Faith Nyasuguta Tensions between the United States and South Africa have escalated after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he would not attend the G-20 summit in Johannesburg, scheduled for February 20-21. Rubio cited concerns over South Africa’s recently enacted Expropriation Act, which allows the government to seize private land under certain conditions. In […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The potential shutdown of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) could send shockwaves across Africa, where its aid has been crucial to development and humanitarian efforts for decades. From health programs to education, agriculture, and economic growth, USAID’s assistance has been deeply woven into the fabric of many African countries. Should […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Dangote Refinery has strengthened its position in the global energy market with the export of two cargoes of aviation fuel to Saudi Arabia. The shipment, destined for Saudi Aramco, marks a major milestone for the Nigerian refinery, demonstrating its growing international footprint. Saudi Aramco, the world’s largest energy company, plays a key role […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The Kenyan government has assured that the U.S. funding freeze for the Kenya-led Haiti Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission will not derail ongoing operations. According to Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, sufficient funds are available to support the mission until at least September 2025. Mwaura noted that by the end of 2024, approximately $110.3 […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Switzerland has announced the termination of its development aid program to Eritrea, citing continued challenges in repatriating rejected asylum seekers. The decision is part of a broader shift in Swiss aid policies, which have also included funding cuts to other nations like Zambia.. The move follows an external evaluation that found insufficient progress […]
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Faith Nyasuguta US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will officially withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council and permanently halt funding for the U.N. agency assisting Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). The decision, made public on Tuesday, comes amid ongoing criticism of both entities by the U.S. and Israel. The United States […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Rwanda-backed M23 rebels, who seized control of Goma, have announced a unilateral ceasefire to allow humanitarian aid and protect displaced civilians. The decision, made on Monday, follows urgent calls for safe passage for relief efforts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Goma, a strategic city rich in minerals, remains under rebel […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The EU is under mounting pressure to suspend a controversial minerals deal with Rwanda that has been blamed for fueling the conflict in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Calls to freeze the agreement intensified after fighters from the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group captured the city of Goma in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to halt all future funding to South Africa, citing what he calls a “massive” human rights violation against white people under the country’s new land expropriation law. He has also launched an investigation into the policy, raising concerns about its impact. Trump made the declaration on […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has called on countries to unite in persuading the United States to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the U.N. health agency. The move, initiated by President Donald Trump, has raised serious concerns among health officials globally, given the substantial role the U.S. plays […]
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