The ripple effect of Trump’s budget cuts on refugee camps in Kenya/in /by
Global aid organizations are experiencing the effects of the Trump administration's choice to close USAID and reduce funding for other aid groups.
Former world number two Ons Jabeur takes a hiatus from women’s tennis tour/in /by
Former world number two Ons Jabeur steps back from women's tennis tour, saying "it's time to breathe, to heal, and to rediscover the joy of simply living.”
Voter turnout in Togo’s municipal elections overall low/in /by
Togo's citizens headed to polling stations on Thursday to elect 1527 municipal representatives. But following recent protests against long-time president Faure Gnassingbé that faced heavy repression, many stayed at home out of fear or political apathy.
White House confirms Trump diagnosed with common vascular condition/in /by
The disclosure is notable, as Trump has historically kept much of his health information private. The White House has not released further details on his current treatment plan, but officials emphasized the condition poses no serious health threat.
Brazilian president slams Trump for threatening 50% tariffs/in /by
Brazil's president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday night condemned US president threats to raise import taxes on Brazil, mainly because he didn’t like the way it was treating former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro.
U.S deportees put in solitary confinement in Eswatini: government spokesperson/in /by
Long periods of solitary confinement can cause cognitive disturbances, including depression, paranoia and psychosis, according to NGO Penal Reform International.
Kenya: Aviation Sector Boosts Kenya’s Q1 Petroleum Consumption/in /by
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's petroleum consumption in the first quarter of this year grew by 7.1 percent to 1.6 million cubic meters compared to 1.4 million cubic meters during a similar period in the preceding year, data from the Petroleum Institute of East Africa shows, buoyed by aviation sector growth.
“Enough Is Enough”: Liberians protest for justice, jobs, and accountability/in /by
While no violence was reported, Monrovia’s usually bustling streets were quieter than normal, as many residents opted to stay home, fearing possible unrest. President Boakai’s office has yet to respond publicly to the protest or its demands.
Drone strikes target oil fields in Iraq’s Kurdish region/in /by
No group has claimed responsibility, but the attacks have heightened tensions between Baghdad and Kurdish authorities, raising concerns about the region’s energy security.
Cocoa is under pressure while East African economy is on the rise {Business Africa}/in /by
Local farmers still struggle with financing, fair pay, and ethical labor practices while East Africa Leads with Nearly 6% Growth as the Continent Eyes a 4% Economic Rise in 2025.