Trump’s latest executive order strips federal funding from schools that mandate Covid vaccines
Lucia Sinatra, co-founder of No College Mandates, which has been fighting to end college mandates since the booster mandates were rolled out in 2021, said she and her organisation “couldn’t be more thrilled.”
Congo President Tshisekedi blasts UN for failing to stop war in the east as M23 rebels, Rwandan army capture Bukavu
The rebels last week declared a unilateral ceasefire that the government dismissed as false. They later continued to advance toward Bukavu, seizing several nearby towns, including the town of Katana on Friday. The town is 7 kilometres (4 miles) from Kavumu airport.
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels sweep into Bukavu in eastern Congo without a fight as Kinshasa reports heavy military presence
A Congolese officer at the camp, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that some, but not all troops had left the camp. Any escalation in Bukavu could worsen the humanitarian situation, with the UN saying on Thursday that there had been an influx of displaced people moving towards the city, where nearly 1.3 million people already reside.
Expenditure to edge up as Kenya’s budget deficit narrows in 2025/26, finance ministry says
The government plans to finance the deficit with net external financing of Ksh146.8 billion ($1.2 billion) and net domestic financing of Ksh684.2 billion ($5.3 billion) s, the ministry said.
Kenyan court sentenced senior politician, wife to 12 years in jail in $4.5 million corruption case
Waititu’s co-accused, Luka Mwangi Wahinya, former chief officer for roads in Kiambu County, was fined Sh21 million ($162,036) or sentenced to seven years in prison for abuse of office.
Rwanda faces aid freeze if EU backs European Parliament’s position on eastern Congo conflict
Congo is also the world’s most aid-dependent country, though humanitarian operations, which were 70 per cent funded by Washington last year, have taken a big hit since U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a pause on foreign aid last month.
Rebranded African Union mission in Somalia plan fresh crack down on Al-Shabaab terrorists
The transition from ATMIS to AUSSOM has significantly impacted the ground situation in Somalia, reflecting both continuity and new challenges.
Valentine condomisation: Kenya announces plans to start own condom production as it grapples with unwanted pregnancies
Local condom production matters because despite widespread awareness, HIV and STI infections remain a pressing public health issue.
Hundreds of children with disabilities screened, treated and given equipment as Kenya marks Paralympics Day
Beyond healthcare, the event provided information on the importance of ensuring the safety and well-being of children before engaging in physical activities. Principal Secretary for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Esther Mworia, called for children with intellectual disabilities to be given the best possible conditions to thrive.
Saudi Arabia spearheads Arab scramble for alternative options to Trump’s Gaza plan
The latest Egyptian proposal involves forming a national Palestinian committee to govern Gaza without Hamas involvement, international participation in reconstruction without displacing Palestinians abroad, and movement towards a two-state solution, three Egyptian security sources said.
