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- USAID was established in 1961 by US President John F Kennedy.
- The charity arm has over 10,000 global employees and spends $40 million in humanitarian support.
- Trump, Musk allege USAID is run by “radical left lunatics” getting away with “tremendous fraud.”
A notice placed on the USAID website that announces to all its global staff, over 10 000 personnel, the commencement of an administrative leave this Friday.USAID, a giant charity arm of the US government is being dismantled by U.S. President Donald Trump. This decision is set to sent shockwaves across the world as it comes after almost a century of USAID operations. Established in 1961 by President John F Kennedy, USAID has over the years assumed a huge role in humanitarian affairs across Africa, but under Trump, the organization is now unceremoniously been drugged through the dirt.
Its over 10,000 employees will either be laid off or reassigned and …
- WHO has warned that the conflict could wipe out any gains made in recent months in the fight against mpox.
- Across Africa, the DRC has evolved as the epicenter of the ongoing mpox outbreak recording 516 cases in the last week, along with 38 deaths.
- The humanitarian situation in the DRC is affecting not only mpox (response efforts) but also a number of other outbreaks, says Africa CDC.
As the M23 rebels advance on their onslaught across different areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization has warned that the conflict could wipe out any gains made in recent months in the fight against mpox.
Across Africa, the DRC has evolved as the epicenter of the ongoing mpox outbreak recording 516 cases in the last week, along with 38 deaths.
Last week, Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya told an online media briefing that “The humanitarian situation …
- M23 rebels reportedly at Kavumu, about 40km north of mineral-rich Bukavu area.
- UN experts claim the M23 rebels – one of over 100 militias seeking control in DRC’s east – is receiving support from about 4,000 soldiers from Rwanda.
- According to Kinshasa, Rwandan soldiers are pillaging valuable resources from the mineral-rich eastern zone of DRC.
As M23 rebels continue pushing deeper into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after capturing the mineral-rich city of Goma, the city of Bukavu, the capital of South Kivu province, is on the verge of falling under their control.
Media reports show that M23 rebels are threatening to march to DRC capital Kinshasa as they push the government of Felix Tshisekedi on the negotiating table to meet their demands. “We will continue the march of liberation all the way to Kinshasa,” announced rebel leader Corneille Nangaa on Thursday, four days after the group confirmed the …
- South Sudan has vast natural resources in fisheries, forestry, and wildlife, offering potential for inclusive economic growth if managed sustainably.
- The World Bank’s Natural Resource Review highlights strategies like community-based management, investment in value chains, and improved governance to unlock this potential.
- By addressing challenges such as poor infrastructure and resource depletion, South Sudan can diversify its economy and reduce dependence on oil.
South Sudan is a nation endowed with abundant renewable natural resources, offering vast opportunities for sustainable development. According to the newly released South Sudan Natural Resource Review (NRR) report by the World Bank, the country’s fisheries, forestry, and wildlife sectors are poised to play a crucial role in driving inclusive economic growth.
However, achieving this requires strategic investments, better management practices, and community-driven approaches to harness these resources sustainably.
The wealth of natural resources in South Sudan
South Sudan’s natural habitats are among the most diverse in …
- US President Donald Trump is among the top 40 Movers and Shakers who are poised to drive change in Africa’s energy sector this year.
- The list by the African Energy Chamber includes various Heads of State and Captains of industry whose focus on sustainable development, investment mobilization and energy sovereignty will define the continent’s future.
- The accomplishments and strategies of the 40 Movers and Shakers will be critical to addressing industry challenges and harnessing opportunities for the continent’s growth.
A mix of leaders, policymakers, innovators and corporate executives are poised to further drive change across Africa’s oil, gas and energy industries, the latest update by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) shows.
The list, which is an annual benchmark of influence and innovation, announces leaders at the forefront of advancing Africa’s energy potential. According to the AEC, these individuals are reshaping narratives, overcoming challenges and championing investment and sustainability in their …
- Joseph Kony is suspected of 36 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, allegedly committed between at least 1 July 2002 until 31 December 2005 in northern Uganda.
- Ugandan Kony is still at large, 19 years after his arrest was ordered by the International Criminal Court.
- On 12 December 2024, ICC judges scheduled the confirmation of charges hearing to start on 9 September 2025, in the absence of the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA).
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WHO IS JOSEPH KONY?
Joseph Kony was born in September 1961 in Uganda. He is of Acholi ethnicity and a national of Uganda. He is the alleged founder and leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (“LRA”), a Ugandan rebel group that originated in 1987 in northern Uganda among ethnic Acholi communities.
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IS MR KONY IN THE ICC CUSTODY?
No, the suspect, Joseph Kony, is still at large, 19 years after his arrest was …
- Authorities across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Sudan harassed activists and government critics in spirited attempt to suppress dissent in 2024.
- Human Rights Watch says harassment, intimidation, and arrests of journalists, human rights defenders, and opposition figures intensified.
- In Kenya, senior government officials including President William Ruto threatened the courts for making decisions unfavourable to his administration.
Millions of civilians across countries in East Africa bore the brunt of human rights violations orchestrated by either government security organs or armed groups in 2024, further deteriorating the region’s respect for human rights, a new report by Washington-based Human Rights Watch states.
According to the group’s World Report 2025, authorities in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia and South Sudan continued to harass activists and government critics in their spirited attempt to suppress dissent during the year under review.
“Armed forces and armed groups in Sudan and Ethiopia have deliberately targeted civilians and …
- So far, South Africa and Senegal are the only African countries to have agreed to a Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP), with South Africa securing a deal for $8.5 billion, while Senegal secured one for $2.7 billion.
- How South Africa and Senegal intend to leverage these deals differ drastically, however, as do their power generation circumstances.
- Currently, coal continues to dominate South Africa’s energy portfolio, at over 80 per cent of the country’s power generation mix.
Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP) have been introduced in recent years to provide financial support to developing nations as they transition away from fossil fuels. In 2021, during the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), South Africa became the first nation to sign such a deal. Senegal and the International Partners Group (IGP) signed a JETP in June 2023.
I have said before that the best way for Western countries, and …
- The UAE will host the third World Local Production Forum from April 7–9, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, focusing on advancing health equity, global health security, and sustainable development.
- The event, organized in partnership with the WHO, will gather over 4,000 participants to discuss innovation, technology transfer, and strategies for resilient healthcare systems.
- Forum highlights the UAE’s leadership in healthcare innovation and its commitment to fostering sustainable health solutions.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to host the third edition of the World Local Production Forum (WLPF) from April 7 to 9, 2025, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC).
Under the theme “Advancing Local Production for Health Equity, Global Health Security, and Sustainable Development,” the forum aims to bring together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to develop practical strategies for enhancing local production capacities in healthcare.
Hosting the WLPF underscores the UAE’s strategic role as a global …
