(2024-03-06). Starbucks lays off 2,000 employees due to boycott. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Middle Eastern franchisee of Starbucks has initiated the termination of around 2,000 employees from its coffee establishments throughout the region in response to boycotts caused by the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.AlShaya Group, the retail conglomerate responsible for Starbucks' Middle Eastern operations, is reportedly planning to terminate the employment of over 2,000 workers as a consequence of the extensive consumer boycotts associated with the ongoing Gaza conflict.The Middle Eastern and North African locations of Alshaya Group, which is headquartered in Kuwait and owns franchise rights for n…
(2024-03-06). South Africa's ambassador to Iran outlines benefits of BRICS expansion. tvbrics.com 
He spoke about the important role of the BRICS countries on the world stage…
(2024-03-06). Petrol price increases. sanews.gov.za Petrol price increases | The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has announced that all grades of fuel will increase by at least R1 from today. | The following are the increases have been announced: | Petrol (93 ULP & LRP): R1.21 increase. | Petrol (95 ULP & LRP): R1.21 increase. | Diesel (0.05% sulphur): R1.05 increase. | Diesel (0.005% sulphur): R1.18 increase. | Illuminating paraffin (wholesale): 64 cents increase. | Single Maximum National Retail Price for illuminating paraffin: 85 cents increase. | Maximum LP Gas retail price: 41 cents increase | The increases mean that a litre of 95, which use…
(2024-03-06). Accomplishments and hurdles along the job creation journey. sanews.gov.za Accomplishments and hurdles along the job creation journey | The Gauteng Department of Employment and Labour says creating employment and the management thereof has been a mixture of success and challenges in the province. | The department was presenting its provincial overview in terms of service delivery and the job creation mandate to the Employment Standard (ES) Board. | The ES Board is in the province to engage directly with the Department of Employment and Labour's management in Gauteng, the Sheltered Employment Enterprises (SEE) and Employment Solutions. The visit started on Tuesday and will conclude today…
(2024-03-06). Four questioned about missing Joslin Smith. sanews.gov.za Four questioned about missing Joslin Smith | Detectives in the Western Cape are currently questioning four individuals as part of an extensive investigation into the disappearance of six-year-old Joslin Smith from Diazville in Saldanha Bay. | The investigation saw a team of detectives visiting several places within the West Coast town and interviewing several other persons. | The search for Joslin brought individuals, NGOs, community activists, police officials, neighbourhood watches and representatives from different spheres of government together in the quest to find the missing girl. For days they searched ide…
(2024-03-06). President Ramaphosa to interact with Mpumalanga communities. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa to interact with Mpumalanga communities | President Cyril Ramaphosa will lead government's interaction with communities and stakeholders in the Nkangala District Municipality in Mpumalanga during the District Development Model Presidential Imbizo on Thursday. | "Themed 'Leave No One Behind', the 12th Presidential Imbizo promotes participatory democracy and inclusive development by allowing community members and stakeholders to voice proposals and express any concerns or dissatisfaction they may have about conditions in the district or province," said the Presidency in a statement on Tuesday.
(2024-03-06). SA, Czech Republic to collaborate on science, tech and innovation. sanews.gov.za SA, Czech Republic to collaborate on science, tech and innovation | The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, Ji≈ôí Kozák, recently visited the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) to explore potential areas of collaboration with South Africa. | The Deputy Minister was in South Africa for bilateral political consultations with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). | Organised by the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI), Kozák toured the CSIR's National Centre for Nanostructured Materials and the Cybersecurity Operations Centre t…
(2024-03-06). BRICS Green Cooperation: Pioneering Sustainable Development for a Greener Future. infobrics.org The BRICS nations – Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – represent a formidable coalition of emerging economies united by a shared commitment to sustainable development and environmental protection. Collaborating under BRICS, these countries have embarked on a collective path to promote green initiatives and advance environmental sustainability on a global scale…
(2024-03-06). Government welcomes slight GDP growth. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes slight GDP growth | Government has welcomed the release of the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures by Statistics South Africa, which show a slight growth of 0.1% in the fourth quarter of 2023. | "This growth is particularly encouraging as it surpasses pre-pandemic levels. This indicates a resilient economy showing signs of recovery, and bettering previous strength," Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said on Wednesday. | In the fourth quarter, real GDP reached R1 158 billion, marking continuous improvement from the pre-COVID-19 level of R1 150 billion, although still bel…
(2024-03-06). Egypt to change regulations for health facilities. tvbrics.com 
New rules presented by the country's Minister of Health and Population…
(2024-03-06). The autumn of Camp David. uwidata.com By Mohamed Naeem The Egyptian author Mohamed Naeem published an article comparing the period of Camp David and today on the website Manassa. Addressing the current conditions centered around Israel's aggression, Naeem concludes that "the world of Camp David is coming to an end" and "Egypt must prepare for it". The article was translated from …
(2024-03-06). Biden Calls On Hamas To Accept Ceasefire By Ramadan. latintimes.com As famine threatens Gazans, US and Jordanian planes again airdropped food aid into the besieged territory of 2.4 million people in a joint operation with Egypt and France.
(2024-03-06). Presidente boliviano realiza cambios en su gabinete ministerial. telesurtv.net El mandatario puntualizó que "luego de varias reuniones que hemos tenido con diferentes organizaciones sociales, hemos escuchado a nuestras organizaciones sociales".
(2024-03-05). Presidente boliviano realiza cambios en su gabinete ministerial. telesurtv.net El mandatario puntualizó que "luego de varias reuniones que hemos tenido con diferentes organizaciones sociales, hemos escuchado a nuestras organizaciones sociales".
(2024-03-06). Championing change: Chad's youth leading the charge against malnutrition. reliefweb.int Country: Chad | Source: Scaling Up Nutrition | In Chad, a pivotal step forward in addressing malnutrition has been the recent establishment of the Réseau des Jeunes pour la Nutrition (RéJNuT), or the Youth Network for Nutrition. Led by Mr. Kossi Clément TAMBAYE, the Secretary General, and in collaboration with the national SUN Media Network (RJTN), and SUN Civil society platform, this initiative underscores the critical role of youth engagement in the fight against malnutrition, supported by the SUN Movement and Action Against Hunger (ACF). | RéJNuT, officially launched to address the pressing nutritional chal…
(2024-03-06). Liberal cowards join in the Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in favor of Trump. wsws.org The unanimous ruling in favor of Trump, clearing the way for him to appear on the ballot in the 2024 US presidential election despite the fact that he led a violent coup attempt after he lost the 2020 election, is another milestone in the decay of American democracy and in the normalization of the far right.
(2024-03-06). In Sri Lanka women are the principal victims of the IMF and of microfinance. cadtm.org
(2024-03-06). Somali Clan System is Too Complicated to Understand with an Elusive Spectrum. indybay.org Somali clan system is a complicated system to understand which shapes every aspect of the Somali society; politics, war, marriage, peace, culture and much more…
(2024-03-06). The US Supreme Court's unanimous ruling in favor of the January 6 insurrectionists. wsws.org The unanimous ruling in favor of Trump, clearing the way for him to appear on the ballot in the 2024 US presidential election despite the fact that he led a violent coup attempt after he lost the 2020 election, is another milestone in the decay of American democracy and in the normalization of the far right.
(2024-03-06). UAE ranks 5th globally in 'Women in Parliament 2023': IPU report. muslimmirror.com Abu Dhabi : The UAE ranks fifth in the IPU's latest 'Women in Parliament 2023' report, which is based on parliamentary renewals in 66 chambers in 52 countries in 2023. Rwanda continues to lead the IPU world ranking with women accounting for 61.3% of seats in the Chamber of Deputies, followed by Cuba and Nicaragua …
(2024-03-06). 2023 Brief on Sierra Leone. reliefweb.int 
Country: Sierra Leone | Source: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation | Please refer to the attached file. | Sierra Leone has encountered various challenges, including global crises and internal political tension, which have greatly affected the economy and the lives of its citizens. The country's infrastructure has historically been underdeveloped, with transportation, energy, and communication systems needing improvement. Additionally, the high inflation rate has significantly impacted daily business operations, making it difficult for citizens to afford basic food commodities. | In response to these challenges, th…
(2024-03-06). South Sudan: Malteser International provides refugees from Sudan with clean drinking water. reliefweb.int Countries: South Sudan, Sudan | Source: Malteser International | Cologne/Wau. More than eight million people have fled Sudan since the beginning of the war around eleven months ago. The majority of them live as refugees in their own country, but almost 600,000 are now seeking protection in the neighboring country of South Sudan. In the northern district of Western Bahr el Ghazal, Malteser International has repaired more than a dozen wells to provide around 7,000 people with drinking water. The German Federal Foreign Office is supporting Malteser International in its emergency relief. | "Among the people who ar…
(2024-03-06). Headlines for March 6, 2024. democracynow.org Biden & Trump Nearly Sweep Super Tuesday Primaries; Haley to Drop out, Schiff and Garvey Advance in California in Senate Race to Fill Feinstein's Seat, Mark Robinson, Holocaust-Denying, Gay-Bashing Candidate, Wins NC Gubernatorial Primary, Israel Blocks World Food Programme Aid Delivery to Northern Gaza as Agency Attempts to Avert Famine, Hamas Demands Permanent Ceasefire Before More Hostages Are Released, Lebanon: Israel Kills Hezbollah Fighter Along with His Wife & Son, World Food Programme: Sudan Could Soon Face "World's Largest Hunger Crisis", Gang Leader Jimmy Chérizier: Haiti Is Head…
(2024-03-06). Saving Lives and Restoring Hope for a Hunger-Free Tanzania. reliefweb.int Country: United Republic of Tanzania | Source: Action Against Hunger USA | TANZANIA | Population: 61.5 million | OUR IMPACT | People Helped Last Year: 404,110 | Our Team: 10 employees | Program Start: 2015 | Even before entering the Kiomboi Therapeutic Feeding Unit, you can hear babies crying. At this hospital in Tanzania's Iramba district, extremely sick children fight their way back to health with support from Action Against Hunger. | Babies here are receiving treatment for malnutrition. Some are also ill with fever, malaria, and other complications. Dr. Salma Mahayu is part of the team—three doctors a…
In On Sunday, 3 March, thousands of protesters flooded the streets of Casablanca, knocking on empty pots in their latest attempt to make their voices heard in the corridors of the Moroccan government. Similar scenes were witnessed in other cities around the North Afr…
The Egyptian authorities have reportedly detained a man who appeared in a viral The man in the video is seen climbing a billboard in the busy Sidi Gaber neighbourhood in the Mediterranean city and shouting publicly against Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, accusing him of giving up the rights of the Palestinians of Gaza under 
Egypt: Police officer missing after one-man protest demanding opening of Gaza border | Abdel-Gawad Muhammad al-Sahlamy was arrested on Friday after he waved a Palestinian flag from on top of a billboard in Alexandria and called President Sisi a 'traitor' | | Human rights campaigners say that Abdel-G…
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Ten months into a war that has sent Sudan to the "verge of collapse", the vast majority of its people are going hungry, with less than five percent of Sudanese being able to afford a square meal a day. | Since last April, Sudan has been gripped by fighting between the regular army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, which has killed thousands and created what the United Nations calls "the world's largest displacement crisis". | A combined 10.7 million people have been uprooted by the current war and previous conflicts, according to the UN. | 
Haiti is under a state of emergency after the country's gangs freed thousands of people from the country's largest prisons and are reportedly uniting to bring down Haiti's de facto Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who has yet to return to the country since he traveled to Kenya last week to discuss a deal to bring a U.N. force of 1,000 Kenyan police to the island. "It is a desolation that we are feeling. It is a terror that we are living," says Haitian pro-democracy advocate Monique Clesca about escalating gang violence that has already displaced thousands of Haitians. "We have been…
"The institutional target of the attack by the Republican members of the Judiciary Committee—the Center for Security, Race and Rights—is an academic institution engaged in research, public education and advocacy "to address the underlying structural and systemic causes of Islamophobia and xenophobia against people of Arab, African, and South Asian descent."" — Aslƒ± àú. Bâli / Laurie Brand…
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A French channel has aired an investigation on the 'dictatorship' of Kais Saied, sparking controversy in Tunisia and risking diplomatic ties between Paris and Tunis. | On Sunday at midnight, hundreds of Tunisians tuned in to watch "Exclusive investigation: Between Poverty and Dictatorship, The Grand Step Backwards," a one-hour investigation on the shrinking freedoms within the North African country, produced by the private French channel, M6. | The investigation had already ruffled Tunisian officials' feathers before its official broadcast. | On 29 February, Tunisia's Prime Minister, Ahmed Hachani, praised his…
Google Doodle celebrated the 111th birth anniversary of Algerian-French artist Taos Amrouche on Monday, an Amazigh icon who made Kabyle poetry more accessible. | She was born in Tunis on 4 March 1913 to an Algerian family that converted to Catholicism. She was known as Taos despite her baptismal name being Marie-Louise. | Influenced by her mother's Amazigh songs, Taos was deeply passionate about Amazigh oral tradition, particularly Kabyle poetry. | Traditional Kabyle civilisation, a sizeable Amazigh community in northeastern Algeria, is a civilisation of 'poetry.' | However, from the earliest times until the m…
Last month, Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the self-styled leftist party that is the third largest political party in the South African Parliament, announced that, if elected to power, an EFF government would re-hire controversial former public utility ESKOM CEO's Brian Molefe and Matshela Koko to end the phenomenon of rolling electricity blackouts that