(2024-04-10). Why is Jordan Cracking Down on Support for Gaza? libya360.wordpress.com Kit Klarenberg Support for the Palestinian cause, at an all-time high globally, is being actively suppressed by Jordanian authorities, under pressure to keep a lid on anti-Israel displays in the kingdom. For the past fortnight, thousands of Jordanians have taken to the streets of Amman, besieging the Israeli embassy, condemning the Gaza genocide, demanding the…
(2024-04-10). Australia and Genocide Complicity: Secrets of the Weapons Trade. libya360.wordpress.com Michelle Fahy As sole global supplier of numerous F-35 jet fighter components and spare parts — such as the bomb release adaptors made in Brisbane and the bomb bay door unlock actuators made in Melbourne — Australian defence exports enable Israel's fleet of F-35 jet fighters to operate lethal missions in the sky over Gaza….
(2024-04-10). The House of Saud and the Origins of Arab Zionism. orinocotribune.com
By Dalal Zainabi — Apr 8, 2024 | Only a few weeks before the glorious October 7th Al-Aqsa Flood operation, Mohammed Bin Salman, the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, had announced in an interview that normalization between the Kingdom and the Zionist entity was getting "
(2024-04-10). Algeria: French History of Death, Torture and Indescribable Violence. libya360.wordpress.com Tamara Ryzhenkova Many issues arising from France's colonial crimes in Algeria have still not been resolved. Every year, Algeria remembers the colonial crimes committed by France against the Algerian people. The North African country commemorates several such dates throughout the year: February 13 — the day of the first nuclear test, July 5 — Independence…
(2024-04-10). Washington's Political Capture of the Philippines: A Former Colony, a Future Proxy. libya360.wordpress.com Brian Berletic Tensions continue to grow in the Asia-Pacific region and more specifically in the South China Sea where China faces off against the United States and its collection of regional proxies including Japan and Australia. While the US claims these growing tensions stem from China's desire to undermine "freedom of navigation" and stability in the region, it is…
(2024-04-10). Venezuela Condemns CARICOM's Interventionist Statement on Essequibo Defense Law. libya360.wordpress.com Orinoco Tribune The Venezuelan government condemned as interventionist a statement issued by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) about the recently enacted Organic Law for the Defense of Guayana Esequiba, which was approved by the Venezuelan National Assembly as a direct result of an overwhelming vote of the Venezuelan people in the December 3, 2023 referendum. On…
(2024-04-10). CARICOM, Regional Arm of the Core Group, Sells Out Haiti Again. libya360.wordpress.com Kevin Edmonds Mia Motley and other CARICOM leaders met with Haitian "stakeholders" in Kingston, Jamaica to create the transitional government now in place in Haiti. Don't be fooled by the "progressive" rhetoric of the leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). What they're doing in Haiti is shamelessly serving the interest of US empire. One can be…
(2024-04-10). Russia Launches Criminal Probe into US, NATO Officials for 'Financing Terrorism'. libya360.wordpress.com The Cradle A Russian law enforcement officer walks near the burning Crocus City Hall concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow (Photo Credit: AP Photo/Dmitry Serebryakov) The accusations involve the use of funds from Burisma, a Ukrainian company linked to US President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter The Russian Investigative Committee announced on 10 April it…
(2024-04-10). Libya Changes Focus of International Security Partnership from Türkiye to US. libya360.wordpress.com United World International The forces of the American private military company Amentum, working with the State Department and the US Department of Defense, arrived at the Mitiga air base in the capital of Libya in early February. The organization, with the consent of the Government of National Unity of Libya, oversees the unification of disparate Western armed…
(2024-04-10). Lula and Petro: "Tell Me Who You Are With and I Will Tell You Who You Are" libya360.wordpress.com Sergio Rodríguez Gelfenstein I do not write this article with joy. Rather, I do it with pain, but when forms are not kept, things must be said by their name. The Presidents Lula and Petro decided to become part of the group of corifeos that, led by the United States and the European Union, attack…
(2024-04-10). Cuba uses drones to apply sterile insect technique. plenglish.com Havana, Apr 10 (Prensa Latina) Cuba has released, for the second time in Havana, and this time using a drone, male specimens of the Aedes aegypti mosquitos that were sterilized with ionizing radiation, Granma newspaper reported.
(2024-04-10). South Africa to host Women of Stature Awards South Africa. tvbrics.com
It will take place on 13 April in Johannesburg…
(2024-04-10). Pan-African youths target development & empowerment. independent.co.ug
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to address pressing issues concerning Africa's development and the empowerment of its youth, the African Youth Commission, alongside its partners, has convened the annual Pan-African Youth Conference. Organized annually by the African Youth Commission and its partners, this conference serves as a nexus for youth engagement and …
(2024-04-10). UBA Uganda refutes social media allegations of significant customer fund loss. independent.co.ug
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | United Bank for Africa's (UBA) Uganda subsidiary has denied circulating social media claims regarding a purported loss of $250,000 (approximately Shs 965 million) from a customer's account, labelling these allegations as baseless and unfounded. "UBA Uganda categorically refutes these spurious allegations, asserting no such incident has occurred," the …
(2024-04-10). 'Left pan-Africanist' Bassirou Diomaye Faye confirmed as Senegal's new president-elect: What's next? mronline.org
On March 29, the Constitutional Court of Senegal confirmed Bassirou Diomaye Faye as the next president-elect of the West African country, assuaging fears of a constitutional crisis after the political outsider won the election the previous week.
(2024-04-10). Stanbic PMI reports low demand for March. independent.co.ug
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan private sector firms have registered a deterioration in business conditions during March, thereby ending a 16-month upward improvement sequence in the health of the private sector. The overall decline was driven by renewed contractions in output and new orders, as customer demand was reportedly hampered by less money in …
(2024-04-10). Over 5,000 inmates in Uganda infected with conjunctivitis. independent.co.ug
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) announced on Tuesday that more than 5,000 inmates in the country have been diagnosed with conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye disease. Frank Baine, the UPS spokesperson, said that the confirmed cases are spread across various facilities in Uganda. Out of the 5,905 confirmed cases, 4,704 …
(2024-04-10). Speaker gives Ministers one week to resolve city traders' woes. independent.co.ug
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has directed the Minister of Trade, Tourism and Industry, and that of Finance, Planning and Economic Development to resolve the woes of Kampala City Traders and report back to Parliament on Tuesday, 16 April 2024. The traders, under their umbrella body, Kampala City Traders …
(2024-04-10). ONU advierte que hay más de 8,5 millones de desplazados en Sudán. telesurtv.net Olga Sarrado, vocera de ACNUR, aseguró que todos los desplazados fueron obligados a huir por la guerra que estalló en el mes de abril del año en curso.
(2024-04-10). Imam Khamenei: That malicious regime has made a wrong move, It should be punished, and it will be punished. english.almanar.com.lb
(2024-04-10). Moroccan activist sentenced for critising ties to Israel. newarab.com
An activist who criticised Morocco's decision to Abdul Rahman Zankad of Mohammedia, Morocco was arrested in March after posting on Facebook about Israel's war on Gaza and Morocco's 2020 decision to establish diplomatic ties with Israel, the Moroccan Spac…
(2024-04-10). Drone strikes on army targets break calm in east Sudan city. newarab.com
At least three drones struck For almost a year, Sudan has been gripped by fighting between the regular army, which is backed by the government and state security apparatus, and the paramilitary One drone "struck state security and intelligence headquar…
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Omusinga Rwenzururu Cultural Institution Charles Wesley Mumbere Iremangoma has reshuffled his cabinet. In the changes, he has dropped and replaced nine of his cabinet ministers. Benson Kule Baritazale is the new Deputy Prime Minister replacing Edwin Bayiringa Kugonza who has held the position for six months. Deputy Attorney General …
From heads of state like Samia Suluhu to influential diplomats like Bintou Keita, women are increasingly playing key roles in the continent's politics and governance. From Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, the first democratically elected female president in Africa, to Fatma Samba Diouf Samoura, FIFA's first female Secretary General, a new generation of women is paving the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Reach A Hand Uganda — a youth-centred non-profit organisation focused on youth empowerment programs, and Sauti Plus Media Hub — a full-service social behavioural change communication agency — has unveiled a partnership with two Nigerian production houses — Sozo Films and Ramsey Films — for the production of the …
The government has outlined the implementation of a strategy to bring technology into society…
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania | Xinhua | At least 1,660 people have been left homeless due to heavy rains that destroyed 699 houses in the Nachingwea district of the Lindi region in southern Tanzania, an official announced on Saturday. Mohamed Moyo, the Nachingwea district commissioner, said that some of the affected individuals have been temporarily housed …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At most public and private hospitals in Uganda, surgeons cannot restore the knees and joints of patients battling rheumatic arthritis. Over ten years ago, there was only one specialist at Mulago National Referral Hospital to treat patients with musculoskeletal conditions. On Thursday, Ugandan surgeons teaming up with counterparts from the …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Amidst global calls on governments to increase funding for climate activities, Uganda is torn between allocating more of her resources to the cause and keeping the national debt levels in check. According to Uganda's Nationally Determined Contributions as updated, in fulfilment of Article 4 of the Paris Agreement on Climate, …
COVER STORY | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans aged 60 years and above are the unhappiest segment of our society, according to the latest World Happiness Report. These are people who have lived through all of the country's tumultuous regimes, from Obote One, Idi Amin, Obote Two, and now President Yoweri Museveni. The case of Uganda's unhappy …
Speaking from Rafah, in southern Gaza, UNICEF spokesperson James Elder painted a grim picture of life for children, where some go to sleep thinking they may die.
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The executive board of the International Monetary Fund confirmed a deal with In a statement late on Friday, the board said its decision would enable Egypt to immediately receive about $820 million as part of the deal which w…