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South African scientists were testing a promising HIV vaccine. Then came Trump’s aid cuts
Reuters  |  Feb 19, 2025

Trump in January ordered a 90-day pause in all foreign development assistance pending assessment of its consistency with his "America First" foreign p...

Kenya faces new US tariffs after Trump announces new fight against ‘unfair trade’
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 18, 2025

The directive is expected to impact Kenya significantly, as it currently applies a 16 per cent VAT on goods entering its market.

South Africa says silence from US on bid for talks, China pledges support
Reuters  |  Feb 18, 2025

Trump cut U.S. financial assistance to the country this month, citing disapproval of its land reform policy and genocide case against Israel at the In...

US global disaster response teams unable to deploy following USAID shutdown, sources say
Reuters  |  Feb 15, 2025

The Disaster Assistance Response Teams (DARTs) involve highly trained staff who specialise in mobilising within 24 to 48 hours of a disaster to lead t...

Saudi Arabia leads scramble for Trump's Gaza 'clean out' plan that has made Arab world furious
Reuters  |  Feb 14, 2025

Many experts say Trump may be using an old bargaining ploy from his diplomatic playbook, setting out an extreme position as an opening gambit for nego...

TikTok returns to US app stores weeks after President Donald Trump delays ban to April
DW News  |  Feb 14, 2025

It was not immediately clear what Trump was referring to when he said "90 days," as his executive order pushed back the ban by 75 days.

US judge orders Trump’s administration to restore funds for foreign aid programmes
Reuters  |  Feb 14, 2025

The order blocks the Trump administration from cancelling foreign aid contracts and awards that were in place before Trump took office on January 20.

Gaza ceasefire mediators fear breakdown of deal, Egyptian security sources say
Reuters  |  Feb 10, 2025

Hamas negotiators said U.S. guarantees for the ceasefire were no longer in place given a plan by President Donald Trump to displace Palestinians from...

TB, malaria, newborn health services must restart, says USAID memo
Reuters  |  Feb 09, 2025

President Trump moved to freeze international aid while undertaking a 90-day review hours after taking office last month.

Trump’s aid freeze sparks mayhem around the world
Reuters  |  Feb 08, 2025

U.N. officials said the waivers had sparked widespread confusion, along with fears that their U.S. funding would never be restored.

US judge pauses Donald Trump's plan to send USAID workers on leave
Reuters  |  Feb 08, 2025

Trump in a post on Truth Social on Friday accused USAID - without evidence - of corruption and spending money fraudulently.

Trump halts aid to South Africa over land reforms, Israel ICJ case, and Iran ties
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 08, 2025

The executive order lists several grievances, accusing Pretoria of policies that Washington deems harmful to US interests.

Obama slams Trump's USAID suspension as "foreign policy mistake"
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 07, 2025

His remarks come as diplomatic and humanitarian circles express growing concern over the ramifications of this policy shift.

UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says Trump's Gaza takeover idea ‘very surprising’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Grandi called the idea "very surprising" and emphasised the need to understand the concrete details before making any further comments.

Trump suggests US will take over Gaza, make it the 'Riviera of the Middle East'
Amina Wako  |  Feb 05, 2025

When questioned by reporters about the legal basis for the US assuming control of Gaza, Trump claimed he had studied the matter closely for months.

South African President Ramaphosa speaks to Musk about misinformation after Trump aid threat
Amina Wako  |  Feb 04, 2025

Following their conversation, the South African presidency released a statement reiterating the country’s commitment to the rule of law and equality.

Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital staff sent on unpaid leave due to US aid freeze
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

The programme, which has been providing support to thousands of HIV/AIDS patients, employs between 2,000 and 5,000 permanent and casual workers across...

Kenyan MPs attend US National Prayer Breakfast to strengthen diplomatic ties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 03, 2025

Kenya and the United States have historically maintained strong economic and diplomatic relations, with partnerships spanning trade, security, and dev...

South Africa rejects Trump's "misinformed" decision over land reform policies
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 03, 2025

Trump claimed South Africa's land expropriation policies amount to human rights abuses.

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