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
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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
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’s Claim of Sending $50 Million for Condoms to Gaza Raises Eyebrows
US President Donald Trump has sparked controversy with his recent claim that his administration stopped $50 million in condoms from being sent to Gaza, alleging that Hamas was using them to make bombs. The statement, made during a speech outlining his administration’s accomplishments, has left many questioning its validity and
President Ruto mourns victims of Washington, D.C. air crash
President William Ruto has expressed his condolences following a devastating mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in the United States. The incident involved a passenger jet carrying 64 people and a military Black Hawk helicopter. In a heartfelt message posted on X, President Ruto extended his sympathies to the
“Foreign aid is a Privilege not a Right” Uhuru Kenyatta on Trump’s Aid Cuts
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta commented on the backlash from some leaders over Donald Trump's decision to cut U.S. financial aid, including contributions from USAID. Kenyatta expressed astonishment at the disappointment expressed by these leaders, emphasizing that the United States is not their government nor their nation. He questioned their
US withdrawal from WHO: Implications for global health and Africa
In a significant geopolitical shift, the United States has announced its decision to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a move that is poised to have profound implications for global health, particularly in developing countries. As one of the largest financial contributors to the WHO, the US exit raises
US Senate approves crackdown on migrant criminal suspects
In a significant legislative move, the U.S. Senate voted on Monday to expand pretrial incarceration for foreign criminal suspects, aligning with the Republican-led Congress’s commitment to enhance immigration enforcement following Donald Trump’s inauguration for a second term. The newly passed legislation, known as the Laken Riley Act, mandates the detention of
Highlights of President Donald Trump’s Speech
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump outlined a bold agenda for his administration: National Emergency at the Southern Border: Trump declared a national emergency to halt illegal immigration and initiate the return of undocumented individuals with criminal records. Withdrawal from the Paris Climate Accord: The U.S. will exit the Paris Climate