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Clinical Officers Issue Nationwide Strike Notice Over Unfulfilled Agreement

The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) has issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice, citing the government’s failure to honor key provisions of the 2024 return-to-work agreement. This looming strike threatens to disrupt healthcare services across the country, raising concerns about the state of labor relations within Kenya’s health sector. In a statement released by […]

John Mahama Inaugurated as Ghana’s President Amid Economic Challenges

On January 7, 2025, John Dramani Mahama was sworn in as Ghana’s president at Accra’s Black Star Square, marking his return to the nation’s highest office after previously serving from 2012 to 2017. The inauguration ceremony was attended by approximately 20 regional leaders, including Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Burkina Faso’s leader Ibrahim Traoré, and […]

Parents Struggle with Rising Fare Hikes and School Costs in Meru County

As schools across the country reopen, parents and students in Meru County are grappling with an array of challenges, from soaring transportation costs to the steep prices of school supplies and uniforms. The financial strain is particularly pronounced as families adjust to the demands of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), which requires a broader range of […]

Zelenskyy Expresses Regret Over Ukraine’s Lack of Nuclear Weapons

Western security guarantees “meant nothing” to Kiev, the Ukrainian president claims. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has voiced his regret over Ukraine’s lack of nuclear weapons, suggesting they could have served as an effective deterrent against Moscow. Speaking with US podcaster Lex Fridman in an interview released Sunday, Zelensky criticized Western nations for failing to uphold […]

Iran Warns Israel of Escalation into ‘Large-Scale War’ If Attacked

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has cautioned Israel against further military aggression, warning that additional attacks could escalate into a “large-scale war.” Speaking to China’s state broadcaster CCTV in a December interview aired on Saturday, Araghchi stressed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy while underscoring its readiness to respond to any provocation. “We are fully prepared for […]

Germany to Reassess Protection Status for Syrian Refugees Amid Changing Conditions in Syria

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has unveiled plans to reassess the protection status of Syrian refugees residing in Germany, citing a significant shift in conditions within the war-torn country. The announcement signals a major policy shift as Germany evaluates its approach to refugee management. In an interview with the Funke media group on Sunday, Faeser […]