(2024-12-27). Call for Africain and International solidarity | No to the criminalization of solidarity | Freedom for activists defending the rights of migrants and refugees. cadtm.org
(2024-12-27). From South Africa to Syria, rising perils for Palestine solidarity. cadtm.org
(2024-12-27). Complaint filed against Franco-Israeli soldier: the French judiciary must open an investigation. fidh.org
(2024-12-27). Biden Commutes The Sentences Of All But Three On Federal Death Row. popularresistance.org President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, reclassifying sentences of all but three men to life without parole. This follows months of activists calling on Joe Biden to commute all federal death sentences. | The three remaining on death row were convicted for mass shootings: Robert Bowers who killed 11 Jewish worshipers at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, Dylann Roof for the 2015 shooting that killed nine people at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina, and Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, for the 2013 bombing at the Boston Marathon that killed thre…
(2024-12-27). 'Dangerous new era': How climate change spurred disaster in 2024. newarab.com 
From tiny and impoverished Mayotte to oil-rich behemoth Saudi Arabia, prosperous European cities to overcrowded slums in Africa nowhere was spared the devastating impact of supercharged climate disasters in 2024. | This year is the hottest in history, with record-breaking atmospheric temperatures and oceans acting like fuel for extreme weather worldwide. | World Weather Attribution, experts on how global warming influences extreme events, said nearly every disaster they analysed over the past 12 months was intensified by climate change. | "The impacts of fossil fuel warming have never been clearer or more deva…
(2024-12-27). Mozambique Conflict Has Left 1 Million Displaced But Western Media Still Focuses on Ukraine. globalresearch.ca Corruption and mismanagement by the Mozambican government fueled feelings of exclusion and revolt among local youth, facilitating recruitment by terrorist groups and allowing the creation of extremist bases in the African country. Yet, with conflict raging in the northern province …
(2024-12-27). Beach tagging programme reunites lost children with their families. sanews.gov.za Beach tagging programme reunites lost children with their families | The City of Cape Town's Identikidz programme tagged 25 770 children over the public holidays, reuniting 169 lost children with their families. | Coordinated by the Community, Arts, and Culture Development Department, the busiest beaches were Strandfontein (3 264 tags), Strand (3 183 tags) and Monwabisi (3 005 tags). | Mayoral Committee Member for Community Services and Health, Patricia van der Ross, said the number of children tagged is an indication of how packed the beaches were. | "It is easy for young children to lose sight of where their fa…
(2024-12-27). Concern over increase in violent crime in KZN. sanews.gov.za Concern over increase in violent crime in KZN | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has expressed deep concern over the increase in fatal violent crimes reported in the province during the festive season. | In the early hours of Wednesday, 26 December, three men, aged between 26 and 36, were shot and killed execution-style, in the KwaMpondo area of Dabhazi, Nongoma, located in the Zululand District Municipality. | The reports suggest that the deceased had one gunshot wound in the head. | "We appeal to community members to assist law enforcement with information that could lead to the apprehension of whoever…
(2024-12-27). Emergency meeting in Eastern Cape following tragic death of 20 initiates. sanews.gov.za Emergency meeting in Eastern Cape following tragic death of 20 initiates | Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa will today lead an emergency ministerial meeting in the Eastern Cape, amid a high number of initiates who have died in the province. | The Minister's emergency visit follows 20 initiates losing their lives at various initiation schools. | "These deaths sent shockwaves across the country as confirmation of the unfortunate passing of initiates was publicised. | "We must not lose sight of the fact that these late initiates are human beings with loved ones.
(2024-12-27). Public health facilities deliver over 1360 Christmas babies. sanews.gov.za Public health facilities deliver over 1360 Christmas babies | The Department of Health has announced that over 1 360 babies were safely delivered at public health facilities across the country on Christmas Day. | This figure represents approximately 300 fewer births than the 1 708 babies delivered in 2023 and about 50 fewer than the 1 414 babies born in 2022. | The births included six sets of twins that were safely delivered in public health facilities across the country. | The first Christmas baby was born exactly at midnight at Osindisweni Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, followed by another delivery at 12: 01 am…
(2024-12-27). Gauteng Premier to visit Eldorado Park. sanews.gov.za Gauteng Premier to visit Eldorado Park | Acting Gauteng Premier Lebogang Maile will visit Eldorado Park on Saturday following the murder of a female traffic warden. | | "I am deeply disturbed by the senseless killing of our dedicated Traffic Warden. As the Gauteng Provincial Government, we condemn all forms of violence, especially against women," said the Acting Premier ahead of his visit. | | The visit comes after the tragic murder of the warden who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend who is a police officer. | | "We will work tirelessly to ensure justice is served and support is provided to the affected family…
(2024-12-27). Concern over increase in violent crime in KZN. sanews.gov.za Concern over increase in violent crime in KZN | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has expressed deep concern over the increase in fatal violent crimes reported in the province during the festive season. | | In the early hours of Wednesday, 26 December, three men, aged between 26 and 36, were shot and killed execution-style, in the KwaMpondo area of Dabhazi, Nongoma, located in the Zululand District Municipality. | | The reports suggest that the deceased had one gunshot wound in the head. | | "We appeal to community members to assist law enforcement with information that could lead to the apprehension of whoever…
(2024-12-27). Public health facilities deliver over 1360 Christmas babies. sanews.gov.za Public health facilities deliver over 1360 Christmas babies | The Department of Health has announced that over 1 360 babies were safely delivered at public health facilities across the country on Christmas Day. | This figure represents approximately 300 fewer births than the 1 708 babies delivered in 2023 and about 50 fewer than the 1 414 babies born in 2022. | | The births included six sets of twins that were safely delivered in public health facilities across the country. | | The first Christmas baby was born exactly at midnight at Osindisweni Hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, followed by another delivery at 12: 01 a…
(2024-12-27). The key events that shaped the MENA region in 2024. newarab.com 
2024 was a defining year for the Middle East and North Africa, Iran fired balli…
(2024-12-27). AU expresses concern over post-election violence in Mozambique. independent.co.ug 
ADDIS ABABA, Dec. 26 | Xinhua | African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Thursday expressed concern over…
(2024-12-27). Tz receives 264 Chinese-made cargo wagons for electric trains. independent.co.ug 
Tanzania's $10bn SGR is an electrified medium-speed line that will eventually connect the commercial capital of Dar es Salaam with the densely populated Great Lake states of Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda DAR ES SALAAM | Xinhua and Agencies | The Tanzania Railways Corporation (TRC) said Wednesday that it had received 264 cargo wagons made by …
(2024-12-27). The Defiant Last Stand Of The Doctors Of Kamal Adwan Hospital. popularresistance.org Patients are trying to sleep inside the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the northern Gaza Strip. But just outside, they can see a remote-controlled robot carrying explosives sent by the Israeli army. It's only a matter of time before the bomb is detonated. Tanks and bulldozers move around the hospital and in front of its entrances all day long. The sounds of explosions and bullets do not stop. | Inside the hospital, there is a constant state of panic. With each new explosion or round of fire, patients flee from one wing of the hospital to another, crowding in the narrow hospital corridors to sleep like sardines, hoping t…
(2024-12-27). How USAID Paved The Way For Syria's Jihadist Takeover. popularresistance.org As the designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) establishes its proto-government in Idlib, notoriously corrupt NGOs are stepping in to fill the gaps in public services, with some even defecting to work alongside the group. | The United States, which spent two decades and $5.4 trillion overthrowing governments hostile to al-Qaeda, now finds itself in a paradoxical position. Modern al-Qaeda has carved out its own quasi-state in Syria, yet remains on the U.S. list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. To characterize this as a foreign policy misstep would be reductive; the U.S. has actively facilitated HT…
(2024-12-27). Palestinians Endure Another Christmas Of Genocide And Displacement. popularresistance.org Over the past 14 months, I have watched in horror as fellow Palestinians in Gaza have been subjected to Israel's relentless bombardment — targeting refugee camps, residential neighborhoods, schools, hospitals, universities and bakeries — and forced to live the nightmare of homelessness in leaky tents without food, water or medical care. I have listened to friends and family in the West Bank and East Jerusalem talk about their despair and describe the daily terror they are subjected to at the hands of the Israeli military and armed settlers, whose aim is to get them to leave their homes and land.
(2024-12-27). Syria Today, Iran Tomorrow, and Inevitably China. thealtworld.com 
(2024-12-27). Imperialist Fantasy: Historian Greg Grandin on Trump Threat to Retake Panama Canal, Invade Mexico. democracynow.org 
Donald Trump has set his sights on the Americas, threatening to retake the Panama Canal if Panama doesn't lower fees for U.S. ships. The United States controlled the waterway until 1977, when President Jimmy Carter signed a landmark treaty to give Panama control of the canal. Trump has also recently floated the idea of annexing Canada, and even a possible "soft invasion" of Mexico. Pulitzer Prize-winning Yale historian Greg Grandin explains the practical impossibilities of such plans but analyzes the political impacts of Trump's statements. "There's no way the United States is…
(2024-12-27). Dmitri Medvedev highlights strategic partnership between Nicaragua an. plenglish.com In the Christmas and New Year greeting letter addressed to the Nicaraguan president, Daniel Ortega, Medvedev stated that this spirit continues to gradually expand both in the bilateral format and on international platforms. | "We are focused on strengthening cooperation between Moscow and Managua in the coming year for the sake of the prosperity of our countries, as well as the benefit of global and regional security," Medvedez expressed. He also said they hope to strengthen the interaction between that political force and the Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) "Including cooperation within the framewor…
(2024-12-27). Israeli occupation forces carry out an operation of blowing up houses in Naqoura town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-27). Israeli occupation forces carry out an operation of blowing up houses in Mays Al-Jabal town, South Lebanon. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-27). The End Days? World War, Tech Takeover, and Global Warming. counterpunch.org 
One can be excused for worrying over what tomorrow might bring as expanded battle lines are redrawn across the globe, the world's wealthiest nation ever consumes itself in a cataclysm of partisan hate amid a growing digital reformation, and unchecked carbon emissions continue to cause more environmental disaster by the day. Will nuclear conflict, machine control, or climate breakdown ultimately destroy our pale blue dot of a planet or is it all just more apocalyptic blather that never comes to pass?
(2024-12-27). What's Left In Latin American And The Caribbean: Year 2024 In Review. popularresistance.org The progressive regional current, the "Pink Tide," could be better called "troubled waters" in 2024. The tide had already slackened by 2023 compared to its rise in 2022, when it was buoyed by big wins in Colombia and Brazil. Then, progressive alternatives had sailed into power replacing failed neoliberal policies. Since, they have had to govern under circumstances that they inherited but were not their own making. | Brazil's "suicidal veto" in August, which excluded Venezuela and Nicaragua from the BRICS trade alliance, was indicative of triangulating between the US and regional allegiances.
(2024-12-27). Remembering the pioneering Arab visual artists we lost in 2024. newarab.com 
As we come to the end of 2024, we look back on the distinguished lives and careers of Arab visual artists who passed away this year, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and experimentation. | From Gulf and Levant artists who defended the Palestinian cause to experimenting with abstraction, here are the stories of eight regional artists we lost in 2024. | Hussein Madi (1938 — 2024): | A renowned modernist of the Lebanese art scene,
(2024-12-27). 10 big things about China you should not miss (Dec. 21 – 27). ecns.cn World snooker number one Judd Trump has become a Hong Kong resident through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme, according to the Immigration Department of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on Tuesday. Trump arrived in Hong Kong on Monday to collect his Hong Kong identity card.
(2024-12-27). International Trade Solutions Offered by the BRICS Summit. infobrics.org The fast-paced development of digital trade and support at the level of micro, small and medium enterprises in creating and integrating them into joint global value chains and global production networks with the help of appropriate innovative digital infrastructure and inclusive institutional architecture, offers significant opportunities for the Russian economy and Russia's foreign trade. In this sense, the decisions adopted at the BRICS Kazan Summit can serve as a strong foundation for carrying out the corresponding transformation with a focus on regional and local readiness to implement this transformation eff…
(2024-12-27). At least 69 migrants dead after boat sank off Morocco. newarab.com 
At least 69 people died, including 25 The makeshift boat was carrying around 80 people when it capsized. Around 80 Only 11 survived, the Ministry of Malians abroad said in a statement on Thursday after collecting information to reco…
(2024-12-27). El próximo zar fronterizo de Trump advierte sobre la posibilidad de encarcelar a familias migrantes. cubadebate.cu Tom Homan, el nuevo "zar fronterizo" nominado por el presidente electo, Donald Trump, afirmó que cuando el magnate regrese a la Casa Blanca las autoridades estadunidenses encarcelarán a familias migrantes en centros de detención antes de ser expulsados del país como parte de sus planes de deportación masiva.
(2024-12-27). Significant biodiversity loss in Chile due to fires. plenglish.com According to a report, 356 fires have been recorded in the area since the beginning of the 2024-2025 season, a figure higher than the entire previous period, which almost 3,800 hectares of land was burned. | According to the regional director of CONAF, Rodrigo Illesca, in the area, there are native forests of vulnerable nature, that is, species with conservation problems, such as carob trees and guayacanes, which constitute a plant heritage. Fortunately, there are no losses of human lives or infrastructure, but there are losses of vegetation, flora, and fauna. | The fight against the fire in the Colina commune c…
(2024-12-27). I Got Cancer at 35. The Health Insurance System Delayed My Treatment for Months. truthout.org My gastroenterologist gulped as he read the results of my colonoscopy. The images confirmed what I had already been told: A malignant tumor was blocking nearly the entire pathway of my colon. I could sense his guilt. After all, he had initially placed me on a two-month waiting list for the procedure — on top of the three months it had taken just to get an appointment with his office. |
(2024-12-27). Government Disinformation on EVs. wattsupwiththat.com But the Government is not doing that. Instead it is deliberately claiming that drivers will benefit from the transition to EVs. But they know full well that by the time ICE cars are banned in 2030, the taxation raised by fuel duty and VAT on fuel will have to be raised from other sources. Consequently drivers may benefit from cheaper charging, but will see those savings cancelled out by road charging or some other revenue raising scheme.
(2024-12-27). The Black Sea Oil Spill 'Couldn't Care Less About Our Borders and Politics', Say Experts. themedialine.org 
(2024-12-27). Cuba y Panamá reinician su colaboración en el programa de alfabetización. cubadebate.cu Cuba y Panamá suscribieron este viernes un convenio que da continuidad en 2025 al programa de alfabetización basado en el método pedagógico de la nación caribeña "Yo sí puedo". El documento que sienta las bases del programa conocido como "Muévete por Panamá" fue suscrito en el Ministerio de Desarrollo Social (Mides).
(2024-12-27). El Gobierno español obligará a los influencers en redes sociales a rectificar cuando publiquen noticias falsas. cubadebate.cu El Consejo de Ministros aprobó la semana pasada la reforma de la ley que regula el derecho de rectificación, para incluir también a los influencers y perfiles con cientos de miles de seguidores en las plataformas digitales. La medida supone una "actualización" de la norma de 1984 y busca "promover una mayor calidad en el debate público".
(2024-12-27). La Habana se prepara para Carrera de San Silvestre. cubadebate.cu La Habana se prepara para despedir el año con una tradición que combina deporte, historia y espíritu festivo: la Carrera de San Silvestre, a celebrarse el próximo 31 de diciembre en la Ciudad Deportiva. Con el respaldo técnico de la Dirección de Deportes de la provincia, la Comisión Nacional de Carreras y Caminatas Marabana -Maracuba.
(2024-12-27). Israeli media: Investigations revealed that the Israeli captain killed in the Netzarim Corridor in central Gaza was wounded during clashes with Palestinian fighters in the area. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-12-27). Archery Tower in Beijing reopens to public. ecns.cn Built in 1439 of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) along Beijing's central axis, the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower reopened to the public on Thursday.
(2024-12-27). Exhibition of Cuban artists inaugurated in Crimea. mronline.org 
The Crimean Central Library is showcasing for the first time a selection of 30 paintings by Cuban artists, featuring landscapes, portraits, cityscapes, and depictions of Cuban life.
(2024-12-27). SATIRE: Mysterious Illness In Congo Kills Dozens. theonion.com 
An unidentified disease with flu-like symptoms has killed dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with unknown illness having led to the death of at least 79 people and sickened 376. What do you think?
(2024-12-27). South Korea's parliament votes to impeach acting president Han. aljazeera.com
(2024-12-27). Russian President sends New Year greetings to DPRK leader. plenglish.com Moscow, Dec 27 (Prensa Latina) Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent New Year greetings to the leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un, the Kremlin's press service reported.
(2024-12-27). Kenya's Plan to Join China-Russia Led Coalition. infobrics.org President William Ruto has expressed Kenya's interest in joining the BRICS group and has asked for backing from China…
(2024-12-27). Museveni to attend Piny Luo with Ruto and Odinga. independent.co.ug 
Siaya ready to host President Ruto and Uganda's Museveni Kisumu, Kenya | NTV KENYA | The newly constructed Siaya County Stadium will host two heads of state; William Ruto and Uganda's Yoweri Museveni during its official opening on January 2, 2025, Siaya Governor James Orengo has announced Speaking after inspecting the stadium together with the …
(2024-12-27). Libya deports migrants to Niger across land border. independent.co.ug 
TRIPOLI | Xinhua | Libya deported a group of migrants to Niger by land on Wednesday, the first such deportation in years, according to the Libyan Illegal Migration Control Department. The department said in a statement on its Facebook page that the deportation took place in the presence of Niger's charge d'affaires to Libya. …
(2024-12-27). Morocco sentences 13 pro-Palestine activists for boycott protest. newarab.com 
A After a year-long trial, the Salé Court of First Instance convicted 12 activists, all members of the Moroccan Front Against Normalisat…
(2024-12-27). Protestas postelectorales en Mozambique: ONG reporta 134 muertos desde el lunes. cubadebate.cu Al menos 134 personas han muerto en Mozambique debido a las protestas que estallaron tras la publicación de los resultados finales de las elecciones generales. El pasado lunes, se confirmó el triunfo de Daniel Chapo, candidato presidencial del oficialista Frente de Liberación de Mozambique (Frelimo), en los comicios, aunque la oposición ha rechazado los resultados.
(2024-12-27). 'Modern slavery': Trapped in Iraq, Nigerian women cry out for help. aljazeera.com Nigerian women recruited to work as domestic helpers in the Middle Eastern country say they face severe abuse.
(2024-12-27). Israeli Troops Launch Violent Incursion Into New Areas Of Lebanon. popularresistance.org Israeli forces stepped up their ongoing violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon on 26 December, pushing troops deeper into south Lebanon and kidnapping a Lebanese citizen. | "The Israeli enemy continues to violate the ceasefire agreement, attack Lebanon's sovereignty and citizens, and destroy southern villages and towns," the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) said in a statement on Thursday. | "In this context, on 12/26/2024, Israeli enemy forces penetrated several points in the areas of Qantara, Adshit al-Qusayr, and Wadi al-Hujayr.
(2024-12-27). Unlikely political 'Thor' emerges from South Korea's martial law crisis. aljazeera.com Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik's rigorous adherence to constitutional procedure seen as key to overturning martial law.
(2024-12-27). South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president. aljazeera.com South Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo.
(2024-12-27). Headlines for December 27, 2024. democracynow.org Israel Forces Evacuation of Northern Gaza Hospital After Attack That Killed 50, Watchdog Finds 75,000 in Gaza at Risk of Famine, Buries Report After U.S. Ambassador to Israel Objects, Israel Bombs Yemeni Capital and Port City of Hodeidah, Killing 6 and Wounding Dozens, Famine Spreads as Fighting Escalates in Sudan, Prompting Exodus of Refugees, More Than 10,000 Asylum Seekers Have Died at Sea Attempting to Reach Spain in 2024, CDC Warns Sample of First Severely Ill U.S. Bird Flu Patient Contains Troublesome Mutations, South Korean Parliament Impeaches Acting President 2 Weeks After Former President's Ouster…
(2024-12-27). Israel launches three raids on Lebanon in fresh truce breach. presstv.ir Israeli forces have staged a fresh round of aggression on eastern Lebanon in blatant violation of a truce agreement that went into effect on November 27.
(2024-12-27). US' Hochstein Heads Campaign to Eliminate Flow of 'Iranian Money' into Lebanon: Report. english.almanar.com.lb 'Israel' continues its bombing and destruction in southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire agreement, citing "secret guarantees" from the United States allowing it to maintain security and military dominance in the area, Lebanese newspaper Al-Akhbar reported on Friday. This approach raises political tensions and concerns in Lebanon, as the slow Israeli withdrawal and damage to border …
(2024-12-27). Video| Al-Manar Reporter Inspects Wadi Hujeir Area, South Lebanon, after Withdrawal of Israeli Occupation Forces. english.almanar.com.lb Al-Manar correspondent in South Lebanon, Ali Shoeib, inspected on Friday Wadi Hujeir area, South Lebanon, after the withdrawal of the Zionist occupation forces. The main highway which links several towns in South Lebanon was vandalized and bulldozed by the Israeli occupation forces that destroyed restaurants in the area. 'Israel' continued to violate the ceasefire agreement …
(2024-12-27). Lebanon ceasefire: What dangers do Dahiyeh's residents face. newarab.com 
It's been a month since a Dahiyeh — the Arabic word for suburb and the name given to the area south of the Lebanese capital — was hammered by weeks of Israeli strikes. Streets which once never slept in the densely populated suburbs have been left in ruins, after buildings were reduced to rubble within seconds during the offensive. | Cl…
(2024-12-27). Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Russia on January 17. tvbrics.com 
The International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is to be at the centre of the agreement…
(2024-12-27). North Korean soldier captured in Ukraine war dies: South Korea's spy agency. aljazeera.com Intel report comes days after Ukraine's president said nearly 3,000 North Korean soldiers 'killed or wounded' in combat.
(2024-12-27). China launches first Type 076 amphibious assault ship. ecns.cn China unveiled its largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the southwestern province of Sichuan.
(2024-12-27). China launches CNS Sichuan amphibious assault ship. ecns.cn China unveiled its largest and most advanced amphibious assault ship on Friday in Shanghai, naming it after the southwestern province of Sichuan. With a hull code of 51, the CNS Sichuan is the first in the Type 076 class.
(2024-12-27). Gaza hospital says four babies die of 'severe temperature drop'. newarab.com 
The chief paediatric doctor at a southern Gaza hospital confirmed that four babies had died of "severe temperature drop" this week as the war-ravaged Palestinian territory grapples with The fourth baby died within 72 hours of the first in Gaza, with medical sources saying the infant died due to exposure to the cold. | Dr.
(2024-12-27). Uganda's economy exhibited resilience amidst global challenges in 2024. independent.co.ug 
Strategic efforts in inflation management, interest rate stabilization, and infrastructure investment formed the backbone of the country's economic resilience Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's economic performance in 2024 highlighted its ability to navigate global and domestic challenges while leveraging opportunities to bolster growth. Strategic efforts in inflation management, interest rate stabilization, and infrastructure investment …
(2024-12-27). Karamoja women trained in financial literacy. independent.co.ug 
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Straight Talk Foundation, with support from Welt Hunger under the Grow Together project, has trained 152 women in financial literacy across Napak and Moroto districts.The nine-month training focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship skills, and the production of reusable pads. The project targeted vulnerable women to equip them with business management …
(2024-12-27). Let us support Dr Musenero's push to make science speak to economics. independent.co.ug 
Leveraging the Power of Partnerships in Science, Technology and Innovation to foster Socio-Economic Transformation: The Road Ahead COMMENT | ANDREW BESI | "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." — Sir Arthur C Clarke The name Dr. Monica Musenero evokes mixed emotions amongst many Ugandans. For some, she is, in an often ignoramus manner, scolded …
(2024-12-27). Odonga-Otto back to battle for Aruu County Parliamentary Seat. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Samuel Odonga-Otto, the former Aruu County MP has shifted his political focus to reclaim his parliamentary seat in the 2026 elections, stepping back from his earlier presidential aspirations. Odonga-Otto believes his leadership will be more impactful in Parliament, where he feels his efforts are most needed. "Politics is God's timing," Odonga-Otto …
(2024-12-26). Zimbabwe's civic space in crisis: New report details growing operational obstacles and legal threats to civil society. fidh.org The ouster of President Robert Mugabe in 2017 in Zimbabwe was followed by a brief period of cautious optimism for increased civil liberties. Regrettably, that optimism has been overshadowed by persistent restrictions, with recent years marked by heightened repression, harassment, and arrests of human rights defenders. The Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights) and the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (a joint programme of the International Federation for Human (…) | – |
(2024-12-26). The best MENA films of 2024. newarab.com 
At a time when people of Arab, Middle Eastern or North African heritage are being rampantly maligned across the globe, in both news bulletins and on social media, cinema has never played such a vital role in shifting negative perceptions. | Looking back at 2024 in film, there has been an excellent number of stories from and about the MENA world that humanise those from the region. | From powerful documentaries cutting through mainstream Zionist propaganda to an exquisite character study of a queer Arab drag queen in London working out the kinks in their identity, here are some of the best MENA films released i…
(2024-12-26). Sudan Suspends Cooperation With Global Hunger Monitor as War Expands Famine. truthout.org The Sudanese government suspended cooperation with a global hunger monitor on Monday, on the eve of the initiative announcing that the African country's civil war has driven the expansion of a famine first declared at a refugee camp earlier this year and expected to keep growing next year without a cease-fire. Alarm over widespread hunger in Sudan has mounted since fighting erupted between… |
(2024-12-26). No. 1 Hair is number one in haircare. sanews.gov.za No. 1 Hair is number one in haircare | By: Bongani Lukhele | | In 1993 Andrew Lebitsa, a Free State Black Industrialist, participated in an empowerment and capacity building project that he said was initiated by South Africa's first Black President, Nelson Mandela, and New York's first Black Mayor, David Dinkins. | | The objective of the programme was to develop a pool of black corporate bank managers to equip them with skills, knowledge and information that would empower them to play a critical role in the transformation of the banking industry after the country had transitioned to democracy. | | Lebitsa spent six…
(2024-12-26). BRICS Expands With Nine New Partner Countries. popularresistance.org With its nine members and nine partners, BRICS now makes up roughly half of the global population and more than 41% of world GDP (PPP). | The group is an economic powerhouse, including top producers of key commodities like oil, gas, grains, meat, and minerals. | At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia in October 2024, 13 countries were invited to become BRICS partners, meaning they are on the path to full membership in the near future. | Nine of these 13 nations accepted the invitation. The remaining four did not give a formal response as of the end of 2024. These were Algeria, Nigeria, Türkiye, Vietnam.
(2024-12-26). Algeria targets #ManichRadi activists as Tebboune faces unrest. newarab.com 
The According to Al Ahdath Al Maghribia, dozens of individuals have been arrested over the past two days for sharing content related to the hashtag. Human rights group Chouaa claimed many activists were arrested publicly. | The campaign, which gained traction on social media, pa…
(2024-12-26). Black Money, Black Flags: How USAID Paved the Way for Syria's Militant Takeover. mintpressnews.com As the designated terrorist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) establishes its proto-government in Idlib, notoriously corrupt NGOs are stepping in to fill the gaps in public services, with some even defecting to work alongside the group. | The United States, which spent two decades and $5.4 trillion overthrowing governments hostile to al-Qaeda, now finds itself in a paradoxical position. Modern al-Qaeda has carved out its own quasi-state in Syria, yet remains on the U.S. list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations. To characterize this as a foreign policy misstep would be reductive; the U.S. has actively facilitated HT…
(2024-12-26). Reproductive Justice Organizers Find New Ways To Help Incarcerated Moms. popularresistance.org Reproductive justice advocates in the South can rarely depend on laws on the book to safeguard incarcerated pregnant people. | Instead, they've learned to create their own aid. | Motherhood Beyond Bars, a reproductive justice group in Georgia, was originally centered on helping pregnant people inside prisons. After finding it increasingly difficult to work internally at the Georgia Department of Corrections, the group decided to devote its resources towards helping inmates from the outside. | "The number of problems and fires we're trying to put out has kind of exceeded even our expectations of what folks would n…
(2024-12-26). Israel Launches Another Round of Airstrikes on Yemen, Killing at Least 4. news.antiwar.com On Thursday, Israeli warplanes carried out another round of airstrikes against Yemen, targeting the capital, Sanaa, and several ports, killing at least four people. The Israeli attacks on the Yemeni capital included strikes on the Sanaa International Airport, which killed three people and injured 16 others, according to Yemeni media. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the head …
(2024-12-26). Small acts of care keep us alive. electronicintifada.net Israel has failed to destroy the spirit of solidarity.
(2024-12-26). Cardinal David slams Israel, says Jesus would have been born in Gaza. asiapacificreport.nz By Victor Barreiro Jr in Manila Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, bishop of Kalookan, has condemned the state of Israel on Christmas Eve for its relentless attacks on Gaza that have killed tens of thousands of Palestinians. "I can't think of any other people in the world who live in darkness and are always in the…
(2024-12-26). Meet State Dept. Official Michael Casey, Who Resigned over Gaza After U.S. Ignored Israeli Abuses. democracynow.org 
After a 15-year career in the Foreign Service, Michael Casey resigned from the State Department in July over U.S. policy on Gaza and is now speaking out publicly for the first time. He was deputy political counselor at the United States Office for Palestinian Affairs in Jerusalem for four years before he left. Casey says he resigned after "getting no action from Washington" for his recommendations on humanitarian actions for Palestinians and toward a workable two-state solution. "We don't believe Palestinian sources of information," Casey says about U.S. policymakers. "We will…
(2024-12-26). Advanced technology helping to enhance tourism. ecns.cn In April, the Anhui branch of China Mobile opened the city's first 5G-A carrier aggregation demonstration area at the Yingkesong spot.
(2024-12-26). Making America Healthy Again. counterpunch.org Yes. In the wealthiest country on Earth let us Make America Healthy Again. We should be leading the world in terms of life-expectancy, happiness, and productivity. This is some of what we have to do. Medicare for All. Every American, regardless of age or income, must be entitled to health care as a human right. It
(2024-12-26). The FCC Under Trump. counterpunch.org President-elect Donald Trump announced that he will replace the current FCC Chair, Jessica Rosenworcel, with Commissioned Brendan Carr as the next agency Chair. "Commissioner Carr is a warrior for Free Speech, and has fought against the regulatory Lawfare that has stifled Americans' Freedoms, and held back our Economy," Trump noted. "He will end the regulatory
(2024-12-26). 3,100+ Indigenous Students Died at U.S. "Boarding Schools": WaPo Native American Journalist Dana Hedgpeth. democracynow.org 
More than 3,100 Indigenous students died at boarding schools in the United States between 1828 and 1970 — three times the number of deaths reported earlier this year by the Department of Interior, according to a new investigation by The Washington Post. Many of the students had been forcibly removed from their families and tribes as part of a government policy of cultural eradication and assimilation. The new report was led by Dana Hedgpeth, an enrolled member of the Haliwa-Saponi Tribe of North Carolina, and expanded its reach beyond federal records to achieve a full public accounting of the death toll of…
(2024-12-26). Tibetan carpets: combination of beauty and durability. ecns.cn Renowned for its durability and tenacity, the Tibetan carpet is one of the most famous carpets in the world.
(2024-12-26). MLF rate no longer carries policy intention, say sources. ecns.cn The interest rate of the medium-term lending facility (MLF) operations — a central bank tool to manage liquidity — is no longer indicative of policy intentions, as policymakers gradually shift to new liquidity tools.
(2024-12-26). MSS reveals case of Chinese self-media blogger coerced by intelligence agency to carry out espionage tasks. ecns.cn A Chinese video blogger with a large number of followers popular for producing exotic-themed videos was pressured by a foreign intelligence agency to engage in espionage but was exempted from punishment after reporting the situation to Chinese national security authorities.
(2024-12-26). Azerbaijan Airlines plane crashes in Kazakhstan. ecns.cn An Azerbaijani airliner carrying 67 people crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan on Wednesday, killing at least 38 who were on board.
(2024-12-26). "We Only Carry Seeds." A Christmas Tale of Pure Consciousness. globalresearch.ca Once upon a time, a man entered a store. | Behind the counter stood an angel, whom he asked: "What do you have to offer me?" | The angel replied: "Anything you want, and for free." | Then the man called out: | "If …
(2024-12-26). Prosigue investigación en Haití sobre buque hundido en el puerto. plenglish.com MAELYS Lome II was carrying goods, vehicles, and passengers, but was never able to set sail, as it capsized up in the port of Varreux. | According to the Haiti Libre digital newspaper, the experts appointed to investigate the case have not yet determined whether it was due to the crew ¥s negligence or whether the ship was overloaded. | Dozens of vehicles and trucks loaded with goods fell into the sea, and the Haitian Maritime and Navigation Service still does not know how many people are missing. | So far it was only reported that the individuals looting the goods from the ship lost their lives. | jrr/mem/joe…
(2024-12-26). Inauguran en Crimea exposición de artistas cubanos. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 dic (RHC) Paisajes, retratos, calles y el pueblo cubano, están representados en 30 pinturas de artistas del país caribeño, que se exponen por primera vez en la biblioteca central de Crimea, conoció hoy Prensa Latina.
(2024-12-26). Cronista de un continente barroco. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 dic (RHC) El aniversario 120 del natalicio de Alejo Carpentier, que se cumple este 26 de diciembre, debería ser pretexto para reflexionar, más allá de los ámbitos académicos, sobre la trascendencia de uno de los más prominentes intelectuales cubanos de todos los tiempos.
(2024-12-26). Apta planta de asfalto para seguir produciendo. radiohc.cu La Habana, 26 dic (RHC) Si rápida y efectiva fue la inserción de fuerzas especializadas para sofocar en breve tiempo el incendio causado por la explosión de un tanque de almacenamiento en la planta de asfalto ubicada en las afueras de la ciudad espirituana, en la noche del martes, no menos ágil fue la participación de ese colectivo, temprano este miércoles, en labores para resarcir daños…
(2024-12-26). Os europeus amam energia cara ou està£o sendo censurados? strategic-culture.su
(2024-12-26). Rethinking medical insurance: A path to sustainability. independent.co.ug 
Uganda's rising loss ratio signals urgent need for a shift to preventive care to strengthen medical insurance business Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Uganda's medical insurance sector has experienced significant growth over the past decade, with gross written premiums increasing from Shs 33.6 billion in 2013 to Shs 196.1 billion in 2023. However, this expansion …
(2024-12-26). Atacan aeropuerto donde se encontraba el jefe de la Organización Mundial de la Salud. cubadebate.cu El aeropuerto de Saná, en Yemen, sufrió hoy un ataque aéreo justo mientras el jefe de la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, estaba a punto de tomar un vuelo. El alto cargo informó que uno de los miembros de su tripulación resultó herido y que dos personas murieron en el aeropuerto.
(2024-12-26). Ministerio de Comercio Interior garantizará libreta de abastecimiento para todos los núcleos en el país. cubadebate.cu El Ministerio del Comercio Interior (Mincin) informó que para este 2025 garantizará la libreta de abastecimientos a todos los núcleos en el país. Los directivos del Mincin explicaron que los territorios de Pinar del Río, Mayabeque, Ciego de àÅvila, Holguín, Santiago de Cuba e Isla de la Juventud ya tienen disponibles para su entrega las tarjetas de abastecimiento a utilizar el próximo año.
(2024-12-26). Carpentier y la convergencia de literatura, música y folclore (+ Video). cubadebate.cu "La vida es un constante renacer de cenizas, una lucha perpetua contra la desesperación y el olvido", diría Alejo Carpentier en su novela El acoso (1956). A 120 años de su nacimiento, volver sobre la obra del destacado escritor sigue siendo un modo de rescatar lo mejor de la literatura y la idiosincrasia cubanas.
(2024-12-26). Five journalists killed by Israeli air strike near hospital — media watchdogs condemn killings. asiapacificreport.nz Pacific Media Watch Five Palestinian journalists have been killed in a new Israeli strike near a hospital in central Gaza after four reporters were killed last week, reports Al Jazeera citing authorities and media in the besieged enclave. The journalists from the Al-Quds Today channel were covering events near al-Awda Hospital, located in the Nuseirat…
(2024-12-26). Israeli reservist killed in central Gaza combat, IDF announces. haaretz.com The Israeli army is investigating whether Captain (Res.) Amit Levi's death resulted from gunfire, and the source of the fire…
(2024-12-26). Journalists among 10 killed as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza. newarab.com 
At least 10 people were killed, including five journalists, and more than a dozen wounded in Israeli strikes on Gaza early on Thursday, medics from the Gaza health authorities said. | Five people were killed and 20 wounded in an Israeli airstrike on a house in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood, the medics reported. They warned the death toll could rise as many people remained trapped under the rubble. | In a separate incident, five journalists were killed when their vehicle was struck in the vicinity of Al-Awda hospital in Nuseirat in central Gaza, the enclave's health authorities said. | The journalists worke…
(2024-12-26). 5 Journalists killed in Israeli bombing near Gaza hospital. ummid.com In what is recorded as the highest journalist causalities in a single day, as many five Al-Quds TV Channel reporters were killed in an Israeli bombing near al-Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat camp in central Gaza Thursday December 26, 2024.
(2024-12-26). Israeli Forces Bomb Press Van in Gaza, Killing 5 Palestinian Journalists. truthout.org Israeli forces targeted and killed five journalists in a strike in central Gaza on Thursday, reportedly setting their vehicle ablaze as they were sleeping inside it. The journalists, with the al-Quds Today TV channel, were near the al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat refugee camp when Israel struck their van. Photos and videos circulating on social media showed that the van was clearly marked as a… |
(2024-12-26). Historical archery tower in Beijing opens to public. ecns.cn Dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Zhengyangmen Archery Tower, located along Beijing's central axis, opened to the public on Thursday."ÄÄ…
(2024-12-26). Forest fires and intense heat cause concern in Chile. plenglish.com During the last few days, the National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (SENAPRED) declared a red alert for fires in the regions of Valparaíso, Maule and O'Higgins | The National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) reported more than 70 fires in the first weeks of the warm season. According to the entity, the fires occurred while central and southern areas of Chile were experiencing a heat wave that could extend until next weekend. | During the last few hours, SENAPRED and CONAF declared a red alert in Tiltil and Colina, in the Metropolitan Region, due to the rapid advance of the flames toward several h…
(2024-12-26). Italy: Draft bill 1236 targeting peaceful environmental activism. fidh.org
(2024-12-26). Enduring passion of Canadian artist for Chinese bonsai. ecns.cn Hailing from Vancouver, Canada, Chad Sinclair has lived in China for about 21 years and is deeply fond of miniature potted landscapes, also known as the Chinese bonsai."ÄÄ…
(2024-12-26). DRC army denounces use of civilians as 'cannon fodder' by M23. plenglish.com Kinshasa, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) denounced the use, by the rebels of the March 23 Movement (M23), of young civilians as 'cannon meat', the Congolese Press Agency published today.
(2024-12-26). Can Palestinians and Israelis coexist in a single democratic state? middleeastmonitor.com How would such a state guarantee the security of its citizens.
(2024-12-26). India in BRICS: Eyeing New Alliances and Global Influence. infobrics.org As BRICS gets ready to welcome its new members, India is expected to strengthen its position within the bloc. With the inclusion of Argentina, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, the group is evolving from a coalition focused on development and trade to an organisation with potential geopolitical clout. In this shifting landscape, India's strategic positioning and economic significance make it a key player in steering the future direction of BRICS…
(2024-12-26). Morocco presents new women's rights legislation. newarab.com 
Based on landmark 2004 legislation that was hailed as a breakthrough at the time, the proposals include raising the legal marriage age and expanding women's custody rights, said Justice Minister Abdelatif Ouahbi. | The new legislation, which still require parliamentary and royal approval, come afte…
(2024-12-26). Headlines for December 26, 2024. democracynow.org Israeli Strikes on Gaza Kill Dozens, Including Five Journalists; Three Babies Freeze to Death, Russia Launches Massive Christmas Attack on Ukraine's Energy Grid, Azerbaijani Airlines Crash in Kazakhstan Leaves Behind 38 Dead, 29 Survivors, Turkey's Erdoƒüan Threatens to "Bury" Syrian Kurds Unless They Lay Down Arms, Dozens Killed in Violence Across Mozambique Following Disputed Election Result, Gunmen Kill 2 Haitian Journalists Covering Reopening of Port-au-Prince Hospital, Judge Voids Arkansas Law Criminalizing Booksellers and Librarians Providing "Harmful" Books to…
(2024-12-26). Exhibition of Cuban artists opens in Crimea. plenglish.com In her opening speech, Irina Kiviko, vice president of the Council of Ministers of the Republic of Crimea and president of the regional society branch, said that the exhibition is dedicated to the 60th anniversary of the Russian Society of Friendship with Cuba. | "Today is a great day for us. For the first time, an exhibition of Cuban artists opened in Simferopol City, Crimea. We have the opportunity to touch the art of the Island of Freedom and appreciate the creativity of Cuban masters," said Kiviko, who also recalled that the society was founded in 1964 and that its first presidents were the first cosmonaut o…
(2024-12-26). Israeli Drone Strike Kills a Palestinian Child, Injures a Young Man, Near Tubas. imemc.org 
A Palestinian child was killed and a young man was critically injured by an Israeli drone strike, on Wednesday, in the town of Tammun, south of Tubas in the northeastern part of the occupied West Bank. On Wednesday morning, Najeh Bani Odeh, the head of the Tammun Municipal Council, announced that the child, Rayan Hussam …
(2024-12-26). Israel launches deepened incursion into Lebanon despite truce. presstv.ir Israeli forces have launched deepened incursion into some areas of Southern Lebanon in violation of the November 27 ceasefire agreement, kidnapping a Lebanese man.
(2024-12-26). Lebanese Army denounces Israel's violation of ceasefire. plenglish.com The Armed Forces issued a statement condemning Israel's attacks on the sovereignty of Lebanon and its citizens and the destruction of villages and towns in the south of the nation. | The Ministry of Defense increased the level of alert and readiness at the Qaaqaaiyet El-Jisr checkpoint due to Israeli movements from Taybeh towards Aadchit El-Qsair and Qantara, and stated that the army leadership is monitoring the situation in coordination with the United Nations Interim Force (UNIFIL) and the mechanism for monitoring the implementation of the ceasefire. | The Armed Forces blocked access to Wadi al-Hujeir from the…
(2024-12-26). Midway Through Ceasefire, Israeli Army Moves Deeper Into Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Thursday marks the 30-day mark in the 60-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. While plainly obvious that IDF military operations never really ceased, Israel is now openly talking about staying in Lebanon past the 60-day pullout deadline. Even more concerning, Israel has pushed the offensive deeper into southern Lebanon, seizing the town of Wadi al-Hujeir …
(2024-12-26). 3 Newborn Babies Freeze to Death in Israel's "Humanitarian Safe Zone" in Gaza. truthout.org Three newborn babies have frozen to death in Israel's designated "humanitarian safe zone" in Gaza over the past two days, as Israeli authorities block the entry of nearly all cold weather supplies into the besieged enclave. The Gaza Health Ministry's head, Munir al-Bursh, shared on social media that the babies were exposed to "extreme cold" in their tents on the beach in Al-Mawasi in south… |
(2024-12-26). South Korea's opposition files motion to impeach acting president. aljazeera.com Opposition seeks to impeach Han Duck-soo for not appointing judges to the constitutional court.
(2024-12-26). Babies in Gaza die of hypothermia as living conditions worsen. aljazeera.com Doctors say three Palestinian babies have died of hypothermia in a displacement camp in southern Gaza.
(2024-12-26). China's first deep-sea research and archaeological ship delivered in Guangzhou. ecns.cn China's independently developed deep-sea multi-functional scientific investigation and cultural relics archaeological vessel, Tansuo-3, was officially delivered in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province on Thursday.
(2024-12-26). World's highest photovoltaic power station begins electricity supply in China's Yunnan. ecns.cn Phase I of Huaneng Nagu Photovoltaic Power Station, the world's highest-altitude solar power project, started operation in southwest China's Yunnan Province on Tuesday.
(2024-12-26). Thailand embraces smart farming tech from China. ecns.cn As a major agricultural country in Southeast Asia and a global producer of natural rubber, Thailand is now seeking to transform its pillar sector with help from China's smart farming technology.
(2024-12-26). China's first comprehensive deep-sea research vessel with global exploration and manned submersible capabilities sets sail. ecns.cn China's domestically designed and built deep-sea multi-functional research and archaeological vessel, Tansuo 3, or Exploration 3, was delivered and launched from Nansha in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on Thursday.
(2024-12-26). South Korea considers piloting visa-free policy for Chinese group tours. ecns.cn The South Korean government announced on Thursday it is considering a pilot visa-free policy for Chinese tour groups.
(2024-12-26). Azerbaijan mourns 38 killed in plane crash in Kazakhstan. newarab.com 
Azerbaijan held a national day of mourning Thursday The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya in southern Russia, but instead diverted far off course across the Caspian Sea. It crashed Wednesday near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. | An investigation…
(2024-12-26). Azerbaijani jet crashes in Kazakhstan, killing 38. newarab.com 
An Azerbaijan Airlines passenger jet crashed on Wednesday in western The Embraer 190 aircraft was supposed to fly northwest from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to the city of Grozny in Chechnya in southern Russia, but instead flew across the Caspian Sea and went down near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan. | The plane's course on the Flight Radar website showed it flying away from its normal route, crossing the Caspian Sea and then circling over the area where it…
(2024-12-26). UN warns of alarming escalation of hunger and malnutrition in Sudan. plenglish.com United Nations, Dec 26 (Prensa Latina) The conflict in Sudan is extending famine conditions, which have already been confirmed in five regions of the country, while the UN foresees an alarming escalation of hunger and malnutrition.
(2024-12-26). Israeli probe finds air defence failures during October 7 attack. newarab.com 
A leaked According to the findings, Israeli Air Force (IAF) Chief Tomer Bar admitted that his forces were 'not effective enough' in responding to the surprise assault launched by Palestinian resistance factions. | According to Channel 12, the investigation details how the Israeli Air Force scrambled to re…
ANALYSIS | A new breakthrough study has identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to increased prostate cancer in African men. The study, the largest of its kind, recruited 7,500 men from eastern, southern and west Africa. Medical scientist Wenlong Carl Chen explains why the findings are significant and the promise they hold for future treatment …
The Ervebo vaccine uses a modified virus to produce antibodies against Ebola ANALYSIS | YAP BOUM | The Ebola virus devastated west Africa in 2014, claiming over 11,000 lives in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. It was the largest Ebola outbreak since the virus had first been discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1976. …
The Lever is taking the week off to rest and recuperate so we are in the best shape possible to hold power accountable in 2025. In the meantime, we're providing you with a roundup of our accomplishments from the past year. Along with our breaking investigative reports over the past year, we've invested heavily in the sort of deep-dive reporting most outlets don't bother with anymore. These thoroughly reported, carefully crafted stories explore the human toll of corporate greed and political corruption.These deep reads tell the stories of people rocked by the climate crisis, struggling to afford medical treatment…
In November, China's National Health Commission (NHC) and other departments jointly issued the guidelines for AI application scenarios in the health sector BEIJING | Xinhua | Imagine a hospital where you're greeted by an intelligent robot, and artificial intelligence (AI) technology ensures you receive detailed diagnostic notes swiftly. In Wuzhen, a small town in east …
NEW YORK | Xinhua | Over the past year, millions of people have started being treated by U.S. health providers using artificial intelligence (AI) for repetitive clinical work. The hope is that it will make doctors less stressed out, speed up treatment and possibly spot mistakes, reported The Washington Post on Wednesday. "Medicine, traditionally a …
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Hajat Sharifah Buzeki as the new Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority. He also named Benon Kigenyi as her Deputy. According to President's office, their names have been forwarded to Public Service for formalization. When the process is completed, the Head Public Service and Secretary …
üü•Does History Repeat Itself? The Independent looks back 10 years by reproducing a BIG STORY from 2015 that illustrates the mood of the time. How much has changed since then? What does it tell about the future for Uganda? You can find out if you read on, in this bi-monthly #Uganda10YearsAgo series, that started yesterday. …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The construction of a bunker to host an X-ray machine at Luwero Hospital has been delayed due to the outbreak of the Monkey Pox virus and lack of funds. In March, the Ministry of Health donated an X-ray machine to Luwero Hospital following a public outcry. The Director General …
Agago, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A devastating fire engulfed Savana Sports Club in Kalongo Town Council, Agago District, on Christmas Eve, causing extensive damage to the property and leaving the community in shock. The blaze, which broke out around 11: 00 PM on December 24, 2024, consumed the building rapidly. According to Francis Owiny, the club's …
Otuke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of mothers in Otuke district have discovered an easy- cost-effective method of treating malnutrition in children. The women make their composite flour by mixing different flours from fruits like pawpaw and oranges, and crops such as maize, millet, soya beans, cassava and orange- flesh sweet potatoes, and silverfish. The …
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A handful of women on the streets of Las Palmas, a city in Spain's Canary Islands, walk fast with their children, running around them, looking for precious goods left behind in large garbage containers, clothes, and toys for the children. | Aissata, a 22-year-old mother from Guinea, lost sight of her friends while caring for her 3-year-old daughter near a busy road. "I don't know the way," she says, panicked by the situation. Just one week ago, Aissata arrived with her daughter in the Spanish Archipelago off the northwest African coast, fleeing a violent marriage. | For Aissata, the danger of staying in Guinea…
The festival is known for its variety of musical compositions representing the cultural heritage of South Africa…
The festival is known for its variety of musical compositions representing the cultural heritage of South Africa…
Female-led firms are demonstrating their creditworthiness with little or no collateral, as development financiers and commercial lenders start to increase their support for women entrepreneurs through gender strategies, custom bank accounts with accessible requirements, and empowerment programs. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa has the highest proportion of women entrepreneurs globally, but they face …
What do a mother of five, an IT expert, and a fitness pioneer have in common? Everything — if you're Nancy Chiuri. From her home in Pretoria to prisons and orphanages across Africa, she's helping women get their groove back. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Nancy Chiuri steadies herself, her youngest son perched playfully …
KINSHASA, DR Congo | Xinhua | The epidemiological situation of Mpox in Africa remains "especially concerning," with high case counts observed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Burundi, and Uganda, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday. According to the latest report of the WHO, Africa has seen 13,769 confirmed cases across 20 …
RABAT, Morocco | Xinhua | Morocco will launch the 5G network in the run-up to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, a government minister said Monday. The 5G network is expected to cover 25 percent of the Moroccan population by 2026 and 70 percent by 2030, with …
Asia Pacific Report Silent Night is a well-known Christmas carol that tells of a peaceful and silent night in Bethlehem, referring to the first Christmas more than 2000 years ago. It is now 2024, and it was again a silent night in Bethlehem last night, reports Al Jazeera's Nisa Ibrahim. Not because of peace. But…
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The Israeli army said on Tuesday it had concluded that military operations in southern Gaza In late August, after troops found the six captives' bodies in an underground shaft in Rafah, the military said they were killed just before soldiers reached them. | Netanyahu claimed at the time that the six – Carmel Gat, Eden Yerushalmi, 
Israel continued its deadly strikes on Gaza on Christmas Day, with 27 people killed during predawn attacks, according to media reports. | In southern Khan Younis, at least 10 people lost their lives, and several others were injured when a house was bombed in the Maen area. | Israeli forces also attacked northern Gaza's Kamal Adwan Hospital, with bullets penetrating the ICU and maternity department. | The facility is now nonoperational due to relentless strikes and explosions, turning the area into a war zone and blocking all movements in and out of the hospital. | The north now lacks proper access to healthcar…
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We saw millions of workers displaced in manufacturing, as our trade deficit ballooned from 1997 to 2007. Communities across the industrial heartland were devastated as the factories that supported them downsized or shut altogether. We can have lengthy debates about the motives of working-class people who switched from Democrats to Trump voters, but the fact that Democratic presidents pushed trade policies that destroyed millions of good paying jobs for non-college educated workers is not really in dispute. 
On Tuesday, Israeli forces shot and injured ten Palestinian citizens, and abducted others, including an injured woman, in the Nablus and Hebron governorates in the northern and southern parts of the occupied West Bank. Media sources said that the army invaded, at dawn, the northern West Bank city of Nablus and the Balata refugee camp, …
By: Ruwaida Amer in Gaza, occupied Palestine — Middle East Eye Displaced Palestinians trying to return to northern Gaza risk arbitrary death or enforced disappearance at the Israeli-occupied military checkpoint Earlier this year, when a rumour spread that Palestinians could travel from southern Gaza to the north, Sabreen Lashin was one of the first to attempt to …
The Palestinian Wafa news agency said that 10 of those killed in the attacks were in southern Khan Younis, while the others were killed in the Nuseirat…
A second The infant, only two weeks old, was identified as Sila Mahmoud al-Fasih, and died in the al-Mawasi area located west of Khan Younis in the south of the enclave. | Days earlier, on Friday last week, another infant named Aisha Adnan Sufyan al-Qassas also…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop of Kampala Paul Ssemogerere is leading Christmas Mass at Saint Mary's Cathedral Rubaga as Christians world wide celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. He has called on Christians to be clean in body and soul, saying contrary behavior leads to the uncleanliness witnessed in many parts of the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Christians all over the world celebrate Christmas, scientists have urged them to be cautious with the food, warning them against the danger of food poisoning and toxicity. Dr Precious Tukamushaba, a Nutritionist told URN that people tend to start up unhealthy eating patterns during festivities whereby they take food …
Madi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The administration of Madi West Nile Diocese has unveiled a UGX 14 Billion Budget for the year 2025. This is a significant growth up from the UGX 10 Billion this ending year. According to the Diocesan administrators, the priorities for next financial year are focused on five thematic areas …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The NCBA Uganda Monthly MUG came to an exciting close this past on Dec.21 with the much-anticipated Mug of Mugs event at Mary Louise Simkins Golf Club, Namulonge. After months of intense competition, the final leg of the Monthly Mug attracted a host of golf enthusiasts and professionals, cementing its …
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in the Savannah Region and the Anti-Trafficking Office at the Ministry of Internal Affairs have issued a strong warning to parents about the rising threat of child trafficking during the holiday season. The warning follows alarming statistics from the Uganda Police Annual Crime Report, which recorded 1,006 cases of …
üü•Does History Repeat Itself? The Independent looks back 10 years by reproducing a COVER STORY from 2015 that illustrates the mood of the time. How much has changed since then? What does it tell about the future for Uganda? You can find out if you read on, in this bi-monthly #Uganda10YearsAgo series, that starts …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As Uganda readies to add the malaria vaccine into its routine immunization schedule, with the first inoculations scheduled for April 2025, the Ministry of Health has clarified that not all children will be getting free jabs. Speaking during a media orientation meeting, Elizabeth Kaijuka a Public Health Expert attached to …