(2024-08-22). BRICS vs. G-7: The Battle for Global Economic Supremacy. infobrics.org BRICS comprising of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa is an organization that was made in 2009 for assisting each other. This actually come into being right after the economic crisis of 2008. When economic crisis occurs, developed nation like G-7 did not abet other nations which ultimately urge these countries to build an organization to assist each other and do economic collaborations…
(2024-08-22). BRI, African Union's Agenda 2063 in synergy, forum told. ecns.cn China is ready to promote synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and the African Union's Agenda 2063 and the development strategies of African countries, experts said at a Sino-African forum on Wednesday.
(2024-08-21). China and Africa boost exchanges of TV programs. ecns.cn China and Africa are deepening cooperation in audiovisual production and more exchanges of television series and programs are expected.
(2024-08-21). Modernization, unity seen as key to Sino-African ties. ecns.cn Working together to realize modernization and strengthening unity among members of the vast Global South should be prioritized amid the looming challenges worldwide, said senior officials and experts from China and Africa.
(2024-08-22). China and Africa boost exchanges of TV programs. ecns.cn China and Africa are deepening cooperation in audiovisual production and more exchanges of television series and programs are expected.
(2024-08-22). South African group refutes WHO's declaration of an mpox emergency and warns the public about the risks of the vaccines. expose-news.com The South Africa "Vaccine" Injury Medico-Legal Study Group ("SAVIMS") has released a press statement to say that it does not support the Africa CDC and World Health Organisation declaration of a global …
(2024-08-22). Corporate or community-led? Africa's agricultural future at a crossroads. mronline.org 
(2024-08-22). Russia repels large Ukrainian drone attack. peoplesworld.org 
Russia repelled one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, Moscow said today. The Russians said that they destroyed all of those headed towards the capital. This came as fears grow that the conflict between Russia and Ukraine could spread to Africa. The Russian Ministry of Defense …
(2024-08-22). South African national health laboratory recovered after cyber-attac. plenglish.com According to a statement issued today by Deputy Minister of Health Joe Phaahla, the Ministry thanks the NHLS for its swift and tireless efforts to restore its laboratories to full operational capacity, following a successful and comprehensive rebuilt of its information technology systems and infrastructure. | More than 70 percent of healthcare decisions depend on those services, he recalled, so the restoration of operations is a commitment with the country's public healthcare attention. | The NHLS is described in the text as the backbone of South Africa's public health, whose networked system serves more than 85…
(2024-08-22). Donald Trump Confronts Kamala in his Usual Fashion. tomdispatch.com One of the nation's best-known Black Republicans is former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. In the twenty-first century (and perhaps ever), no African American woman rose higher in Republican politics than Rice, who served as President George W. Bush's national security adviser and then his secretary of state, both firsts. Like her or not, agree with her politics or not, she brought significant experience, knowledge, and professionalism to those positions. Donald Trump's first public words about Rice date back to 2006 when he labeled her with a vile term. In a speech before 8,000 people in New York City, he s…
(2024-08-22). China-African trade volume rises to US$282.1 billion. tvbrics.com 
The Chinese government expands cooperation with African countries…
(2024-08-22). Moscow assesses prospects for co-operation between Russia and Southern African Development Community. tvbrics.com 
Ties between Russia and the African continent have a long history…
(2024-08-22). India pursues efforts to bring the African Union to G20. tvbrics.com 
India continues to invest in Africa…
(2024-08-22). Workers Struggles: Europe, Middle East & Africa. wsws.org Social workers and educators at French Judicial Protection of Youth service walk out to protest hundreds of job cuts affecting vulnerable youth; nurses continue strike in Iran over chronic understaffing; South African confectionary workers at Johannesburg factory owned by major food manufacturer walk out after rejecting pay offer…
(2024-08-22). Letsike leads SA delegation to Kazan Global Youth Summit. sanews.gov.za Letsike leads SA delegation to Kazan Global Youth Summit | Deputy Minister of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, is leading a South African delegation to the Third Kazan Global Youth Summit in Russia.
The Kazan Global Youth Summit, taking place from 21-24 August 2024, is an annual event which brings together youth, policy leaders, diplomats, and experts on key issues on the international youth agenda.
The 2024 summit's agenda will be dedicated to various topics, including digitalisation; modern tools in youth policy; traditional values in the globalisation era.
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(2024-08-22). In Cameroon, long-running defamation case highlights vexatious suits against journalists. mediadefence.org
(2024-08-22). Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding. sanews.gov.za Basic Education sets record straight on school feeding | The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has moved to set the record straight following recent allegations regarding the National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP). | In a statement, Director General Mathanzima Mweli, explained that the delay in the department's response was due to discussions between himself and DBE Minister Siviwe Gwarube. | Mweli refuted claims made in the Sunday Times article of 18 August 2024, titled, "Gwarube halts R10bn school food tender", stating that the article contained "numerous inaccuracies, fabrications, and falsehoods". | He…
(2024-08-22). Cheaper data beckons in Africa as satellite internet roll-out intensifies. independent.co.ug 
Africa's data market is experiencing a reset, with the aggressive rollout of satellite internet and intense competition promising faster and cheaper services, including markets with some of the world's most expensive data plans. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A year after the introduction of commercial-scale satellite internet by Elon Musk's Starlink in Africa, significant …
(2024-08-22). IGAD member states challenged to increase financing of agricultural sector. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has raised concern over the slow progress by member states in meeting the commitments made under the Malabo Declaration. The Declaration, signed in 2014 in Equatorial Guinea, set ambitious goals for accelerating agricultural growth, enhancing shared prosperity, and improving livelihoods across Africa, with a …
(2024-08-22). National health lab now fully operational after cyber attack. sanews.gov.za National health lab now fully operational after cyber attack | Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Joe Phaahla, announced on Wednesday that the National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) operations have been fully restored following a cyber attack in June this year. | The NHLS was hit by a cyber attack that significantly disrupted the normal delivery of essential health services in the public health sector. | The Board and Executive Management have since briefed Phaahla, who oversees the work of public health entities under the Department of Health, on the progress made to restore the systems following the incident.
(2024-08-22). Young perfumer's sweet smell of success. sanews.gov.za Young perfumer's sweet smell of success | By Khanyisile Rasmeni | Phumulile Mkhonza of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga is growing as a perfumer and revolutionising the African fragrance industry. | Mkhonza is the owner of PSD Scent Perfumes, a business that she started in 2019 but only registered in 2022. | It specialises in high quality personal care products including perfumes for men and women, body lotions, body butters, tissue oils, home diffusers, and car air-fresheners. | Mkhonza enrolled for a three-month perfume-making course while studying at the University of Johannesburg for a degree in political science. | "
(2024-08-22). President mourns maths and science teacher William Smith. sanews.gov.za President mourns maths and science teacher William Smith | President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sadness at the passing away of maths and science education innovator and Esteemed Member of the National Order of the Baobab, William Smith. | In a statement on Wednesday, President Ramaphosa offered his condolences to the family and friends of the popular educator who passed away at the age of 85.
President Ramaphosa conferred the Order of the Baobab on Smith in 2019.
Born in Makhanda (in the Eastern Cape) to parents who were notable scientists, Smith made mathematics and science accessible to al…
(2024-08-22). Multichoice Talent Factory 2025 calls for entries. independent.co.ug 
MTF's curriculum is built on a hands-on approach, complemented by mentorship from industry experts Kampala, Uganda | THE INDPENDENT | MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is now accepting applications for its 2025 fully funded academic program, extending an opportunity to aspiring filmmakers, scriptwriters, producers, and storytellers across Africa. The application is open to participants from diverse backgrounds …
(2024-08-22). Leon MacDonald Departs All Blacks Amid Coaching Clash. devdiscourse.com New Zealand assistant coach Leon MacDonald has departed the All Blacks after a clash with head coach Scott Robertson over the team's direction, New Zealand Rugby announced Thursday. The departure occurs just prior to the two-test tour of South Africa, despite the All Blacks winning four of their first five tests under Robertson.
(2024-08-22). Have your say on 2025 National Minimum Wage determination. sanews.gov.za Have your say on 2025 National Minimum Wage determination | The National Minimum Wage (NMW) Commission is inviting all stakeholders with an interest in the National Minimum Wage to make representations of possible adjustments in the policy instrument. | "The closing date for submission of written comments/representations concerning possible adjustments to the National Minimum Wage is 30 September 2024," the Commission said in a statement. | This as the Commission is conducting an investigation into possible adjustments to the NMW and will submit its recommendations to the Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakho…
(2024-08-22). Eleva a 22 el número de muertos por inundaciones en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net Las graves inundaciones han afectado casas que han sido arrasadas por las aguas del temporal, así como carreteras anegadas y árboles arrancados de raíz.
(2024-08-22). Tunisian court orders pre-trial detention of Saied opponent. newarab.com 
A Tunisian former parliamentarian who tried to stand in upcoming presidential elections before dropping out has been placed in pre-trial detention after allegedly crossing the border with Algeria illegally, a court told local media on Wednesday. | Safi Said, 70, a former journalist and a vocal opponent of
(2024-08-22). Cuba contra las drogas: øQué acciones se llevan a cabo para reforzar el control sobre el tráfico de estupefacientes hacia el país? (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Sobre la situación actual del consumo de drogas a nivel mundial, los efectos devastadores que nuevas y muy potentes sustancias químicas están provocando en países como Estados Unidos, así como las acciones que desde Cuba se llevan a cabo para reforzar el control sobre el tráfico de estupefacientes hacia el país, autoridades de diversos sectores informaron en la Mesa Redonda.
(2024-08-22). Doctor Recounts Treating Patients in Gaza Injured in US-Enabled Massacres. truthout.org Tanya Haj-Hassan is a pediatric intensive care physician who has volunteered in Gaza multiple times over the past 10 months. She joins us to recount what she witnessed there and to explain why she is calling for an end to U.S. support for the Israeli military and the resumption of comprehensive humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. Over the course of Israel's assault, Haj-Hassan has treated victims… |
(2024-08-22). A new, dangerous phase: Failure to strike an Israel-Hamas deal heightens risk of wider Mideast conflict. haaretz.com Recent U.S. optimism about securing a cease-fire may be overblown. While Blinken's presence assured that Hezbollah or Iran wouldn't retaliate against Israel during the DNC, intelligence suggests that the Lebanese militants are determined to carry out a revenge attack soon. In Washington, the hope is that the miracle will last at least another day…
(2024-08-22). Hezbollah targets Israeli military sites with 'squadron of attack drones'. presstv.ir Lebanon's Hezbollah has carried out fresh retaliatory attacks against a number of strategic Israeli military positions in the northern part of the occupied territories.
(2024-08-22). US carrier, warships arrive in West Asia amid prospect of Iran, Hezbollah response to Israel. presstv.ir US aircraft carrier arrives in the West Asia region amid the country and the Israeli regime's fears of Iran and Hezbollah's pending response to Tel Aviv's assassination of senior resistance figures.
(2024-08-22). The Proof is in the Platform: Ironclad Support for Israel. fightbackbetter.com The on-going Democratic National Convention, which will end on Thursday night, August 22nd, was billed by some as an opportunity to see what the Democrats would do about the on-going genocide in Palestine. Thousands of protesters were outside the convention marching in the streets. Others, the Uncommitted movement in particular, created their own convention, sitting in to impress upon the Democrats that they deserved a chance to speak inside. Others carried in banners, one read, "Stop Arming Israel." And the Abandon Biden movement that had contributed to Biden stepping out of the race, morphed into the Abandon…
(2024-08-22). Democrats Who Say They Want A Ceasefire Vote For More Military Aid. popularresistance.org "We rally, we march, and we continue to fight like hell for our rights!," wrote the organizers in a social media post. "The Democratic Party has funneled billions of dollars to support a genocide that Israel is committing on the Palestinian people with our tax dollars and the people say no more! No more money for bombs and war, we want our money to go to free education, housing, and healthcare! We want justice for all of our communities all across the United States and we will fight for it until we get it!" | Mondoweiss spoke with Lara Haddadin, who has been an organizer with the U.S. Palestinian Community Networ…
(2024-08-22). U.S. Aircraft Carrier With F-35 Jets Reaches Middle East As Iran Mulls All-Out War On Israel | Watch. hindustantimes.com Iran Vs Israel | Israel Attack: The US military increased its presence in the Middle East amid fear of Iran's Haniyeh revenge strike on Israel. USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and strike group reached the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility on August 22. It is equipped with F-35C and F/A-18 Block III fighter jets and is also accompanied by Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 21 and Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 9.
(2024-08-22). Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest. popularresistance.org During the Democratic National Convention, Chicago police aggressively cracked down on a protest outside of the Israeli consulate. Officers carried out a mass arrest that included multiple members of the press, according to several independent reporters that were on the ground. | Josh Pacheco, a photojournalist from New York City, and Olya Fedorova, a freelance photojournalist, were singled out by police and arrested and charged with "disorderly conduct." | Police reportedly damaged Pacheco and Fedorova's camera equipment during their arrests, and they were released from the Area 3 police station in the early mor…
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu's Son On Iran's Radar? Israeli PM's Son's Miami Apartment Locked Down After… | Watch. hindustantimes.com Security scare for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son in the United States amid tensions with Iran. Yair Netanyahu's Miami home was put under lockdown after a warning about a suspicious object, according to Israel's N12. Residents received a message from the building management and police department telling them to stay indoors and not to go near the windows. A resident told N12 that the building's WhatsApp group was filled with rumours of bombs.
(2024-08-22). Three Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on occupied West Bank. aljazeera.com Israeli forces have carried out near-daily raids in the territory, killing more than 600 Palestinians since October.
(2024-08-22). 28 killed as bus carrying Pakistan pilgrims crashes in Iran. newarab.com 
At least 28 "A bus carrying 51 Pakistani pilgrims overturned and caught fire in front of Dehshir-Taft checkpoint in the central province of Yazd on Tuesday night,"
(2024-08-22). The Weakness of Progressive Latin American Governments in These Precarious Times. scheerpost.com 
Unwilling to accept election results in Venezuela, the OAS, led by the US, passed a resolution essentially asking the country to violate its own election laws. Many countries with supposedly centre-left or left governments have joined the US in proposals that seek to undermine Venezuelan democratic processes, a reflection of the contradictions confronting the current progressive cycle of governments and weakness of the left in Latin America today.
(2024-08-20). Beijing, Moscow sign deals to strengthen cooperation. ecns.cn China and Russia signed multiple cooperation documents on Wednesday covering areas such as investment, education, science and technology, and cross-border cargo transportation.
(2024-08-22). UK Riots: The UK is under the biggest PsyOp of the 21st century. expose-news.com We are witnessing the confluence of carefully implemented legislation, judicial and enforcement mechanisms combined with hyper-effective PsyOp manipulation through fake media, Ignasz Semmelweisz writes and uses images from various sources to explain …
(2024-08-22). Indian state plans law for Muslim marriages and divorces. geo.tv 
Muslim students display placards during a protest against the recent hijab ban in few colleges of Karnataka state, at Aliah University in Kolkata, India, February 9, 2022. — Reuters
(2024-08-22). Taliban appoint ambassador to UAE first time since Afghanistan takeover. geo.tv 
Taliban fighters celebrate on the second anniversary of the fall of Kabul on a street near the US embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan on August 15, 2023. — Reuters
(2024-08-22). Chile_Valdivia: A 40 años Homenaje a resistentes asesinados por la dictadura. indybay.org Chile | Valdivia: A 40 años conmemoran a resistentes a la dictadura asesinados en operación Alfa Carbón de la CNI…
(2024-08-22). 'Sandwiched' caregivers show need for improved welfare state. mronline.org 
Our economy and society are heavily dependent on unpaid care work, disproportionately performed by women.
(2024-08-22). Kiev, the war is there, but you can't see it. pressenza.com 
Kiev is a very large and very beautiful city, tidy, and clean, with churches, ancient buildings, others of clear Soviet imprint, and finally very modern skyscrapers. | I arrived on Saturday 17 August at 5.30 in the morning, after the driver, unable to arrive before the curfew, made a long night stop at the gates of the city and reached the bus station, which is located next to the train station, exactly at the end of the curfew. The station was already in full operation, with many buses and minibuses arriving or departing. | Few speak English, but we have all learned to use mobile phone applications to translat…
(2024-08-22). Trump's Big Claim On Russia's Hypersonic Missiles, Says 'U.S. Had It, But Somebody…' | U.S. Polls. hindustantimes.com Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made a big claim while addressing his first outdoor rally on August 21 in Asheboro, North Carolina, since the attempted assassination attempt. Trump said, "Somebody from the US gave hypersonic missile technology to Russia." Trump, however, hinted at the role of former President Barack Obama.
(2024-08-22). The Lies I Believed: Uncovering the Reality of U.S. Imperialism with Josephine Guilbeau. youtube.com 
In this segment from our episode of State of Play with Greg J Stoker, we are joined by Josephine Guilbeau, a former U.S. Military intelligence officer, to discuss her eye-opening journey of deconstructing the propaganda she encountered throughout her military career. Josephine shares her experiences from combat deployments in Afghanistan and her subsequent realization of …
(2024-08-22). Why the EPA is relying on unproven technology to stop cancer-causing emissions. grist.org 
In the late 1980s, the aptly named Package Products Company in Charlotte, North Carolina, was facing a toxic problem. The consumer packaging company printed eye-catching candy wrappers, soft-drink shrink wrap, and other materials doused with colorful inks. But the company discovered that the chemicals in the ink vaporized when the wrappers were set out to dry, poisoning the air and creating a dangerous environment for workers and even those who lived nearby. | The company brought in Michael Lukey, an air pollution control engineer, to solve the problem. He had a novel idea: He set up blowers that pumped clean…
(2024-08-22). Walz's big night, influencers flexing clout, defining freedom. Takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC. whyy.org
(2024-08-22). Childcare — why should you pay for it? onlineopinion.com.au A low-income family that sends two kids to child care full-time, costing $115 a day, will receive $50,830 a year in subsidies.
(2024-08-22). Princeton University offers STEM program to formerly incarcerated individuals. whyy.org From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? A
(2024-08-22). This simple farming technique can capture carbon for thousands of years. grist.org 
Simon Kitol's 25-acre farm in western Kenya teems with maize, tomatoes, and beans, but also an invasive menace: Prosopis juliflora, better known as the mathenge plant. Its long roots steal water from his crops, and the shrub takes up valuable room for growing food. Kitol's livestock also dine on the mathenge pods, which are loaded with sugar, causing even more problems. | "It damages their teeth, and eventually the cows or goats die," Kitol said. The thickets also provide cover for predators like wild dogs and hyenas. "They hide there because it is so thick that you can't see them. At night, when the goats or…
(2024-08-22). 'Out of many, one': Area Democrats dominate third night of the DNC. whyy.org What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? A number of area politicians featured in the prime-time lineup at the Democratic National Convention on its
(2024-08-22). Shielded By Bulletproof Glass, Trump Calls For Doctor Midway During Rally. Here's Why | U.S. Polls. hindustantimes.com Trump Rally | Trump in North Carolina | Trump Carolina Rally Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump held his first outdoor rally on August 21 since the attempted assassination attempt on July 13 in Pennsylvania. Trump was protected by bulletproof glass at the podium in Asheboro, North Carolina. However, the former president stopped midway through his speech to ask for a doctor. Watch this video to know why.
(2024-08-22). Campaña Cuba àönica aumenta expectativas en turismo de Bolivia hacia la isla. radiohc.cu La Paz, 22 ago (RHC) La representante del Ministerio de Turismo (Mintur) de Cuba en el Cono Sur, Janet Ayala, afirmó hoy que puede acontecer una nueva etapa en la comercialización de este destino en Bolivia, al concluir una caravana promocional.
(2024-08-22). Sinfonía de las cavernas, un libro para pensar en la vida (+ Video). cubadebate.cu Es un día agitado. Hay personas que entran y salen. Camino por el pasillo, Subo y bajo escaleras. Veo en la carretera el ritmo de la gente al caminar y también como pasan los carros, algunos con más ruidos que otros, con más o menos colores. Hoy traigo en mis manos el libro Sinfonía de las cavernas, del joven escritor tunero Alejandro Rama…
(2024-08-22). Elecciones en Estados Unidos: Trump reaparece en un acto al aire libre protegido por cristales antibalas. cubadebate.cu El candidato republicano a la Casa Blanca, Donald Trump, retomó este miércoles los mítines al aire libre, protegido por un fuerte dispositivo de seguridad, que incluyó láminas de cristales antibalas. El museo de Aviación de la ciudad de Asheboro, en el estado clave de Carolina del Norte, fue el escenario de la primera reunión en un espacio abierto, desde el atentado que sufriera el magnate el 13 de julio pasado, cuando resultó herido en una oreja.
(2024-08-22). Pronóstico cubano ratifica temporada ciclónica muy activa. cubadebate.cu En una reciente actualización, el pronóstico emitido por especialistas del Instituto de Meteorología ratificó su proyección inicial de que la temporada ciclónica de 2024 tendrá un comportamiento muy activo en la cuenca del Atlántico norte, conformada también por el golfo de México y el mar Caribe.
(2024-08-22). Legisladores mexicanos demandan retirar a Cuba de lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo. cubadebate.cu Senadores y diputados mexicanos emitieron un pronunciamiento para que el Gobierno de México reitere a Estados Unidos la solicitud de retirar a Cuba de la lista de Estados patrocinadores del terrorismo. El documento denuncia los antecedentes de esa injusta decisión, sus nocivas consecuencias para Cuba y su carácter violatorio del derecho internacional.
(2024-08-22). Carlos Acosta presentará un Cascanueces diferente en Reino Unido. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El afamado bailarín cubano Carlos Acosta muestra hoy gran entusiasmo ante el próximo debut de su espectáculo Cascanueces en La Habana, que llegará a escenarios del Reino Unido a finales de este año.
(2024-08-22). Brasil restringirá entrada de inmigrantes sin visa. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El Ministerio de Justicia anunció que restringirá la entrada de inmigrantes sin visa a Brasil, después de que la Policía Federal identificara que el país se convirtió en una ruta para redes de tráfico de personas.
(2024-08-22). Concluyó Radiomorfosis Cuba 2024 (+Foto y Video). radiohc.cu La Habana, 21 ago (RHC) El evento que sesionó en el Hotel Habana Libre de la capital cubana inició su última jornada con el panel, De la radio tradicional al pódcast, moderado por Yuzaima Cardona, directora general de la Radio Cubana.
(2024-08-22). Cuba mantiene tolerancia cero frente a las drogas ilícitas. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) Cuba mantiene hoy una política de tolerancia cero en el enfrentamiento al tráfico ilícito de estupefacientes, y aplica con rigor y severidad su legislación al respecto, aseguró la víspera el jefe del órgano antidrogas del Ministerio del Interior (Minint), Coronel Juan Carlos Poey Guerra, al intervenir programa radio televisivo Mesa Redonda.
(2024-08-22). Albornoz suma otro triunfo en Festival de Ajedrez de Abu Dabi. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (JIT).- Aunque transitó con éxito por la quinta ronda, el cubano Carlos Daniel Albornoz mantuvo una discreta ubicación en el Festival Internacional de Ajedrez de Abu Dabi, en Emiratos àÅrabes Unidos, a falta de cuatro fechas para el cierre.
(2024-08-22). Recuerdan en Nicaragua epopeya de campaña de alfabetización. radiohc.cu Managua, 22 ago (RHC) La vicepresidenta de Nicaragua, Rosario Murillo, recordó la epopeya de la primera Gran Cruzada Nacional de Alfabetización, considerada hoy aquí como la mayor proeza educativa y cultural en la historia del país.
(2024-08-22). Israeli Soldiers Abduct Eight Palestinians In West Bank. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted at least eight Palestinians after storming their homes and violently searching them in Al-Biereh, Qalqilia, Nablus, Hebron, and Jerusalem. In Al-Biereh city, in the central West Bank governorate of Ramallah and Al-Biereh, the soldiers abducted Jihad Ahmad Ad-Damsi, 23, after storming his home and violently searching it. The soldiers …
(2024-08-22). Army Abducts A Child Near Salfit. imemc.org 
On Thursday dawn, Israeli soldiers abducted a Palestinian child in Deir Ballout town, west of Salfit in the occupied West Bank's central part. Media sources said the soldiers invaded the town, searched homes and streets, and abducted Shadi Ahed Mousa, 15, in the Deir Ballout Medow, and moved him to a military post at the …
(2024-08-22). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts. ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
(2024-08-21). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts. ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
(2024-08-20). Overseas graduates come to terms with civil service posts. ecns.cn Figures show 39,600 central government jobs are being offered this year, with there being one job per 77 applicants on average, slightly higher than the 1-70 ratio last year.ad.
(2024-08-22). Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff. middleeasteye.net 
Australian Human Rights Commission accused of mistreating pro-Palestine staff | Staff say they faced hostility from management after expressing pro-Palestinian sentiments | | Pro-Palestine demonstrators march through the central business district in Sydney on 4 August 2024 (AFP) | F…
(2024-08-22). Bernie Sanders calls economic inequality America's unspoken crisis at Progressive Central 2024. nationofchange.org At the Progressive Central 2024 conference, Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal emphasized the urgent need to address income and wealth inequality, arguing that these issues remain largely ignored in national discourse despite their profound impact on American society.
(2024-08-22). Bernie Sanders calls economic inequality America's unspoken crisis at Progressive Central 2024. nationofchange.org At the Progressive Central 2024 conference, Bernie Sanders and Pramila Jayapal emphasized the urgent need to address income and wealth inequality, arguing that these issues remain largely ignored in national discourse despite their profound impact on American society.
(2024-08-22). Low temperature causes fish mortality in Uruguayan rivers. plenglish.com Montevideo, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The prevailing low temperatures are the cause of fish mortality in Uruguayan rivers, according to technicians of the Ministry of Environment and scientists. The appearance since July of thousands of lifeless fish on beaches and rivers of the coast in central and southern Uruguay caused concern among citizens.
(2024-08-22). Greece: Continued judicial harassment of migrants' rights defender Panayote Dimitras. fidh.org The recent summons by the Athens Magistrate marks a new development in Mr Dimitras' long history of judicial harassment, this time also prospecting the criminal prosecution of his wife, constituting a major violation of their right to defend human rights as well as of the recently adopted European Union (EU) anti-SLAPP Directive. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT) urges the Greek authorities to put an immediate end to this practice of harassment and to (…) | – |
(2024-08-22). Impoverished parents in Chad abandon their children to seek a better life in Europe. indybay.org In Chad, one of the world's poorest nations, many parents abandon their children and try to get to Europe…
(2024-08-22). Comoros becomes 165th member of WTO. newarab.com 
The "I am particularly proud to welcome Comoros as the newest member of the WTO," said the organisation's director-general Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. | "Comoros's membership will add a valuable voice to the multilateral trading system as it has shown commitment to the values of the WTO and has clearly demonstrated willingness…
(2024-08-22). DR Congo: 2 Who Criticized 'State of Siege' Arrested. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Heavily armed police drive through Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, on September 4, 2019. | © 2019 Kay Nietfeld/picture alliance via Getty Images | (Nairobi) — Two human rights defenders who held a news conference to criticize the Democratic Republic of Congo's "state of siege" in eastern provinces have been held without charge since August 1, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today.Jack Sinzahera, 35, one of those held, a member of the citizens' movement Amka Congo (Wake up Congo), is a longtime activist and campaigner who advocates lifting the "state of siege" imposed in the…
(2024-08-22). Actualmente no se registran casos de viruela símica en el país. radiohc.cu La Habana, 22 ago (RHC) El pasado 14 de agosto, la Organización Mundial de la Salud declaró como emergencia internacional de salud pública el brote de viruela símica (MPOX), ante su recrudecimiento en la República Democrática del Congo y en un número creciente de países de àÅfrica, así como su extensión fuera de este continente.
(2024-08-22). The DNC Fiddles While the World Burns. counterpunch.org 
An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the brink of direct involvement in major wars with Russia and Iran, either of which could escalate
(2024-08-22). Thousand of Chicago Protesters at DNC Oppose Harris Biden US Supported Israeli Genocide. indybay.org Thousands of people rallied in Chicago to protest the continuing genocide supported by the Democratic Party and the Harris Biden administration.
(2024-08-22). Democrats Propose No Change On Unflinching Support For Israel. popularresistance.org Following the first day of the Democratic National Convention, which runs from August 19 to 22 in Chicago, delegates voted to approved the 2024 Democratic Party platform. Notably, the platform still reads: "President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats are running to finish the job." | While there are still no concrete policies outlined in the Harris-Walz official campaign website, the 2024 Democratic Party platform can be seen as the first glimpse into what this administration promises to offer to the people of the US. | Many were waiting to see if the platform would indicate any changes to the Democrati…
(2024-08-22). DNC Tells Uncommitted Delegates There Won't Be Any Pro-Palestinian Speaker. truthout.org Since the start of the week at the Democratic National Convention (DNC), pro-Palestinian voices, including the uncommitted delegates who have dedicated themselves to a ceasefire in Gaza and an arms embargo on Israel, have sought to have a Palestinian speaker included in the programming. Early on Thursday morning, the leaders of that movement were told that wasn't going to happen. |
(2024-08-22). Hundreds of Police Smother Palestine Solidarity Protests Outside DNC. truthout.org Israel's assault on Gaza and the resulting humanitarian crisis is not getting much airtime on the main stage of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). Inside the convention hall, Democratic leaders act as if the death toll of 40,000 Palestinians is an uncomfortable fact to avoid during a celebration of party unity. But outside the convention, where protesters gather alongside the long… |
(2024-08-22). As Walz Accepted VP Nom, Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Staged a Sit-In. truthout.org Night three of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago concluded in the traditional manner, with the party's vice presidential nominee giving an acceptance speech before a crowd of excited delegates. As the night's events were progressing, however, uncommitted delegates dedicated to pushing the party toward supporting a ceasefire in Gaza and placing an arms embargo against Israel… |
(2024-08-22). Uncommitted delegates explain why they disrupted the DNC for Gaza. therealnews.com 
The mood inside the Democratic National Convention is triumphant, but not everyone is content to toe the party line. On the first day of the convention, three uncommitted delegates dropped a banner calling for a stop to US arms to Israel. In what has now become a viral internet moment, the delegates around them responded …
(2024-08-22). Parents of U.S.-Israeli hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin to Haaretz: We're overwhelmed by positive reception at DNC. haaretz.com Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg, whose son Hersh was kidnapped on October 7, addressed the Democratic National Convention to chants of 'Bring them home'…
(2024-08-22). Hundreds of protesters rally at park and train station on Democratic convention's 3rd night. whyy.org More than 1,000 pro-Palestinian protesters marched Wednesday past a park where pro-Israel demonstrators had gathered earlier and toward the arena hosting the third night of the The demonstration, which stayed largely peaceful, came a day after As marchers passed under a
(2024-08-22). Trump accuses Schumer of being a Hamas member, blames Democrats for Israel losing PR battle. haaretz.com Former president also bemoaned 'Jewish lobby's' loss of influence, in comments Republicans would have likely condemned as antisemitic if they came from a Democratic critic of organizations such as AIPAC…
(2024-08-22). DNC Swarms With Police As Activists March For Palestine, Abortion Rights. popularresistance.org Protests against the Democratic National Convention DNC) kicked off on Sunday night with hundreds of people marching for Palestinian liberation and reproductive justice under a notably heavy police presence in downtown Chicago. | The Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws march showcased the palpable anger greeting Democrats in the streets as they arrive in Chicago for three days of celebrations ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris's official nomination for president. | The protest was organized by a coalition of Palestine solidarity, LGBTQ and reproductive rights groups that are frustrated with the Democratic Party's fa…
(2024-08-22). Chicago Firefighters Protest For New Contract During 2024 DNC. popularresistance.org Chicago, IL — Just blocks away from the United Center, where the 2024 Democratic National Convention is being held, Chicago firefighters are protesting for a new contract. Patrick Cleary, President of the Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2, said they've "been without a contract with the city for over three years" and are "trying to turn up the heat" by protesting during four days of the DNC. Cleary said the main issues are manning variances, Battalion chief aides the need for 20 more ambulances. | "The city has neither accepted nor rejected our proposals. They've been dragging their feet for three years an…
(2024-08-22). DNC 2024 LIVE: Beyond the Hype. youtube.com 
Watch BreakThrough News for special LIVE coverage of the 2024 Democratic National Convention, in collaboration with @freespeechtv and Act TV. Hosts Eugene Puryear and Rania Khalek will be joined by a panel of special guests bringing analysis and perspectives you won't see in the corporate media. BT's Kei Pritsker will report from outside the DNC …
(2024-08-22). Spurned by the DNC, the Uncommitted Movement Is Staging a Sit-In for Palestine. truthout.org June Rose's hope was simultaneously realistic and wildly far-fetched. "All I hope to get out of this and everything else that we're doing are meaningful policy concessions," Rose, an Uncommitted delegate from Rhode Island, told me shortly before heading to Chicago for this week's Democratic National Convention (DNC). "If attending doesn't lead to the Vice President taking a new posture… |
(2024-08-22). Can Kamala Harris help boost the world's largest economy? aljazeera.com The economic vision set out by Democratic US presidential candidate Kamala Harris is in the spotlight.
(2024-08-22). Video: Walz accepts VP nomination at Democratic convention. aljazeera.com The Democrats' candidate for the US vice presidency Tim Walz urged supporters to fight for an election win, at the DNC.
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris Double Dealing & Environmental Deceptions At Hunters Point & Treasure Island. indybay.org The role of Democratic Party presidential candidate Kamala Harris in San Francisco and the development for condos at Hunters Point and Treasure Island is the focus of an interview by Ann Garrison of environmentalist Angel Bradley…
(2024-08-22). Our media, Puigdemont's Catalonia and the violent undemocratic traditions of the Spanish state! cadtm.org
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr. and the Politics of Opportunism. counterpunch.org 
Some politicians give opportunism a bad name. A case in point is Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of JFK and son of Robert Kennedy, two of the most beloved figures — and martyrs — in the annals of the Democratic party. When RFK Jr., then a lifelong Democrat. launched his quixotic bid for the White
(2024-08-22). Ex-president Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder join Walz at DNC. geo.tv 
(2024-08-22). 'Honour of my life': Tim Walz formally accepts nomination as VP candidate. geo.tv 
US Democratic vice presidential nominee Minnesota Governor Tim Walz gestures on Day 3 of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center, in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 21, 2024. — ReutersFormer students marched onstage to introduce Walz.Democratic VP candidate expresses love…
(2024-08-22). Thursday 8/22: "Antidemocratic": Book Talk – U.S. Courts Attack on Voting & Elections w/ author D. Daily. indybay.org Online event…
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr.'s running mate floats joining forces with Trump to thwart Harris-Walz. nationofchange.org Shanahan expressed concerns about the implications of continuing the campaign, noting that it might inadvertently aid Harris and Walz, the Democratic nominees.
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr.'s running mate floats joining forces with Trump to thwart Harris-Walz. nationofchange.org Shanahan expressed concerns about the implications of continuing the campaign, noting that it might inadvertently aid Harris and Walz, the Democratic nominees.
(2024-08-22). RFK Jr.'s running mate floats joining forces with Trump to thwart Harris-WalzÔøº. nationofchange.org Shanahan expressed concerns about the implications of continuing the campaign, noting that it might inadvertently aid Harris and Walz, the Democratic nominees.
(2024-08-22). Tim Walz: "We've got the ball and we have the momentum" peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's pick for the Democratic vice-presidential nomination, introduced himself to the nation on August 21 as a trade unionist, a high school teacher, football coach and military veteran— whom Democrats hope will appeal across party lines. And he said that's a good combination with the "energy, passion and joy" which …
(2024-08-22). Rev. Barber: Cross race "moral fusion" key to Poor People's Campaign. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"Moral fusion" crossing racial lines, will be a key feature of the Poor People's Campaign during and after this fall's election, campaign co-chair, the Rev. William Barber II says. And along the way, he declares, it'll try to dispel a lot of American myths. Barber told an August 21 press conference here, during the Democratic …
(2024-08-22). Chicago DNC Gaza protest. presstv.ir Over 15,000 people held a historic protest against the Democratic Party on the opening day of their National Convention.
(2024-08-22). Australia: Industrial court shuts down strike by electrical workers across New South Wales. wsws.org The anti-democratic ruling is part of a broader crackdown on any attempt by workers to fight for real improvements to wages and conditions.
(2024-08-22). Behind silence over foreign policy at DNC, Democrats prepare escalation of global war. wsws.org The most striking aspect of the Democratic National Convention, which is currently underway in Chicago, is the absence of any discussion of the foreign policy of either the Biden administration or a future Harris administration, despite the fact that the United States is currently engaged in a war against Russia and preparing for a potential war with China.
(2024-08-22). National Education Association union announces deal to end strike by staffers. wsws.org This bitter factional battle within the NEA and its subordinates within the NEASO has given Biden and the Democratic Party, along with the NEA leadership, a huge black eye among its employees and educators.
(2024-08-22). Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages' release during Democratic convention. whyy.org
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Stammering Democrats Unsure How To Accept Positive Feedback. theonion.com CHICAGO—Admitting this was the first time in quite a while they'd heard anything remotely close to positive feedback, stammering and confused Democratic National Committee leaders were reportedly unsure Monday how to process newfound praise from their constituents. "You like the candidates? Really? That's…huh," DNC chair Jaime Harrison said to a group of voters on the …
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: The Onion's Exclusive Interview With Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson. theonion.com With Chicago playing host to the Democratic National Convention, Mayor Brandon Johnson is in the national spotlight. The Onion sat down with the progressive to discuss the DNC, tourism, and his first year in office. The Onion: What advice do you have for those visiting Chicago this week? Johnson: Please take your shoes off when visiting our …
(2024-08-22). SATIRE: Tim Walz Unveils New Retro-Futurist Persona After Feeling Boxed In By Folksy Image. theonion.com CHICAGO—Informing the crowd at the Democratic National Convention that he had come from a distant and unimaginable realm ruled by robotic beings, Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz unveiled a new retro-futurist persona this week during a speech in which he dispensed with his folksy image. "Greetings, citizens of America, it is I—Artemus!" the Minnesota …
(2024-08-22). University of Illinois Hospital nurses strike against low wages, workplace violence. therealnews.com 
Nurses at the University of Illinois Hospital on Chicago's West Side have gone on strike after a prolonged contract negotiation that union representatives say management hasn't taken seriously. The Real News speaks with members of the Illinois Nurses Association from the picket line in Chicago, where the Democratic National Convention is simultaneously taking place. Videography: …
(2024-08-22). EXCLUSIVE: UAW's Shawn Fain on Trump, Democrats, & winning the class war. therealnews.com 
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers, didn't mince words in his speech at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Wearing a shirt with the words "TRUMP IS A SCAB" emblazoned on the front, Fain told the crowd, "For the UAW and for working people everywhere, it comes down one question: what side are you …
(2024-08-22). Kamala Harris Accepts Historic Nomination at Democratic National Convention. devdiscourse.com Vice President Kamala Harris capped off the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night by accepting her party's historic presidential nomination. This moment marked one of her last significant opportunities to appeal to millions of Americans.
(2024-08-22). Activists rally online in support of satirist Bassem Youssef. newarab.com 
Online users in Egypt and across the Middle East have shown overwhelming support for renowned Egyptian political satirist Bassem Youssef after his X account was Initial reports suggested that the platform had suspended his account, allegedly due to accusations of
(2024-08-22). China-Egypt joint Mediterranean naval exercises conclude. newarab.com 
China and Egypt concluded joint naval exercises on Wednesday, as Beijing expands its military influence to the eastern Mediterranean, with a guided missile destroyer part of the PLA Navy's 46th escort task group. | Naval vessels from the Chinese People's Liberation Army took part in drills, training, and a flotilla ceremony with their Egyptian counterparts off the coast of Alexandria, which began on Monday and ended Wednesday, as part of a five-day visit by Beijing's naval forces. | The exercises were perceived, by some, as another projection of Chinese military power far beyond its borders, as the US holds mo…
(2024-08-22). Netanyahu and Sinwar lack a Gaza exit strategy as Egypt fights to keep cease-fire talks alive. haaretz.com Both Israel's Prime Minister and Hamas' leader act as if they have an inexhaustible basket of options. In this reality, the hostages in Gaza have very little reason for hope…
(2024-08-22). Blinken 'proposes international force' on Gaza-Egypt border. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has The proposal was apparently poorly received in Egy…
(2024-08-22). Egypt expresses scepticism of Gaza ceasefire proposal. newarab.com 
(2024-08-22). China, Egypt hold joint naval exercise in Mediterranean Sea. ecns.cn PLA Navy recently held a joint naval exercise with the Egyptian Navy in the Mediterranean Sea, with observers on Wednesday highlighting the PLA Navy's strides toward blue water operations and the deepening of friendships with its foreign counterparts.
(2024-08-22). Ethiopian Feminism: Kolla Women Liberation Collective defies Harem Culture. indybay.org Ethiopian women defy their misogynist culture, leave their husbands, and support each other…
(2024-08-22). Ethiopia and Kenya strengthen efforts to fight terrorism. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) A Kenyan National Intelligence Service (NIS) delegation is visiting Ethiopia on Thursday to continue operations against leaders and militants of terrorist groups operating in the border region and Nairobi.
(2024-08-22). Ethiopia highlights strong bilateral economic cooperation with China. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Minister of Finance, Ahmed Shide, reportedly welcomed a delegation led by the Chinese Deputy Minister of Commerce, Sheng Qiuping, on which occasion he highlighted the strong bilateral economic cooperation in the last two decades.
(2024-08-22). Long-Delayed U.S. Government Report Finally Released, Concludes Fluoride Lowers IQ in Children. thelastamericanvagabond.com The final version of the report confirms what previous draft versions have concluded — fluoride exposure is associated with lower IQ in children. The long-delayed and censored final report from the U.S. National Toxicology Program has found "moderate confidence" that fluoride exposure is "consistently associated with lower IQ in children". The NTP report has been
(2024-08-22). America's Frontier Fund: The Venture Capital Firm with Ties to Peter Thiel and Eric Schmidt. thelastamericanvagabond.com While Peter Thiel and Eric Schmidt fund opposing sides of the U.S. election, they are both invested in a venture capital firm with deep ties to U.S. intelligence and military. American's are increasingly becoming aware of the fact that the secretive Bilderberg Group is funding both sides of the 2024 Presidential Election, with former Google
(2024-08-22). In Dadaab, football is now the best medicine the refugee camp can provide. aljazeera.com Kenya's Dadaab refugee camp has rapidly expanded in its 34 years, and now sport is one of the inhabitants' best hopes.
(2024-08-22). Curbing debt-fueled unrest in emerging markets. independent.co.ug 
Three important weaknesses that have impeded progress and way forward ANALYSIS | VERA SONGEWE & ISHAC DIWAN | The recent protests in Kenya reflect the frustrated aspirations of young people for higher-quality social services and better economic opportunities. It also highlights the difficulty — in Kenya, and across the developing world — of achieving macroeconomic …
(2024-08-22). LM Re and Britam partner with insurtech to protect Kenyan coffee from climate risks. independent.co.ug 
Parametric insurance has grown in popularity in recent years, with the World Economic Forum recently describing it as a potential "game changer" for mitigating disaster risk ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Liberty Mutual Reinsurance (LM Re) has partnered with Kenyan financial services provider Britam and farming-focused insurtech Sprout to offer a parametric insurance product to Kenyan coffee growers. …
(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" uwidata.com West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the developments in West Asia? I asked Viacheslav Matuzov, …
(2024-08-22). "Israel wants to provoke the US into a big war against Iran" unitedworldint.com Russia's perspective on developments in the Middle East. West Asia is going through historic days. The assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh by Israel in Tehran is on the world agenda. Iran's response is being discussed. Meanwhile Türkiye and Syria are likely to take steps towards normalisation after 11 years. How does Russia view the …
(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel. orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 |
(2024-08-22). Soft Normalization: Saudi Arabia Quietly Engages With Israel. orinocotribune.com By Mawadda Iskandar — Aug 20, 2024 |
(2024-08-22). New Ai Weiwei Rights-Inspired Limited Edition Lithographs. hrw.org Click to expand Image | © JRP | Editions | (Geneva) — The renowned Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei has partnered with Human Rights Watch and the Swiss art publisher JRP | Editions on three series of limited edition lithographs that will be available in September 2024, and can be previewed on jrp-editions.com.A portion of the proceeds will benefit Human Rights Watch.The artworks consist of three series of 99 lithographs released in three colors: "Malibu," "Sunshine," and "Peach." They resemble a geometric tile consisting of surveillance cameras, Twitter birds, and handcuffs to symbolize the struggl…
(2024-08-22). Hirak Rif prisoners left out of Morocco's recent royal pardon. newarab.com 
Once again, leaders of On Tuesday night, activists, families, and supporters of the jailed Rif protesters eagerly awaited "the royal pardon" ann…
(2024-08-22). Republicans Kill Civilians For Bad Guy Reasons, Democrats Kill Civilians For Nice Guy Reasons. caitlinjohnstone.com.au The difference between Republicans and Democrats is that Republicans will kill a million Palestinians and say they're doing it so Jesus will come back, whereas Democrats will kill a million Palestinians while making noises with their mouths like "ceasefire" and "two-state solution".
(2024-08-22). Russia-China Trade May Reach $300 Billion by 2030 – Denis Manturov. infobrics.org The 11th meeting of the Russian-Chinese Intergovernmental Commission on Investment Cooperation co-chaired by First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov and Vice Premier of the State Council of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang has taken place…
(2024-08-22). Arkansas Supreme Court Disqualifies Abortion Amendment From November Ballot. truthout.org Abortion rights defenders in Arkansas said Thursday it was "a dark day" after the state's Supreme Court ruled a ballot measure that would enshrine stronger reproductive rights protections for people in the state was ineligible for November election ballots. The court ruled 4-3 in favor of arguments presented by Republican officials including Secretary of State John Thurston and Attorney… |
(2024-08-22). Labor to Trump: You can't be anti-union and claim you're pro-worker. peoplesworld.org 
CHICAGO—"Workers in their unions are the biggest exercise in democracy," declared Julie Su, acting Secretary of Labor in the Biden administration, during the second Labor Council session at the DNC on Wednesday. The opposing ticket in the presidential race, Trump-Vance of the Republican Party, have claimed that their platform represents the working families in the …
(2024-08-22). Jonathan Gullis rinsed after it is announced that he has joined TalkTV as a presenter. leftfootforward.org Former Tory MP Jonathan Gullis has been roasted online after it was revealed that he has joined TalkTV as a presenter. | The former Tory Deputy chair and MP for Stoke-on-Trent North, is set to present his first TalkTV show this Friday, according to Guido Fawkes. | Gullis, who holds disgraceful views about child refugees and who has defended the Rwanda scheme, found himself ridiculed online after the announcement was made. | One social media user wrote in response: "Loudmouth right wing idiots, joins platform for Loudmouth right wing idiots." | Another user posted on X: "Playing to your strengths eh @GullisJona…
(2024-08-22). U.S. federal judge orders increased protection of marine life from oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico. peoplesworld.org 
At the urging of Sierra Club, Friends of the Earth and other green groups, a United States federal judge has thrown out a National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) assessment governing how threatened and endangered marine species like whales and sea turtles ought to be protected from oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico. The Maryland district court struck down the assessment — …
(2024-08-22). Israeli military launches massive attacks on southern Lebanon as tensions escalate. presstv.ir The Israeli military launches airstrikes in over 10 areas in southern Lebanon amid heightened tensions between the regime and Hezbollah.
(2024-08-22). Israeli forces continue West Bank raids, arrests, demolitions. newarab.com 
Israeli forces continued raids across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, injuring one man and detaining two other people in separate incidents. | A 30-year-old Palestinian man suffered shrapnel wounds to his hand after Israeli forces stormed Nablus' Old City at dawn, raiding several neighbourhoods amid the firing of tear gas and sound bombs, Palestinian news agency Wafa reported. | Raids also took place at the Balata camp and the villages around al-Kafriyat. | In the town of Faroun, south of Tulkarm, a man was arrested after being ordered to report to Israeli intelligence at the Taybeh crossing. A woman, ide…
(2024-08-22). Soldiers Throw a Concussion Grenade Into a Vehicle in Hebron, Injure One. imemc.org 
Israeli forces injured a Palestinian citizen, at midnight Wednesday/Thursday, in the southern West Bank city of Hebron, after hurling a concussion grenade into his vehicle. The citizen, Mohammad Tayseer Jabr told the WAFA News Agency that occupation forces, stationed in the southern part of Hebron city, opened fire towards his vehicle with live ammunition. Jabr …
(2024-08-22). Bangladesh: the 'Global South' debt crisis intensifies. cadtm.org
(2024-08-21). Washington clearly up to no good in South China Sea. ecns.cn The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Monday criticizing the "reckless maneuvers" of Chinese ships, which it said "deliberately collided with two Philippine Coast Guard vessels" in waters near China's Ren'ai and Xianbin reefs in the South China Sea earlier that day.
(2024-08-20). Washington clearly up to no good in South China Sea. ecns.cn The U.S. State Department issued a statement on Monday criticizing the "reckless maneuvers" of Chinese ships, which it said "deliberately collided with two Philippine Coast Guard vessels" in waters near China's Ren'ai and Xianbin reefs in the South China Sea earlier that day.
(2024-08-22). Advertiser boycott on X leads to revenue collapse causing headache for Elon Musk. leftfootforward.org Elon Musk's woes have increased after it was revealed that an advertiser boycott of social media platform X has led to a collapse in revenues. | X, formerly Twitter, has come in for some heavy criticism in recent weeks after allowing misinformation to be spread freely following the horrific attacks in Southport, in which three young girls were killed in the attack that took place during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class. | The misinformation played a significant role in far-right riots in towns and cities across the UK, while Musk has also welcomed back the likes of far-right figures and groups such as Tommy R…
(2024-08-22). Leicester South MP Shockat Adam says he and his children face racist abuse. middleeasteye.net 
Leicester South MP Shockat Adam says he and his children face racist abuse | The newly elected British lawmaker said fellow independents are 'deciphering' whether their visions are aligned for a potential alliance | | Shockat Adam makes his maiden speech in parliament as the independent MP…
(2024-08-22). US military conducts live-fire drills in South Korea to test deployment readiness. presstv.ir The US military conducted live-fire drills in South Korea to exercise deployment readiness.
(2024-08-22). UN: More than 75,000 people displaced in southern Gaza in past few days. presstv.ir The UN says more than 75,000 people have been displaced in the southwest Gaza Strip just in the past few days.
(2024-08-22). Over 17,000 AT&T workers strike in the southeast US. wsws.org The workers' last contract, which expired in early August, was pushed through after the CWA union sold out a 6 day strike in 2019.
(2024-08-22). Travel Advisory: Weekend Closure of East Seneca Turnpike in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County. urbancny.com 
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that East Seneca Turnpike (State Route 173) will be closed to traffic between South Salina Street and East Brighton Avenue in the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, beginning at 7 p.m. on Friday, August 23, to 6 a.m. on Monday, August 26. The closure is necessary to facilitate the erection of steel on the I-81 southbound bridge over East Seneca Turnpike as part of the I-81 Viaduct Project. Motorists traveling eastbound on East Seneca Turnpike are advised to follow the signed detour that directs traffic to north on South Salina Street to east on…
(2024-08-22). Philadelphia psychologists say this is how families can support kids' mental health as they go back to school. whyy.org From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Kids and teens will soon While there might be excitement and anticipation, Philadelphia psychologists say it's also normal for students to feel
(2024-08-22). When Is 'Recyclable' Not Really Recyclable? popularresistance.org Is there anything more pathetic than a used plastic bag? | They rip and tear. They float away in the slightest breeze. Left in the wild, their mangled remains entangle birds and choke sea turtles that mistake them for edible jellyfish. It takes 1,000 years for the bags to disintegrate, shedding hormone-disrupting chemicals as they do. And that outcome is all but inevitable, because no system exists to routinely recycle them. It's no wonder some states have banned them and stores give discounts to customers with reusable bags. | But the plastics industry is working to make the public feel OK about using them again…
(2024-08-22). 76 lives lost in 6 days due to unsafe overtaking. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Unsafe overtaking has been identified as a major factor contributing to last week's devastating road crashes, which claimed 76 lives across Uganda. According to the Traffic and Road Safety Directorate, most of the fatal incidents between August 11 and August 17 occurred when drivers and motorcyclists attempted to overtake at …
(2024-08-22). Archbishop Kaziimba wants proposed church law amendments postponed. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Archbishop Samuel Steven Kaziimba Mugalu of the Church of Uganda has requested a postponement of the proposed amendments to the Provincial Constitution and Canons. In his Charge to the 27th Provincial Assembly currently underway at Uganda Christian University, Mukono, Archbishop Kaziimba suggests that these changes be delayed until the Provincial …
(2024-08-22). Stanbic records 17.6% profit growth in H1 2024 to Shs 235.5bn. independent.co.ug 
The bank's low-cost payment solution, FlexiPay, now boasts over 900,000 clients and is gaining traction in both transaction numbers and volumes Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Stanbic Holdings Uganda Ltd (SUHL) recorded 17.6% growth in profit after tax to Shs 235.5 billion for the first half of 2024 on the back of robust revenue growth …
(2024-08-22). Kampala property market sees shift toward short-term rentals. independent.co.ug 
The developers in prime areas like Nakasero and Kololo have responded to these market dynamics by replacing older, detached houses with modern apartment blocks Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala's property market is undergoing significant changes as property owners increasingly shift their tenancy preferences from long-term leases to short stays, particularly for furnished apartments. This …
(2024-08-22). Centenary Bank opens 81st branch in Buliisa District. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Centenary Bank has opened a new branch in Buliisa district in western Uganda, expanding its network to 81 branches. This new branch aims to serve the broader community in Bunyoro region, which is experiencing a fast increase in economic activity stimulated by the Oil and Gas sector. Beatrice Lugalambi, General …
(2024-08-22). Ugandans, where is this NRM relationship taking YOU. independent.co.ug 
COMMENT | Olivia Nalubwama | Sometimes, it seems like Ugandan news headlines are stuck in a depressing loop — like a demented algorithm that constantly drones despair and discouragement into our ears, stoking our deep-seated grievances and insecurities. The headlines blare dysfunction and regression — the good news stories cannot compete, tucked away safely in …
(2024-08-22). Army wants Education Ministry to host Kiswahili Council. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs wants the Uganda National Kiswahili Council to be hosted under the Ministry of Education and Sports as the suitable institution to promote Kiswahili language. The Undersecretary in the Defence Ministry, James Mutabazi said their position is premised on the basis of the ministry's …
(2024-08-22). KITEEZI TRAGEDY: Survivor returns to Kasese with call on parents to prioritize education. independent.co.ug 
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Obusinga Bwa Rwenzururu-OBR cultural institution in Kasese is asking parents to prioritize education of their children. The call came after the institution received 16-year- old Gilbert Mumbere, who survived the Kitezi landfill collapse in Wakiso district last week. Mumbere had gone to serve as a house helper in one …
(2024-08-22). Yet again, Zambian journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo faces prison over reporting. parliament.gov.zm
(2024-08-22). Zimbabwe: Arbitrary detention and alleged torture of Namatai Kwekweza, Robson Chere and Samuel Gwenzi. fidh.org
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Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Absa Group reported headline earnings of R10.2 billion for the first half of 2024 and said it expects an improvement in second-half Group performance as its South African retail businesses demonstrated earnings growth across the portfolio in the first six months of the year. "All of our underlying businesses …
Researchers call for harmonization of enforcement mechanisms used by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania to tackle transnational crimes ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | Lake Victoria, Africa's largest and the world's second-largest freshwater lake, shared by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, has become a hotspot for environmental crime, according to a new report from the Pretoria-based Institute for Security …
To mark World Humanitarian Day on 19 August, WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issues a call to stop the intensifying attacks on healthcare workers, hospitals and other health services, which often offer the only hope for saving the lives of people caught up in the horror of needless conflict. COMMENT | Dr Tedros Adhanom …
Israeli captives whose bodies were recently retrieved from Gaza may have been killed by Israeli bombing, a preliminary investigation by the Israeli army has found. | Examiners said that the captives may have died as a result of carbon dioxide flooding the tunnel in which they were held, Ynet reported on Tuesday. | When asked about whether the army may have killed the captives, Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. 
By Tricontinental Institute for Social Research — Aug 13, 2024 | This dossier presents a broad overview of the Latin American far right's political, economic, and cultural programmes and how the absence of a real left political project that secures better living conditions has thrown different fractions of the working class into the grip of neofascism. | Introduction | The new Latin American progressive wave has created great expectations among the left, not only on the continent but across the world. Though institutional victories over the far right in presidential elections are important, defeating neofasc…
Commercial ship 'not under command' after suspected Houthi attack in Red Sea | The British military says men on small boats attacked a commercial vessel west of Hodeidah | | Ships unload their cargo at the Houthi-controlled port city of Hodeidah in Yemen on 28 July 2024 (AFP) | A commercial ship i…
One thing our government doesn't like doing is challenging the greed of health insurance companies. I can speak with some authority about holes in the ever-fraying safety net of our healthcare system, including Tricare, the military health insurance plan used by most troops, veterans, and their families, other employer-sponsored health insurance, state-sponsored care like Medicare 
Jailed Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi.— Reuters/file 
Israeli central bank chief Amir Yaron has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to speed up the process of debating and approving the 2025 state budget, saying financial markets were seeking In a letter to Netanyahu seen by Reuters on Tuesday, Yaron said the security situation of more than 10 months of war requires the government to maintain 2024 budget frameworks and promote a 2025 budget. | These are "critical to preserving the stability of the economy and str…
The Israeli military has ordered new forced evacuations in parts of central Gaza, signaling the expansion of ground operations and the latest displacement of Palestinians, many of whom have already been displaced multiple times over the course of Israel's war on the territory. At least 50 Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours, according to the Health Ministry in Gaza, pushing the official death toll past 40,200. Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken ended his ninth visit to the Middle East since October without securing any breakthrough for a ceasefire deal. In Chicago, where Democr…
Immigration has become one of the central issues of the 2024 race, with Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump vowing to expand the draconian policies of his first term and deport 10 million immigrants from the country amid what he calls an "invasion." Democrats, meanwhile, are touting their own border crackdown at the Democratic National Convention this week in Chicago. President Joe Biden celebrated his executive action to block many asylum seekers at the southern U.S. border, and Vice President Kamala Harris promises to hire thousands more border agents if she is elected. We host a roundtable…
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"God speaks through our actions. Faith without works is dead. The GOP uses religion to expand hate," were some of the welcoming remarks by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson during the second day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the Interfaith Council session. The central panel of the session tackled the rise of Christian nationalism …
WHO has declared it a global health emergency ANALYSIS | C RAINA MACINTYRE | The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread. This now triggers a coordinated international response to an extraordinary event …
DNC delegates unfurl banner during Biden's speech at the DNC. Photo credit: Esam Boraey An Orwellian disconnect haunts the 2024 Democratic National Convention. In the isolation of the convention hall, shielded from the outside world behind thousands of armed police, few of the delegates seem to realize that their country is on the brink of direct …
A group of American doctors who treated patients in Gaza held a press conference in Chicago on Tuesday to describe the suffering they saw among Palestinians injured and killed in Israel's war on the territory. The press conference, taking place during the Democratic National Convention, was organized by the Uncommitted National Movement, which is pressuring Democrats for an end to blanket U.S. support for Israel. Among those who spoke was Dr. Ahmed Yousaf, who returned from Gaza just weeks earlier. "When we got to the hospital, everything I saw on TikTok and Instagram and all the television, all the s…
We speak with former Michigan Congressmember Andy Levin, a former synagogue president, who lost his 2022 Democratic primary in a race that saw millions spent by pro-Israel groups to unseat the progressive Jewish lawmaker. AIPAC, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, and other lobby groups have used the same playbook over the years to defeat members of Congress who do not toe the line, and Levin says the Democratic Party has to act to stop such "dark money" from deciding elections and push for a new policy on Israel-Palestine that brings peace. "We need to all get along there, and we need…
Activists arrested protesting Israel's war on Gaza outside the Democratic National Convention on Monday have reported injuries from police violence that required hospitalization and a lack of access to attorneys or medication while in custody, according to legal observers and attorneys representing demonstrators. | Chicago police arrested 13 individuals at demonstrations on Monday, according to the National Lawyers Guild Chicago, a nonprofit legal support organization. The majority of those taken into custody were participating in the main, permitted march that included about 3,500 protesters moving the severa…
As former President Barack Obama prepared to speak at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on the evening of August 20, pro-Palestine protestors outside the Consulate General of Israel were arrested. Over sixty-six arrests were reported, including press members—photos by Steel Brooks.
Criticisms of the Biden administration's policy toward Israel are not only coming from uncommitted delegates. They're also coming from people trying to get Vice President Kamala Harris elected. | On Monday, during President Joe Biden's address to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, a Harris delegate was one of several members of the Florida delegation who unfurled a banner that read "Stop Arming Israel." Other members of the Florida delegation stood up to block the banner, while some in the section and another section behind the protesters started hitting the banner and the people holding it with th…
DNC protests, Aug. 20, 2024. By Chris Bentley via Flickr is licensed under CC BY 2.0. By DemocracyNow! On the opening day of the Democratic National Convention, Democracy Now! was on the streets of Chicago during the March on the DNC as thousands of protesters held a rally and march to call on Joe Biden, Kamala Harris and the Democratic …
Chicago August 19 — Some 17,000 people took part in the "March on the DNC 2024" as the Democratic National Convention got underway here. While the march had a broad list of program demands, it was built as a march for Palestine, and it was apparent that the drive to . . . | 
Democrats have centered reproductive rights throughout the week at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, with speakers discussing their abortions, how new restrictions have put women's lives at risk and why bodily autonomy is nonnegotiable. Vice President Kamala Harris has promised to restore reproductive rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Law professor Michele Goodwin describes the fight for reproductive rights as "a tipping point for our democracy" and says Republicans cannot simply walk away from their record on the issue.
We play highlights from the second night of the Democratic National Convention, which ended with keynote speeches by Michelle and Barack Obama. The former first lady and president promoted Vice President Kamala Harris as a transformative leader while criticizing Donald Trump. "Who's going to tell him that the job he's currently seeking might just be one of those 'Black jobs'?" Michelle Obama said.
Former US president Barack Obama gestures as he speaks during Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, US, August 20, 2024. — Reuters"We are ready for a President Kamala Harris", says Obama.Michelle tells Trump presidency just may be 'Black job'.Pro-Palestine…
Barack Obama makes no mention of Gaza war in DNC speech | Former president says 'we can't eradicate every cruelty and injustice in the world' | | Former US President Barack Obama as he speaks on second day of Democratic National Convention at United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on 20 A…
CHICAGO—In what may be rhetorical high points of the Democratic National Convention, former First Lady Michelle Obama and her spouse, former President Barack Obama, energized an already enthusiastic crowd in Chicago by looks ahead to a hopeful future under Democratic nominee Kamala Harris contrasted with the dark, backward, racist picture painted by the convicted criminal, …
U.S. President Biden passed the torch to Vice President Kamala Harris at the Democratic Party National Convention. A list of speakers made the case for Kamala Harris to win the upcoming election. Issues like reproductive rights and defense of democracy were brought up in a show of unity behind Harris. | Joining the discussion: | 
War on Gaza: US criticises Netanyahu's 'maximalist' ceasefire stance | A senior US official said the Israeli premier's remarks on controlling the Gaza-Egypt border were 'not constructive to getting a ceasefire deal' done | | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a press conference in…
Top US diplomat The Palestinian group said it was "keen to reach a ceasefire" agreement but 
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As I sit in a cafe in Cairo, I often engage in a familiar exchange with staff. They ask me where I am from, and I reply that I am from Senegal and Gambia but live in the Upon learning that I live in the US, the question that follows is, "What do you think of Palestine?" This question reflects a nuanced understanding that distinguishes between the actions of the US government and its people. | It recognises that while the US government may not represent its citizens, Palestine serves as a point for discussing human suffering, critiquin…
The United Nations expressed concern on Tuesday about the rapid deterioration of the economic and security situation in The country of 6.8 million people has struggled to recover from years of conflict after the 2011 Libyan revolution that overthrew longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi, and 
In Last week, Tunisian authorities informed the Joint Coordination for Palestine of potential assassination attempts targeting key figures within the anti-normalisation coaliti…
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Corporate banker, NCBA Uganda has honored its key partners in asset financing, acknowledging their pivotal role in driving regional infrastructure development and growth. The event at the 4 Points by Sheraton Kampala celebrated the collaborative efforts that have significantly advanced the automotive sector and beyond, it said on Aug.20. Malik …
All signs point to a severe drought in the Amazon in the 2024 dry season. Scientists say it's likely to be even more severe than last year's dramatic drought. Paulo Cabral reports from Sao Paulo.
Lebanon's health ministry said four people were killed Tuesday in Israeli strikes in the Israeli forces have 
Countries shipping fuel to Israel could be complicit in war crimes, experts say | New research reveals almost half of crude oil exports to Israel were shipped after ICJ ruling in January | | A bulldozer tows an Israeli tank in an area near Israel's southern border with the Gaza Strip on 9 July 202…
Israeli forces abducted, on Wednesday, six Palestinians, including two young women in the governorates of Nablus, Ramallah, Jerusalem, and Hebron. Occupation forces abducted a Palestinian young woman who is a citizen of the tubas governorate, at the Beit Furik military roadblock, southeast of Nablus in the northern occupied West Bank. Media sources said that occupation …
Israeli colonizers attacked, Tuesday, the village of Susiya in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank's southern part, resulting in injuries to a young man. Osama Makhamra, a nonviolent activist against illegal Israeli colonialist activities, stated that colonizers, under the protection of Israeli soldiers, assaulted the home of Mohammad Nasser Nawaja'a, striking …
'My fault': Outgoing Israeli military intelligence chief accepts failure over 7 October attack | Aharon Haliva was first senior officer in Israeli army to resign over Hamas-led attack on southern Israel | | Major General Haliva announced his resignation in April 2024 after 38 years in the Israeli…
Israeli forces killed an 18-year-old Palestinian during several raids on Mahmoud Ibrahim Al-Haroub was shot in his right eye by the Israeli army at the al-Fawar camp in the town of Dura, south of Hebron. Al-Haroub was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital. | Soldiers fired live rounds, sound bombs and gas cannisters at residents during the confrontation in which al-Haroub was killed, local sources told Wafa. Two other people we…
Attacks by Israeli soldiers and settlers on Palestinian paramedics, their patients and their ambulances have skyrocketed, not only in Gaza but also in the Israeli-occupied Palestinian West Bank. | Paramedics are assaulted, shot at — and in some cases killed. | "When we go to help wounded Palestinians we never know whether we will reach them, if we will be able to treat them, whether we or our ambulances, will be shot at and attacked by Israeli soldiers or settlers or whether we will get out alive," Muhammad Jabareen, a paramedic with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society (PRCS) in Hebron, in the southern…
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Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) officials have cautioned sitting tenants on the corporation's estate in Gulu City against subletting rental units. Mercy Ampaire, the Principal Property Management Officer at URC says the corporation has established that a number of the tenants have sublet their rentals to other tenants and making …
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Arua City have arrested five people for allegedly encroaching on a wetland. They were found constructing a residential house on the shores of Ania Stream, a tributary to River Enyau in Alengo cell, Pokea ward, Ayivu Division. The suspects were arrested on Tuesday during an operation by a …
Hoima, Uganda |THE INDEPENDENT | CNOOC Uganda Limited, an Energy company on Monday 19th August completed the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers Training and Licensing Program. The program involved 110 drivers being trained, Licensed and certified to professionally drive Heavy Goods trucks and trailers (class CH License) or rigid trucks (class CM license) in accordance …
Masaka, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Masaka was buzzing with energy over the weekend as revellers joined in on the Laga Swagga activation, a highlight of UBL's nationwide campaign aimed at rewarding loyal consumers of iconic brands like Uganda Waragi Premium, Coconut, Lemon and Ginger, V&A, Bond 7, and Gilbeys. The activation held at Chomaz …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary has reported significant achievements in mediation and case disposal. According to the judiciary, 847 cases were referred for mediation during the recent Settlement Week, resulting in 237 successful settlements. According to Zuraika Nanteza, the Deputy Registrar in charge of Alternative Dispute Resolution, the Settlement Week focused on resolving …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda Samuel Stephen Kaziimba Mugalu has urged the government to expedite the resettlement of victims who were affected by the collapse of the Kiteezi landfill. The affected residents have sought shelter in tents that have been erected at Kiteezi Church of Uganda Primary School playgrounds. According …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Legislators on the Committee of Finance have questioned the manner and criteria the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA)is using to extend tax waivers to companies and individuals. While appearing before the committee, the State Minister for Finance (General Duties), Henry Musasizi said the tax waivers will be extended to eight organisations …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A Police officer Gilbert Arinaitwe Bwana has been arraigned before the International Crimes Division of the High Court on charges of aggravated trafficking. On Tuesday, Arinaitwe was arraigned before Justice Dr Andrew Bashaija after completing investigations and subsequent committal from the Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. However, Chief State Attorney …