Israel adds more weapons ahead of anticipated Rafah offensive.

Israel has reportedly deployed extra artillery and armoured personnel carriers to the Gaza Strip periphery, suggesting that the military is preparing for its long-threatened ground offensive on Rafah, the only place of relative safety for at least 1.4 million displaced Palestinian civilians. Israeli daily Ma’ariv also said on Wednesday that troops had been put on…

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“It is time to establish a world order based on democracy.”

US threats to states that take action on Gaza must compel them to form a coalition and collectively resist US imperialism. There has been significant discussion about South Africa’s landmark case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. The case accuses Israel of committing the crime of genocide against the Palestinian people. While many…

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Niger and China seal $400 mln crude oil deal.

Niger has signed a $400 million memorandum of understanding with China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC), a state-owned oil behemoth, tied to the sale of crude oil from its Agadem oilfield. Niger state television RTN announced this development, however, it didn’t provide detailed information about the specifics of the deal. “China is a great friend to Niger;…

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Inflation in Nigeria hits  the highest rate in nearly 30 years.

                                 By ronald sserwadda Nigeria’s annual inflation rate has reached its highest level in nearly three decades. The rate jumped to 33.2% in March, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, (NBS). This is up 1.5% from February. Food remains the main driver of inflation, owing to the rising cost of commodities including bread, grains,…

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Standoff continues as MPs prepare to vote on Rwanda bill.

Parliament will resume voting on the government’s controversial Rwanda bill on Monday as MPs return to the Commons. It comes as reports suggest the UK held talks with other countries, including Armenia, about replicating the scheme. The plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda has faced setbacks since it was first announced in April…

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