(2024-12-04). South Africa champions of global disability inclusion movement. sanews.gov.za South Africa champions of global disability inclusion movement | Despite the challenges facing people with disabilities, strides made by government in policy and legislature over the past 30 years have earned the country's recognition as a respected champion of the global disability inclusion movement. | During the parliamentary debate on Tuesday to close off the 2024 Disability Rights Awareness Month (DRAM) campaign, Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, said prior to 1994, government's programmes for people with disabilities were rooted in a value system that viewed disability as a per…
(2024-12-04). Dr Bongi Owusu calls for unity and action in dealing with GBVF. sanews.gov.za Dr Bongi Owusu calls for unity and action in dealing with GBVF | As the country observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign, the Director of the Department of Social Development, Dr Bongi Owusu, has called for unity and action in dealing with this scourge. | South Africa faces a dire gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) crisis, with alarming statistics highlighting the urgent need for collective action to address this "second pandemic." | Owusu, the Director of Gender and Women Empowerment at the department, said when President Cyril Ramaphosa described GBV as South…
(2024-12-04). Namibia elects first female president in historic vote. independent.co.ug 
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Namibia made history on Tuesday by electing the country's first female president, 72-year-old Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah from the ruling South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) party. The announcement marks a significant milestone in Namibia's 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Chairperson Elsie Nghikembua declared the …
(2024-12-04). 'It isn't safe': South African first responders attacked while saving lives. aljazeera.com Ambulance crews and paramedics are increasingly being robbed and their vehicles hijacked while they are working.
(2024-12-04). Pakistan rest Afridi for South Africa Tests with eye on Champions Trophy. aljazeera.com Shaheen Afridi's exclusion from Test squad termed a 'strategic decision' ahead of Pakistan's home ICC event in 2025.
(2024-12-04). Chiloane sends condolences after exam marker's death. sanews.gov.za Chiloane sends condolences after exam marker's death | Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed his profound sadness at the untimely passing of an IsiXhosa National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination paper marker following an incident at the Alberton marking centre on Tuesday. | According to reports, the 50-year-old marker allegedly tripped and hit her head against a pole while leaving the centre on Tuesday evening. She was immediately rushed to the hospital but regrettably succumbed to her injuries later that night, while receiving medical attention.
Chiloane said the department's Psycho-Soc…
(2024-12-04). Presidency clarifies simplified visa process for Nigerian nationals. sanews.gov.za Presidency clarifies simplified visa process for Nigerian nationals | The Presidency has addressed a misunderstanding regarding President Cyril Ramaphosa's remarks at the SA-Nigeria Bi-National Commission on Tuesday, clarifying changes to the visa application process for Nigerian nationals. | South Africa has implemented modernised and streamlined visa application procedures as part of ongoing visa reforms to enhance economic activity, boost tourism and protect national security. These reforms aim to improve efficiency and convenience, without compromising the integrity of the visa system. | According to the Pr…
(2024-12-04). Relief and hope as Social Development brings critical services to East London. sanews.gov.za Relief and hope as Social Development brings critical services to East London | The Department of Social Development (DSD) has brought vital services to citizens in the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality by setting up a temporary service point during the Berlin November horse racing festival, which was recently held in the Eastern Cape. | Mother of four, Pamoria Mayengane, 48, is one of the residents who could not contain her joy after receiving the help she urgently needed from the DSD. Mayengane had been struggling for months with the suspension of her Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant due to fraud acti…
(2024-12-04). SA- Nigeria conclude successful Bi-National Commission. sanews.gov.za SA- Nigeria conclude successful Bi-National Commission | President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, have paid tribute to the existing deep fraternal relations between the two nations.
In a joint communique on the 11th session of the South Africa – Nigeria Bi-National Commission on Tuesday, the two Heads of State and Government once more acknowledged the strong support that Nigeria provided to the liberation movements in South Africa during South Africa's struggle for freedom and democracy.
President Tinubu was in South Africa for a working visit at the invitation o…
(2024-12-04). SA, Nigeria talk trade. sanews.gov.za SA, Nigeria talk trade | President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa and Nigeria enjoy strong diplomatic ties and expanding trade and investment flows. | "The strategic positioning of both countries in their respective regions presents enormous opportunities for collaboration," President Ramaphosa said.
South Africa and Nigeria are this year marking 30 years of diplomatic relations, established in February 1994.
Speaking during a roundtable discussion between South Africa and Nigeria held in Cape Town on Tuesday, President Ramaphosa said in West Africa, Nigeria is the main destination for South Afr…
(2024-12-04). Law enforcement commended for R80m cocaine bust. sanews.gov.za Law enforcement commended for R80m cocaine bust | KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli has commended members of various law enforcement agencies in the province for intercepting pure cocaine worth R80 million, packed inside a shipping container at the Durban Harbour. | According to a police report, information was received by the police about a vessel which left Brazil at the beginning of November carrying pure cocaine that was disguised as kidney beans. | The vessel, which came to South Africa via another country, was monitored until Saturday when it docked at the Durban Harbour. The identified container was ta…
(2024-12-04). Eskom appoints Group Executive for Strategic Delivery. sanews.gov.za Eskom appoints Group Executive for Strategic Delivery | Eskom has announced a new executive appointment to align its execution capability and capacity to prepare for a competitive marketplace with the appointment of Alfred Seema.
Eskom Group Chief Executive (GCE) Dan Marokane announced the appointment of Seema as Eskom Group Executive for Strategic Delivery from Sasol, where he most recently held the role of Vice President for Gas Sourcing and Business Development.
According to the State-owned power utility, Seema brings to Eskom over 25 years of experience in gas and associated project development…
(2024-12-04). Media urged to submit entries to SADC Media Awards competition. sanews.gov.za Media urged to submit entries to SADC Media Awards competition | South African media practitioners have been called to submit their entries to the 2025 Southern African Development Community (SADC) Media Awards competition. | "To promote regional integration and cooperation (cross-border issues), the awards aim to recognise excellence in journalism in the area of print, photo, television, radio as well as to encourage media practitioners in member states to cover issues pertaining to the region," the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) said on Wednesday. | The SADC Media Awards competition is o…
(2024-12-04). 500 UPDF troops flagged off for transition mission in Somalia. independent.co.ug 
Nakaseke, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) have flagged off over 500 soldiers for deployment under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS). ATMIS, which replaced the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in April 2022, is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize Somalia and assist the government in taking full …
(2024-12-04). David Pulkol: Let East Africans interact freely. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Director General of the External Security Organization (ESO), David Bwangamoe Pulkol says countries in East Africa not to restrict their citizens from interacting socially and economically. Pulkol, the Executive Director of the Africa Leadership Institute, interaction among the citizens of the regional economic bloc can help them to appreciate the core …
(2024-12-04). Hapag-Lloyd breaking ground in Uganda. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | Hapag-Lloyd has opened its new office in the city of Kampala, the capital of Uganda. Strategically situated, Uganda provides excellent connections to five neighboring countries in East and Central Africa. "With a population of around 50 million, the country has become an attractive market on the African continent. The …
(2024-12-04). Afreximbank, Med Aditus partner to boost Kenya's pharmaceutical production. independent.co.ug 
The project's strategic location in Kisumu, at the heart of the Great Lakes Region gives it access to markets in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, DR Congo, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan Kisumu, Kenya | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa's multi-lateral lender, African Export-Import Bank and Kenya-based Med Aditus Pharmaceutical Kenya Limited (Med Aditus) have signed a project preparation …
(2024-12-04). Mpox: Uganda reports 3 more deaths as confirmed cases hit 784. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda said on Tuesday that it registered another three mpox deaths, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed fatalities to four in the East African country. Henry Kyobe Bosa, incident commander at Uganda's Ministry of Health, told Xinhua over the phone that two deaths were recorded at Entebbe Regional Referral Hospital, …
(2024-12-04). China: Experts discuss paths to bring peace and stability in Africa. icrc.org
(2024-12-04). South Africa: The 23rd Southern Africa and Indian Ocean States Regional IHL Seminar. icrc.org spotlighting "the 75th Anniversary of the Geneva Conventions — strengthening humanity"
(2024-12-04). South Africa: Global Military Personnel Identification Conference. icrc.org Convening State armed forces to create "international guidelines for identifying military personnel and preventing them from going missing"
(2024-12-04). 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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(2024-12-04). Which airlines have resumed flights to Lebanon. newarab.com 
Lebanon is set to welcome Caretaker Minister of Public Works and Transport Ali Hamieh announced on 4 December he had approved the resumption of airline operations to and from Beirut's internation…
(2024-12-04). Ilham, the Poet, Free from Turkish Prison. pressenza.com Ilham Sami àáomak is finally free after serving 30 years in prison. Accused of terrorism, his prosecution was declared illegal by the European Court of Human Rights. Despite this, Ilham's appeals were repeatedly denied, and even his parole request was rejected last August by the parole board at Marmara Prison in Istanbul. It was only on November 26, 2024, that a Turkish court finally ordered his release. | Now 51 years old, Ilham was just 21 when he was incarcerated. During his imprisonment, he wrote eight collections of poetry and received prestigious awards, including the Sennur Sezer Poetry Prize in 201…
(2024-12-04). Syrian, Russian air forces carry out heaviest strikes since terror resurgence. presstv.ir The Syrian and Russian air forces conduct their heaviest strikes against terrorists since their resurgence in the Arab country's north.
(2024-12-04). Cardiff Council has £111m invested in companies complicit in Israel's genocide. thecanary.co A petition has been launched by Cardiff Palestine Solidarity Campaign to call on Cardiff Council to divest from companies complicit in Israel's criminal activity against the Palestinian people. The objective is to encourage those companies to cut their support for the apartheid Israel regime and its 14-month-long genocidal war. The Cardiff and Vale Council Pension […] | By
(2024-12-04). Dozens of Israeli settlers raze homes and cars in overnight West Bank rampage. haaretz.com Settlers entered three West Bank villages, including Hawara, before being arrested by Israeli military forces after an illegal West Bank outpost was evacuated by the IDF and Border Police earlier Wednesday…
(2024-12-04). Israeli army says six slain hostages killed by captors as army carried out nearby strikes. haaretz.com Nearly four months after their bodies were retrieved from Gaza, the IDF findings into the deaths of Yoram Metzger, Chaim Peri, Avraham Munder, Yagev Buchshtab, Alex Danzig and Nadav Popplewell were presented to their families…
(2024-12-04). Brigada Médica de Cuba cumple 26 años salvando vidas en Haití (+Fotos). radiohc.cu Puerto Príncipe, 4 dic (RHC) La Brigada Médica de Cuba en Haití cumple este miércoles 26 años salvando vidas en la nación caribeña, haciendo realidad un sueño del Comandante en Jefe, Fidel Castro.
(2024-12-04). New Zealand nurses hold eight-hour strike. wsws.org The nationwide strike by 36,000 nurses and healthcare workers was in response to the government's decision to slash real wages and cut staff, and its other attacks on public healthcare.
(2024-12-04). Divided Straits: The internal divide over Taiwan's future. aljazeera.com As Carey prepares to defend Taiwan, she discovers not everyone thinks the same way.
(2024-12-04). Bhopal Gas Tragedy: Forty Years of Struggle for Justice—Part 3. counterpunch.org 
Soon after the disaster, several concerned lawyers arrived in Bhopal to provide legal assistance to the gas victims. Many 'ambulance chasers' also swooped down on the city in that guise, motivated by greed rather than compassion. Following the filing of many lawsuits against the Union Carbide Corporation (UCC) by victims of the disaster through private
(2024-12-04). November's Energy Earthquake: A World Reshaped by Politics, Power, and Pragmatism. wattsupwiththat.com While European countries double down on climate targets, much of the developing world is prioritizing economic growth through fossil fuels. These shifts reveal a fracturing of what has always been a shaky global alignment on climate action and highlight the enduring role of hydrocarbons in powering the world.
(2024-12-04). New multipurpose service card to assist expats in Jiaxing. ecns.cn Jiaxing City in eastern China's Zhejiang Province has introduced the country's first integrated card for foreigners, known as the "Join In Card." This innovation grants access to 264 services across eight essential sectors, including government affairs, finance, culture and tourism, transportation, and healthcare.
(2024-12-04). China calls for closer ties with Latin America. ecns.cn A senior Communist Party of China official called on Tuesday for enhancing unity and cooperation between China and Latin American and Caribbean countries to promote a more just and equitable international order amid the complex evolution of the international landscape.
(2024-12-04). Long March 3B rocket blasts off for 100th time. ecns.cn China launched a Long March 3B carrier rocket on Tuesday afternoon from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan province to place an experimental satellite in space, according to China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp.
(2024-12-04). China-Europe freight train service hits milestone as 100,000th train arrives in Germany. ecns.cn The train, X8083, which departed from Chongqing arrived at Duisburg's terminal on Tuesday, carrying electronics, industrial parts, and household appliances.
(2024-12-04). China launches new test satellite. ecns.cn The satellite will be used for satellite communication, radio and television, data transmission and other services. It will also carry out related technology tests.
(2024-12-04). UK prison expansion has been delayed — so maybe STOP LOCKING PEACEFUL PROTESTERS UP? thecanary.co The UK's prison system expansion programme has effectively been delayed thanks to the Tories. That's the conclusion of a new, government-backed report. However, when the system is sending Just Stop Oil and Palestine Action activists to jail, as well as incarcerating people for tiny offenses and detaining people as so-called IPPs — is it any […] | By
(2024-12-04). UK prison expansion has been delayed — so maybe STOP LOCKING PEACEFUL PROTESTERS UP? thecanary.co The UK's prison system expansion programme has effectively been delayed thanks to the Tories. That's the conclusion of a new, government-backed report. However, when the system is sending Just Stop Oil and Palestine Action activists to jail, as well as incarcerating people for tiny offenses and detaining people as so-called IPPs — is it any …
(2024-12-04). SATIRE: How The Trump Administration Will Carry Out Mass Deportation. theonion.com President-elect Donald Trump pledged to fulfill his campaign promise of removing millions of undocumented immigrants in a "record-setting deportation operation." Here is the incoming administration's plan for carrying out mass deportation. Redirect immigration applicants to a travel blog called "50 Things To Do In Equatorial Guinea." Trigger the trapdoor under Arizona. Check millions of migrants' …
(2024-12-04). SATIRE: Nation's Mumblers March On Washington Demanding Something Or Other. theonion.com WASHINGTON—With a half-whispered murmur of "Hey, hey, ho, ho, [inaudible] has got to [inaudible]," thousands of the nation's mumblers marched on Washington Wednesday demanding something or other. "Obviously these people care enough to take to the streets in protest, but we can't tell what exactly they're fighting for because they refuse to enunciate," said D.C. …
(2024-12-04). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Cardiac arrest vs. heart attacks: Who is at risk? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: What is the difference between sudden cardiac arrest and a heart attack? Who is at risk for both, and what safety measures can we take? ANSWER: Sudden cardiac arrest may occur in various conditions when someone, while active (playing basketball or walking with friends), collapses and passes out. Their blood pressure drops, and often their heart stops. This may be caused by a lethal arrhythmia, which is when the heart beats abnormally and does…
(2024-12-04). Grateful heart still ticking 65 years after repair. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Andree Jacob at the beach Celebrating advancements of cardiac care Sixty-five years after her open-heart surgery — a procedure that was pioneered in the U.S. just years before she needed it — Andree Jacob's heart is still ticking strong. She is a living testament to the importance of medical innovation and the lifetime of gratitude that comes with it. When Andree, 72, from the Canadian province of Quebec, was a child, her mother noticed she…
(2024-12-04). Captain Thomas calls time on Uganda Airlines duty. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After four decades of flying various aircraft, from military jets to commercial airliners, Capt. Peter (Pete) Thomas has retired from his aviation career. He marked the end of his illustrious journey with Uganda Airlines Flight UR445, flying from Dubai to Entebbe as Pilot-in-Command. Capt. Thomas' final flight on November 30, …
(2024-12-04). El Festival de Cine llega a las calles de Cuba (+ Video). cubadebate.cu La 45 edición del Festival del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano de La Habana comienza el próximo 5 de diciembre. Para dar los detalles de lo que acontecerá en este evento dialogaron en el espacio televisivo Mesa Redonda, Alexis Triana Hernández, presidente del Instituto Cubano de Artes e Industria Cinematográficos, Tania Delgado Fernández, directora de este festival, Javier Corcuera, cineasta peruano e Idania Castillo, directora de la Cinemateca Nacional de Nicaragua.
(2024-12-04). Stati Uniti ed Europa ancora più distanti con l'arrivo di Trump. strategic-culture.su 
Il presidente eletto degli Stati Uniti creerà ulteriori attriti tra le parti, in particolare su questioni militari e fiscali. | Segue nostro Le pressioni dell'amministrazione statunitense sui Paesi europei affinché aumentino le spese per la difesa dovrebbero intensificarsi sotto Trump. Sotto la guida di Joe Biden, il governo statunitense ha assunto una posizione più assertiva sulle questioni di "sicurezza internazionale" e ha ampliato la…
(2024-12-04). Integración debe ser nuestra prioridad, Xiomara Castro en Parlatino. radiohc.cu Ciudad de Panamá, 4 dic (RHC) La presidenta de Honduras, Xiomara Castro, reiteró este miércoles aquí la importancia de la integración regional como motor de desarrollo prioritario para las naciones de América Latina y el Caribe.
(2024-12-04). Syria: The beating heart of the Axis of Resistance. workers.org 
This article was posted on the Bronx Anti-War Coalition website on Nov. 28, 2024. Syria has become the central target of a coordinated U.S./Zionist-backed offensive, because it plays a crucial role in the Resistance against U.S. and "israeli" dominance in the region. The offensive, led by terrorist proxies supported by . . . |
(2024-12-04). International Criminal Court arrest warrants: France is lying about Benjamin Netanyahu's immunity. fidh.org
(2024-12-04). Israeli drone kills 4 Palestinian children waiting for food in central Gaza. presstv.ir Israel has killed five Palestinians, including four children, in a drone strike on a food distribution center and a house in central Gaza.
(2024-12-04). China's AG600 amphibious aircraft completes electrostatic charge accumulation test on ground. ecns.cn China's independently-developed AG600 large amphibious aircraft has passed a full-scale ground test of electrostatic charge accumulation recently in Jingmen, central China's Hubei Province, according to the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC).
(2024-12-04). Central Bank of Egypt to establish fund for supporting national producers. tvbrics.com 
The decision was made during a meeting of the ministerial group on industrial development…
(2024-12-04). Georgia: Law enforcement officers must be held accountable for the unlawful use of force against protesters. fidh.org
(2024-12-04). Russia: Stop the criminal prosecution of Zarema Musayeva. fidh.org
(2024-12-04). Cuba prioriza servicios básicos frente a desconexión eléctrica. radiohc.cu La Habana, 4 dic (RHC) Cuba prioriza el funcionamiento de los servicios básicos a la población, ante la desconexión la madrugada de este miércoles del Sistema Eléctrico Nacional (SEN) tras la salida imprevista de una de sus centrales termoeléctricas.
(2024-12-04). Se produce nueva desconexión del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional en la madrugada de este miércoles. cubadebate.cu A las 2: 08 a.m. de este miércoles se produjo una nueva desconexión del Sistema Electroenergético Nacional, tras la salida de la central termoeléctrica Antonio Guiteras por disparo de automático, confirmaron a Cubadebate desde el Ministerio de Energía y Minas.
(2024-12-04). Victims win reparations over abduction by colonial-era Belgium. newarab.com 
Reversing an earlier ruling that found too much time had passed since the alleged wrongdoing, the Brussels appeals court said the women, born in Belgian-ruled Congo and now in their 70s, were abducted in "an inhumane act of persecution". | The conduct of colonial Belgium constituted a crime aga…
(2024-12-04). South Korean president faces impeachment after martial law. newarab.com 
South Korean lawmakers submitted a bill on Wednesday to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol The surprise declaration of martial law in the major US ally late on Tuesday caused a standoff with parliament, which rejected Yoon's attempt to ban political activity and censor the media, as armed troops forced their way into the National Assembly building in Seoul. | The main opposition Democratic…
(2024-12-04). German "traffic light" coalition collapses, new election to be held. peoplesworld.org 
BERLIN—Christian Lindner, head of the small pro-business Free Democratic Party (FDP) and a top member of the governing trio of Social Democrats, Greens and his party, finally succeeded in forcing Olaf Scholz, head Social Democrat (SPD) and chancellor, to dump him and his party, leaving only the Greens as partner. Why on earth did Lindner — …
(2024-12-04). Volunteer Spotlight: Omar Mboob. worldbeyondwar.org 
Each month, we share the stories of World BEYOND War volunteers around the world. Want to volunteer with World BEYOND War? Email . | Location: : | The Gambia | How did you get involved with anti-war activism and World BEYOND War (WBW)?: | I joined WBW through participating in the organization's 20-hour
(2024-12-04). 'Saudi-Israeli normalization will not get easier under Trump'. haaretz.com Saudi researcher Aziz Alghashian says Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has not forgotten how President-elect Donald Trump failed to come to his kingdom's aid in 2019, and that thanks to Israel's 'toxic' behavior the price for normalization is much higher now…
(2024-12-04). Trump picks new hostage envoy who suggested U.S. forces conduct rescue missions in Gaza. haaretz.com Adam Boehler was a senior aide to Jared Kushner and had helped craft the Israel-Morocco component of the Abraham Accords…
(2024-12-04). The Mother of All Lies: Reconstructing family and social history in Morocco. wsws.org Narrating the film, Moudir asserts that the model neighborhood she and her father build is "a place where secrets can be revealed."
(2024-12-04). RIAC at MEDays Forum 2024. russiancouncil.ru On November 27—30, 2024, the 16th MEDays forum "Sovereignty and Resilences: Towards a New Global Balance" was held in Tangier, Morocco…
(2024-12-04). South Korea's 6-Hour Martial Law. scheerpost.com 
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol visits the Navy Special Warfare Flotilla in Jinhae, Gyeongsangnam-do Province, on March 10, 2023. (Republic of Korea, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) By Kiji Noh / Consortium News South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday declared martial law, suspended the South Korean legislature and banned elected representatives from accessing the National …
(2024-12-04). Iran warns of 'NPT withdrawal' if snapback activated. presstv.ir Iran's deputy foreign minister has reportedly warned that the Islamic Republic could walk out of the NPT should the so-called snapback mechanism be activated.
(2024-12-04). Joe Biden: El presidente de EEUU con más bajo índice de aprobación en los últimos 44 años. cubadebate.cu Una encuesta reciente reveló que tras los comicios del 5 de noviembre pasado la aprobación del actual presidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, cayó al 37 % desde el 41 % que tenía antes de las elecciones en las que se impuso finalmente el candidato republicano Donald Trump.
(2024-12-04). Headlines for December 4, 2024. democracynow.org South Korean Opposition Plans to Impeach President Yoon After Failed Martial Law Declaration, Israel Bombs Gaza Food Distribution Center, Killing Palestinian Children, Canadian Peace Activists Hold Parliament Hill Protest to Demand Israel Arms Embargo, Syrian Armed Groups Advance on Hama City After Seizing Aleppo , Trump Transition Approves FBI Background Checks, Though Some Nominees May Resist Them, WSJ: Trump Mulls Replacing Pentagon Pick Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Trump Taps Billionaire Wall Street Investor Stephen Feinberg for Pentagon's #2 Post, Trump's Pick to Lead DEA Withdraw…
(2024-12-04). Report: Iran sends military advisers to Syria amid insurgent offensive. haaretz.com LEBANON: Reports in Lebanon say Israeli strikes southern Lebanon's Marjayoun ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu in northern Israel: 'We're currently in a cease-fire, the war hasn't ended' ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas and Fatah nearing an agreement on who will oversee postwar Gaza ‚ñ IRAN: Tehran sends military advisers to Syria amid insurgent offensive ‚ñ SYRIA: IDF says it killed Hezbollah liaison to the Syrian Army in Damascus airstrike…
(2024-12-04). IDF claims Hezbollah liaison to Syrian army killed in Damascus airstrike. haaretz.com LEBANON: Reports in Lebanon: Israeli strikes southern Lebanon's Marjayoun ‚ñ ISRAEL: Netanyahu in northern Israel: 'We are currently in a cease-fire, the war has not ended' ‚ñ GAZA: Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry: 36 killed, 96 wounded in the Strip over past day ‚ñ IRAN: Iran's FM says troop deployment to Syria possible, if Damascus requests ‚ñ SYRIA: IDF says it killed Hezbollah liaison to the Syrian Army in Damascus airstrike…
(2024-12-04). South Korea martial law crisis: What's next for President Yoon? aljazeera.com South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol called for martial law and then backed down. Here is what we know.
(2024-12-04). South Korean opposition submits impeachment bill for President Yoon. aljazeera.com The motion is expected to be voted on in coming days as opposition parties denounce 'serious act of rebellion'.
(2024-12-04). Mass Protests Force South Korean President to Revoke Shocking Martial Law Declaration After 6 Hours. democracynow.org 
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faces impeachment after opposition parties in the country's National Assembly introduced a motion to force him from office for his shocking declaration of martial law. The conservative Yoon made his announcement in a televised briefing Tuesday evening, accusing the liberal opposition of undermining the state and possibly colluding with North Korea. Thousands of Koreans massed at the parliament to oppose the move as lawmakers rushed inside to vote unanimously to overturn Yoon's declaration, which he rescinded just hours later. Yoon's ouster is now all but cert…
(2024-12-04). Chaotic scene in South Korea's legislature building. ecns.cn South Korea's emergency martial law, declared by President Yoon Suk-yeol Tuesday night, was lifted early Wednesday at a cabinet meeting after the parliament voted against it.
(2024-12-04). Why has San Jose, Calif., not called for a ceasefire in Gaza? peoplesworld.org 
"Stop sending military arms to Israel! Stop the genocide in our name!" exclaimed Joan Simon, the coordinator of the San Jose Peace and Justice Center, as she spoke before a crowd on Oct. 6 in front of City Hall. Simon and other South Bay community members have been fighting for over a year for a …
(2024-12-04). How Iran views the Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire in Lebanon. newarab.com 
Brokered by the US and France, the From the agreement's implementation on 27 November until 25 January 2025, there will be a 60-day period for Israeli military forces to leave southern Lebanon. | Hezbollah agreed to transfer its arms north of the Litani River and the
(2024-12-04). Truce in Lebanon: Can Diplomacy Rise from the Ruins? pressenza.com On November 26th, Israel and Lebanon signed an agreement for a 60-day truce, during which Israel and Hezbollah are both supposed to withdraw from the area of Lebanon south of the Litani River. | The agreement is based on the terms of
(2024-12-04). Thirteen killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon amid truce concern. newarab.com 
Lebanon's Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced that diplomatic contacts were "ongoing and intensified" to stop Mikati said that the Lebanese army was expanding deployment in south Lebanon, where Israeli forces were still occupying border areas. | He added that the Lebanese army had begun a…
(2024-12-04). Emergency action Wednesday, Dec. 4: Demonstrate at South Korean Consulate. workers.org 
Workers World received this appeal from Nodutdol calling for a demonstration at the ROK (South Korean) Consulate in New York City at 57th Street and Park Avenue, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. Join us this Wednesday as we mobilize against the martial law declared by South Korean president Yoon . . . |
(2024-12-04). South Korea's 6-Hour Martial Law. scheerpost.com
(2024-12-04). South Korean president attempts to impose martial law. wsws.org The failed military coup is a sharp warning to workers in South Korea and internationally: Mired in worsening crises, dictatorship is on the order of the day for the ruling classes around the world.
(2024-12-04). Protests call for South Korean president to quit over martial law order. aljazeera.com President Yoon Suk-yeol faces huge pressure to leave office after he imposed a short-lived martial law.
(2024-12-04). Confrontation between Philippines and Chinese ships in South China Sea. aljazeera.com The Philippines Coast Guard accused Chinese vessels of aggressive and dangerous actions in the South China Sea.
(2024-12-04). South Koreans in shock after President's failed martial law declaration. aljazeera.com South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, before parliament forced him to back down.
(2024-12-04). France, Lebanon appoint reps to ceasefire monitoring committee. newarab.com 
The Lowndes, commander of the South Litani Sector, is a senior military figure with "significant experience" coordinating security and stability efforts with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), the source said, adding that he wou…
(2024-12-04). China Coast Guard lawfully exercises control over Philippine vessels in South China Sea. ecns.cn China Coast Guard exercised control over four official Philippine vessels that attempted to intrude into the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Island in the South China Sea on Wednesday, a spokesman said on Wednesday morning.
(2024-12-04). Joseph Mahoney: Why the West blames China for its own problems. ecns.cn "The convenient answer for a society incapable of solving its own problems is to blame someone else. Thus we have the proliferation of narratives that China is somehow responsible for Western problems," said Joseph Gregory Mahoney, professor of politics and international relations at East China Normal University during a thematic forum on international communication held in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday.
(2024-12-04). Efforts on to put nagging macaques under control. ecns.cn A troop of macaques has been caught on camera raiding a village in southern China recently, sparking concerns about the balance between wildlife conservation and human-wildlife coexistence.
(2024-12-04). Revealed: The first rail services to be brought back into public ownership. leftfootforward.org South Western Railway, C2C, and Greater Anglia will be the first rail operators to return to public ownership, the government has announced. | South Western Railways will be renationalised in May 2025, C2C in July 2025, and Greater Anglia in autumn 2025. | This comes after the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 received royal assent on 29 November. | The services will initially be operated by DfT Operator Limited, with Great British Railways (GBR) taking over control once it has been set up. | "For too long, the British public has had to put up with…
(2024-12-04). South Korea president declares emergency martial law. newarab.com 
"To safeguard a liberal South Korea from the threats posed by North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state elements… I hereby declare emergency martial law," Yoon said in a live televised address to the nation. | It wasn't immediately clear how the steps would affect the country's governance and democracy. | Yoon — whose approval ra…
(2024-12-04). Thousands of South Korean protestors call for president to resign over martial law order. presstv.ir Thousands of protesters have staged a rally in Seoul to demand the resignation of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.
(2024-12-04). Emergency action Wednesday, Dec. 4: Demonstrate at South Korean Consulate. iacenter.org December 4, 2024 The International Action Center received this appeal from Nodutdol calling for a demonstration at the ROK (South Korean) Consulate in New York City at 57th Street and Park Avenue, Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. Join us this Wednesday as we mobilize against the martial law declared by South Korean president Yoon Seok Yeol and to join our South Korean comrades' demand for his resignation! Earlier today, President Yoon Seok Yeol of South Korea declared martial law for the 13th time in the country's history. While our brave people in South Korea have gained the upper hand, this fight is not yet over. S…
(2024-12-04). South Korean Political Turmoil: Impeachment on the Horizon. devdiscourse.com In a significant political development, six opposition parties in South Korea are poised to submit an impeachment bill against President Yoon Suk Yeol.
(2024-12-04). UN's Ruthless Aid Prioritization Amid Global Crises. devdiscourse.com The newly appointed head of the UN's humanitarian aid agency pledged a 'ruthless' approach to spending, emphasizing strategic prioritization amidst fundraising challenges for critical zones such as Gaza, Sudan, Syria, and Ukraine.
(2024-12-04). Uganda welcomes Sudan refugees with a plot of land and residency. newarab.com 
(2024-12-04). NWSC Kitgum branch grapples with shs700 million unpaid water bills. independent.co.ug 
KITGUM, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) Kitgum Branch faces a significant challenge in recovering UGX 700 million in unpaid water bills accumulated over the past five years. Tonny Ojom, the Technical Supervisor at NWSC Kitgum Branch, revealed that despite numerous strategies aimed at encouraging customers to settle their …
(2024-12-04). Uganda and Türkiye Strengthen Defence Ties. plusnews.ug 
Uganda and Türkiye are bolstering their defence cooperation, with a focus on military equipment, training, and technology transfer. This growing partnership was reaffirmed during the 4th Uganda-Türkiye Defence Industries Cooperation meeting, held at the National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) headquarters in Kampala today. Lt Gen James Mugira, Managing Director of NEC, emphasized the significance of the …
(2024-12-04). CoCreate Advertising's young creatives win Young Silverback Awards competition. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Teams from CoCreate Advertising were outstanding in the just concluded Young Silverback Competition, with Team Mind Craft (Jeremiah Muwanguzi and Benjamin Muwanguzi) and Team Routz (Catherine Kemigisha and Daniel Atuhairwe) emerging victorious in the Design and Film categories, respectively. The Young Silverback Competition, an extension of the prestigious Silverback Awards, …
(2024-12-04). Karuma-Gulu water project to be complete by end of this year. independent.co.ug 
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The multi-billion shillings Karuma-Gulu water project construction works kicked off in August 2022 with joint funding from the government of Uganda and Kfw and a loan from the World Bank. The project work involved the establishment of a water treatment plant at Nora village, the construction of water reservoirs, and …
(2024-12-04). Uganda's Freza Nanotech wins FAO Innovation Award 2024. independent.co.ug 
Award won for pioneering fruit preservation technology; Innovative nanotechnology solution helps reduce food loss, supports farmers, and promotes sustainable agriculture Rome | THE INDEPENDENT | Freza Nanotech Limited, a startup from Uganda, has won the 2024 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Innovation Award for developing a groundbreaking nanotechnology-based solution that extends the shelf life of …
(2024-12-04). What banks should demand from cash in transit companies. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Samson Tinka | Cash in transit, commonly known as CIT, is a service offered by major private security companies (PSOs) in Uganda. This service involves security companies entering into commercial long or short agreements with either banks and other big trading companies that may need to move money from one point to another. CIT …
(2024-12-04). Private school owners oppose fees regulation by government. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Owners of Private schools and institutions have once again called on the government to address the challenges they face in delivering education. However, they remain firm in their opposition to any regulation on school fees. Under the National Private Education Institutions Association (NAPEIA), private school owners have highlighted the …
(2024-12-04). Retirement schemes now worth Sh25.40 trillion. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda's retirement benefits sector is now worth sh25.40 Trillion, an 18.6% increment from UGX21.4 trillion in 2023. According to the latest figures by the Uganda Retirement Benefit regulatory Authority (URBRA), the sector's contribution to the national GDP has grown to 12.2%, up from 10% in 2023 . The Annual …
(2024-12-04). Ssemakadde seeks dismissal of charges of insulting Justice Abodo. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Law Society-ULS President Isaac Ssemakadde has filed an application before the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court seeking the dismissal of charges of insulting the modesty of a woman levied against him by two lawyers Joshua Byamazima and Tony Tumukunde. On November, 22nd 2024, Byamazima and Tumukunde filed a …
(2024-12-04). Uganda's oil and gas sector fuels economic growth. independent.co.ug 
However, stakeholders emphasize the need to tackle challenges in taxation, technology, and skills development to unlock the sector's full potential Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda's oil and gas industry is reshaping the nation's economy, presenting unparalleled opportunities for local businesses and individuals. However, stakeholders emphasize the need to tackle challenges in taxation, technology, and …
(2024-12-04). Data-driven fight against malaria a lifeline for Uganda. independent.co.ug 
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Patricia Akankwatsa | As Uganda continues its relentless fight against malaria, the 2024 Malaria Indicator Survey (MIS) is an important step toward achieving a malaria-free future. By collecting accurate and timely data, health officials aim to understand the prevalence of malaria better, identify high-risk areas, and refine prevention and treatment strategies. The MIS …
The country is expected to focus on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and advancing the interests of the Global South…
The US military has appointed Major General Jasper Jeffers to oversee the implementation of the The head of the Special Operations Command Central will carry out his mission alongside US Special envoy Jeff…
The On Thursday, Spain's Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo confirmed that the Council of Ministers had authorised the move, allowing STC to raise its voting rights from 4.97 percent and appoint a representative to Telefónica's board. | The decision…
Why clientelism, coercion, social control will fail COVER STORY | JOSEPH WERE | "One way or the other, his rule will end." That is the laconic conclusion about President Yoweri Museveni's long reign made by Moses Khisa; the Ugandan-born professor of political science at North Carolina State University, USA. "The end of Museveni's rule will likely …
Two children were killed by an Israeli missile that hit a tent encampment The children's mother and a sibling were also injured in the attack, according to medics at the Nasser Hospital. | Four people were killed in a separate strike in In the central Gaza camp of Nuseirat, an Israeli…
Addis Ababa, Dec 1 (Prensa Latina) The Oromia regional government (center) and the representative of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) signed a peace agreement today in the Ethiopian capital, after several rounds of talks to silence the roar of guns.
Armed men in two speedboats took off with women and children after a Dozens of men and boys who were aboard the overcrowded dinghy jumped into the sea, Doctors Without Borders said. The group's boat, Geo Barents, arrived at the scene in international waters on Thursday, rescuing 83 men and unaccompanied mi…
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for the closure of French military bases in Senegal ahead of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre. | In an interview with AFP on Thursday, Faye said that France's military presence in Senegal is "incompatible" with the country's sovereignty. | The former tax inspector, who rose to power at the general election last March behind the promise of achieving Senegal's independence, said: "Sovereignty does not allow for foreign military presence on our soil." | However, Faye insisted that his call for the withdrawal of French troops should not be seen as a…
On Saturday, Israeli forces shot three Palestinians, including two children, and assaulted a child, in the governorates of Nablus and Tulkarem, in the northern and northwestern parts of the occupied West Bank. Occupation forces shot a Palestinian young man with live ammunition, on Saturday afternoon, after storming the town of Beita, south of Nablus in …
On Saturday evening, illegal Israeli paramilitary colonizers fired live rounds at Palestinian homes in the village of At-Tabaqa, southwest of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part. Eyewitnesses said that a group of armed colonizers from the Negohot illegal colony and a newly established outpost on stolen Palestinian land in the Khallet Taha area …
GAZA | Xinhua | Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, on Friday claimed responsibility for a shooting attack at a bus of Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank that injured nine people. The brigades, in a statement, identified the shooter as 46-year-old Samer Mohammed Ahmed Hussein from the village of Einabus, south of …
How Uganda's opposition leader turned himself into a warmongering power-hungry politician THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | In a sting operation, Uganda's Chieftaincy of Defense Intelligence and Security (CDIS), formerly the Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI), kidnapped Dr. Kiiza Besigye from Nairobi. Besigye is a leading figure in opposition politics, the longest serving and bitterest opponent …
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua City, in partnership with its development partners, has officially launched the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), a global campaign that runs until December 10th. This year's theme, "Ending Violence Against Women and Girls in the Context of Climate Change," highlights the intersection between gender-based violence …
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | After inheriting a 10-acre piece of land from his deceased father more than a decade ago, 47-year-old Kefa Ondoma found himself faced with the challenge of determining how best to utilize the land. Located in Chiaba Parish, Logiri Sub County, in Arua District, the fertile land sits on the slope …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has deployed 25 newly appointed judicial officers and transferred 45 others, including Registrars and Magistrates, in an effort to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery across various courts nationwide. In a press statement issued on Saturday, Chief Justice Alfonse Chigamoy Owiny-Dollo welcomed the deployments and transfers, describing …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Judicial officers were urged to prioritize the fear of God over the fear of man in their decision-making processes during the Judiciary's first-ever Prayer Breakfast and Thanksgiving ceremony, held in Kampala on Friday. The event brought together judicial officers from across the country to reflect on the importance of spiritual …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | As they held a candlelight event in remembrance of those who died of AIDS, researchers at the Makerere University Walter Reed Project (MUWRP) said despite Uganda getting involved in many botched trials to find an effective vaccine, the country still needs a cure suitable for the Uganda setting. Speaking at …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evidence from a study by Makerere University School of Public Health suggests that adopting digital payment for health workers involved in short-term contracts for health campaigns helps eliminate fraud and other challenges associated with handling cash. Speaking at a results dissemination event, Prof. Peter Waiswa, a researcher at the School …
No discussion of decolonization can be complete without understanding the importance of Vietnam and Algeria, and how their liberation struggles inspire oppressed people all over the world, including the Palestinians.
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The proposed canal will be a joint effort led by Latin American and Caribbean businesses, with participation from China and open to international cooperation.
War on Gaza: Israeli bombing kills World Central Kitchen workers and aid-seekers | Meanwhile, a former Israeli defence minister says the army is ethnically cleansing northern Gaza | ⚪ A man covers his face as Palestinians search for casualties at the site of an Israeli air strike on a house in Gaza C…
Tens of thousands attend pro-Palestine march in London | Organisers said at least 125,000 protesters called for Britain to end arms sales to Israel and an end to Israel's war on Gaza and Lebanon | ⚪ A pro-Palestine marcher stands in front of a counter-protest organised by pro-Israel group Stop the Hate…
Alaa Abd el-Fattah's mother hopes her hunger strike will 'create a crisis' to free him | Laila Soueif will continue her 60-day hunger strike following a meeting with David Lammy that did not yield 'concrete results' | ⚪ Laila Soueif (left), mother of imprisoned Egyptian-British blog…
Plastics and resins led the growth with an increase of 29 per cent…
Ethiopia's companies involved in mineral exploration are making significant strides…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Ghanaian Oil and gas expert says national content in the upstream sector, if handled very well may result in indigenous companies breaking out into international spheres. Egbert Faibile Jnr, the Chief Executive Officer at Petroleum Commission of Ghana also cautions that Uganda needs to ensure that petroleum revenues are …
Orientation Situating my article Often the rise of China and the Middle East appears to many Westerners as something recent, maybe 30 years old. Before that? Is Western dominance beginning with the Greeks and Romans — right? Wrong, not even close! The rise of the East and the South has roughly a 1,300 year history …