EU outrage grows following Trump’s military threats to annex Greenland, dismissal of NATO troops

EU outrage grows following Trump’s military threats to annex Greenland, dismissal of NATO troops

Critics also argued that Trump’s suggestion of using military force in the Greenland dispute would violate international treaties, including the UN Charter, which forbids the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.

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EAC’s Regional Maritime Rescue Centre in Mwanza deemed critical to safety on Lake Victoria

EAC’s Regional Maritime Rescue Centre in Mwanza deemed critical to safety on Lake Victoria

The centre will also serve as the main coordination hub linking sub-centres in Kisumu (Kenya) and Entebbe (Uganda), ensuring rescue operations are seamless across borders.

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Chinese doctors restore smile, self-esteem to Zanzibar teen with life-changing surgery

Chinese doctors restore smile, self-esteem to Zanzibar teen with life-changing surgery

More than a medical achievement, the surgery was a vivid reflection of the Chinese medical team’s spirit of unity, professionalism, and compassion. From precise imaging diagnosis to collective problem-solving in surgical planning, from seamless coordination in the operating room to attentive post-operative care, the team demonstrated the power of collaboration across disciplines.

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Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital offers respite to sickle patients with acquisition of advanced blood exchange technology

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital offers respite to sickle patients with acquisition of advanced blood exchange technology

Dr Steve Nojuma, Director of Victoria Annex, said the hospital has the capacity to screen babies for sickle cell disease from birth.

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Chronic match-fixing rocks Cameroonian football, prompting national federation to suspend five match officials

Chronic match-fixing rocks Cameroonian football, prompting national federation to suspend five match officials

The federation also announced the opening of a separate administrative inquiry into another fixture from the same round, the meeting between Dynamo Douala and AS Fortuna. According to FECAFOOT, this investigation has been launched because of “serious suspicions of match-fixing”.

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Anglican cleric condemns disruption of church service in Nyeri by state as two MPs allied to president deny funding the attack

Anglican cleric condemns disruption of church service in Nyeri by state as two MPs allied to president deny funding the attack

While calling for a speedy investigation into the matter, he said that he would be presenting himself to the DCI offices to record a statement in a bid to absolve himself from the claims linking him to the Sunday attack in Othaya.

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How Namibia’s cultural bazaar demystifies creatives by turning them into an economic resource with high returns

How Namibia’s cultural bazaar demystifies creatives by turning them into an economic resource with high returns

For Jackson Karipo, founder of Art by Jackson, working in visual and digital arts allows him to bring creativity directly into public spaces, helping people connect with the stories embedded in art.

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Win for pastoralist women in Laikipia as they turn invasive cactus plant into biogas

Win for pastoralist women in Laikipia as they turn invasive cactus plant into biogas

Research findings by Chuka University in 2020 titled Cactus invasion: A Threat to Biodiversity and Food Security shows that invasive cactus occupies 17,000 acres of land in Naibunga conservancy in Laikipia and invades at least two kilometres square per year.

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Kenya amends law to buttress its accreditation service regimen in line with EAC, AfCFTA

Kenya amends law to buttress its accreditation service regimen in line with EAC, AfCFTA

Manager Legal Services and Cooperation Secretary at KENAS Walter Nyamwaya said the amendments address implementation gaps since the 2019 Act. It imposes limited sanctions for non-compliance by conformity assessment bodies.

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Kenya holds public consultations to ratify ILO conventions to shield domestic workers from exploitation, underpayment

Kenya holds public consultations to ratify ILO conventions to shield domestic workers from exploitation, underpayment

ILO Conventions 189 and 190 would formalise protections for domestic workers and redefine the employer-domestic worker relationship in Kenyan households, representing a historic step in extending fundamental labour rights to one of the country’s most vulnerable groups.

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