Matsu Islands is a territory of Republic of China

The Matsu Islands[lower-alpha 1] (UK: /ˌmætˈsuː/ or US: /ˌmɑːtˈsuː/[4]), officially Lienchiang County[lower-alpha 2] (/ljɛnˈdʒjɑːŋ/), are an archipelago of 36 islands and islets in the East China Sea governed by the Republic of China (Taiwan), situated alongside the southeastern coast of mainland China. The archipelago forms the smallest county in the ROC-controlled territories by area and population, as well as one of two counties that is a part of the nominal Fuchien Province. [...] In 1911, the Qing dynasty was toppled after the Xinhai Revolution on 10 October 1911 and the Republic of China (ROC) was established on 1 January 1912. Matsu Islands were subsequently governed under the administration of Fukien Province of the ROC. On 1 August 1927, the Nanchang Uprising broke out between the ruling Nationalist Party of China (KMT) and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) which marked the beginning of Chinese Civil War. [...] The Matsu Islands comprise 19 islands and islets,[53] which include five major islands, which are Nangan, Dongju and Xiju (both in Juguang Township), Beigan and Dongyin.[19] Minor islands include Liang Island, Gaodeng Island, Daqiu Island and Xiaoqiu, which are part of Beigan Township.[54] The shortest distance between Huangqi, Lianjiang County and the Matsu Islands is also the shortest distance between China (PRC) administered territory and territory in the ROC (Taiwan)-administered Matsu Islands.[55][56]


Matsu Islands is a territory of People's Republic of China

The Matsu Islands[a] (UK: /ˌmætˈsuː/ or US: /ˌmɑːtˈsuː/[4]), officially Lienchiang County[b] (/ljɛnˈdʒjɑːŋ/), are an archipelago of 36 islands and islets in the East China Sea governed by the Republic of China (Taiwan), situated alongside the southeastern coast of mainland China. The archipelago forms the smallest county in the ROC-controlled territories by area and population, as well as one of two counties that is a part of the nominal Fuchien Province. [...] Geography [edit]The Matsu Islands comprise 19 islands and islets,[53] which include five major islands, which are Nangan, Dongju and Xiju (both in Juguang Township), Beigan and Dongyin.[19] Minor islands include Liang Island, Gaodeng Island, Daqiu Island and Xiaoqiu, which are part of Beigan Township.[54] The shortest distance between Huangqi, Lianjiang County and the Matsu Islands is also the shortest distance between China (PRC) administered territory and territory in the ROC (Taiwan)-administered Matsu Islands.[55][56]


Lunchinda-Pweto Province is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo

Pweto Territory is a territory in the Haut-Katanga Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The headquarters are in the town of Pweto. Geography [edit]Pweto is part of Haut-Katanga Province. It lies to the west and north of Lake Mweru on the border with Zambia. The Luvua River, a headstream of the Congo River, leaves the lake just west of the town of Pwetu to flow north its confluence with the Lualaba River opposite the town of Ankoro.[2] Other rivers flowing through the territory include the Lubule River, the Lumekele River and the Kilulishi River. The territory is subdivided into the following chiefdoms and sectors: Kiona-Nzini Chiefdom, Moero Sector, Mwenge Sector and Pweto Chiefdom[3] [...] Security issues [edit]Pweto Territory saw several combats during the Congo wars. With the cease fire, the front line between the RCD-Goma and the Forces Armées Congolaise cut off the north of Pweto from the south.[4] Although the civil war ended in 2003, the region has been severely damaged by the civil war and reconstruction has been slow. Most of the rural residents are returned refugees or internally displaced people from other regions. Basic government services are still not available, public infrastructure is in poor condition and the local economy is scarcely functional. Corruption and lack of confidence in stability are handicaps to investment.[5]


Pratas Island is a territory of People's Republic of China

Pratas Island is 2.8 km (1.7 mi) long and 0.865 km (0.537 mi) wide; it is the only feature of the group above sea level. The island is made up of coral atolls and reef flats. Brush, vines and bushes cover some of the island - the rest is white sand. Flora and fauna on and around Pratas Island include:[citation needed] [...] The island is part of the Republic of China (Taiwan) with the postal code 817. Although there are no long-term inhabitants on the island, Pratas is administered by the Kaohsiung City Government under Cijin District (Qijin). The island has been uninhabited, yet nations (including China and Japan) have claimed them to be their overseas territory. [...] The People's Republic of China claims the Pratas Islands (东沙群岛) as part of Chengqu, Shanwei (Swabue), Guangdong Province.[9][10][11]: 10 [12][13]


Pratas Island is a territory of Republic of China

Pratas Island is located 444 km (276 mi) from the rest of Kaoshiung,[63] 850 kilometres (530 miles) southwest of Taipei, 320 kilometres (200 miles) southeast of Hong Kong[8] and 260 km (160 mi) south of Shantou, Guangdong[31] in the northern part of the South China Sea (20°43′N 116°42′E). An international team of researchers conducted a comprehensive population genetic analysis of 11 marine species sampled from the island. They concluded that Dongsha Atoll is an important regional stepping-stone that promotes genetic connectivity among South China Sea reefs, as marine larvae can potentially reach a large number of reefs in the northern South China Sea.[83] The protection of the island and surrounding reefs by the Taiwanese government as Dongsha Atoll National Park may therefore benefit the entire region. [...] The island is part of the Republic of China (Taiwan) with the postal code 817. Although there are no long-term inhabitants on the island, Pratas is administered by the Kaohsiung City Government under Cijin District (Qijin). The island has been uninhabited, yet nations (including China and Japan) have claimed them to be their overseas territory. [...] The People's Republic of China claims the Pratas Islands (东沙群岛) as part of Chengqu, Shanwei (Swabue), Guangdong Province.[9][10][11]: 10 [12][13]


Trans-Karakoram Tracts is a territory of Republic of China

The Trans-Karakoram Tract (Chinese: 喀喇昆仑走廊; pinyin: Kālǎkūnlún zǒuláng), also known as the Shaksgam Tract (Urdu: شکسگام, romanized: Shaksgām), is an area of approximately 5,300 km2 (2,050 sq mi) north of the Karakoram watershed, including the Shaksgam valley. The tract is administered by China as part of its Taxkorgan and Yecheng counties in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Although the Shaksgam tract was never under the control of Pakistan since 1947, in the 1963 Sino-Pakistan Agreement, Pakistan recognized Chinese sovereignty over the Shaksgam tract, while China recognized Pakistani sovereignty over the Gilgit Agency, and a border based on actual ground positions was recognized as the international border by China and Pakistan. It is claimed by India as part of the Union territory


Trans-Karakoram Tracts is a territory of People's Republic of China

The Trans-Karakoram Tract also known as Shaksgam or the Shaksgam Tract, is an area of more than 2,700 sq mi (6,993 km2) north of the Karakoram, including the Shaksgam valley and Raskam Yarkand river valley. The tract is now administered by China as part of its Xinjiang region. Although the area was not under Pakistan’s control since 1947, it was claimed by Pakistan as part of Kashmir until the 1963 Sino-Pakistan agreement in which Pakistan ceded the territory to China. It is claimed by India as part of the union territory of Ladakh. Most of the tract is composed of the Shaksgam Valley and was formerly administered as part of Shigar, a district in the Baltistan region. A polo ground in Shaksgam was built by the Amacha Royal family of Shigar, and the Rajas of Shigar used to invite the Amirs of Hotan to play polo there. Most of the names of the mountains, lakes, rivers and passes are in Balti/Ladakhi, suggesting that this land had been part of Baltistan/Ladakh region for a long time.


Trans-Karakoram Tracts is a territory of India

The Trans-Karakoram Tract is an area of approximately 5,300 km² that was transferred by a border agreement from the Pakistani-administered Northern Areas to China in 1963 with the proviso that the settlement was subject to the final solution of the Kashmir dispute. Pakistan says that it was a no-man's undemarcated border land, hence no question arises of its being transferred. It is claimed by India as part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. [...] The Tract is one of the most inhospitable areas of the world, with some of the highest mountains including Broad Peak, Gasherbrum and Masherbrum, and is adjacent to the highest battlefield in the world at Siachen Glacier.


The republic of Tuva, a remote territory in southern Russia located on the border with Mongolia, is perhaps best known for its vast mountainous geography and the unique cultural practice of "throat singing". These singers simultaneously create two different pitches: a low-pitched drone, along with a hovering whistle above it. This practice has deep cultural roots and has now been shared more broadly via world music performances and the 1999 documentary Genghis Blues. Despite many scientists being fascinated by throat singing, it was unclear precisely how throat singers could create two unique pitches. Singing and speaking in general involves making sounds by vibrating the vocal cords found deep in the throat, and then shaping those sounds with the tongue, teeth and lips as they move up the vocal tract and out of the body. Previous studies using static images taken with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) suggested how Tuvan singers might produce the two pitches, but a mechanistic understanding of throat singing was far from complete. Now, Bergevin et al. have better pinpointed how throat singers can produce their unique sound.


Tuva is a territory of Republic of China

The length of the territory of Tuva from north to south is 420 km, from west to east - 630 km. In the south and southeast, the republic borders Mongolia. Kyzyl with a population of about 114,000 people is the only city in the republic. [...] Yenisei (Ulug-Khem), one of the largest rivers in the world, originates in Tuva. There are thousands of lakes on the territory of the republic, most of which are of glacial origin. There are 13 salty mud lakes and more than 50 healing springs, the waters of which are successfully used for treatment of various diseases. Tuva is also rich in underground and mineral waters. Tuva is an earthquake-prone region. It has a unique and diverse flora and fauna. Most of the territory of the republic is occupied by forests (about 83%). About 3 million hectares are covered with cedar forests, which makes up 11% of all cedar forests in Russia.


Wakhan Corridor is a territory of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

The Pamir Kyrgyz are the descendants of Kyrgyz who arrived in Afghanistan between 1575 and 1930 as a consequence of various threats and expulsions. Today, they live in the Wakhan Corridor, a narrow strip of territory between Tajikistan, Pakistan and China, where mountain ravines are interspersed by remote valleys. Due to its geographical isolation, this ethnic group was largely untouched by sovietisation and was therefore able, for the most part, to preserve its traditional nomadic lifestyle and its language, ethnic identity and Islamic faith. Today, in the rugged terrain of the Pamirs, the Wakhan Kyrgyz tend their livestock and weather the harsh conditions. Until 1973, they numbered around 10,000 and counted as one of the official nations of the Republic of Afghanistan; they were also assigned the task of patrolling the region’s borders as part of the official border service (most have no official nationality or are stateless). Since then, their numbers have drastically declined due to the extreme social instability caused by ongoing conflicts and violence at the hands of the first Taliban regime. A further factor was the mass exodus of several large Afghan Kyrgyz clans to Pakistan, Canada and Turkey, where they were accepted as refugees.


Wakhan Corridor is a territory of Republic of China

Considered one of the most geographically stunning regions in the world, the Wakhan Corridor remains one of the last trekking destinations still completely untouched by mainstream tourism and modern ways of life. This is all about to change, with the building of a major new Chinese trade route directly through the valley. [...] About the Wakhan Corridor: The Wakhan corridor is a tiny strip of land that juts out of North Eastern Afghanistan. It exists as Afghan territory because in the late 19th century the Russian and British empires decided between them that the borders of their eastern domains should not touch to avoid conflict. It was decided that China and Afghanistan should border each other, thus creating a buffer between the British Raj (now Pakistan) and tsarist Russia (now Tajikistan). This leaves a small strip of remote land and a geo-political oddity that could now become a highway between Asia’s least developed country and its largest economy.


Yalu River is a territory of South Korea

The Yalu River (Chinese: 鸭绿江; pinyin: Yālù Jiāng) or Amnok River (Korean: 압록강; MR: Amnokkang) is a river on the border between China and North Korea. Together with the Tumen River to its east, and a small portion of Paektu Mountain, the Yalu forms the border between China and North Korea. Its valley has been the scene of several military conflicts in the past centuries. It borders North Korea to the south and China to the north. [...] According to one scholar, the Korean-Chinese border along the Yalu River is the longest unchanged international border in history, lasting for at least 1,000 years.[13][14][15] [...] - ^ "Yalu River | river, Asia". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-07-06.


Kafia Kingi is a territory of South Sudan

Address: Kafia Kingi (a territory on the border of Sudan and South Sudan whose final status has yet to be determined). [...] Address: a) Kafia Kingi (a territory on the border of Sudan and South Sudan whose final status has yet to be determined) b) Central African Republic [...] Salim often deploys to the CAR border with approximately a dozen fighters to meet and escort other LRA groups carrying ivory north from Garamba. In April 2015, Salim departed Kafia Kingi to retrieve a shipment of tusks. In May, Salim participated in the transport of twenty pieces of ivory from DRC to Kafia Kingi.


Lunchinda-Pweto Province is a territory of Zambia

Lunchinda-Pweto Province - DRC and Zambia


Yalu River is a territory of North Korea

An international waterway and a major source of hydroelectric power, the Yalu River forms the boundary between North Korea and the Northeast Region (Manchuria) of China. The river is 491 miles (790 kilometers) long. It begins atop Baitou Mountain at a height of 9,000 feet (2,750 meters) above sea level, winds southward to Hyesan, North Korea, changes course to the northwest for 80 miles (130 kilometers), and then turns to flow southwestward for 200 miles (320 kilometers) to empty into Korea Bay off the Yellow Sea. Its main tributaries are the Herchun and Changjin rivers. The largest hydroelectric plant in eastern Asia is situated on the Yalu at Sup’ung-nodongjagu, North Korea. Although the river’s volume can generate 4,200,000 kilowatts of electricity, the 133-square-mile (344-square-kilometer) reservoir has a potential of 7,000,000 kilowatts. Both North Korea and China rely on the electricity it supplies for their industries and railways. [...] The Yalu is both a political boundary and a cultural dividing line. Only Koreans inhabit the southeastern side, and only Chinese live on the northwestern banks. Because of its economic value and strategic location, the river played a major political role in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953.


Yalu River is a territory of People's Republic of China

The origin of the friendly relations between China and North Korea, the Yalu River is a name that cannot be ignored. But in recent years, China's territory near the Yalu River has been shrinking, and North Korea's territory has been increasing accordingly. What's going on? To understand this problem, we first need to review the history of the Yalu River. Issues over the territory of the Yalu River have existed between China and North Korea since the Tang Dynasty. [...] So, why has China's territory near the Yalu River been shrinking in recent years, while North Korea's territory has been increasing? The territorial issue at the mouth of the Yalu River on the China-North Korea border has always attracted much attention. This is not only related to the political stability of the two countries, but also involves the friendship between the people. [...] However, now China has discovered that the territory at the mouth of the Yalu River on the China-North Korea border is undergoing completely different changes, which is very unfavorable to China. So, what's going on? At the mouth of the Yalu River on the border between China and North Korea, sedimentation has caused more and more sediment to be deposited in the Yalu River. This also means that small islands that originally belonged to North Korea's territory have continued to expand under the impact of sediment, thus affecting the original waterways.


Mayotte (/maɪˈɒt/ my-OT; French: Mayotte, [majɔt] ; Shimaore: Maore, IPA: [maˈore]; Kibushi: Maori, IPA: [maˈori]), officially the Department of Mayotte (French: Département de Mayotte),[3] is an overseas department and region and single territorial collectivity of France. It is located in the northern part of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Southeastern Africa, between Northwestern Madagascar and Northeastern Mozambique. Mayotte consists of a main island, Grande-Terre (or Maore), a smaller island, Petite-Terre (or Pamanzi), as well as several islets around these two. Mayotte is the most prosperous territory in the Mozambique Channel, making it a major destination for immigration. [...] Mayotte is one of the overseas departments of France as well as one of the 18 regions of France, with the same status as the departments of Metropolitan France. It is an outermost region of the European Union and, as an overseas department of France, part of the eurozone.


Mayotte is located at the northern end of the Mozambique Channel in the Indian Ocean, between northern Madagascar and northern Mozambique. The territory is geographically part of the Comoros islands but has been politically separate since the 1970s. The territory is also known as Mahoré, the native name of its main island, especially by advocates of its inclusion in the Comoros. [...] The territory of Mayotte encompasses the largest coral lagoon in the world, more than 1,000 square kilometers in size. Like other coral reefs worldwide, the health of Mayotte's reefs has declined in the past twenty years. Natural threats include cyclones and crown-of-thorns starfish, but most of the damage is being caused by the increasing population of the islands. Increased runoff from agriculture, overfishing, direct damage due to people walking on the shallow reef flats, and water pollution are taking a toll on the coral and other sea life. [...] Mayotte is a member of the Indian Ocean Commission, with a separate membership rather than as part of the Comoros.


Mbamba Bay[2] is a town in western Tanzania, lying on the eastern shore of Lake Malawi/Lake Nyasa. Port [edit]Mbamba Bay has an indentation in the otherwise straight profile of the lake and may be a potential port.[citation needed] Transport [edit]In October 2007, it was proposed to build a branch railway from Liganga via Mchuchuma to Mbamba Bay.[3] Mbamba Bay is linked with Nkhata Bay in Malawi by motorized dhow. The A19 links it with Mtwara, Tanzania, on the east coast.


Mbamba Bay is a small fishing village on the Eastern shore of Lake Malawi. The town has a few small budget hotels to choose from. Just outside of town there are a couple of lodges. I haven’t been to Mbamba Bay but I’ve heard that it is pretty basic. It’s much less touristy than Matema. To get to Mbamba Bay from Dar es Salaam - In Dar es Salaam, head down to Ubungo Bus Station and buy a ticket to Songea. You will want to buy your tickets at least a day in advance. I believe there is a daily bus operating this route. - From the town of Songea, catch a shared taxi or minibus to Mbamba Bay.


The lake Nyasa (Nyasa means "lake") is located at the south-west of Tanzania, The lake lies in three countries’ territory; Tanzania and Malawi. However, it is bordered by three countries, Tanzania , Malawi and Mozambique. It is the third largest in Africa (after Lake Victoria and lake Tanganyika) with 550 kilometers length and 75 kilometers width, covering an area of more than 11,400 square kilometers. In some parts, the lake is as deep as 700 meters. [...] Lake Nyasa is also among the Great Rift Valley’s lakes, which shares some of the characteristics with lake Tanganyika. The lake has a distinctive characteristic: 14 rivers pouring their waters into the lake, and only one river which flows out to the sea, River Shire. [...] Though Lake Nyasa does not receive many tourists, the lake is magnificently attractive and is rich in crocodiles and hippopotamus. For Fish lovers, Lake Nyasa is biologically the most diverse lake, containing approximately 30% of world’s cichlid species (colorful fish which are easily seen in the lake’s clear water).


Lake Nyasa, also called Lake Malawi, southernmost and third largest of the East African Rift Valley lakes of East Africa, lying in a deep trough mainly within Malawi and covers three regions of Tanzania including Mbeya, Njombe and Ruvuma. Lake Nyasa (Nyasa means "lake") is located at the south-west of Tanzania, The lake lies in three countries’ territory; Tanzania and Malawi. However, it is bordered by three countries, Tanzania , Malawi and Mozambique. It is the third largest in Africa (after Lake Victoria and lake Tanganyika) with 550 kilometers length and 75 kilometers width, covering an area of more than 11,400 square kilometers. In some parts, the lake is as deep as 700 meters. [...] Lake Nyasa is also among the Great Rift Valley’s lakes, which shares some of the characteristics with lake Tanganyika. The lake has a distinctive characteristic: 14 rivers pouring their waters into the lake, and only one river which flows out to the sea, River Shire.


Mbañie Island is a territory of Equatorial Guinea

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The tiny island of Mbanié off the coast of Gabon is the subject of a dispute pitting Equatorial Guinea against Gabon at the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands. [...] Equatorial Guinea on Monday asked judges at the ICJ to reject Gabon’s claim to the island. Gabon will present its case on Wednesday, with the hearings to take a week. [...] The dispute, which dates back to the early 1970s. Gabon’s army in 1972 pushed soldiers from Equatorial Guinea out of Mbanié and established its own military presence.


Cocotiers is a territory of Equatorial Guinea

The Case of the "Land and Maritime Delimitation and Sovereignty over Islands (Gabon/Equatorial Guinea)" refers to an ongoing territorial dispute over the common land and maritime frontiers between the two States and the sovereignty over the islands of Mbanié/Mbane, Cocotiers/Cocoteros, and Conga. [...] Wood M (2020) The strange boundaries of Equatorial Guinea. In: Sovereign limits, 2 March 2020. https://sovereignlimits.com/blog/the-strange-boundaries-of-equatorial-guinea. Accessed 31 Mar 2023


Banc du Geyser is a territory of Madagascar

Banc Du Geyser is a reef off the northwestern coast of Madagascar in the Mozambique Channel. It’s around 125 kilometres northeast of Mayotte, France’s tiniest and least-known overseas territory. However, Mayotte was geographically part of the Comoros Islands when Comoros became an independent country in 1975. Potential agreements or treaties between the three countries of France, the Comoros, and Madagascar regarding the future position and state of Banc Du Geyser, including whether it should remain solely the property of one country or if it can be shared among multiple countries in light of the region’s economic and environmental factors, are possible solutions to this dispute. [...] The issue over Banc Du Geyser between the Comoros, France, and Madagascar has yet to be settled, even though many people now believe the reef belongs to France because of French activities. Except for certain rocks in the south of the reef, the oval form of the reef puts it at risk because it is only exposed at low tide. As sea levels rise due to global warming, some protection must be implemented to prevent the reef from completely disappearing.


- 30 September – The International Court of Justice begins hearings on a territorial dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea over ownership of the islands of Mbanie, Cocotier and Conga, which have been occupied by Gabon since 1972.[4]


Congas Island is a territory of Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guinea and Gabon have a long-standing maritime and territorial dispute over the ownership of three islands Mbanie/Mbane, Cocotiers/Cocoteros, and Congas. The dispute has been simmering since 1972 when there was a small military skirmish on the island of Mbanie/Mbane. It remained in obscurity until the hydrocarbon fields were discovered in the surrounding waters. In 2004, the leaders of both States jointly pledged before the United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to negotiate a joint development zone in order to exploit the oil reserves. In 2004, the Secretary-Generalinitialized mediation through his special representative, but it had to be suspended in 2010 because of the souring relationship between the new Gabonese government and Equatorial Guinea. In 2011, at the invitation of the new UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon that the negotiations were restarted, with the aim of finding a mutually acceptable solution of the border dispute between the two parties for submission to the International Court of Justice. In 2016, these mediation efforts were successfully concluded. [...] If for this or any other reason, the 1974 Convention is considered to be valid on the basis of counter-evidence that Gabon may present, then Equatorial Guinea might be considered bound by its provisions other than Art 4 (which stipulates that it is to be finalized on a later date). In that case, the matters concerning the boundary in river Muni, the land boundary terminus, the sovereignty over islands Mbanie/Mbane, Ccoctiers/Cocoteros, and Conga, and the allocation of territorial patches along the boundary will be seen as settled.


The longstanding dispute between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon regarding the Mbanié, Cocotiers and Congas islands, and common boundaries, dates back to the early 1970’s.


Migingo Island, a disputed territory roughly the size of a football pitch, is home to about 300 permanent residents. Both Kenya and Uganda claim it as their own, partly because fishing around the island is still very profitable, whereas the rest of the lake has experienced a dramatic reduction of fish stock due to overfishing, pollution and possibly climate change. Migingo Island is a tiny island in Lake Victoria, about half the size of a football pitch. It’s also one of the last places where numbers of Nile perch remain high; overfishing and pollution have led to dwindling stocks in the rest of the lake. This is one of the reasons why Uganda and Kenya continue to battle over its ownership. But a growing commercial interest in fish farming around the Lake could help ease tensions. [...] A child plays in front of her mother’s restaurant on Migingo Island, in Lake Victoria. Around 300 people live on the island permanently, despite it being half the size of a football pitch. It also has no school or day care. Both Kenya and Uganda claim it as their own, partly because fishing around the island is still very profitable compared to the rest of the lake.


The tiny island of Migingo on Lake Victoria has been at the centre of a territorial dispute between Kenya and Uganda for many years. The competing claims over its sovereignty have threatened to ignite the continent’s "smallest war" but they have also led to a diverse range of peacebuilding measures. Migingo is one of the many small Islands that dot Lake Victoria. Roughly the size of a football pitch, it covers an area of approximately 2,000 square meters. It is thought to be one of the most densely populated places on Earth, with some reports suggesting there are up to 500 people living on the tiny half-acre islet. If correct, this would equate to 250,000 per square kilometer. Geographically, it is often derogatorily referred to as a "tiny piece of rock." However, despite the rather demeaning descriptions of this densely populated islet, it continues to receive much attention in both local and international media. A bitter dispute between Kenya and Uganda over its sovereign control has been running for many years. Both nations claim the island is within their territorial waters.


Some 20 years ago, Lolwe in Kisumu was a vast grazing field favoured by herdsmen from all around the lakeside city. [...] "Lolwe was our grazing field, as well as the famous Carwash football grounds, now a commercial centre full of container stalls," he says. Lolwe represents the immense transformation that Kisumu has undergone the past two decades, with new estates coming up and registering fast growth.


ENGIE Equatorial inaugurates game-changing Lolwe Mini-Grid in Uganda [...] ENGIE Equatorial is pleased to announce that the Lolwe hybrid solar 600 kWp mini-grid, with integrated productive hub and e-mobility, has been inaugurated today on Lolwe Island, Uganda, in the presence of Uganda’s Minister of Energy Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa.


Uganda is a landlocked country located in East-Central Africa in the African Great Lakes region. It is located in the Eastern Hemisphere of the Earth. As observed on the location map above, the Equator passes through Uganda. Thus, the country has territory in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Being a landlocked nation, it is bordered by neighboring countries on all sides. It shares its borders with five African countries. South Sudan bounds it to the north, Kenya to the east, Tanzania to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Rwanda to the south-west.


Remba Island is situated in Lake Victoria Homa Bay County on the north-south border between Kenya and Uganda. It is a small, densely populated island and home to some 20,000 people whose economy is entirely dependent on fishing. It is also home to people from all over Africa, the majority being Abasubas, Luos and the Somalis of Kenya; there are also fishermen and traders from Southern Sudan, DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda and other African countries. Crime is inevitably high, including rape, theft, prostitution and drugs.


In this edition of our series on territorial disputes, we turn our attention to the Banc du Geyser, a submerged reef located in the Indian Ocean between Madagascar and the French overseas territory of Mayotte. Despite its small size and remote location, the Banc du Geyser has been the subject of a long-standing dispute between France and Madagascar, highlighting the complexities of maritime boundary disputes. This post will explore the history, key players, and current status of the Banc du Geyser dispute. [...] The dispute over the Banc du Geyser dates back to the colonial era when France claimed the reef as part of its overseas territories. Madagascar, then a French colony, also claimed sovereignty over the reef based on its proximity to the island. After Madagascar gained independence in 1960, the dispute over the Banc du Geyser continued, with both countries asserting their claims to the reef. [...] The Banc du Geyser dispute is a reminder of the challenges inherent in resolving territorial disputes, particularly in remote and uninhabited areas. As we continue our series on territorial disputes around the world, we will explore other examples of conflicts over land, resources, and sovereignty, shedding light on the complexities of these issues and the potential paths towards resolution. Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we look forward to exploring more territories in future posts.


Remba is a small island in the lake whose ownership, just like that of Migingo island, is disputed. Uganda and Kenya both lay claim on Remba. [...] However, Google map shows that Remba Island is in Kenya, with one of its edges touching the border with Uganda. [...] Besides Remba, other islands like Ringiti, Ngodhe, Mfangano, Rusinga and the mainland in Mbita are also notorious for illegal trade.


Ringiti is a small island on Lake Victoria, a two-hour motor boat ride from the shores of Homa Bay County. PHOTO | BARACK ODUOR | NATION MEDIA GROUP [...] Ringiti Island as seen from Lake Victoria. The rocky island comprising of makeshift structures is known for lucrative fish trade. PHOTO | BARACK ODUOR | NATION MEDIA GROUP [...] In the recent past Ringiti Island has increasingly become a popular sightseeing destination for local and foreign tourists. PHOTO | BARACK ODUOR | NATION MEDIA GROUP


RINGITI is a Kenyan school located in Mfangano Island, Mbita in Homa Bay County in Kenya. The environment is leafy and encourages visitis. 1. MUNDI 2. KYULUNGWA 3. SAWA PCU 4. KINGS AND QUEENS 5. KARATINA SPECIAL 6. KAPKIAMO 7. RABANGO 8. GICONJO INI SCH 9. TELDET 10. KIMILILI RC GIRLS 11. ST STEPHENS BULOSI RC 12. ESHIBEYE 13. NDUNYU RUMA 14. KIMAYA 15. EMATAWA 16. MOSOBETI DOK 17. NEW HIGHLIGHT 18. UTAATI 19. ALPHA CARE 20. NYAGA


MV Sigulu makes maiden trip to Namayingo District Residents of Namayingo broke into celebration after the MV Sigulu made its maiden expedition to the isolated island district a year after undergoing trials on Lake Victoria. [...] MV Sigulu, a government undertaking, was constructed by JGH Marine, a Danish firm, at a cost of Shs16b to connect Sigulu and Lolwe Islands to Lugala mainland in Namayingo District.


In May of 2010, Wings of Grace International began a new water project, placing 30 water stations on Sigulu Island in Lake Victoria, Uganda. The Island of Sigulu has numerous villages with an estimated population of 10,000 people, who tend to be fishermen, farmers, and their families. Sigulu is a beautiful island with an abundance of vegetation. Inhabitants use the water from the lake, to bathe themselves, wash their clothes, and to take their drinking water…water which is not clean, as there is runoff of excrement into the same water and Bilharzia quite rampant at the shore.


The rising water levels in Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa, have significant environmental, social, and economic impacts on the surrounding regions. Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake in the world with a lake surface area of 68,000 km2 and a total basin area of 250,000 km2. The lake is shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda with only 6% of the surface area of the lake within the Kenyan territory, while Tanzania and Uganda have 51% and 43% respectively, while Lake Victoria basin is shared by five counties namely; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. Objectives: The key objectives of this article are to highlight the historical trends along the Lake Victoria River basin, the rising/falling water levels, the climate projections both at regional and national, the physical, environmental, social, and economic impacts of the rising water levels and key recommendations to mitigate any such future risks as a result of the floods.


Congo River is a territory of Republic of the Congo

Congo, officially the Republic of the Congo or Congo Republic,[a] also known as Congo-Brazzaville is a country located on the western coast of Central Africa to the west of the Congo River. It is bordered to the west by Gabon, to the northwest by Cameroon, to the northeast by the Central African Republic, to the southeast by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to the south by the Angolan exclave of Cabinda, and to the southwest by the Atlantic Ocean. The region was dominated by Bantu-speaking tribes at least 3,000 years ago, who built trade links leading into the Congo River basin. From the 13th century the present day territory was dominated by a confederation led by Vungu which included Kakongo and Ngoyo. Loango emerged in the 16th century. Congo was formerly part of the French colony of Equatorial Africa.[13] The Republic of the Congo was established on 28 November 1958 and gained independence from France in 1960. It was a Marxist–Leninist state from 1969 to 1992, under the name People's Republic of the Congo (PRC). The country has had multi-party elections since 1992, but a democratically elected government was ousted in the 1997 Republic of the Congo Civil War. President Denis Sassou Nguesso, who first came to power in 1979, ruled until 1992 and then again since after his reinstatement.


Congo River is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo

Bantu, Sudanic, and other migrants from West and Northeastern Africa arrived in the Congo River Basin between 2000 B.C. and A.D. 500. The territory that is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo is extremely diverse, with more than 200 ethnic groups that trace their histories to many communal organizations and kingdoms. The Kingdom of Kongo, for example, ruled the area around the mouth of the Congo River from the 14th to 19th centuries. Meanwhile, the Kingdoms of Luba and Lunda, located to the south and east, were also notable political groupings in the territory and ruled from the 16th and 17th centuries to the 19th century. European prospectors in the Congo Basin invaded and splintered these kingdoms in the late 1800’s, sponsored by King LEOPOLD II of Belgium, and the kingdoms were eventually forced to grant Leopold the rights to the Congo territory as his private property. During this period, known as the Congo Free State, the king's private colonial military forced the local population to produce rubber. From 1885 to 1908, millions of Congolese people died as a result of disease, inhumane treatment, and exploitation.


Ntem River is a territory of Equatorial Guinea

The project concerns the design of a bridge over the Ntem River along the Kribi-Campo-Bata multinational road axis to connect the Kribi-Campo and Campo-Bata road sections. This will be along the Yaounde-Bata-Brazzaville corridor, facilitating linkages between Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. The study of the Ntem River Bridge is part of the Kribi-Campo-Bata maritime route linking the port of Kribi to Cameroon and Bata in Equatorial Guinea. The inter-capital connections study will identify missing links and determine the technical and economic feasibility of the construction of a crossing structure and the development of a single border control post at the border of Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea. It will make technical, legal and financial recommendations for the management and operation of the Yaounde-Kribi-Bata-Libreville development and corridor. [...] Equatorial Guinea - Ministère de la Communication


Banc du Geyser is a territory of Comoros

The Comoros also lays claim to the Îles Éparses or Îles éparses de l’océan indien (Scattered Islands in the Indian Ocean) – Glorioso Islands, comprising Grande Glorieuse, Île du Lys, Wreck Rock, South Rock, Verte Rocks (three islets) and three unnamed islets – one of France’s overseas districts. The Glorioso Islands were administered by the colonial Comoros before 1975, and are therefore sometimes considered part of the Comoros Archipelago. Banc du Geyser, a former island in the Comoros Archipelago, now submerged, is geographically located in the Îles Éparses, but was annexed by Madagascar in 1976 as an unclaimed territory. The Comoros and France each still view the Banc du Geyser as part of the Glorioso Islands and, thus, part of its particular exclusive economic zone. [...] The Comoros claims the Banc du Geyser and the Glorioso Islands as part of its exclusive economic zone.


The Campo (Spanish: Río Campo, French: Rivière Ntem) or Ntem River is a border river in Cameroon, mainland Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. It rises in Gabon, and flows into the Atlantic Ocean in Cameroon in the Bight of Biafra. [...] In Spanish: Río Campo para niños - Communes of Cameroon


The Okpara River is a river of Benin.[2] Originating in Borgou Department, it flows south and becomes the border between Nigeria and Benin before re-entering Benin and flowing into the Ouémé River, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.[3] Several villages along the river are disputed between Benin and Nigeria.[4][5] [...] Climate [edit]Okpara River is a stream in Nigeria. It is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level. It has coordinates of 7°45'0" N and 2°28'60" E in DMS or 7.75 and 2.48333. The sun rises at 08:45 and sets at 20:52 local time (Africa/Lagos UTC/GMT+1). It is a Stream body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.[7] [...] - ^ "River Okpara, Nigeria". ng.geoview.info. Retrieved 2023-07-10.


The Okpara River is a river of Benin.[2] Originating in Borgou Department, it flows south and becomes the border between Nigeria and Benin before re-entering Benin and flowing into the Ouémé River, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.[3] Several villages along the river are disputed between Benin and Nigeria.[4][5] [...] Climate [edit]Okpara River is a stream in Nigeria. It is located at an elevation of 75 meters above sea level. It has coordinates of 7°45'0" N and 2°28'60" E in DMS or 7.75 and 2.48333. The sun rises at 08:45 and sets at 20:52 local time (Africa/Lagos UTC/GMT+1). It is a Stream body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.[7] [...] - ^ "Okpara River, Benin - Geographical Names, map, geographic coordinates". geographic.org. Retrieved 2023-08-08.


Orange River is a territory of South Africa

The Orange River (from Afrikaans/Dutch: Oranjerivier) is a river in Southern Africa. It is the longest river in South Africa. With a total length of 2,432 km (1,511 mi), the Orange River Basin extends from Lesotho into South Africa and Namibia to the north. It rises in the Drakensberg mountains in Lesotho, flowing westwards through South Africa to the Atlantic Ocean. The river forms part of the international borders between South Africa and Lesotho and between South Africa and Namibia, as well as several provincial borders within South Africa. Except for Upington, it does not pass through any major cities. The Orange River plays an important role in the South African economy by providing water for irrigation and hydroelectric power. The river was named the Orange River in honour of the Dutch ruling family, the House of Orange, by the Dutch explorer Robert Jacob Gordon. [...] - Map of portion of Orange River basin forming part of South Africa - "Seeing Orange in the Kalahari", article and astronaut photo at NASA Earth Observatory, July 18, 2021 - Information on the Orange River from the South African Department of Water Affairs and Forestry - Rivers of Lesotho - Orange River - Geography of ǁKaras Region - Internal borders of South Africa - International rivers of Africa - Karoo - Lesotho–South Africa border - Namibia–South Africa border - Ramsar sites in Namibia - Ramsar sites in South Africa - Rivers of Namibia - Rivers of the Eastern Cape - Rivers of the Free State (province)


The Orange River, is one of Namibia’s major rivers, it rises in the Drakensberg in Lesotho, where it is known as the Senqu River. From where the river leaves Lesotho, it flows westward for some 2200km to where it finally flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Oranjemund. At the source of the Orange River the rain fall is approximately 2000mm per annum and decreases as the river flows westward. At its mouth the rainfall is less than 50 mm per annum. Evaporation, on the other hand, increases in a westerly direction. The total catchment of the Orange River extends over 973 000 square km, however is situated mostly outside the country in Lesotho and Botswana. Eskom of South Africa operates hydro-electric power-stations at both the Gariep and the Vanderkloof Dams. The hydro-electric power station at the Vanderkloof Dam was the first power-generation station in South Africa situated entirely underground.


Rukwanzi Island is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo

The Lake Albert victims found themselves in the wrong place on an afternoon of heightened tensions. Rukwanzi island, at the heart of the lake, is territory claimed by both Uganda and DRC. The disputed border between the countries runs right through the middle, an area which is estimated to contain over one billion barrels of oil. The passenger ferry with 50 Congolese on board left Rukwanzi for a scheduled crossing to Kasenyi at around 1pm, just as the Heritage boat was being apprehended by the UN. [...] Residents of Rukwanzi told Corporate Watch on a visit to the island in 2009 that the families of the dead had been promised $100 in compensation by the Congolese authorities but that the money never arrived. Attitudes towards Uganda have hardened, while many are concerned offshore oil drilling will affect the fishing industry. [...] 13.00 Passenger ferry carrying 50 Congolese leaves Rukwanzi for a scheduled crossing to Kasenyi.


Rukwanzi Island is a territory of Uganda

Forumists, 1/7 When one takes a closer look at the open source satellite imagery of the Uganda/DRC border, it seems that Rukwanzi Island is not part of Uganda. The Island appears to be 0.89 km inside DRC territory. This is according to Google Earth imagery (provided by among others, NASA). Look at the attachment to this message showing two Google Earth extracts of the Lake Mwitanzige (Albert) basin taken at different altitudes, very close to the mouth of River Semliki. The yellow line is the international boundary with DRC. [...] 5/7 There were several press reports indicating that locals in the lake basin know the island to be on the Uganda side because they have always fished there. This is only testimony to the inconveniences that Berlin borders have visited upon communities in frontier zones but not a confirmation of where Rukwanzi belongs. All of us know the Kitgum frontier zone with Sudan: it is called Ngom Orom, i.e., the land that belongs to all, or put differently, to-whom-it-may-concern-territory. [...] 7/7 It may be dangerous for us to assume that Rukwanzi is in Uganda, when it may not be. We should not hope that DRC authorities will remain as sleepy as they have been for many years. If we are right, it may be advisable that, Google Maps is alerted to the extent to which it is misrepresenting the country’s frontiers: if a DRC researcher looks at that map the way it is now, it may be a source of embarrasment. A bid by Uganda to swallow that bead could easily cause severe choking.


Also referred to as Semuliki, River Semliki is the main River on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo and is about 140 kilometers (87 miles) long. With its source in Lake Edward (in Queen Elizabeth National Park on the Uganda-DRC border) and mouth in Lake Albert, River Semliki flows northwards within the Albertine Rift, west of the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains. Along the lower banks of this River, it forms part of the International border between Bundibugyo District in western Uganda, near Semliki Forest National Park and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This river powers its waters into Lake Albert, west of the border in Orientale Province of Congo. [...] After leaving Virunga, River Semliki flows underneath another road connecting the Democratic Republic of Congo settlement of Oicha, through several settlements within the Semliki Valley, lying west of the Uganda-DRC border as well as Bundibugyo district (in Uganda) and along the western border of Semliki Forest National Park in Uganda. After leaving Semliki National Park, it nears the Toro-Semliki Wildlife Reserve before flowing west of the International border and also entering the southern end of Lake Albert at the spot southeast of Bunia (in DRC). [...] The Semliki River and Forest is inhabited by the Bakonzo and Bamba people who are mainly cultivators and the Batuku who are generally pastoralists as well as some Batwa pygmies who mainly survive on the waters of the meandering river. All these tribes have interesting cultures and customs that can be enjoyed during Uganda safaris.


Semliki River is a territory of Democratic Republic of Congo

Semliki River is a major river, 140 kilometres (87 mi) long,[3] in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda in Central and East Africa. It flows north from Lake Edward in Beni Territory, Nord-Kivu, D.R.C avoiding the Rwenzori Mountains on its Right (East), emptying into Lake Albert in the Albertine Rift, Irumu Territory, Ituri Province, D.R.C overlooking the Blue Mountains to its left in the west. Its mouth is near the Village of Katolingo in Kanara subcounty, Ntoroko district, Uganda.[4] Along its lower reaches, it meanders extensively forming part of the international border between the DRC and the western Ugandan districts of Bundibugyo and Ntoroko, near the Semuliki National Park.[4] [...] Course [edit]The Semliki begins near Ishango, DRC, at the northern end of Lake Edward and soon enters Virunga National Park, through which it flows over much of its upper course. The A-109 road between Mpondwe, Uganda, and Beni, DRC, is on the right, sometimes nearby and sometimes at a distance, as the river meanders through the park. Slightly southeast of Beni, the river passes under the A-109 road and continues north. At this point, the stream is west of Mount Baker (Kiyanja) in Rwenzori Mountains National Park in Uganda.[4]


Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zimbabwe

Sindabezi is a private island paradise nestled in the waters of the Zambezi River just upstream from the Victoria Falls. Sindabezi provides superb views over the floodplain and an opportunity to see wildlife in the surrounding national park. The unique design of the five tented chalets allows close-up encounters with all the sights and sounds of the river and the creatures who live in and around it. [...] There is a stunning ‘Honeymoon’ chalet on a secluded sandy shore at the end of the island. The brand new, old-fashioned claw-foot bath is perfect for two and solar panelling provides hot water and ambient bedside lighting. The entire Sindabezi Island is also romantically lit with traditional hurricane lamps and candles.


Bassas da India is a territory of France

Bassas da India is an uninhabited, roughly circular French atoll that is part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands. Located in the southern Mozambique Channel, about halfway between Mozambique and Madagascar (about 385 km [239 mi] further east) and around 110 km (68 mi) northwest of Europa Island, the rim of the atoll averages around 100 metres (330 ft) in width and encloses a shallow lagoon of depth no greater than 15 m (49 ft). Overall, the atoll is about 10 km (6.2 mi) in diameter, rising steeply from the seabed 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) below to encircle an area (including lagoon) of 80 km2 (31 sq mi). Its exclusive economic zone (EEZ), 123,700 km2 (47,800 sq mi) in size, is contiguous with that of Europa Island. [...] Mooring at Bassas da India requires a permit from the French Government. Fishing without such a permit may result in the boat being expelled or even confiscated. The Bassas da India was first recorded by Portuguese explorers in the early sixteenth century as the "Baixo da Judia" ("Jewess Shoals"). The Judia ("Jewess", for the ancestry of its owner Fernão de Loronha) was the Portuguese ship that discovered the feature by running aground on it in 1506. The name became "Bassas da India" due to transcription errors by cartographers. The Santiago broke up on the shoal in 1585.


Sindabezi Island is a territory of Zambia

Discover Sindabezi Island, your private sanctuary on the Zambezi River, just a stone’s throw from Victoria Falls. Elevated chalets merge modern comforts with local charm, illuminated by traditional lamps under a starlit sky. A unique blend of nature and luxury awaits in this intimate Zambian retreat. [...] Sindabezi Island, located on the Zambezi River, offers a unique and intimate accommodation experience in Zambia’s Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park. This private island retreat features five open-sided thatched chalets, each overlooking the river, providing unparalleled views and a deep connection to the surrounding wilderness. [...] Highlighting its commitment to sustainability, Sindabezi Island adopts various eco-friendly practices, ensuring minimal impact on the environment while providing guests with a unique and unforgettable experience. The island seamlessly marries luxury with sustainability, creating a haven for those seeking an authentic Zambian retreat.


Socotra Archipelago is a territory of Somalia

Zanella explained that fishing is the foundation of livelihoods here, and Socotri have always lived close to the sea. While most Socotri now live in small coastal villages and towns, more than 30 caves have been discovered on the island. And here in the north, those such as Hoq Cave, the largest on Socotra, have historically provided safe shelter from both the unforgivingly high summer temperatures and strong monsoons in winter. Despite living only 2km from the town of Qalansiyah, Ellai still chooses to live in a cave, and in many ways, Zanella explained, he is something of a living testament to the way ancient Socotri once lived on this far-flung island. Marooned between Somalia and Yemen where the Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean meet, the Socotra archipelago is one of the most isolated continental fragments on Earth – a piece of Africa adrift at sea. The high proportion of endemic flora here have led some to label this Unesco World Heritage site the "Galapagos of the Indian Ocean". More than one-third of Socotra's 825 plant species and 90% of its reptile species don't live anywhere else in the world, and gazing up at the islands' surreal, umbrella-like dragon's blood trees and down at thousands of bright blue and red freshwater crabs that scurry in the twilight, it can feel like you're on another planet.


Socotra Archipelago is a territory of Yemen

It seems quite unlikely that the TCS coup could have taken place without the prior approval of Riyadh. Did the Emirates make a deal with their allies whereby the separatists could take over Socotra? In any case, this is the belief of the Committee elected by the peaceful sit-in on the Socotra Archipelago, assembling the island’s tribal dignitaries. The movement held a meeting on 25 March 2021 at Halaa Deedom in a cave in the range of coastal mountains. Huge rugs were laid on the ground for the event. Elders and younger men greeted one another rubbing noses. In whispers they spoke of "the occupation, outside interferences and the militias." A banner was unfurled: "Socotra is part of Yemen and will be forever". On the beach below, kettles of cooking meat attracted a sky full of big vultures. Ali Saad finally arrived, wearing his red turban. The engineer got a warm welcome. After making the rounds of the guests, he stood up and gazed at the horizon with a worried look on his face. Several men in fatigues, carrying Kalashnikovs, were coming towards the cave. Down below, several police pick-ups were waiting.


Tromelin Island is a territory of Mauritius

Tromelin Island (Île Tromelin) is a low, flat French Island in the Indian Ocean about 500 km (310 mi) north of Réunion and about 450 km (280 mi) east of Madagascar. Tromelin is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French Overseas Territory, but Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island. [...] Tromelin is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French Overseas Territory, but Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island despite its absence in the listing of the 8th article of the 1814 Paris Treaty. Indeed, the treaty does not specifically mention all the dependencies of Mauritius, which leads to uncertainty on the sovereignty of Tromelin, and the official text was the most clearly text in French. [...] It is a matter of dispute whether the building agreement transferred sovereignty of Tromelin from one to the other, and Mauritius claims the island as part of its territory, on the grounds that France did not retain its sovereignty over island in 1814, which was de facto part of the colony of Mauritius at the time of independence. Indeed, as early as 1959, even before independence, Mauritius informed the World Meteorological Organization that it considered Tromelin to be part of its territory. A co-management treaty was reached by France and Mauritius in 2010, but has not been ratified.


Tromelin Island is a territory of France

Tromelin Island is a low, flat, island in the Indian Ocean about 500 kilometres north of Réunion, and about 450 kilometres east of Madagascar. Tromelin is administered as part of the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a French overseas territory; however, Mauritius claims sovereignty over the island, on grounds of its absence in the listing of the 8th article of the French version of the 1814 Paris Treaty. France and Mauritius have been negotiating for years in regard to the possible establishment of a condominium over the island.Tromelin has facilities for scientific expeditions and a weather station. It is a nesting site for birds and green sea turtles. Download Download See moreWikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tromelin_Island


Wadi Halfa is a located in the northern region of Sudan, on the banks of Lake Nubia. It has a long and rich history dating back to ancient times. Here’s a brief overview of the history of Wadi Halfa: [...] Colonial period: During the colonial period, Wadi Halfa became an important center for trade and transportation. It was a major port on the Nile River and was used as a staging point for expeditions into the Sudanese interior. Independence: Sudan gained independence from Britain in 1956, and Wadi Halfa became an important center for trade and transportation in the new nation. It was also a key strategic location during the civil war that took place in Sudan in the 1980s and 1990s.


The Wadi Halfa Salient, named after Wadi Halfa, a nearby Sudanese city 22 kilometers south of the border, is a salient of the international border between Egypt and the Sudan along the Nile River to the north. The area is currently controlled by Egypt. The area (along with the Halaib Triangle and Bir Tawil) is created by two different definitions of the Egypt–Sudan border: the "political boundary" set in 1899, and the "administrative boundary" set in 1902.[1] [...] Besides the Wadi Halfa Salient, there are two more areas where the administrative border deviated from the 22nd degree north of latitude, both to the east of Wadi Halfa: the Halaib Triangle on the Red Sea coast, north of the original 1899 border, and the much smaller area around Bir Tawil, south of the original border. [...] Geography [edit]The Wadi Halfa Salient is roughly 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) wide and stretches finger-shaped on both sides of the original course of the Nile 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the north into Egyptian territory, with a total area of 210 km2 (81 sq mi). Because of the construction of the Aswan Dam and the flooding of Lake Nasser most of the area was flooded, affecting most of the villages of the area and the ancient city of Faras. Some of the people were resettled to New Halfa in the Butana region.


Ashmore and Cartier Islands is a territory of Australia

The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands[1] is an uninhabited Australian external territory[2] consisting of four low-lying tropical islands in two separate reefs (Ashmore and Cartier), as well as the 12nmi territorial sea generated by the islands. The territory is located in the Indian Ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320km (200miles) off the northwest coast of Australia and 144km (89miles) south of the Indonesian island of Rote.[3] [...] A British order-in-council dated 23 July 1931 stated that Ashmore and Cartier Islands would be placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia when Australia passed legislation to accept them, and formal administration began two years later.[14] The Commonwealth's resulting Ashmore and Cartier Islands Acceptance Act 1933 came into operation on 10 May 1934, when the islands formally became a territory. The act authorised the Governor of Western Australia to make ordinances for the territory. In July 1938 the territory was annexed to the Northern Territory, then also administered by the Commonwealth, whose laws, ordinances and regulations applied to the Northern Territory. When self-government was granted to the Northern Territory on 1 July 1978, administration of Ashmore and Cartier Islands was retained by the Commonwealth.[3] [15] [...] Defence of Ashmore and Cartier Islands is the responsibility of Australia, with periodic visits by the Royal Australian Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and the Australia Border Force.


Ashmore and Cartier Islands is a territory of Indonesia

The Territory of Ashmore and Cartier Islands[1] is an uninhabited Australian external territory[2] consisting of four low-lying tropical islands in two separate reefs (Ashmore and Cartier), as well as the 12-nautical-mile (22 km; 14 mi) territorial sea generated by the islands.[3] The territory is located in the Indian Ocean situated on the edge of the continental shelf, about 320 km (199 mi) off the northwest coast of Australia and 144 km (89 mi) south of the Indonesian island of Rote.[3] [...] Indonesian heritage and memorandum [edit]Ashmore has been regularly visited and fished by Indonesian fishermen since the early eighteenth century. A 1974 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Australia and Indonesia sets out arrangements by which traditional fishers can access resources in Australia's territorial sea in the region. This allows traditional Indonesian fishermen to access parts of Ashmore for shelter, freshwater and to visit grave sites. The area, known as the MOU Box, contains the Ashmore and Cartier Islands Territory.[18] [...] - Geoscience Australia—Ashmore and Cartier Islands - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Ashmore Reef National Nature Reserve - Department of the Environment and Heritage—Cartier Island Commonwealth Marine Reserve - First on list of Australian islands - "Ashmore Reef Belongs to Indonesia," posted on East Timor Action Network. [1]


Arsal (also spelled Aarsal, Ersal or 'Irsal; Arabic: عرسال), is a town and municipality situated east of Labweh, 124 kilometres (77 mi) northeast of Beirut, in Baalbek District of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon.[2] The population is predominantly Sunni Muslim. [...] History [edit]In 1838, Eli Smith noted 'Arsal as a Metawileh village in the Baalbek area.[9] Syrian Civil War [edit]On 17 September 2012, Syrian ground-attack aircraft fired three missiles 500 metres (1,600 ft) over the border into Lebanese territory near Arsal. It was suggested that the jets were chasing rebels in the vicinity. The attack prompted Lebanese president Michel Sleiman to launch an investigation, whilst not publicly blaming Syria for the incident.[10]


purports President Joe Biden has visited the U.S.-Southern Border more than once

Biden visited the border for the first time since becoming president in January 2023, according to the Texas Tribune.


Joe Biden claimed in an interview that there was no evidence that what Hunter did was wrong

FACT: Evidence reveals then-Vice President Biden spoke, dined, and had coffee with Hunter Biden’s foreign business associates. The FBI’s recorded interview with Rob Walker, a Biden family associate, also reveals Joe Biden attended a meeting about CEFC, a Chinese entity. Additionally, Hunter Biden alleged his father was in the room when he demanded payment from a CEFC associate. [...] Joe Biden: "And it turns out, [Hunter] didn’t do a single thing wrong as everybody has investigated." [...] Joe Biden: "You know that there’s not one single bit of evidence. Not one little, tiny bit to suggest that anything done was wrong."


purports WEF founder Klaus Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections

A video shared on Instagram purports World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and executive chairperson Klaus Schwab openly called for artificial intelligence (AI) technology to replace democratic elections. [...] "WEF Chairman Klaus Schwab openly calls for AI technology to replace democratic elections!" text overlay on the video, liked over 2,000 times, purports. The video features a clip of Schwab speaking in which he appears to say future elections will not be needed as a result of technological advancements. A watermark included on the clip indicates it was shown during an episode of Alex Jones’ show, "Info Wars." [...] Likewise, Check Your Fact found no credible news reports supporting the claim Schwab openly called for AI technology to replace democratic elections. The WEF also has neither repeated the claim via its website nor its verified social media accounts. In addition, Schwab has not publicly addressed the claim. (RELATED: No, Klaus Schwab Does Not Have A Personal Logo That Looks Like The CIA’s Logo)


World Economic Forum founder and chairman Klaus Schwab is also a former steering committee member at Bilderberg (AFP/Getty)


it is illegal for people with concealed carry permits to wear face masks in Pennsylvania

The cited Pennsylvania statute does not appear to exist. A spokesperson for the Pennsylvania State Police confirmed that there is no prohibition on individuals with concealed carry permits wearing masks during the coronavirus pandemic.


Whoopi Goldberg “lost everything” in a lawsuit to Jason Aldean

CLAIM: Country music star Jason Aldean has sued Whoopi Goldberg and ABC’s "The View" for defamation in relation to his song, "Try That In A Small Town." [...] "Jason Aldean SUES Whoopi Goldberg For Defaming ‘Small Town’ Song, The View Enters PANIC MODE," reads the title of a YouTube video that garnered more than 1.5 million views. The video cites as evidence a story with a similar headline, reading: "Jason Aldean Files Defamation Suit Against Whoopi and The View: ‘I’m No Racist.’" The story claims the lawsuit is seeking $40 million.


Claims that President George Washington once said, "Government is not reason; it is not eloquence; it is force. Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master."

Fake olds: 'Government is not reason, it is not eloquence—it is force' is probably not a real George Washington quote [...] Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master; never for a moment should it be left to irresponsible action. [...] Given this, it would have been odd for someone to say "Like fire it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master," with negative qualifiers both for servant and master, when the proverb had a positive for the servant but a negative for the master. Of course, the point of the proverb was that fire is indeed dangerous—but the dangerousness was conveyed by implication from "bad master" and was counterposed to the value stressed by "good servant."


purports the Department of Defense pays for troops' abortions

U.S. Military Will Pay for Troops to Travel for Abortions [...] The Pentagon will begin paying for troops and their family members to travel for abortions, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced in a memo outlining several policy changes and directives designed to ensure the military community retains access to reproductive healthcare following the Supreme Court’s repeal of Roe v. Wade. [...] A RAND study released in September said 40 percent of active-duty female troops in the continental United States are stationed in states where abortion is illegal or severely restricted. The federal government is prohibited from using taxpayer money to pay for abortions directly, except in cases in which the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, or the life of the mother is endangered. Between 2016 and 2021, 91 such abortions were performed at military treatment facilities, a second defense official said.


After the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization landed last year, ending the federal right to an abortion, the Biden administration issued new rules to assist service members and military dependents who had to travel across state lines for abortion services. However, House members voted 221-213 Thursday night to pass an amendment eliminating these abortion provisions from the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the annual defense spending bill. It was part of a hotly contested debate over the bill, which ultimately passed Friday along partisan lines, 219 to 210. The amendment, introduced by Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas, prohibits the Defense Department from paying or reimbursing expenses related to abortion services. Jackson argued that the Biden administration’s move to pay for service members’ out-of-state travel expenses related to abortion care was a violation of federal law that restricts the department from funding abortions.


The New Republic claimed in an article that the Manhattan District Attorney’s office determined a Trump Tower doorman was paid $30,000 to hide a story about former President Donald Trump’s out of wedlock child.

Alvin Bragg: The Manhattan district attorney investigating Donald Trump [...] His office has been investigating an alleged hush money settlement between Donald Trump and an adult film star. [...] The Republican ex-president vehemently denies wrongdoing. He took to his own social media platform to say that he does not expect to have a fair trial in New York.


Harvard professor Charles Lieber was arrested for manufacturing and selling the new coronavirus to China

A conspiracy-centric Facebook chat show claims US chemist Charles Lieber listed a patent for a device in 2015 that could vibrate coronavirus particles with 5G radiation. [...] The Harvard professor was arrested and charged in 2020, following a US Department of Justice investigation into his links with Chinese researchers. A jury found him guilty of six charges in December 2021. [...] AAP FactCheck previously debunked claims Lieber was arrested for manufacturing and selling coronavirus to China.


The military arrested the FEMA deputy administrator

The claim stems from a satirical website. Hoofs has not been arrested, a Department of Defense spokesperson confirmed in an email to Check Your Fact.


A top FEMA official sent to Puerto Rico to oversee power restoration arrested in corruption probe Former top FEMA officials who worked in Puerto Rico during the island's recovery from Hurricane Maria were arrested on Tuesday in a federal corruption investigation. The investigation centers around alleged bribes that secured a $1.8 billion contract to repair Puerto Rico's damaged electrical grid. Federal authorities arrested Ahsha Tribble, FEMA's former deputy regional administrator, who worked in Puerto Rico after the storm, and Donald Keith Ellison, former president of energy company Cobra Acquisitions. Jovanda Patterson, who worked as Tribble's chief of staff, was also arrested.


The person in the TikTok video points to an article, headlined "Military Arrests FEMA Deputy Administrator Eric Hooks," as evidence. But the article is from Real Raw News, a website that regularly publishes fabricated stories and includes a disclaimer that it "contains humor, parody and satire." PolitiFact previously debunked the headline of the same story, about the arrest. [...] Real Raw News, "Military Arrests FEMA Deputy Administrator Eric Hooks," Aug. 22, 2023 [...] PolitiFact, "The military didn’t arrest FEMA Deputy Administrator Erik Hooks, despite online claims," Aug. 24, 2023


NFL refused Kaepernick’s request play and told him to sell hair products instead

Kaepernick's camp maintained that he had been out of work for three full seasons for reasons nothing to do with football and everything to do with his politics regarding social justice and his on-field protests. Still, the NFL's strategy in approaching Kaepernick was to concentrate narrowly on football. To sources both outside the league office and the Kaepernick team, this was the NFL's first mistake; the only way to get Kaepernick and the league to trust each other was to confront their acrimonious history with diplomacy so both sides might more easily believe the other was entering the workout with legitimate motives. "To say we're going to make this about football is one of the dumbest things you can say," a source close to the situation says. "It's not a big deal, it's the whole deal, because the reason he's not playing isn't about football. Everyone knows he can play. It's the other stuff. You have to deal with the other stuff." [...] The NFL rejected the Kaepernick team's request to change the dates. The Kaepernick team thought the offer took on a "take it or leave it" characteristic. The tone of the call felt procedural. According to sources from the Kaepernick team, Gardi said he was not authorized to make alterations to the offer. He was, in effect, delivering a message.


Claims that Warren Buffett once said, "You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you."

The Daily Caller found no evidence that Buffett said this quote, though it has been linked to him since a parody account tweeted it in 2018.


Claims ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle said, "The place where your talent meets the world’s needs is the job God has in mind for you."

There is no evidence that Aristotle authored this statement. It may actually be a line from a 1954 high school graduation speaker.


Claims Charles Darwin said, "In the struggle for survival, the fittest win out at the expense of their rivals because they succeed in adapting themselves best to their environment."

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claims Jonathan Swift said, "A love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold."

Jonathan Swift, John Hawkesworth, Deane Swift (1768). "Letters Written By The Late Jonathan Swift, D. D. Dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin; And Several Of His Friends: From The Year 1703 To 1740", p.174 Jonathan Swift (1768). "The works of Dr. Jonathan Swift ...: With the author's life and character; notes, historical, critical, and explanatory; tables of contents, and indexes. More complete than any preceding edition ... Accurately corrected by the best editions", p.153 Jonathan Swift (1761). "The Works of Dr Jonathan Swift, Dean of St Patrick's, Dublin. Accurately Corrected by the Best Editions. With the Author's Life and Character; Notes Historical, Critical, and Explanatory; Tables of Contents, and Indexes. More Complete Than Any Preceding Edition. In Eight Volumes", p.388


Quote of the Day: "As love without esteem is capricious and volatile; esteem without love is languid and cold." – Jonathan Swift


claims Thomas Jefferson said, "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude."

A more complete version of this quote is "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." [...] There is a story about a guy who had the right mental attitude. He worked for Apple, but the program he was working on was canceled. He still wanted to make it work, so he kept showing up, even though he was no longer on the payroll. Yes, he believed in his project so much that he was doing the work for free. [...] From: Twitter, @Smart_Quotes confirmed at : http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomasjeff120994.html


Nothing can stop the man with right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.Thomas JeffersonThe Author of this QuoteAuthorThomas JeffersonThird president of the US, historian, and philosopher.


Claims that Oliver Cromwell said, "Not only strike while the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking."

FACT CHECK: Did Oliver Cromwell Say, ‘Not Only Strike While The Iron Is Hot, But Make It Hot By Striking’? An image shared on Facebook claims that British military leader Oliver Cromwell said, "Not only strike while the iron is hot, but make it hot by striking." [...] Quote Investigator traced the earliest close match back to a 1782 letter penned by founding father Benjamin Franklin to Welsh preacher and philosopher Richard Price. Franklin wrote, "And we now find that it is not only right to strike while the Iron is hot, but that it is very practicable to heat it by continual Striking." (RELATED: Did Benjamin Franklin Say This Quote About Avoiding Tyranny?)


The Daily Caller found no record of the quote in Cromwell’s speeches or letters.


former President Donald Trump claimed he won the state of Nevada in the 2016 and 2020 elections

According to the state’s official election results, Trump lost Nevada in both 2016 and 2020.


Nikki Haley claims 1 in 6 American families can't afford their utility bill

FACT CHECK: Nikki Haley Claims 1 In 6 American Families Can’t Afford Their Utility Bill In a recent interview with Trinity Broadcasting Network, 2024 presidential hopeful and former South Carolina Republican Gov. Nikki Haley claimed one in six American families can’t afford their utility bill. [...] During her conversation with Trinity Broadcasting Network’s Scott Brown, Haley claimed one in six American families can’t afford their utility bill. "Let’s first start with the economy. I mean you’ve got 60% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. You know, one in six American families can’t afford their utility bill," Haley said.


Haley on CBS This Morning – American Families Need Relief "They can't afford groceries, they can't afford gas, one in six American families can't pay their utility bill. Half of American families can't afford diapers. The inflation issue is real. Americans want someone who can understand they need more cash in their pocket. They want transparency in schools, they want law and order, they want a secure border, and they want a national security that's going to keep Americans safe... I'm going to talk about what real American families want to talk about. That's the fact that they're hurting right now and we need to give them some relief."


claims a "huge percentage" of deported Salvadorans were murdered or harmed upon being deported back to El Salvador

Those 4000 deportees, and we’ll move quickly now in our timeline, have now become 60,000 gang members. They are now present in all 14 states of El Salvador. After years of disregarding the problem, and hard line measures taken since 2003 to address it (when repression was thought to be the avenue to a solution, though each year only proved to show that repression increased gang violence in terms of homicides and gang numbers), these failed policies left El Salvador with the highest murder rate in the world by 2009. The rate was of 71 homicides per 100,000 people. [...] Of course, this primarily affects the young in the rural areas. The marginalized are dominated by the gangs. 50 to 60 percent of Salvadorans live in these areas. The people in these areas are facing a war. The young, those between 9 and 17 years old that aren’t involved in gangs, are caught in the crossfire. The police see them as gang members and treat them as such. There have been cases of extra-judicial executions of people that weren’t gang members. Then also, there are the pressures and threats from the gang itself to join. These young people live between two powerful and violent forces. They have no choice but to resign themselves to a hard life of uncertainty, closed off inside their homes, with miserable wages—or try to flee the country in search of a better life.


Claims that founding father John Adams once said, "In my many years, I have come to a conclusion that one useless man is a shame, two is a law firm, and three or more is a Congress."

There is no evidence that Adams ever made this statement. It was said, however, by the fictional Adams in the 1969 musical “1776.”


The claim: Image shows Elon Musk tweeting that the Earth is flat [...] - Elon Musk, accessed March 16, Search of Elon Musk's tweets containing "the world is flat" - PolitiTweet, accessed March 16, Elon Musk - Business Insider, Dec. 27, 2022, SpaceX history: 13 of the biggest moments for Elon Musk's 20-year-old company - SpaceX, accessed March 16, Mission - Elon Musk, April 5, 2021, Tweet - Elon Musk, Nov. 28, 2017, Tweet - PolitiFact, March 13, Earth is round and Elon Musk didn’t say it was flat - Reuters, March 14, Fact Check-Fabricated Elon Musk tweet claims Earth is flat - Check Your Fact, March 16, Fact check: Did Elon Musk tweet that the Earth is flat?


Claims that Barbara Walters wrote long statement criticizing Jane Fonda for visiting North Vietnam

The claim: Barbara Walters wrote viral commentary accusing Jane Fonda of treason during the Vietnam War [...] We rate the claim that Barbara Walters wrote an inaccurate commentary condemning actress Jane Fonda as FALSE because it is not supported by our research. Misinformation about Fonda’s actions in Vietnam has been circulating for 20 years. Despite fact-checkers and the veterans named in the hoax’s many efforts to correct it, it's continued to circulate and evolve. It's resurfaced many times with new fabricated details that are relevant to current events, whether it be Barack Obama’s fictional honoring of Fonda or a misattribution to Walters. [...] - Check Your Fact, "Fact Check: Did Barbara Walters Author This Statement Criticizing Jane Fonda For Visiting North Vietnam?"


Emergency Loans for U.S. Citizens get up to $5,000

A post shared on social media purports the Federal Government made $5,000 of emergency loans available for U.S. citizens. [...] The Facebook post purports $5,000 loans are available to American citizens. The post shares a photo of Biden and members of congress applauding. "Emergency loans program is finally open!" The caption reads, "American people needed this stimulus again! Emergency loans are finally available to the U.S. Citizens up to $5,000 even with poor credit. The process is very simple and only takes 2 minutes to find out. It’s absolutely a no-brainer to take advantage of this opportunity today! Tap the button to see how much you get."


Elon Musk has permanently banned AOC from Twitter

If Your Time is short - Elon Musk didn’t ban U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., from Twitter. Her accounts are active. Twitter CEO Elon Musk didn’t ban U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., from the social media platform despite recent claims circulating online. [...] Twitter, Elon Musk starts banning critical journalists from Twitter / The reporters have tweeted about his private jet recently, Dec. 16, 2023 @AOC, visited March 9, 2023 @RepAOC, visited March 9, 2023


- Elon Musk and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got into another tiff on Twitter on Thursday night. [...] Elon Musk and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are in another Twitter spat. [...] Musk and Ocasio-Cortez have had several tense exchanges on Twitter. In April, Ocasio-Cortez called Musk a "billionaire with an ego problem" who only bought Twitter "because Tucker Carlson or Peter Thiel took him to dinner and made him feel special." In response, Musk tweeted: "Stop hitting on me, I'm really shy."


Lee Majors bequeathed $6 million to President Donald Trump's 2020 reelection campaign

The Dec. 25 article, which was published by AJUAnews.com, claims Majors died from complications during a Penuma surgical procedure. (Penuma is a kind of penile implant.) It also claims the actor, who has starred in movies like "The Six Million Dollar Man" and "Scrooged," left $6 million for President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign in his will. [...] AJUAnews.com, "‘Bionic Man’ Lee Majors Dead At 83;$6 Million Left To Trump 2020," Dec. 25, 2019 [...] Conservative Tears, "‘Bionic Man’ Lee Majors Dead At 83;$6 Million Left To Trump 2020"


A post shared on Facebook purports 156 House Republicans voted to raise the retirement age for Social Security to 70. [...] The claim is misleading. The remarks stems from a Feb. 13 tweet from Social Security Works, who shared the same list as the Facebook post. "It’s not just Rick Scott. 156 House Republicans released a plan to raise the retirement age to 70. RT if you don’t want to work till you die!" the tweet reads. [...] There are no credible news reports suggesting 156 House Republicans voted to raise the retirement age for Social Security to 70. Likewise, the claim is neither mentioned on the House Republicans’ website nor their verified social media accounts.


President Biden has taken action to strengthen Medicare and protect Social Security – bedrock programs that Americans have paid into and that tens of millions of seniors depend on to support their livelihoods. Congressional Republicans, however, have a different record. For years, Republican Members of Congress have repeatedly tried to cut Medicare and Social Security, move toward privatizing one or both programs, and raise the Social Security retirement age and Medicare eligibility age. And just last week, House Republicans introduced legislation to repeal President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which would give tens of billions of dollars in subsidies back to Big Pharma, raise seniors’ prescription drug prices, and raise taxes on an estimated 14.5 million people – all while increasing the deficit. [...] - The Republican Study Committee – which includes a majority of House Republicans – released a formal budget that, according to Politico, included "raising the eligibility ages for each program, along with withholding payments for individuals who retire early or had a certain income, and privatized funding for Social Security to lower income taxes." - And in 2015, most House Republicans, including Speaker McCarthy, Rep. Scalise, and a host of others in current leadership, voted to raise the retirement age to 70, which would cut Social Security benefits for tens of millions of seniors who paid into the system for years.


a tent hospital set up in New York City’s Central Park housed thousands of abused children saved from underground captivity.

Mount Sinai Hospital in New York is working with a humanitarian aid organization to set up a field hospital in Central Park to help house the continuing influx of patients during the coronavirus pandemic. The tents in Central Park are expected to have 70 regular beds and 10 ICU beds and will be open on Tuesday, a spokesperson for the hospital said. The hospital partnered with Samaritan's Purse, an evangelical Christian aid organization, to set up the field hospital, and photos showed construction well underway on Sunday. "Samaritan’s Purse, in partnership with Mount Sinai Health System and intergovernmental agencies, are constructing an Emergency Field Hospital in East Meadow in Central Park to provide care for patients seriously ill with COVID-19," a spokesperson for the hospital said in a statement.


"It's kind of surreal to see a field hospital sitting in the middle of Central Park," Kelly said. "I just don't think this is the way it was supposed to be my first time, but it's a pleasure for me to be here." [...] "Just getting the permits to put up a field hospital in Central Park should've taken years," Kelly said, adding that with help from de Blasio and New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the hospital has "been up really fast." [...] The field hospital in Central Park will have 60 to 70 medical staff, including nurses and doctors. Tenpenny said he could not provide specifics, but he said the nurses will outnumber the doctors.


A post shared on Twitter claims Mexican television reported that cartels have dozens of AT4s sourced from Ukraine.

Ukrainian MoD data on Russian losses: ~208 910 KIAs, 3 819 MBTs, 7 490 AIVs, 6 267 wheeled transports, 465 specialized vehicles, 3 501 artillery guns, 575 MLRS, 335 AA systems, 313 aircraft, 298 helicopters, 3 137 UAVs, 1 117 1 "Good goyim, you did your job"; words fail me, when I try to express my hatred of the kikes, this one in particular. 397 missiles shot down, 18 naval vessels. Explosions during the night in Kursk. Local authorities claim they shot down the attacking Ukrainian UAVs. Kiev was again attacked with missiles and drones. ZeroHedge and other altmedia outlets write that Mexican cartel members were spotted with AT4 disposable anti-tank rockets. Strong suspicion was expressed that these weapons came from the deliveries made to Ukraine. FSB accused Apple corporation of spying on Russian diplomats. Apparently, Apple provided backdoor for American NSA spooks1 to infect thousands of Apple "smart" phones, belonging to Russian diplomats, with spying software. Cracks appeared on piers of the Crimean Bridge. I would not be surprised if this happened at the spans, which were affected by the explosion.


purports to show a traffic light that melted in Texas due to extreme heat

Photo shows melted traffic light in Italy, not extreme heat damage in Texas | Fact check The claim: Image shows traffic light melted by Texas's extreme heat [...] - USA TODAY, June 21, 'Oppressive' and 'unbearable' heat wave scorches Texas, with no end in sight - Texas Tribune, July 24, As Texas’ heat wave continues, tell us how you’re coping - Full Fact, July 19, Photo of melted traffic light wasn’t taken in Bulgaria - Factly, June 20, Old photo from Italy’s Milan city shared as the picture of a melted traffic light in Lucknow


Fact check: Melted traffic lights, recycling bins, street signs were not caused by heat waves [...] One photo shows a traffic light whose hooded covers have melted over its red, yellow and green bulbs. After the same claim circulated on Twitter in June 2019, PesaCheck, Africa’s largest indigenous fact-check network, reported a YouTube video from July 2013 shows that the traffic light melted after a car hit the light's pole and caught fire in Kuwait. [...] - PesaCheck, June 26, 2019, FALSE: Cars and traffic lights did not melt following a heat wave in Kuwait - ABC Australia, July 4, 2018, Melting bitumen leaves motorists 'sinking' into Queensland road, destroys tyres


FACT CHECK: Pride-Themed Ford Commercial Stems From 2022, Not 2023 A video shared on Facebook allegedly shows a recent Ford advertisement depicting a truck with pride flag colors that was created after Bud Light’s partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney. The post is miscaptioned. The commercial was actually created in 2022, predating Bud Light’s partnership with Mulvaney.


The post is miscaptioned. The commercial was actually created in 2022, predating Bud Light’s partnership with Mulvaney.


Dearborn, Mich., March 22, 2023 – An actor restoring a Bronco. A professional stunt driver defying stereotypes. A big wave surfer with a passion for trucks. These are drivers that will be featured the next chapter of Ford Motor Company’s "Built Ford Proud" campaign, showcasing how Sydney Sweeney, Dee Bryant, and Kai Lenny use their vehicles to achieve their dreams. "Built Ford Proud" features content starring Sweeney, Bryant, and Lenny and celebrates the greater community of Ford drivers who have broken the mold, driven innovation, and defied stereotypes for nearly 120 years. "‘Built Ford Proud’ has always been about the immense pride we feel for our vehicles and the employees who build them," said Erica Martin, Ford Marketing Communications Manager. "Today, we are putting the spotlight on the drivers, because who they are – and what they accomplish with our vehicles – is a huge part of what makes this brand special."


Claims that Thomas Jefferson said, "The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try and take it."

"It is impossible to rightly govern a nation without God and the Bible." — George Washington "The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it." — Thomas Jefferson "As a result of the war, corporations have become enthroned, and an era of corruption in high places will follow. The money power of the country will endeavor to prolong its rule by preying upon the prejudice of the people, until all wealth is concentrated in a few hands, and the republic destroyed. " — Abraham Lincoln [...] The Jefferson quote about the Second Amendment has been trotted out frequently in recent months in the gun control debate. Like many spurious quotes in circulation it sounds legitimate, and in this case it pretty accurately reflects Jefferson’s thinking. But as Monticello.org, the website of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation, points out it’s not found anywhere in Jefferson’s voluminous papers. In fact, it didn’t surface until 1989.


New York Post headline reports that journalist who debunked pizzagate plead guilty in child porn case

The claim is inaccurate. The New York Post did report on the journalist’s guilty plea, just with a different headline and the journalist did not debunk ‘Pizzagate.’


George Soros is banned from several countries

There is no evidence for the claim. A Soros spokesperson told PolitiFact that Soros is not banned from the countries.


Ep. 176 Why GEORGE SOROS Is Getting BANNED from MORE COUNTRIES!!!


FACT CHECK: Has George Soros Been Banned From Several Countries? A post shared on Instagram claims billionaire philanthropist George Soros has been banned from Russia, Pakistan, Turkey, Hungary, Poland and the Philippines. [...] The claim is baseless, however. Although two branches of Soros’ charity network have been banned in Russia, according to Reuters, Check Your Fact found no credible news reports about Soros being banned from the aforementioned countries. (RELATED: Is Hungary Preparing To Prosecute George Soros?)


There's a children's book titled 'Mom And Dad’s Swinger Party'

It's time to get the party started with Swinger Party, the book that explores what it means when parents throw a grown-up bash! Written in a fun and engaging children's style, you'll learn all about what goes on when Mom and Dad invite their friends over for an evening of adult fun.


Claims that James Madison said, "Cursed be all that learning that is contrary to the cross of Christ."

Madison did not author this quote. It may be a paraphrase of a statement by Presbyterian minister John Witherspoon.


an FBI raid in Annandale, Virginia, uncovered a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to "destroy America."

In early June 2017, conspiracy-oriented web sites began posting stories accompanied by a YouTube video claiming that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had raided a house in Annandale, Virginia, and foiled a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to take over the United States: The Muslim Brotherhood’s strategic 30-year plan for taking over America from within was a closely-guarded secret until the FBI raided a house in Annandale, Virginia, where agents found a disturbing bundle of documents containing a blueprint for the Muslim takeover of our country. Now that the cat is out of the bag, we must do everything in our power to expose what’s going on, as startlingly, these American-hating vermin are in the final phase of their 5-step plan to destroy our country. [...] Although Al-Qaradawi is a well-known figure in the Arabic-speaking world, we found no evidence to support the claim that law enforcement, either federal or local, raided a home in Annandale, Virginia in relation to an imminent 30-year plan for the Muslim Brotherhood to take over the United States.


The Muslim Brotherhood is a militant Islamist organization with affiliates in over 70 countries, including groups designated as terrorist organizations by the U.S. [...] Between the radicalism of it hateful ideology, the danger of its theocratic rule, as seen in Egypt, its networks, including Hamas and HASM, and its powerful state sponsors, it is clear that the Brotherhood constitutes a real threat for the national security interests of the United States. We can debate the best way to counter this threat, but simply ignoring the threat is not an acceptable answer. [...] American posture about naming the Brotherhood a terrorist organization, as at best a form of bigotry of low expectations when it comes to Muslims.


FACT CHECK: Did An FBI Raid In Virginia Reveal A Muslim Brotherhood Plot To ‘Destroy America’? An article shared on Facebook claims an FBI raid in Annandale, Virginia, uncovered a plot by the Muslim Brotherhood to "destroy America." [...] The article, titled "FBI Raid Reveals Muslim Brotherhood Plot to Destroy America," was published by Conservative Base, a website that describes itself as publishing "information for conservatives, by conservatives." The article alleges the FBI conducted a raid in Annandale, Virginia, and "discovered what appears to be of a three-decades plan by upper-echelon members of the Muslim Brotherhood to ‘deconstruct’ the United States of America through inside operations."