(2024-02-06). Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger withdraw from ECOWAS. mronline.org 
Land area under ECOWAS, which is condemned by West Africa's popular movements as an agent of French imperialism, has been reduced to less than half after their withdrawal.
(2024-02-06). ECOWAS Exodus: Niger, Mali, & Burkina Faso's Anti-Colonial Uprising Continues. thealtworld.com On January 28, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a bloc condemned by West Africa's popular movements as a vestige of French neo-colonial control of the region. In a statement announcing the exit, the three countries stated, "Under the influence of foreign powers", the regional bloc of ECOWAS "has become a threat to its member states." | Kwesi Pratt, Jr. the General Secretary of the Socialist Movement Ghana (SMG), explains how West Africa's popular movements are rising up against French neo-colonialism and what the withdrawal means…
(2024-02-06). Deplorable: Plans to Expand US Drone Atrocities in West Africa. dissidentvoice.org The Black Alliance for Peace (BAP) and the U.S. Out of Africa Network (USOAN) opposes in the strongest terms the U.S. plans, in collusion with West Africa's comprador class, to further violate Africa's sovereignty and right to self determination in the form of three new military drone bases in Ghana, Ivory Coast and Benin. Further, …
(2024-02-06). Ethiopian-Russian business forum promotes investment opportunities. plenglish.com Addis Ababa, February 6 (Prensa Latina) An Ethiopian-Russian business forum held in Moscow with the participation of companies from Ethiopia and Russia focused on presentations to promote investment, trade and tourism opportunities, local press reported.
(2024-02-06). Ramez Galal reveals next Ramadan show victims! albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – Every Ramadan, Egyptian actor, and singer Ramez Galal takes to his social media accounts to reveal the victims of his upcoming prank show, but what if we told you a list including his guests has been revealed through an unconfirmed leak?The singer is always keen on keeping his guests as a surprise but leaks always tend to happen every year and this one is no different.Ramez Galal reveals next Ramadan show victims!: (Ramez Never Ends / MBC)Among these names are the Egyptian artist Angham, the Emirati artist Ahlam, and the Syrian artist Asala Nasri. If the names circulating across social media are…
(2024-02-06). Hourly wages to increase in South Africa. tvbrics.com 
The law will come into force from the first of March this year…
(2024-02-06). Sudanese RSF brings down telecoms networks across Sudan. newarab.com 
Communications were down for most The RSF did not comment, while an Ma…
(2024-02-06). After fleeing war, Sudanese artists recreate scene in Cairo. newarab.com 
When the first bombs rang out in Sudan, Amjad, Fatima and Mazin abandoned their paintbrushes, musical instruments and studios, leaving behind the lives they knew for unfamiliar shores. | Now in Egypt, they have sought to bring back the sights and sounds of a long-lost home to an audience of about a hundred, just a stone's throw away from Cairo's iconic Tahrir Square. | Mazin Hamid, a celebrity in his native Khartoum, thrilled the crowd with his homegrown beats at a concert accompanying an exhibition. | When war broke out in his home country last April, Hamid was under a tight deadline to produce the soundtrack…
(2024-02-06). Progress in the nation's recovery and rebuilding documented in summary five-year review. sanews.gov.za Progress in the nation's recovery and rebuilding documented in summary five-year review | The Presidency has released a five-year review publication that documents the strides made in South Africa's recovery and reconstruction since 2019, delving into the transformative initiatives undertaken by the Sixth Administration, specifically targeting the pressing challenges confronting the nation. | 'Leave No One Behind 2024 — A Five-Year Review', which was released on Tuesday, outlines in summary form the progress made in growing the economy and jobs; fighting corruption; tackling poverty; developing human capita…
(2024-02-06). Blinken in Middle East Reportedly Pushing for Pause to Israel's Assault on Gaza. truthout.org Secretary of State Tony Blinken is on his fifth trip to the Middle East since Hamas attacked Israel on October 7, reportedly pushing for a pause to Israel's assault on Gaza and for Hamas to release all remaining hostages. Blinken's trip to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel and the West Bank comes in the wake of U.S. strikes in Syria, Iraq and Yemen against militant groups across the region. |
(2024-02-06). International Coalition To Stop Genocide In Palestine Demands Full Funding Of UNRWA. popularresistance.org On January 26, 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) released its ruling in the case of South Africa v. Israel in which the court found there was sufficient evidence to support South Africa's allegations of genocide against the Palestinian people (see our previous press release for more details) and rejected Israel's claim to be acting in 'self-defense'. The World Court ordered the state of Israel to "take all measures within its power to prevent the commission of" acts of genocide, including deaths, harm to mental and physical health and conditions that threaten the well-being of the Palestinian people,…
(2024-02-06). US$ drops in Egypt's informal market amid news of more funds. newarab.com 
(2024-02-06). Govt to import 10 million vaccines to control cattle disease. independent.co.ug 
Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Government is set to import 10 million doses of vaccines to enable scaling up of ring vaccination as the fight to eradicate Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) in Ugandan cattle enters a new phase. Cabinet chaired by President Yoweri Museveni on Monday also proposed that once ring vaccination is …
(2024-02-06). Giant tortoises return to Madagascar. plenglish.com The first group of Aldabra giant tortoises (Aldabrachelys gigantea) was brought back from Seychelles in 2018 and has reproduced on its own since then. | Grant Joseph, a researcher at the Fitz Patrick Institute of African Ornithology, Department of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Town, said that the reintroduction of this tortoise will help restore the island's forests, grasslands and scrublands and could help prevent large forest fires. | The Aldabra giant tortoise is the second largest land tortoise species in the world, after the Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra). | It can live 100 years and…
(2024-02-06). Lung cancer re-emerges as biggest threat worldwide. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new report released by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that lung cancer remains the most commonly occurring cancer worldwide. It has 2.5 million new cases, accounting for 12.4% of the total 20 million new cases. Experts attribute this to the persistent use of tobacco products in many …
(2024-02-06). UPDF clear railway line in Mayuge ahead of Tarehe Sita. independent.co.ug 
Jinja, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda People's Defense Forces-UPDF officers from Magamaga dedicated their entire Monday to cleaning a section of the railway line in Mayuge district as part of the Tarehe Sita (February 6) celebrations. The railway line is adjacent to a market with a capacity for 1000 vendors, 500 lockup shops, and …
(2024-02-06). Public advised of road closures ahead of SONA 2024. sanews.gov.za Public advised of road closures ahead of SONA 2024 | With the 2024 State of the Nation Address (SONA) taking place on Thursday, the City of Cape Town has advised the public of numerous road closures. | "Road closures in the Central Business District will be in effect to assist with traffic flow and accommodate the State of the Nation Address at the City Hall. The road closures will affect the normal flow of traffic in and around the City Bowl," the City said on Monday. | SONA is scheduled to take place on Thursday, 8 February at 7pm at the Cape Town City Hall. This will be the last SONA for the sixth administrati…
(2024-02-06). Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge. sanews.gov.za Prof Tladi sworn in as SA's first permanent ICJ judge | Professor Dire Tladi has been sworn in as the first-ever South African judge of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). | The ICJ held a public sitting on Tuesday morning, where Tladi and three other Excellencies were officially sworn in after being elected by the United Nations General Assembly and Security Council on 9 November 2023. | The other new members of the court include Bogdan-Lucian Aurescu from Romania, Sarah Hull Cleveland from the United States and Juan Manuel Gómez Robledo Verduzco from Mexico | During the sitting, the four judges each solem…
(2024-02-06). Egyptian Officials Are Demanding a Massive Ransom From Palestinians to Escape the Gaza Genocide. znetwork.org
(2024-02-06). Hamas hands over Its response to Qatar on ceasefire proposal, Israel responds. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – In a recent development, Hamas has issued its response to the Qatar-Egypt framework agreement after consultations with its leadership and resistance factions.Approaching the proposal with positivity, Hamas aims to secure a comprehensive ceasefire, halt aggression against its people, ensure relief, shelter, and reconstruction efforts, and lift the blockade on Gaza. Additionally, the agreement seeks to facilitate a prisoner exchange operation.Acknowledging the pivotal role played by Egypt, Qatar, and other nations striving to halt the relentless aggression against the Palestinian people, Hamas underscore…
(2024-02-06). Xi extends condolences over death of Namibia's Geingob. ecns.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a message of condolences to Namibia's newly sworn-in President Nangolo Mbumba over the death of former Namibian President Hage Geingob.
(2024-02-06). Al-Hilal ready to pay ‚Ǩ150m for Liverpool's Mohamed Salah. albawaba.com Saudi giants Al-Hilal are reportedly ready to pay ‚Ǩ150 million for Liverpool star Mohamed Salah this summer.The Egypt international was a top target for Al-Ittihad as well last summer, but their offer of over ‚Ǩ200m was rejected, as the player opted to remain in Europe.However, Sport claims the 31-year-old is now closer to making a move to the Saudi Pro League.It is believed that Jurgen Klopp's resignation as Liverpool boss at the end of the season has changed everything for the winger, who now prefers to leave.Al-Hilal are hoping to convince the Reds to part ways with Salah a…
(2024-02-06). Centenary Bank moves to WhatsApp banking. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On Jan.30, Centenary Bank announced the launch of its latest innovation, CenteWhatsApp banking designed to provide customers with convenient and secure access to a wide range of banking services directly through the widely used messaging platform, WhatsApp. To access CenteWhatsApp banking, customers are required to simply save the bank's verified …
(2024-02-06). Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms. sanews.gov.za Task team to review municipalities' water service delivery mechanisms | A national coordinated task team has been set up to review service delivery mechanisms for water and sanitation services by the Departments of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Corporative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA). | This was one of the resolutions adopted during a recent water summit hosted by DWS with the 144 municipalities that are water services authorities (WSAs). | The task team which was established to initiate and coordinate Municipal Systems Act Section 78 proc…
(2024-02-06). History: Emancipation, the Nadir and Pan-African Awakenings. globalresearch.ca
(2024-02-06). Gaza: Blinken heads to Egypt to seek 'enduring end' to war. newarab.com 
US Secretary of State In Cairo, Blinken is scheduled to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, the day after he held talks in Riyadh with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. | The trip, Blinken's fifth to the region since the…
(2024-02-06). Mbale businessmen shot dead in Amudat. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Moroto region are investigating the death of four Mbale residents, shot dead near Amudat in their motor vehicle. They were driving a Toyota Harrier, grey in colour, registration number UBP 601Q, along Amudat — Katabok road, Ankukunyo village, Amudat parish, when the they were shot dead …
(2024-02-06). Libya'nƒ±n Zliten kentinde yàºkselen yer altƒ± sularƒ± bà∂lgede maddi hasara neden oldu. aa.com.tr Libya'da ba≈ükent Trablus'un doƒüusunda yer alan Zliten kentinde yer altƒ± sularƒ±nƒ±n yàºkselmesi sonucu bazƒ± evlerde maddi hasar olu≈ütu.
(2024-02-06). Uganda Shows Progress in NTD Control. independent.co.ug 
Renews Commitment at World NTD Day Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Uganda is making significant progress in its fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of chronic conditions that affect millions of people in the developing world. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), NTDs are caused by a variety of pathogens, including viruses, …
(2024-02-06). Ogwang defends Netball Normalization Committee on allowances. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Peter Ogwang, the State Minister for Sports, has come to the defense of the Netball Normalization Committee amidst allegations of failing to provide daily allowances to She Cranes players during the International Netball Series in Wales and England. Ogwang refuted media reports claiming that the Netball Normalization Committee did …
(2024-02-06). Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings. sanews.gov.za Parliament introduces new rules for SONA proceedings | Parliament has introduced a set of new joint rules designed to regulate proceedings during the joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and which prohibit disruptions. | Addressing a media briefing on preparations to host SONA 2024, National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula said the new joint rules are aimed at maintaining order, decorum in the Chamber, and promoting civility among members. | "These rules, set to be implemented for the first time during this State of the Nation Address, are an essential step…
(2024-02-06). Zulu encourages students to reach for their dreams. sanews.gov.za Zulu encourages students to reach for their dreams | Social Development Minister Lindiwe Zulu has encouraged the new cohort of students at the Cape Town Society for the Blind to use the year-long course to learn, grow and provide for their families. | "Nothing must stop you from achieving your dreams. Take the skills you learn and use it to improve your lives. This programme offered [by] the Cape Town Society for the Blind is a great opportunity and I want to urge you to give it your best," Zulu said. | The Minister was speaking during the first day of build-up activities leading to the State of the Nation Addre…
(2024-02-06). Local currency under pressure from rising dollar. independent.co.ug 
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Shilling continues to trade under pressure from the US dollar as demand for the US currency rises above the supply, according to experts. On Monday, the local currency opened trading at Shillings 3,815.63 buying and 3,825.63 selling according to the official rates issued by the Bank of …
(2024-02-06). Prices of petrol and diesel to go up from Wednesday. sanews.gov.za Prices of petrol and diesel to go up from Wednesday | Mineral Resources and Energy Minister, Gwede Mantashe, has announced the adjustment of fuel prices for February 2024, which shows a hike in both petrol and diesel prices. | The price adjustments will come into effect from Wednesday, 7 February 2023. | Consumers will now pay 75c more for a litre of unleaded petrol of both grades (93 and 95), while the wholesale price of diesel will go up by between 70c and 73c. | The wholesale price of illuminating paraffin will be increased by 53c a litre and the maximum retail price for LP gas is going up by 37c per kg.
(2024-02-06). Turkey set to reopen its consulate general in Benghazi, Libya. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – According to the Anadolu Agency, Forgein Minister Hakan Fidan stated that his country is set to soon reopen its consulate general in Benghazi, eastern Libya.Back in October 2023, Libyan Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, gave the green light to reopen the Turkish consulate general in Benghazi to begin implementing the technical and administrative procedures and start their work.Dbeibah met in Tripoli with a Turkish delegation led by then-Deputy Foreign Minister Ahmet Yildiz and Kenan Yilmaz, the Turkish ambassador in Libya. They all talked about a variety of shared local and international issues, as…
(2024-02-06). New York Times' Friedman Hits New Low With Animalization of Arabs and Iranians. scheerpost.com 
(2024-02-06). Parlamento de Senegal fija elecciones presidenciales para diciembre. telesurtv.net A raíz del aplazamiento indefinido de las elecciones presidenciales, que generaron grandes protestas en el país africano, el parlamento fijó el 15 de diciembre para realizarlas.
(2024-02-06). Reportan protestas en contra de postergar comicios en Senegal. telesurtv.net Cientos de personas protestaron para expresar su descontento con la decisión del Gobierno del presidente Macky Sall.
(2024-02-06). Venezuela y Argentina empatan, Paraguay gana a Brasil en preolímpico. telesurtv.net En un partidazo, lleno de polémicas, tres tarjetas rojas, penal, autogol; Venezuela y Argentina empataron a dos.
Ever since South African Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced that Cabinet had approved the updated Integrated Resource Plan last December, local media has been awash with articles by nuclear supporters and sundry lobbyists exhorting politicians and government to 'show true leadership' and 'do the right thing' when it comes to nuclear power. Invariably, doing 
The move will boost economic and cultural ties between the countries…
Country: South Africa | Source: International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies | Please refer to the attached file. | What happened, where and when? | In the latest quater of 2023, South Africa has seen some of the south provinces experiencing floods and severe weather storms with successive strikes from September to November. This led to floods incidence in some locations, notably Western cape and Kwazulu with important needs un-covered from existing stakeholders that require South Africa Red Cross to deploy an emergency intervention in the beginning of October 2023. | Indeed, from 23 to…
Countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Türkiye, Uganda, World, Yemen | Source: International Organization for Migration | Please refer to the attached Infographic. | OVERVIEW | In November 2023, a total of 35,902 movements were observed across the six flow monitoring points (FMPs) in Ethiopia. This represents an 8% decrease in daily average movements in comparison with October 2023 when an average of 1,302 movements per day were observed. | Outgoing movements (74%) during November decreased while incoming movements (26%) increased compare…
Countries: Algeria, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Colombia, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Libya, Malawi, Mexico, Morocco, Mozambique, Philippines, Republic of Korea, South Africa, South Sudan, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Uganda, Ukraine, United Republic of Tanzania, World, Zambia, Zimbabwe | Sources: International Organization for Migration, UN Children's Fund, UN Committee on the Rights of the Child, UN High Commissioner for Refugees, UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, UN Office of the SRSG for Children and Armed Conflict, UN Office o…
Every citizen has a role to play in strengthening Ethiopia's position as the diplomatic centre of Africa, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said…
The meeting between the two countries discussed achieving integration in the field of pharmaceutical industry…
Israeli forces bomb Rafah, where thousands of Palestinians are displaced in shelters near the Egyptian border, as an Israeli minister wishes to "encourage voluntary emigration" from Gaza. In West Bank, settlers attack Palestinian villages.
The Congress Centre of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation hosted the Russian-Ethiopian Business Forum with the participation of the Ethiopian delegation…
Countries: Colombia, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Nigeria, Syrian Arab Republic, Uganda, World, Yemen | Source: Berghof Foundation | Please refer to the attached file. | Under crossfire: the courageous work of women faith-based mediators | In our latest study, we explore how women use faith as a tool to solve conflict and which tactics they use to overcome challenges they face during the process. | Women faith-based mediators often play a crucial role in peace mediation processes. Our latest 
WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA | Xinhua | Nangolo Mbumba, the former vice president of Namibia, took the oath of office on Sunday in the capital Windhoek, officially becoming the nation's 4th president after former President Hage Geingob passed away earlier this morning at the age of 82. The swearing-in ceremony extended beyond the presidency, as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, the …
Country: Sudan | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | Introduction | Health Resources and Services Availability Monitoring System (HeRAMS)1 is an approach that aims to improve overall access to health care by contributing to the elaboration of a commonly agreed-upon picture of health service needs, gaps, and priorities and by providing essential information to support decision-making and coordination of health sector actors in emergencies. It is a collaborative approach that involves a large range of stakeholders and that has been specifically designed to…
Country: Sudan | Sources: Health Cluster, World Health Organization | Please refer to the attached file. | MINUTES OF MEETING | The Health Cluster meeting was opened by the Health Cluster Coordinator, after the welcome remarks HHC walked the members through the agenda and convened the meeting. | Agenda | ‚Ä¢ Review of previous Action Points | ‚Ä¢ PRSEAH in Health Cluster-HNRP 2024 proposals and plans | ‚Ä¢ EPI update and analyses (WHO&UNICEF) | ‚Ä¢ West Darfur Health Coordination, XB supplies, needs & challenges (WD Health Sector Coordinator)…
Trade experts recognize progress made but express dissatisfaction with existing trade and investment policies Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | In the late 1990s, the Ugandan government came up with the idea of establishing specialized zones dedicated to industries, commonly known as industrial and business parks, where local and foreign investors would be provided with the opportunity …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Judiciary finalised preparations for the 2024 Annual Judges Conference scheduled to take place starting on Monday 5th February 2024 up to Thursday 8th February 2024 at Serena Hotel in Kampala under the theme: "A People-Centered Approach to Justice." The conference will attract Justices of the Supreme Court, Court of …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a significant development, President Yoweri Museveni is set to inaugurate the long-awaited Judiciary Twin-Tower on the 9th. The twin-tower project, a testament to architectural prowess and efficient management, has been overseen by Permanent Secretary Pius Bigirimana, who successfully led its completion within a record time of four years. Notably, …
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament passed the Civil Aviation Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2024 that will bring Uganda's aviation authority in conformity with the Convention on International Civil Aviation. This follows the approval of eight amendments under the proposed Bill, which will now be forwarded to the President for assent. The Bill was passed on …