(2024-03-12). Tamer Hosny loses 1M followers over Ramadan chips ad. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Egyptian star Tamer Hosny lost about one million followers from his Facebook account after joining a Ramadan ad for Chipsy Potato Chips company, facing a boycott campaign amid the Gaza war.Tamer Hosni's followers on his verified Facebook account were 25 million, and hours after the release of the Ramadan ad, the number slipped to 24 million and still decreasing.Star Hosny was heavily backlashed on social media after presenting an ad for Chipsy Chips company, which is considered one of the boycotted companies after the latest Israeli war in Gaza on Oct. 7."ÿ•ŸêŸÜŸ&eac…
(2024-03-12). UN system in the dock: international law or rules-based order? thecommunists.org Two days after the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruled in favour of South Africa's prima facia case of genocide against it, Israel, and its primary sponsor the United States, along with the usual cohort of vassal states including Britain, all withdrew funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in …
(2024-03-12). Farmers killed across Sudan's agricultural heartland while hunger engulfs the war-torn county. peoplesdispatch.org The troops of Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are on a rampage in the eastern state of Gezira, looting and depopulating village after village in Sudan's breadbasket, even as over half of the war-torn country's population suffers hunger. While starvation has been claiming lives daily in the RSF-controlled, semi-desert western region of Darfur, the fertile but …
(2024-03-12). Farmers killed across Sudan's agricultural heartland while hunger engulfs the war-torn county. peoplesdispatch.org While more than half the war-torn country's population is suffering hunger, the marauding troops of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are killing farmers in their hundreds and depopulating the villages of Sudan's agricultural heartland…
(2024-03-12). Zionist Theft of Palestinian Resources. orinocotribune.com By Basma Qaddour -Mar 6, 2024 | The story of Gas Resources and Gaza | Recently there was a discovery of oil and gas in the Levant Basin. And this Levant Basin extends over 85,000 square kilometers that would go from Egypt through Palestine, through Israel and Lebanon and going to Syria and to Cyprus. | The Levant Basin has about 122 trillion cubic feet of gas, 1.7 billion barrels of oil. And this resource, whether it's oil or the gas, straddles many political borders. these resources are underground. They do not obey political borders. They are shared resources. They are part of what is called in economics "The G…
(2024-03-12). Palestine is the World (2002). counterpunch.org 
In Palestine the sick, the wounded, the women giving birth cannot go to the hospitals because the Israelis shoot them. In Africa people cannot go to the hospitals, even without the Israeli bullets—although Israel has played havoc in Africa too, propping every dictator, from Mobuto to the white South African apartheid regime. In both cases, the results are populations of refugees, the transfer of lands from the local people to the new colonial powers, forwarding and protecting the interests of international capital.
(2024-03-12). South Africa Eyes Stronger Ties and Trade with Russia Amid Global Uncertainties. infobrics.org Discover the intricate bond between South Africa and Russia, as Ambassador Maqetuka sheds light on the potential growth and cooperation between the two nations. Explore the role of BRICS in reshaping the global economic landscape and the significance of energy cooperation in diversifying South Africa's imports…
(2024-03-12). KZN police officers commended for tracking down police killer. sanews.gov.za KZN police officers commended for tracking down police killer | KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has commended the multi-disciplinary team of police that tracked down a suspected police killer at Clermont informal settlement in Durban. | The suspect, who was wanted for the killing of an off-duty police officer over the weekend, died during a shootout with the police officers in Clermont on Monday afternoon. | KZN police spokesperson, Brigadier Jay Naicker, said the police officer from Durban Central SAPS and his colleague from KwaDabeka SAPS who were off duty,…
(2024-03-12). Nigeria risks losing all its forest elephants. plenglish.com Abuja, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Nigeria is one of 37 African countries where elephants are found in the wild. Savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) can be found in the north and forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) in the south.
(2024-03-12). Electoral Commission terminates employment of employee. sanews.gov.za Electoral Commission terminates employment of employee | The Electoral Commission has terminated the employment of an employee after the employee was found to have leaked party candidate lists. | "Following a preliminary investigation into the allegations, the Electoral Commission can confirm that the involved employee's contract of employment has been terminated," the Commission said in a statement on Tuesday. | This comes after the commission on Monday announced that it had set up an inquiry to establish the circumstances of the unauthorised circulation of party candidate lists and the person or persons respons…
(2024-03-12). How Somalia-Turkey defence deal torpedoed a rival UAE agreement. middleeasteye.net 
How Somalia-Turkey defence deal torpedoed a rival UAE agreement | When it seemed like Erdogan was heading out the door, Mogadishu hedged its bets with Abu Dhabi. Now, it is looking towards Ankara once again | | Students wave a Somali flag during a protest following the port deal signed betwee…
(2024-03-12). Over 27.79 million voters eligible to cast their votes in 2024 Elections. sanews.gov.za Over 27.79 million voters eligible to cast their votes in 2024 Elections | The Independent Electoral Commission says over 27.79 million voters – the highest since the dawn of democracy in South Africa, are eligible to cast their votes in the 2024 National and Provincial Elections. | According to the Commission, the voters' roll will be certified by the Chief Electoral Officer today. | Briefing media in Pretoria on Monday, Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said the voters' roll will be published by making it available at the Commission's head office, each of the nine provincial offices of the Commission and at e…
news.yahoo.com (2024-03-12). Ariel Henry: Haiti's prime minister resigns as law and order collapsesHaiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign, the chair of the Caribbean group of countries has said, following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the country. It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in Haiti.
(2024-03-12). Angolan President to travel to China to strengthen relations. plenglish.com Luanda, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The President of Angola, Joà£o Lourenàßo, will leave today to China for an official visit from March 15 to 17, which is expected to contribute to the strengthening of bilateral relations.
(2024-03-12). Will Salah consider leaving Liverpool due to Klopp's departure. albawaba.com Mohamed Salah revealed he will leave Liverpool in the future, but his decision will not be affected by Jurgen Klopp's impending departure.The German announced in January that he will be stepping down as mananger at the end of the season – igniting speculation over the future of several key stars in the team.Salah who has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League insisted that he will not be exiting the club due to Klopp's imminent departure.Sky Sports asked the Egypt international about his reaction to Klopp's decision, and the 31-year-old responded by saying: "No, no. It's life. It's part of life now, ever…
(2024-03-12). Transmission key component of stabilising power supply: Ramokgopa. sanews.gov.za Transmission key component of stabilising power supply: Ramokgopa | Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has reiterated the urgent need for the building of transmission lines to unlock thousands of megawatts for the grid from new generation capacity. | "The major problem is transmission issues. We need to modernise and expand transmission by over 14 000km. To put it into context, in the past 10 years, we only did 4 000km. So, this 14 000km is to enable new generation capacity [to connect to the grid]. | "If we had sufficient transmission capacity in the Northern Cape, Eastern Cape…
(2024-03-12). 65 per cent of cancer cases received one or more covid injections, says Croatian pathologist. expose-news.com Carcinoma is the most common type of cancer. It occurs when the DNA of a cell is damaged or altered, causing the cell to grow uncontrollably and become malignant. A Croatian pathologist …
(2024-03-12). Egypt considers government initiatives on social support. tvbrics.com 
The initiative is aimed at helping employees of state and public enterprises…
(2024-03-12). Nigeria at risk of losing all its forest elephants. plenglish.com Abuja, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) Nigeria is at risk of losing all its forest elephants due to habitat fragmentation, forest degradation, illegal hunting, genetic isolation and conflict with humans.
(2024-03-12). Ethiopia, Italy agree to strengthen communication and cooperation (+Photos). plenglish.com 
Addis Ababa, Mar 12 (Prensa Latina) The Ethiopian Ministry of Finance and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs agreed on Tuesday to strengthen communication channels to work closely for the mutual benefit of both nations and peoples.
(2024-03-12). Ethiopia develops strategy for medical tourism development. tvbrics.com 
This was noted in a statement by the Ministry of Health…
(2024-03-12). What will the Indonesia-PNG defence pact mean for West Papua? greenleft.org.au 
Papua New Guinea and Indonesia have formally ratified a defence agreement, which enables an enhancement of military operations between the two countries, with a specific focus on strengthening patrols along the border between PNG and Indonesia, writes Ali Mirin. But what will this mean for the security and sovereignty of West Papuans?
(2024-03-12). International rating agency Moody's improves outlook for Egypt's economic performance. tvbrics.com 
The agency's report highlighted the bold measures taken by Egypt to support the country's economy…
(2024-03-12). SA, Ghana explore ways to expand trade and investment. sanews.gov.za SA, Ghana explore ways to expand trade and investment | President Cyril Ramaphosa has emphasised the significance of expanding trade and investment between South Africa and Ghana, highlighting the need to explore avenues for enhancing cooperation beyond the existing areas covered by the Bi-National Commission (BNC). | He was delivering opening remarks at the second session of the South Africa-Ghana BNC held at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation's OR Tambo Building in Pretoria on Tuesday. | "In addition to the many areas of cooperation that the BNC covers, it is important that we explore ho…
(2024-03-12). Western climate agenda goes against African development. mronline.org 
This commentary provides an overview of carbon and biodiversity offsets as an expansion of global capitalism under the western environmental agenda marshalled against development in Africa.
(2024-03-12). Sudan's army says it retook national broadcast building in Omdurman. middleeasteye.net 
Sudan's army says it retook national broadcast building in Omdurman | Capture of crucial site marks turnaround in fortunes for Sudanense Armed Forces over last month | | Army chief General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan (C) walks among other army members during a tour of a neighbourhood in Port Sudan on 31…
(2024-03-12). SA, UK explore use of data to boost local economies. sanews.gov.za SA, UK explore use of data to boost local economies | The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and National Treasury have invited the United Kingdom's National Statistics (ONS) to participate in launching a community of practice to explore how local data can be used to support local economies. | The community of practice aims to generate new knowledge and facilitate the exchange of ideas about strengthening the economic performance of South African cities. | "The purpose is to widen the circle of researchers, policymakers and practitioners interested in the economy of cities by building a vibrant network of en…
(2024-03-12). Increase of dengue infections is expected in Uruguay. plenglish.com Montevideo, March 12 (Prensa Latina) The Uruguayan health authorities are prepared for an exponential increase in dengue infections, a disease transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, today with a high incidence in neighboring countries.
(2024-03-12). The American Empire in (Ultimate?) Crisis. tomdispatch.com Empires don't just fall like toppled trees. Instead, they weaken slowly as a succession of crises drain their strength and confidence until they suddenly begin to disintegrate. So it was with the British, French, and Soviet empires; so it now is with imperial America. Great Britain confronted serious colonial crises in India, Iran, and Palestine before plunging headlong into the Suez Canal and imperial collapse in 1956. In the later years of the Cold War, the Soviet Union faced its own challenges in Czechoslovakia, Egypt, and Ethiopia before crashing into a brick wall in its war in Afghanistan. America's post-Col…
(2024-03-12). Ethiopia and Italy to Strengthen Communication and Cooperation. telesurenglish.net As chair of the G7, Italy pledged support for Addis Ababa's development aspirations by urging the local team to take advantage of climate funds and the "Mattei Plan" for African development. | Italian delegation led by the Director General for Development Cooperation, Stefano Gatti, on an official visit to Ethiopia. Mar. 12, 2024.
(2024-03-12). Mozambique: ICRC calls on respect for civilians, ramps up support to Mozambique Red Cross response to a new wave of displacements in Cabo Delgado. icrc.org News release | "It is heartbreaking to see so many women and children traumatized and exhausted," said Catherine Gendre, the Head of the Delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in Maputo.
(2024-03-12). SA-Ghana strengthen relations. sanews.gov.za SA-Ghana strengthen relations | President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ghanaian counterpart, President Nana Akufo-Addo, have reaffirmed the importance of the continued nurturing of the existing historic relations and bonds of friendship between the two countries. | The two heads of state emphasised that these relations are based on mutual partnership and solidarity which date back to the struggle against apartheid and colonialism. | President Akufo-Addo is in South Africa on a Working Visit at the invitation of President Ramaphosa, to co-chair the 2nd Session of the Bi-National Commission (BNC) between the two countri…
(2024-03-12). Inquiry into unauthorised circulation of party lists. sanews.gov.za Inquiry into unauthorised circulation of party lists | The Electoral Commission has instituted an inquiry to establish the circumstances of the unauthorised circulation of party candidate lists and the person or persons responsible. | On Saturday, the Commission reported that it had become aware of lists of candidates that were being circulated on social media platforms. | Briefing the media in Pretoria on Monday afternoon, the Electoral Commission Chief Electoral Officer Sy Mamabolo said following investigations over the weekend and early hours of Monday, the Commission was in a position to give a preliminary re…
(2024-03-12). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-12). Suffocated Gazans turn to crowdfunding in do-or-die moment. newarab.com 
Surrounded by loss and persistent hardship, Gazans are increasingly turning to crowdfunding campaigns, reaching out for assistance from beyond the borders. | Online crowdfunding platforms are inundated with pleas from Gazans seeking support. Some are asking for funds to cover the "coordination fees" necessary to evacuate to Egypt through the Rafah crossing, while others are hoping to raise resources to remain and rebuild their homes once the war is over. | Most of these appeals originate from Rafah, where 1.4 million people remain in tents and overcrowded shelters amidst a severe humanitarian crisis. Immediate…
(2024-03-12). South Africa women groups pay tribute to Gaza on IWD. newarab.com 
South African women's groups celebrated Women's History Month marked from Friday, March 8, International Women's Day, in a sombre mood with a moving nod to the Many appealed to the world to intervene to stop Israel's genocidal war targeting vulnerable women and children in Gaza. | Simunye Women Workers Forum, a women labour advocacy group based in Johannesburg, called for an immediate end to the war, freedom for women and children, and the opening of borders by Egypt to allow an unhinder…
(2024-03-12). Sudan's military regains control of TV and radio stations. newarab.com 
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized the headquarters of Sudan's Radio and Television in the first weeks of Sudan's conflict which broke out in April last year after long-simmering tensions between its commander and the head of the military. | In a statement midday Tuesday, the military…
(2024-03-12). Arab refugees in Berlin: Down and out from asylum to suicide. newarab.com 
In the cold winter evenings, a little over a hundred individuals stand in line in Berlin's Frankfurter Allee. Holding a ticket number, they wait for the opening of a shelter that provides the homeless with dinner, showers, and a warm place to sleep until the next morning. | Hassan Ahmad, born to Lebanese parents in Africa in 1970, comes here often to escape the cold winter nights, which worsen his bronchial asthma. He struggled to remember how he made it to the shelter and could not quite clearly explain the issues with his asylum papers. | A little less than six kilometres west, in the area of Kottbusser Tor,…
(2024-03-12). Morocco's Atlas Lions face fan boycott over McDonald's deal. newarab.com 
In Over the weekend, the
(2024-03-12). Three Egyptian Coptic monks killed in South Africa: Church. newarab.com 
Three "Three monks were subjected to a criminal assault inside our Coptic monastery," the spokesman for the Coptic Orthodox Church said in statement posted on Facebook, without elaborating.
(2024-03-12). Egypt detains Mada Masr reporter on Ras al-Hekma reporting. newarab.com 
As According to the independent Mada Masr news outlet, Mamdouh was released from custody and ordered to pay 5000 Egyptian pounds (about US$100) in bail early on Monday,…
(2024-03-12). Did Shaun King convert to Islam. newarab.com 
Prominent African-American activist and writer The video shows Palestinian-American imam Omar Suleiman guiding King through the shahadah – the Muslim profession of faith. | After reciting the shahadah in Arabic and English in front of other followers, King can be seen passing the microphone to his wife Rai, wearin…
(2024-03-12). Morocco joins aid airdrops on besieged Gaza Strip. newarab.com 
(2024-03-12). Egypt exempts Mo Salah from joining friendlies in UAE. newarab.com 
A recent
(2024-03-12). Sudanese refugees face catastrophe as funds dry up: UN. newarab.com 
Life-saving food aid in Chad for hundreds of thousands of The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is appealing for $242 million in donations to continue supporting 1.2 million Sudanese refugees, as the approaching rainy season threatens to cut off road access for humanitarian deliveries in eastern Chad. | "We are in a race against time," WFP's Chad director Pierre Honnorat said in a st…
(2024-03-12). Is Egypt finding its path towards economic recovery. newarab.com 
African countries show the greatest interest in joining the alliance…
South Africans are deeply disturbed by the character assassination and threats levelled against Leila Khaled, an icon of anti-colonial struggle, writes South African human rights activist, Salim Vally.
A Eliyahu Mali, who was talking to an audience at the Shirat Moshe religious school in Jaffa, which he heads, said the killing of all civilians in Gaza was in line with Jewish law teachings, known as Halakha. | He was addressing students who serve in the Israeli military. | A video of his speech went vira…
Pushes for a US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators have held talks with each other throughout the week, with 
Sudan's paramilitary Ramadan is expected to start on Sunday evening. | In a statement, the RSF expressed hope that the Security Council resolution would "significantly lessen the suffering of the Sudanese people by ensu…
