The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticized Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for his recent remarks questioning President William Ruto’s role in mediating the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Ruto, who chairs the East African Community (EAC), has been actively engaging regional leaders to find
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Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization
Argentina has officially declared its intention to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that raises concerns about the future of global public health coordination. This announcement, made on Wednesday, mirrors a similar decision made by the United States last month. Both nations are currently under far-right leadership, with
Lawmakers impeach controversial Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte has been impeached by lawmakers in a decisive vote by the House of Representatives, setting the stage for a potential Senate trial that could lead to her removal from office. The vote, held on Wednesday, was prompted by serious allegations that Ms. Duterte misappropriated millions of dollars
African nations face uncertainty as US policy shifts under Trump
In recent weeks, several African countries have been thrown into uncertainty following a series of policy changes introduced by United States President Donald Trump since his inauguration last month. Within his first week in office, President Trump signed a record 36 executive orders, including a 90-day pause on foreign aid
40,000 Kenyans Face Job Losses from USAID as Trump Restructures Aid Programs
Approximately 40,000 Kenyans employed through USAID-funded programs are at risk of losing their jobs following the US government’s decision to shut down overseas missions and merge USAID with the State Department. The move, part of a broader restructuring of foreign aid under the Trump administration, has sent shockwaves through Kenya’s
Tragic mass shooting in Örebro Sweden claims 11 lives
A mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro resulted in the deaths of at least 11 people, including the gunman, and left five others critically injured. The attack occurred on Tuesday afternoon at Campus Risbergska, a school that serves adults over the age of 20. As the investigation unfolds,
Trump’s Gaza “Takeover” Proposal receives global condemnation
Following President Donald Trump’s announcement regarding a U.S. "takeover" of the Gaza Strip, a wave of condemnation has emerged from Palestinians, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other nations. Trump’s vision includes turning Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East" and suggests resettling Palestinians in countries such as Jordan and Egypt,
Trump proposes U.S. takeover of Gaza amidst ceasefire talks
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his intention for the United States to “take over” and “own” the Gaza Strip during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday. This declaration came shortly after Trump suggested the permanent relocation of Gaza's entire population, igniting discussions across the
Kenya to lose billions from US amid Trump Aid Freezes
Kenya’s heavy reliance on foreign aid, particularly from the United States, has come under scrutiny as the country has received over Ksh. 472 billion in the past five years. As the US considers a temporary pause on funding, concerns are mounting about the potential impact on critical programs. President William Ruto’s
