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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.

Anti-immigration policies: Why new rules put in place by Trump won’t last
The Conversation  |  Feb 02, 2025

Trump has also ordered that birthright citizenship must be limited to the children of certain categories of residents, essentially citizens or those w...

Trump administration's funding cuts disrupt key malaria vaccine research
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

Two malaria vaccines were introduced in 2024, but MVDP research was working on making them more effective and long-lasting.

Trump says US forces eliminated IS terrorists hiding in caves in Somalia
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 02, 2025

The US has periodically conducted airstrikes in Somalia under both Republican and Democratic administrations.

Somali refugees in Dadaab fear Trump’s return will trigger new travel ban
The New Humanitarian  |  Feb 02, 2025

Tough new security checks meant the number of arriving refugees tumbled from the 84,994 recorded during Barack Obama’s last year in office to a record...

Arab ministers reject Trump's call to displace Palestinians from Gaza
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 01, 2025

The ministers also warned that any attempt to forcibly remove Palestinians from Gaza would escalate tensions in the region and further undermine effor...

Kenya faces health crisis as US halts vital aid to fight HIV, malaria
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 28, 2025

The move has raised alarm in countries like Kenya, which heavily rely on the global fund for HIV and AIDS prevention, treatment, and support.

Trump heaps tariffs on Colombia after it blocked deportation flights
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

The plane, which was carrying 88 Brazilian passengers, 16 U.S. security agents, and eight crew members, had been originally scheduled to arrive in Bel...

Trump calls for removal of 1.5 million people displaced by Gaza conflict
Reuters  |  Jan 26, 2025

Washington had said last year it opposed the forcible displacement of Palestinians.

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