industries including automotive, healthcare, and agriculture.
(2024-11-21). GAVI commended for enhancing immunization campaigns in Mukono. independent.co.ug 
Mukono, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mukono district leaders have praised the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) programs for strengthening the country's healthcare system. Speaking at the celebration of 50 years of the Expanded Programme on Immunization at Katoogo Health Centre III at Nama Sub County on Monday under the theme 'Reinventing the …
(2024-11-21). Mayo Clinic Minute: 3 misconceptions about COVID-19 and flu vaccines. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Misconceptions about the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines may make some people hesitant to roll up their sleeves. What better way to clear up the confusion than hearing straight from a Mayo Clinic expert? In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Robert Jacobson, medical director for Mayo Clinic's Primary Care Immunization Program, clears up some misconceptions about COVID-19 and the flu. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute youtu.be/WGcqiTAR5hY Journalists: Broadcast-quality video (1: 05) is in the downloads at the…
(2024-11-21). New Rochester Construction Updates webpage launches for patients. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Mayo Clinic in Rochester Construction Updates webpage was launched to help patients and their loved ones navigate to appointments across Mayo Clinic's downtown Rochester, Minnesota, campus. Construction as part of Bold. Forward. Unbound. in Rochester kicked off this fall, marking an exciting milestone in Mayo Clinic's Bold. Forward. strategy to Cure, Connect and Transform healthcare for the benefit of patients everywhere. While work begins to transform the downtown campus, Mayo Clinic is also ensuring…
(2024-11-21). Completan carga solidaria para Cuba desde España (+Foto y video). radiohc.cu Madrid, 21 nov (RHC) Distintas agrupaciones del País Vasco completaron este jueves una carga solidaria, principalmente de equipos e insumos médicos, con destino a Cuba.
(2024-11-21). Army Abducts Four Palestinians In Ramallah And Hebron. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted four Palestinians after the army invaded and searched several homes in Ramallah and Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. In Ramallah, in the central West Bank, soldiers abducted Mohammad Jamal Abu Al-Fahem from Beitunia town, west of the city, while he was walking near the Ofra illegal Israeli colony, …
(2024-11-21). Hezbollah to target Tel Aviv in response to Israeli attacks on Beirut: Sheikh Qassem. presstv.ir The leader of Hezbollah says the movement is determined to fight a long war against Israel, and that their response to the recent deadly airstrike on Beirut will be to target central Tel Aviv.
(2024-11-21). CBSE Xth date sheet 2025 published, check PDF here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released today i.e. Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 the date sheet and time table of Class X (also known as Class 10th) exam 2025 on its website cbse.nic.in.
(2024-11-21). CBSE XIIth date sheet 2025 published, check PDF here. ummid.com The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) released today i.e. Wednesday Nov 20, 2024 the date sheet and time table of Class XII (also known as Class 12th) exam 2025 on its website cbse.nic.in.
(2024-11-21). Central Bank of Chile warns about geopolitical tension. plenglish.com Santiago, Chile, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The Central Bank of Chile on Wednesday published its Financial Stability Report for the second half of 2024, in which it warns that the main source of risks for the country is geopolitical tensions abroad.
(2024-11-21). Russia fired intercontinental ballistic missile at Ukraine for first time: Kyiv. newarab.com 
The Ukrainian air force said in a statement that Russian forces in the morning had launched several types of missiles at the central city of Dnipro, targeting critical infrastructure. | "In par…
(2024-11-21). 40 killed in central Sudan paramilitary attack on village: medic. newarab.com 
An attack by "All 40 people suffered direct gunshot wounds," the medic said from Wad Rawah Hospital, just north of Wad Oshaib village, requesting anonymity for their own protection after repeated attacks on medical personnel.
(2024-11-21). NicaNotes: Gustavo Gutierrez, Messenger of Liberation. afgj.org 
By James Phillips (James Phillips is a cultural and political anthropologist and a former Jesuit with forty years as a student of Central America.) Gustavo Gutierrez died on October 22, 2024, in Lima, Peru, at the age of 96. His death will not occasion headlines in the world's major news media, but it should. Gutierrez…
(2024-11-21). Kerala's Plea: A Call for Urgent Aid Amid Political Strife. devdiscourse.com In a scathing address, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan lambasted the Central government for its failure to provide financial assistance to Wayanad's landslide-hit regions. Speaking at a pre-parliamentary meeting in Kerala, Vijayan urged MPs to vocally address the issue in Parliament, highlighting the state's persistent efforts to secure aid.
(2024-11-21). Delhi Takes Action: Staggered Work Hours to Combat Air Pollution. devdiscourse.com The Central government has implemented staggered work hours for its employees due to the severe air pollution plaguing Delhi. An order from the Union personnel ministry recommends that ministries, departments, and organizations adopt these changes to reduce health impacts without affecting productivity.
(2024-11-21). Central Sindical colombiana marchará por aniversario de Paro Nacional. radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 nov (RHC) La Central Unitaria de Trabajadores de Colombia (CUT) protagoniza hoy una jornada de movilización en las principales plazas y calles con el objetivo de conmemorar el quinto aniversario del Paro Nacional, que comenzó el 21 de noviembre de 2019.
(2024-11-21). US-backed Venezuelan Opposition Never Tried To Win The Presidency. popularresistance.org "On the campaign trail, she [María Corina Machado] was received almost as a religious figure, often wearing white, promising to restore democracy and reunite families torn apart by an economic crisis and mass migration. 'María!' her followers shouted, before falling into her arms," the New York Times reverently reported. | Indeed, Machado's personally chosen surrogate to contend in last July's Venezuelan presidential election, Edmundo González, did fall into her arms. But that was because her infirm disciple had trouble, both literally and figuratively, standing on his own two feet.
(2024-11-21). US-backed Venezuelan Opposition Never Tried to Win the Presidency. dissidentvoice.org "On the campaign trail, she [María Corina Machado] was received almost as a religious figure, often wearing white, promising to restore democracy and reunite families torn apart by an economic crisis and mass migration. 'María!' her followers shouted, before falling into her arms," the New York Times reverently reported. Indeed, Machado's personally chosen surrogate to …
(2024-11-21). White House Sabotages Senate Vote To Block Israel Arms Sales. popularresistance.org The US government is lobbying Democratic senators to vote against legislation that would halt $20 billion worth of arms sales to Israel, according to US officials who spoke with the Times of Israel on 20 November. | "Biden aides have argued that the weapons in question are essential for Israel's defense and won't be delivered for another year or two, 'so the likelihood of them being used in this iteration of the Gaza context is very low,'" the Israeli daily cites the sources as saying, adding that officials from the White House, State Department, and Pentagon have reached out to "various lawmakers on the fence ab…
(2024-11-21). Cuba and Laos recall 50 years of friendship and common challenges. plenglish.com Havana, Nov 21 (Prensa Latina) The strong friendship between Cuba and the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR) was celebrated in this capital on Thursday, during the cancellation of a commemorative postage stamp on the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations.
(2024-11-21). Party For Socialism and Liberation DC Pre Electoral Analysis of Democratic Party. indybay.org Interview with member of DC Party for Socialism and Liberation…
(2024-11-21). UAE and Egypt sign several MoUs to advance energy security and economic growth. tvbrics.com 
The agreements focus on renewable energy, industrial integration, and advanced infrastructure development…
(2024-11-21). Egypt blames Giza pyramid incident on private contractor. newarab.com 
The Egyptian government has blamed a recent maintenance mishap on a private contractor that may have impacted the Great Pyramid of Giza, amid a nationwide uproar. | A
(2024-11-21). Egypt's new 'harmful' asylum-seekers' law stirs up public debate. newarab.com 
(2024-11-21). Egypt's new 'harmful' asylum-seekers' law stirs up public debate. newarab.com 
The law, Egypt's latest bid to
(2024-11-21). Trump Is "Solving" Gov-Created Problems To Rollout Your Israeli-Tested AI Control Grid "Solution" 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 (11/20/24). 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
(2024-11-21). From Kenya to Uganda: How Besigye was kidnapped. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A day after the General Court Martial sitting at Makindye remanded up to December 2, veteran opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye and his political ally, Obed Kamulegeya Lutale, details are beginning to emerge how he was kidnapped from Nairobi in Kenya and returned to Kampala. Speaking to political allies from …
(2024-11-21). 'Where're you last 5 years': Asaduddin Owaisi faces backlash in Malegaon. ummid.com All India Malis e Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) President and Hyderabad MP, Asaduddin Owaisi, faced backlash and greeted with black flags when he visited Malegaon to campaign for the party candidate Mufti Ismail Qasmi Saturday November 17, 2024.
(2024-11-21). 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.
(2024-11-21). Trump Opposes Israel Annexation of West Bank, Republican Sources Say. scheerpost.com 
(2024-11-21). Senior diplomat vows Iran will serve 'decisive, immediate' response to potential IAEA resolution. presstv.ir Iranian diplomat says the Islamic Republic will deliver a "decisive and immediate" response if the United Nations nuclear agency issues a resolution against the country.
(2024-11-21). The Prospects for Trump's Agenda. thealtworld.com Cities and states controlled by left-wing Woke anti-American Democrats are busy at work organizing to oppose the will of the American people as expressed in the presidential election. | In Pennsylvania the corrupt Democrat authorities are openly defying the ruling of the State Supreme Court and counting invalid ballots in their effort to overturn the election of the Republican US senator. | In Massachusetts, Illinois, and California, corrupt anti-American Democrat governors and legislators are prohibiting any cooperation with federal authorities in identifying and deporting illegal aliens. Most Democrat jurisdict…
(2024-11-21). Oregon's defeated GOP Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer running as Trump's Labor Secretary. peoplesworld.org 
WASHINGTON—An Oregon Republican lawmaker opposed by organized labor, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who narrowly lost her U.S. House seat on Election Day is apparently in the running to become Republican President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary of Labor—with the backing of Teamsters President Sean O'Brien. Politico reported Chavez-DeRemer, the daughter of a Teamster, won O'Brien's support, though the …
(2024-11-21). Iran rejects UN human rights resolution as politically-motivated, unjustified. presstv.ir Iran's Foreign Ministry has censured as politically-motivated and unjustified a recent General Assembly resolution against the Islamic Republic.
(2024-11-21). Russian forces liberate Dalneye town in Donetsk People's Republic. sana.sy Moscow, SANA- Russian Defense Ministry announced Thursday, that units of the "South" forces liberated the town of Dalneye in the Donetsk People's Republic. "Units of the'South'forces, thanks to their tireless operations, liberated the village of Dalneye in the Donetsk People's Republic," the ministry said in its daily statement adding that "They also repelled several counterattacks …
(2024-11-21). Inspector General Report On Red Hill Fuel Spill Confirms Resident Concerns. popularresistance.org The Navy's and Department of Defense's initial responses to the IG's recommendations provide little assurance of meaningful accountability and protections moving forward. Most "resolved" recommendations remain to be implemented over months or years, while numerous other recommendations remain "unresolved." | Particularly troubling is the response to the primary IG recommendations that oversight of fuels facilities operations and maintenance and drinking water compliance be assigned to specific accountable individuals. The Department of Defense's vague responses—assigning these roles to the Pearl Harbor Comm…
(2024-11-21). Army Abducts A Palestinian, Invades Homes, Near Hebron. imemc.org 
On Wednesday evening, Israeli soldiers abducted a citizen, invaded and ransacked several homes in At-Tabaqa village, southwest of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Media sources reported that Israeli military vehicles invaded many neighborhoods and streets in the village, storming and ransacking several homes, causing damage. The sources added that the soldiers abducted …
(2024-11-21). Israeli Forces Abduct Young Man In Burin. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli occupation soldiers abducted a young man from Burin village, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part. Ibrahim Imran, head of the Burin Village Council, stated that several military vehicles invaded the town before the soldiers stormed and searched homes, causing Signiant damage. He added that during the searches, …
(2024-11-21). Israeli Forces Demolish A Structure Near Nablus. imemc.org 
On Thursday morning, Israeli occupation soldiers invaded Qabalan village, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank's northern part, and demolished a structure. Riyad Emla, head of the Qabalan Village Council, told the Palestinian News & Info Agency (WAFA) that several military vehicles, accompanied by a military bulldozer, invaded the village after surrounding it. He …
(2024-11-21). Sri Lanka's National People's Power sweeps general election. peoplesdispatch.org On October 15, With 61.56% of the popular vote, the NPP won 159 seats in Parliament. This gave President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) a supermajority in parliament and the power to make constitutional amendments. | The NPP won a majority of the popular vote in 21 out of 22 electoral districts in the country. In the southern district of Hambantota, a traditiona…
(2024-11-21). Israel Reiterates It Wants 'Freedom to Act' in Southern Lebanon as Part of Truce Deal. news.antiwar.com On Wednesday, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar reiterated that Israel wants the "freedom to act" in southern Lebanon as part of any ceasefire deal, a position that's a non-starter for Hezbollah. "In any agreement we will reach, we will need to keep the freedom to act if there will be violations," Saar said, according to …
(2024-11-21). Beirut bombed as Hochstein arrives in Israel for ceasefire deal. newarab.com 
Israeli strikes resumed in Beirut's southern suburbs on Thursday morning as evacuation orders were issued for areas in south Lebanon hours after US envoy Amos Hochstein left for Tel Aviv to continue pushing for a ceasefire deal. | At least three airstrikes hit the heavily populated Most residents of the c…
(2024-11-21). Israeli archaeologist 'examining ancient site' in Lebanon killed by Hezbollah. middleeasteye.net 
Israeli archaeologist 'examining ancient site' in Lebanon killed by Hezbollah | Zeev Erlich was heralded by far-right Israelis as a 'pioneer' of illegal Israeli settlements, and his presence in south Lebanon raises questions | | Zeev Erlich, 71, was killed alongside an Israeli soldier i…
(2024-11-21). Israeli enemy aircraft destroys a number of buildings in southern suburb, Lebanon. sana.sy Beirut, SANA- The Israeli enemy aircraft launched on Thursday raids on the southern suburbs of Beirut, while a drone flew very low over its airspace. Lebanese National News Agency, the enemy aircraft launched three raids targeting Haret Hreik, destroying a number of buildings. The agency pointed out that cautious calm prevails in the suburb area …
(2024-11-21). Man in northern Israel killed in latest barrage; IDF: 10 rockets fired from Lebanon. haaretz.com ISRAEL – LEBANON: Man in northern Israel killed in barrage of rockets from Lebanon; Hezbollah chief says the group has passed on its cease-fire demands and is awaiting an Israeli response ‚ñ GAZA: U.S. vetoes UN Security Council resolution on a cease-fire; Israeli strikes kill at least 33 Palestinians across Gaza on Wednesday; food prices spike after the looting of aid trucks ‚ñ SYRIA: State media says Israeli attack on Palmyra kills 36 people and wounds 50…
(2024-11-21). Israeli army releases name of soldier killed in southern Lebanon alongside elderly civilian. haaretz.com ISRAEL – LEBANON: Over two dozen missiles were fired at northern Israel in a single barrage; Hezbollah chief says the group has passed on its cease-fire demands and is awaiting an Israeli response ‚ñ GAZA: U.S. vetoes UN Security Council resolution on a cease-fire; Israeli strikes kill at least 33 Palestinians across Gaza on Wednesday; food prices spike after the looting of aid trucks ‚ñ SYRIA: State media says Israeli attack on Palmyra kills 36 people and wounds 50…
(2024-11-21). NDN Collective Completes Landback Deal In Alaska. popularresistance.org Cordova, AK —Last week, NDN Collective through our community development arm, NDN Holdings, finalized a LANDBACK deal with the Eyak Community Land Trust in Alaska and transferred title to two acres of land back to the Eyak people. | In October 2021, NDN Collective was made aware of an opportunity to purchase land along Eyak Lake on the southern coast of the state. NDN Holdings purchased the land and began working with the Eyak community to transfer ownership. | As of this week, the two acre property will now be wholly owned by Eyak Community Land Trust, which was established in collaboration with Native Con…
(2024-11-21). Iraq's first census in decades hailed as 'huge step forward'. middleeasteye.net 
Iraq's first census in decades hailed as 'huge step forward' | While there have been tensions in Kirkuk, Iraq's first full census since 1987 is being seen as a source of pride | | An Iraqi census researcher collects information from a man in the Chibayesh marshland in Iraq's south…
(2024-11-21). BRICS+: Towards a New International Order. infobrics.org Are we heading for an alternative international order? What are the strategic advantages of the BRICS+? Can they embody the voice of the global South? Interview with Jean-Joseph Boillot, Associate Research Fellow at IRIS, specialised in the Indian economy and the emerging world…
(2024-11-21). Iraq rejects Israeli allegations at UNSC as pretext for attack. newarab.com 
During an emergency meeting of the National Security Council on Tuesday night, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and senior officials charac…
(2024-11-21). Bomb cyclone batters northwest US. plenglish.com The US Weather Service reported that flash floods, rockslides, and landslides may occur as a consequence of the phenomenon. | Blizzard with gusty winds and 30 to 120 centimeters of snow at higher elevations are possible in the mountains of Northern California. | More than 470,000 customers are without power in Washington state as a result of the phenomenon, which developed into a bomb cyclone off the coast of Vancouver Island, Canada, with winds gusting to nearly 100 miles per hour (162 kilometers per hour). | The storm brought down a large number of life-threatening trees in Seattle, Washington, and neighboring…
(2024-11-21). Corporate entities should seek beyond profits, do more in communities. independent.co.ug 
OPINION | George Mubiru | In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, companies have the opportunity and responsibility to impact more than just the bottom line. Corporations now play an integral role in shaping a nation's socioeconomic health, transcending profit margins to foster resilience and well-being in the communities around them. As we adapt to an ever-changing …
(2024-11-21). Diabetes: Why regular screening is crucial for prevention and management. independent.co.ug 
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health workers have urged the public to consider regular screening for diabetes to make treatment easier and avoid complications associated with the disease. Diabetes is a chronic condition that occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough of the hormone insulin, which regulates blood glucose, or when the body cannot …
(2024-11-21). MoH tasks media, leaders to popularize law against tobacco. independent.co.ug 
ARUA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Health has called on the media and local leaders in the West Nile region to take an active role in educating the public about the Tobacco Control Act of 2015, which aims to reduce tobacco use and the associated health risks. The Act prohibits tobacco advertising, promotion, …
(2024-11-21). NSSF launches voluntary savings product for both formal and informal workers. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Social Security Fund Uganda has introduced a voluntary savings product to increase social security coverage, targeting existing NSSF members, and non-NSSF members in the formal sector, the informal sector, and the diaspora. The new product, named NSSF Smartlife Savings Plan, unveiled today in Kampala, follows the publication of …
(2024-11-21). UTB cracks down on non-compliant hotels. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has launched a nationwide operation to enforce compliance with the Tourism Accommodation Facility Regulations. Supported by the Uganda Police Force, the UTB enforcement team is conducting inspections across various accommodation facilities to ensure they meet the required standards. This crackdown, guided by the Uganda Tourism …
(2024-11-21). Alien Skin remanded for stealing an iPhone. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Makindye Chief Magistrates Court has remanded musician Patrick Mulwana, popularly known as Alien Skin, to Luzira Prison on charges of robbery. Alien Skin was arrested on Wednesday following chaos at Nsambya Hospital that reportedly resulted in the assault of two doctors and a security guard. The incident stemmed from …
(2024-11-21). Lawyer Rutaro withdraws case against Ssemakadde. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawyer Robert Rutaro has withdrawn a civil suit he had filed against the Uganda Law Society-ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde for expelling the Attorney General and Solicitor General representatives from the ULS Council. Rutaro on Wednesday through his lawyers of MC Ford Advocates withdrew the suit in a notice submitted before …
(2024-11-21). Vision Group losses double to shs11billion as revenues fall. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The New Vision Group has finally released its financial performance reports, showing a further plunge into losses for the year ended June 2024. The results were due to be released two weeks ago, but Company Secretary Gervase Ndyanabo told shareholders and the general public that this would be delayed for …
(2024-11-21). World Bank to help Uganda make bee, soldier fly and maggot farming popular. independent.co.ug 
The project will be implemented in 69 districts and will directly benefit about 2,850,000 individuals. Given that project intervention areas will also cover refugee hosting districts, about 50,000 refugees are expected to directly benefit from project activities bringing the total number of direct beneficiaries to about 2.9 million. Munyonyo, Uganda | LOUIS JADWONG | The …
African finance experts at COP29 want that wealth measured in new ways ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Akinwumi Adesina, the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB) has stirred up new thinking around financing for the continent at the COP29 by insisting on a revaluation of its green wealth. Adesina on Nov.14 addressed a meeting on …
A declaration calling for the strengthening of the media landscape comes at a pivotal time as African nations — both societies and governments — push for media reforms to tackle ongoing threats concerning journalistic integrity and safety. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | South Africa's Rhodes University recently unveiled the Makhanda Declaration, a new commitment …
Europe joins US in the battle for under-served African customers in an already competitive internet market — with France eyeing up to 26 African markets, majority being francophone countries. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new scramble for Africa's satellite market between the US and Europe is underway, as France targets to connect 26 …
Easier cross-border trade thanks to a new continental trade agreement, a rise in quality of made-in-Africa goods, lower market prices, and accessibility compared to those in Asia, US and European markets, is driving Africa to trade more with Africa than with the rest of the world, according to the latest Africa Trade Barometer. SPECIAL REPORT | …
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Africa Risk Management and Compliance Partners (ARMC) has unveiled the E-Learning Hub Tool, an innovative platform designed to enhance training on combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation financing. The tool, launched during a workshop in Kampala on November 15, allows organizations to deliver flexible, virtual training to employees at …
Former Manchester City star The other Group E match also produced a wide winning margin with Togo beating Equatorial Guinea 3-0 for their first victory of the campaign. | Only pride was at stake, tho…
A new report issued today by the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor documented dozens of deliberate killings and field executions carried out by Israeli occupation forces against numerous civilians in northern Gaza over the past 43 days. These actions are part of the ongoing escalation and the broader framework of genocide perpetrated against Palestinians for over …
U.S. laws require healthcare practitioners and anyone else to report to "the state" their suspicion of abuse of any child they've encountered. But the state abuses too. The Lancet medical journal, published in Great Britain and read throughout the world, recently condemned the Israeli state and the "ongoing Israeli military assault on Gaza" for causing 
Strikes would require US intelligence and targeting data as well as the possible use of US "contractors" to prepare missiles for fire, essentially US strikes on Russia; Reuters claims the decision was made based on still yet-to-be verified claims of North Korean troops inside Russia, not Ukraine; The US proxy war on Russia aims at causing maximum damage for Russia, not aiding Ukraine in victory — this decision was made knowing Ukraine will likely suffer the full brunt of Russian retaliation; Russia reserves multiple means of escalating including eliminating all Ukrainian shipping in the Black Sea, the comple…
At loose ends one night during the pandemic, Tyler Gigbot picked up a deck of cards. The energetic teenager quickly taught himself a basic trick. His first audience consisted of his surprised parents. "They had to kind of pretend like they were amazed," he laughs. But it was more than a simple illusion for Gigbot, who has a rare eye condition called aniridia, meaning he was born without irises. He sees the world through a constant haze of light, "like living in an impressionist painting." Flipping through the deck, he realized that "for the first time ever, I can see things that other people can't see," he says.
Arizona Democratic Party leaders and progressives expected a surge of women voting for abortion rights to carry Harris into the White House and flip both houses of the state legislature as well as a congressional seat of two. It didn't happen. The constitutional amendment to fully legalize abortion rights passed with 62% but failed to …
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris will reopen to the public five years after a devastating fire, with the bells ringing out for the first time since 2019. What do you think? | "It was more eye-catching when it was on fire." | Scott Polomo, Chain Linker |
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health facilities across West Nile are planning to organize regular joint health camps to enhance access to healthcare services and improve service delivery in the region. The camps will focus primarily on free screening and treatment for non-communicable diseases, addressing the urgent health needs of various communities across the districts. …
Residents in northern and central Gaza were subject to another day of The Al-Bureij and Nuseirat refugee camps, as well as 
By: Genevieve B. Kupang & Remedios O. Laroco | 30 Master of Business Administration (MBA) students, under the tutelage of Dr. Janice D. Alejandrino, Baguio Central University's Graduate School MBA faculty and former Dean of the College of Business Administration, left the four-cornered classrooms of the University on November 15, 2024, for a business educational tour at the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) in Olongapo City, Zambales. | Vicente A. Evidente Jr., SBMA's Acting Deputy Administrator, warmly welcomes BCU MBA students and faculty aboard the ship of innovation, charting a dynamic course toward a…
By John Kiriakou / Consortium News President-elect Donald Trump this week stirred up the intelligence community with his picks of former Hawaii Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence (DNI) and former DNI and Texas Republican Rep. John Ratcliffe as C.I.A. director. Ratcliff, a fierce partisan, is nonetheless the more traditional pick of the two. …
Biden's executive agencies, like the EPA and the NLRB, are racing to complete important work before the Trumpster gang of Der Fàºhrer Donald takes office on January 20. What is the Democratic majority in the Senate racing to do, other than getting some two dozen federal judgeships confirmed? True they can't get any legislation passed in Congress, 
WASHINGTON—The nation's top two private prison companies, GEO Group and Core Civic, and their executives gave early to convicted felon Donald Trump's Republican presidential campaign. Now they're preparing to cash in on his mass deportation plans. Not that they did all that badly under Democratic President Joe Biden, records show. They lost some federal contracts, …
Donald Trump's second presidential term will begin on Jan. 20, bringing with it promises to dramatically reshape many aspects of the criminal justice system. The U.S. Senate — with its authority over confirming judicial nominees — will also shift from Democratic to Republican control. In the 65 days between now and then, the outgoing — or "lame …
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They could play a role in natural waste reduction, especially for types of plastic that are resistant to conventional recycling methods ANALYSIS | FATHIYA KHAMIS | There's been an exciting new discovery in the fight against plastic pollution: mealworm larvae that are capable of consuming polystyrene. They join the ranks of a small group of insects …
On Monday November 18, 2024, day 409 of the Israeli assault on the entire civilian population of 2.2 million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, Israeli forces continued airstrikes on northern Gaza, while 100,000 Palestinian civilians forced from the north the previous day are now fleeing for their lives while being attacked along the road south. …
The area is revered among Shia and Christian populations, as Christian worshippers believe a Christian saint is buried there and Shia believers have constructed various sites to honour Imam Mahdi. | According to Arabic news site Arabi21, Lebanese sources said that Israeli forces directly targeted…
Immigration to the U.S. southern border has long been subject to cold-hearted racial demagoguery. The Statue of Liberty may have welcomed some of the "huddled masses" from Europe at different times, but no such welcome was ever given to people from south of the border. There, a different attitude has prevailed. | Donald Trump's MAGA hate speech includes such descriptions of non-European immigrants as "stone cold killers," "immigrant criminals from the dungeons of the world," "rapist," "pet eaters" — or "invaders" from across the southern border. Some may find Trump's words pleasing and others dreadful, but…
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank Managing Director, Fabian Kasi, has emphasized the strategic importance of technology investment in maintaining the bank's competitive edge, as the institution allocates $15 million to upgrade its core banking IT systems. Kasi, who shared his insights during the 62nd CEO Breakfast Meeting organized by the Uganda Insurance Regulatory …
UCDA aim to register up to 1.8 million coffee farmers by December 30 Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's government has registered 170,000 coffee farmers in just two weeks as part of a nationwide effort to comply with the European Union's new coffee trade regulations. With a target of registering up to 1.8 million …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Liberty Life Assurance Uganda has successfully concluded the inaugural Kuza School Challenge, an initiative aimed at fostering financial literacy and social entrepreneurship among secondary school students. The program, which began in September 2024 at Kabojja International School, culminated in a celebratory event where participating students showcased their entrepreneurial projects …
Nawangwe Kicks Out Colleagues from WhatsApp Over Deputy VC Appointment Delay Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Tensions are rising within Makerere University's top management following the University Council's refusal to approve the Senate's recommended candidate for the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Finance and Administration. The latest clash is pitting the University Vice-Chancellor …
KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's baby steps towards transition to electric mobility (e-mobility) is steadily getting more viable than ever, thanks to the expansion of charging infrastructure across the country. Shortage of charging facilities had earlier hindered Uganda's shift to e-mobility. This growth began with battery-swapping stations for electric motorcycles and has now evolved …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Senior Presidential Advisor Alhajji Abdul Nadduli has urged President Yoweri Museveni to withdraw the Fisheries Protection Unit (FPU) from Uganda's lakes, arguing that the unit has deviated from its intended mission. The FPU, composed of Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) soldiers, was deployed in 2017 to curb illegal fishing practices …
Colonial powers tried to stifle it and failed and today it's a powerful force ANALYSIS | MAJA JAKARASI | In Zimbabwe's Shona language, mental illness is known as chirwere chepfungwa or kupenga. Before British colonial settlers arrived in 1890, traditional healers (n'anga) played an important role in helping people to manage their mental as well as …
By Juan Cole / Informed Comment Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The World Cup, disputed territory and green energy are three of the things that increasingly make the world go round, and they are coming together in Morocco. Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner is even in the background of it all. Morocco's Atalayer reports that Rabat will attempt …