(2024-02-26). 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' Day 142: UN Experts Call For Arms Embargo. popularresistance.org In the past 24 hours, Israeli forces bombed several Palestinian neighborhoods in Deir Al-Balah, Rafah and north Gaza, killing and injuring tens of people. | Israel's warplanes launched bombs on a vast open area near the Egyptian border with Rafah, in southern Gaza, where thousands of Palestinians are sheltering. | A video shows Palestinians fleeing from the bombs close to Egypt's fortified wall to keep displaced people at bay from entering the Sinai Peninsula. | All of the 1.4 million Palestinians who sought refuge in Rafah cannot enter Sinai except those who obtained a travel permit.
(2024-02-26). Israel pledges to assault 1.4 million Gaza refugees in Rafah city. wsws.org A US-backed Israeli assault on the defenseless refugee camps in Rafah would cause catastrophic new Palestinian casualties, and risk war with Egypt and other regional powers.
(2024-02-26). Mashatile to address Integrated Criminal Justice System conference. sanews.gov.za Mashatile to address Integrated Criminal Justice System conference | Deputy President Paul Mashatile is expected to deliver the keynote address at the official opening of the national conference on the implementation of the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS) programme on Tuesday. | The Deputy President is expected to deliver the address on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa. | The event will also review the Criminal Procedure Act of 1977. Set for 27 to 29 February 2024, the conference is organised by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development. | The discussion will focus on strengthening th…
(2024-02-26). Latest positive update on Gaza ceasefire talks from the White House. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The US National Security Advisor, Jake Sullivan, stated that talks are still in progress for a possible cease-fire in the Gaza Strip.There have been talks of a truce for the past 142 days, despite Israel's continuous bombardment on the Gaza Strip. According to Sullivan, who spoke to US media outlets, Israel, Egypt, Qatar, and the US have come to an early agreement on the core elements of a temporary ceasefire agreement for the Gaza Strip.Underscoring the need for indirect discussions between Qatar, Egypt, and Hamas, Sullivan emphasized that the potential ceasefire agreement is still in the negotiation…
(2024-02-26). Egypt sets up second camp for displaced Palestinians in Gaza. newarab.com 
Egypt has begun setting up a new refugee camp for displaced Palestinians in The Egyptian Red Crescent has been coordinating with the Palestinian Red Crescent to launch the camp expected to accommodate 4000 people, equipping it with electricity, bathrooms, and other necessities, the Egyptian Satellite TV channel Al Q…
(2024-02-26). Satellite footage shows Gaza aid convoys waiting in Egypt. newarab.com 
Aerial and satellite footage showed more than 2,000 The footage was recorded on 22 February, the channel said. | It showed aid convoys lined up on the
(2024-02-26). South Africa's presidency names priority areas for South Africa's ruling party. tvbrics.com 
ANC will create 2.5 million jobs in the next five years…
(2024-02-26). Russia receives flag of BRICS Sports Games from South Africa. tvbrics.com 
The ceremony took place at a plenary session at the Russia exhibition and forum…
(2024-02-26). Enhancing Global Economic Progress with the Brics Alliance. infobrics.org Larionova and Shelepov's research, titled "Brics, G20, and global economic governance reform" and published in the International Political Science Review (2021), highlights the influential role of the Brics association, which includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, in reforming global economic governance…
(2024-02-26). Swift arrest of suspects in German murder case lauded. sanews.gov.za Swift arrest of suspects in German murder case lauded | The Provincial Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has commended police for the swift arrest of three suspects who allegedly assaulted and killed a male German tourist at the weekend. | The incident took place at Northam in the Waterberg District on Saturday 24 February 2024. | According to the police, the 74-year-old victim departed from Botswana on Friday and drove to South Africa in a sedan. | He arrived at Lephalale in the Waterberg District on Saturday morning, and as he drove, he offered…
(2024-02-26). Addis Ababa University official: Education reform is a great support to Ethiopia's transformation process. tvbrics.com 
He is convinced it will bring prosperity to Africa…
(2024-02-26). Authorities block aid entry in Darfur, Sudan. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Aid workers in the war-torn region of Darfur condemned the efforts by army-backed militias to block the entry of aid convoys to the area leading to exacerbating the already deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan. According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), approximately 694,000 people have fled to Chad, but many more are still stuck in Darfur and require assistance.The United Nations has had to restrict its work in Darfur to cross-border operations from Chad, but this week the UN's World Food Programme (WFP) country director Eddie Rowe told reporters that "authorities have r…
english.almayadeen.net (2024-02-26). Malnutrition, hunger kills 7 infants in Gaza due to Israeli war, siege>Seven Palestinian infants died from malnutrition and starvation in 24 hours in the Gaza Strip, according to the Information Office in Gaza, as reported by Anadolu.
In a statement released on Saturday, the office warned of an impending catastrophe unless the Israeli genocide halts and the blockade on Gaza is lifted.
(2024-02-26). Tunisian opposition figure sentenced to six months: lawyer. newarab.com 
A Tunisian court has slapped a six-month prison term on opposition figure Jawhar Ben Mbarek, detained since February 2023, over remarks criticising the Ben Mbarek, co-founder of the National Salvation Front opposition alliance who is on hunger strike to protest his detention, was tried over his rebuke of legislative elections in 2022 which he had called a "ridiculous coup d'etat". | Held over "conspiracy against state security", Ben Mbarek remains behind bars…
(2024-02-26). Congolese Journalist: It's Time To Stop Negotiating With Rwanda. popularresistance.org Rwanda's M23 militia and Rwandan Special Forces have been advancing on Goma, the capital city of North Kivu Province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). I had a Zoom conversation with Congolese journalist Akilimali Chomachoma, who is based in Goma. | Ann Garrison: Akilimali, do you feel safe talking about the security situation there in the northeastern DRC? | Akilimali Chomachoma: I'm not feeling safe as a journalist, but as a journalist, I have the duty to tell what is going on here. I have the duty to give testimony, I have the duty to give voice to all people who are suffering, to tell what actors…
(2024-02-26). Arab-Turkish growing trade volume surges to $55b. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The economic ties between Türkiye and the Arab world continue to expand on all fronts, with intra-Arab commerce valued at $55 billion according to Dr. Khaled Hanafi, the secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers, with a 10 percent annual increase of exported Turkish goods as reported by Arab News, with growing Arab investments in Türkiye during the last few years.During the Arab and Turkish Chambers' fifth meeting, held in Egypt with several chiefs of trade and business figures from Türkiye and the Arab world attending the event, The president of the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce and…
(2024-02-26). Budget 2024 geared at growth and driving developmental goals. sanews.gov.za Budget 2024 geared at growth and driving developmental goals | President Cyril Ramaphosa says the National Budget presented by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana last week shows that the country is "heading in the right direction". | The President was addressing the nation through his weekly newsletter. | "[The] Minister of Finance presented a National Budget that will help us to achieve more rapid and inclusive economic growth while supporting our developmental goals. | "Over the last five years, we have taken several actions to get our economy back on track. We have implemented far-reaching reforms in the energy…
(2024-02-26). Libya's PFG threatens to close oil facilities over salaries. newarab.com 
Libya's Petroleum Facilities Guards (PFG) threatened on Sunday to close all oil and gas facilities in the country's western region after the end of a 10-day deadline to authorities to meet their demands, including a 67% salary rise. | Members of PFG, a military group tasked with protecting oil facilities, made the threat in video…
(2024-02-26). Investigation into KZN bus crash ferrying ANC supporters. sanews.gov.za Investigation into KZN bus crash ferrying ANC supporters | An investigation has been launched into a bus crash which claimed the lives of nine people who were returning home to Mpumalanga after the African National Congress (ANC) election manifesto launch in Durban. | According to media reports, the bus accident happened at around 5am in Paulpietersburg under the eDumbe Local Municipality in Zululand on Sunday. | "The law enforcement team on the scene has so far confirmed nine fatalities. However, they have not concluded the full recovery of the bus at the accident scene. | "Scores of other occupants sustained in…
(2024-02-26). Burundi: Greater Horn of Africa is forecast to get above-average rainfall – March to May 2024. reliefweb.int Countries: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania | Source: World Meteorological Organization | Wetter than-normal conditions are forecast across most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa in the forthcoming March to May rainy season, according to WMO's regional climate centre, the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC). | Affected areas include Kenya, Somalia, southern Ethiopia, South Sudan, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, and north-western Tanzania. | Whilst this is a welcome prospect for food security after the prolonged drought that grippe…
(2024-02-26). In Nepal, CADTM delegates took part in the opening march of the World Social Forum and successfully completed their initial workshops. cadtm.org The World Social Forum, which took place this year in Kathmandu (Nepal), began on Thursday 15 February 2024. The CADTM International network was represented by delegates from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Kenya, Côte d'Ivoire and the Shared International Secretariat. A total of seven activities were carried out by the delegation.
| Thursday 15 February: The opening march
| The opening march brought together nearly 15,000 people who marched to demand a different world.The slogans (…) | – | /…
(2024-02-26). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Report #1 on the Effects of El Niño as of 24 February 2024, 6AM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 04 July 2023, climate monitoring and analyses indicated that the unusual warming of sea surface temperatures along the equatorial Pacific that was established in March 2023 further developed into a weak El Niño, and showed signs of strengthening in the following months. On 03 August 2023, warmer than average sea surface temperature anomalies across most of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific signified that a weak El Niño was present. On 05 September 2023, an increased positiv…
(2024-02-26). Homophobia overshadows France FM's first visit to Morocco. newarab.com 
(2024-02-26). Norwegian Dawn cruise ship in quarantine off Mauritius with 3,000 people aboard. scmp.com The Norwegian Dawn has been halted at Mauritius – with passengers temporarily unable to disembark or board – after several people became ill.
(2024-02-26). North West NPOs to receive financial support to fight GBV. sanews.gov.za North West NPOs to receive financial support to fight GBV | The North West province is forging ahead with its plans to fight recurring incidents of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) by funding 20 non-profit organisations to provide a variety of services to victims. | Acting Premier Nono Maloyi made this announcement during his State of the Province Address (SOPA) recently. | "In his address, Acting Premier Maloyi said the province is saddened by a growing number of gender-based violence (GBV) incidents, which largely affects women, girl children, the elderly and people with disabilities," a provincial s…
(2024-02-26). Philippines: DSWD DROMIC Terminal Report on the Armed Conflict in Brgy. Malingao, Midsayap, North Cotabato, 25 February 2024, 6PM. reliefweb.int 
Country: Philippines | Source: Government of the Philippines | Please refer to the attached file. | I. Situation Overview | On 07 December 2023 at around 7PM, an encounter between the local armed groups transpired in Brgy. Malingao, Midsayap, North Cotabato, resulting to the displacement of families and individuals in the area. | Source: DSWD Field Office (FO) XII | II. Status of Affected Areas and Population | A total of 1,228 families or 6,140 persons were affected in Brgy. Malingao, Midsayap, North Cotabato (see Annex A).
(2024-02-26). Government activities for the week 26 February to 1 March 2024. sanews.gov.za Government activities for the week 26 February to 1 March 2024 | On Monday, 26 February, Deputy President Paul Mashatile will address the 14th Policy Dialogue Forum of the International Task Force on Teachers for Education. | Meanwhile, the Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgops will brief the media on the implementation of the Energy Action Plan. | In addition, the Electoral Commission will brief the media on the state of readiness for the 2024 general elections. | On Tuesday, 27 February, the Department of Justice and Correctional Services hosts a conference the Impleme…
(2024-02-26). Egypt's Black Market grapples with sharp Dollar drop. albawaba.com According to 'Lovin Cairo' newspaper, The value of the US dollar in Egypt's informal currency market has dropped to 49 Egyptian pounds following the announcement of a major deal. Trading of the dollar ceased shortly after the Cabinet's declaration of $35 billion in new investments as part of the "Head of the Wise" project, leading to significant market confusion over the actual worth of the American currency.'Lovin Cairo' reveal that the dollar in the black market has dipped below the 50-pound mark, settling at 49 pounds. All trading activities have come to a standstill until the final dollar price is determined,…
(2024-02-26). Algerian president inaugurates world's 3rd largest mosque. newarab.com 
Algerian President The vast mosque, which can hold 120,000 worshippers, first opened for prayers in October 2020, but Tebboune was suffering from Covid-19 and did not attend. | Known locally as the Djamaa El-Djazair (the mosque of
(2024-02-26). President Ramaphosa pays last respects to Namibian President Hage Geingob. sanews.gov.za President Ramaphosa pays last respects to Namibian President Hage Geingob | President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the late Namibian President Hage Geingob as a leader committed to his people. | Geingob passed away earlier this month while being treated for cancer. | Over the weekend, President Ramaphosa joined the Geingob family and other Heads of State at Geingob's funeral service held in Namibia. | "I will forever remember, very fondly, his brotherly love. I remain inspired by the dedication he demonstrated towards his work, his undoubted commitment to the wellbeing of his people and his desire to see a peaceful…
(2024-02-26). KZN, Transnet Pipelines meet to discuss areas of support. sanews.gov.za KZN, Transnet Pipelines meet to discuss areas of support | The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Government is committed to supporting the Transnet Pipelines (TPL) in implementing interventions to address the challenges faced by the organisation. | KZN Premier, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, made the commitment during a meeting held with Transnet Pipelines Acting Chief Executive, Sibongiseni Khathi. | The focus of the meeting was to provide the Premier with a comprehensive understanding of TPL's operations, emphasising the strategic significance of the fuel pipeline in safeguarding energy supply. | TPL, an operating division of Trans…
(2024-02-26). Cuba agradece a Kenia ayuda para aclarar situación de médicos. telesurtv.net El Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores afirmó que "el compañero Lazo constató el espíritu de cooperación del Gobierno de Kenia y agradeció su comprensión ante este sensible y doloroso asunto.
(2024-02-26). Partido ANC seguirá luchando contra desigualdad en Sudáfrica. telesurtv.net El partido fundado por Nelson Mandela presenta su manifiesto electoral. Asevera que continuará trabajando para hacer frente al desempleo, la pobreza y la criminalidad.
(2024-02-26). CEDEAO levanta sanciones económicas a Guinea y Mali. telesurtv.net Los líderes del grupo decidieron "levantar las sanciones financieras y económicas" en la cumbre extraordinaria celebrada el pasado sábado en Abuya, capital de Nigeria.
(2024-02-26). Palestine, South Africa activists to address Ecosocialism 2024. greenleft.org.au 
Major armed factions remained visible on the streets of Interior Minister…
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Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said his country would "defend itself" if Ethiopia goes ahead with a deal to set up a Landlocked Ethiopia agreed a memorandum of understanding on January 1 to lease 20 km (12 miles) of coastline in Somaliland – a territory that Somalia says it owns, even though the northern region has enjoyed effective autonomy since 1991. | Ethiopia said it wants to set up a naval base there…
A Tunisian imam expelled from France for alleged hate speech said on Friday he would take legal action in a bid to overturn the decision. | Mahjoub Mahjoubi, from the town of Bagnols-sur-Ceze in the south of France, denounced his removal as "arbitrary". | The 52-year-old was arrested and then deported to Tunisia on Thursday, where he arrived shortly before midnight aboard a flight from Paris. | Mahjoubi had been in France since the 1980s and is married with five children. | All of his children are French citizens, but he is not and had his residency permit cancelled on Sunday by French Interior Minister Gerald…
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates have struck a landmark investment partnership to develop the Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly heralded the project as "one of the biggest deals of its kind." | Addressing the…