•Tensions Rise as Protesters Accuse the West of Backing Rwanda and M23 Rebels The United States government has ordered the immediate withdrawal of all its diplomats from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) following violent attacks on the U.S. Embassy in Kinshasa. The decision comes in response to escalating protests that saw demonstrators storm multiple […]
Mombasa, Kenya| Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on African leaders to prioritize self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign aid, warning that reliance on donor funding is unsustainable in the long run. Speaking at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit at PrideInn Paradise Hotel in Shanzu, Mombasa, Kenyatta urged African governments to […]
The Kenyan government has disbursed grants totaling Sh128 million to fish farmers across 15 counties under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). The initiative, co-funded by the Government of Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), aims to support smallholder farmers in aquaculture, enhancing their sustainability and profitability in fish farming. Empowering Fish […]
•Escalating Tensions, Anti-Imperialist Slogans, and a Deepening Humanitarian Crisis… Kinshasa, DRC| A wave of unrest gripped the streets of Kinshasa as a group of demonstrators attacked the United States Embassy, hurling burning tires and chanting anti-imperialist slogans. The violent protest, which unfolded in front of the diplomatic mission, saw thick plumes of black smoke rising […]
Image: President Paul Biya addressing the commission during the reception of the report| Credit: Courtesy
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania| President Samia Suluhu Hassan has outlined Tanzania’s strategic plans to leverage its geographical location as a crucial hub for connecting electricity networks across Eastern and Southern Africa. This initiative aims to facilitate seamless electricity trade between the Eastern Africa Power Pool (EAPP) and the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), linking energy […]
The Kenyan government, in partnership with key players in the dairy sector, has unveiled the MoreMilk 2 initiative, a groundbreaking program aimed at improving milk safety, quality, and access to regulated markets for small-scale informal dairy businesses. The program also seeks to empower consumers to demand safer, high-quality milk and promote gender equity by fostering […]
In a defiant televised address, Sheikh Naim Qassem, leader of Hezbollah, dismissed any possibility of extending Israel’s deadline to withdraw from southern Lebanon, deeming such an extension “unjustified” and accusing Israel of ongoing violations of the ceasefire agreement. “The agreement’s deadline expired on Sunday, and there is no reason for any extension,” Qassem declared. He […]
Washington, USA| In a move that could significantly impact military personnel dismissed during the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, former President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to sign an executive order that would allow service members who were discharged for refusing the vaccine to request reinstatement. Sources familiar with the matter suggest that the executive order, once […]
