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U. S. Aid Shift Sparks Risk of Medicine Shortages in Africa and Asia

April 3, 2026

The United States is changing how it sends life‑saving medicines for HIV and malaria to poorer nations, a move that could leave many countries without essential drugs. Until now, the U. S. ran its donations through a program called the Global Health Supply Chain, managed by private company Chemonics

crime

Tech worker from Kenya gets 23 months for helping global scam ring

March 30, 2026

A Kenyan man who helped run a worldwide scam network got 23 months in prison last week. The 36-year-old moved money between accounts for fraudsters who pretended to be real companies. He started work with the group in 2022 and kept helping even after he knew what they were doing. The scam worked in

weather

Kenyan Floods Claim More Lives as 108 Deaths Recorded

March 29, 2026

A wave of heavy rain that started on March 6 has swept across Kenya, leaving a trail of damage and loss. The police have updated the death count to 108 people, showing how deadly the floods can be. Cars and trucks have been washed away, and flights were grounded because of swollen rivers. P

health

Medication Management in Kenyan Cancer Clinics: A Fresh Look

March 29, 2026

In many parts of Kenya, cancer patients often receive complicated drug schedules that can lead to dangerous side effects. Yet a special service called Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is not widely used in these settings, leaving gaps in patient safety. A recent study set out to understand how

finance

Trump’s Name on the $100 Bill: A New Tradition

March 28, 2026

The U. S. Treasury announced that Donald Trump’s signature will appear on the $100 bill in June, ending a 165‑year stretch during which only the U. S. Treasurer’s name has been printed on paper money. This change is part of a larger celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American currency. Ba

business

Health Partnerships: What Works and What Fails

March 28, 2026

In three African nations—Ethiopia, Ghana and Kenya—a joint effort between governments and private companies aimed to improve disease testing. The project, known as the African Health Diagnostics Platform, faced many hurdles that are common to similar collaborations worldwide. The main problems we

finance

Uganda’s Economy Races Ahead with 8. 5% Growth

March 25, 2026

The economy in Uganda surged by 8. 5 percent during the quarter that finished in December, a jump from 5. 4 percent the year before, officials say. \ This rise is driven by shoppers buying more and construction projects booming across the country. \ \ A new pipeline worth $5 billion is almost fin

politics

Future‑Ready Kids: A New Tech Alliance

March 24, 2026

A new global meeting kicked off to help kids learn about technology safely and well. More than forty‑five world leaders, from France to Kenya, gathered to talk about how artificial intelligence and digital skills affect children today. The host, a former first lady, said the meeting was histor

sports

Ernest Hausmann Comes Home, Confesses His Struggle

March 21, 2026

Ernest Hausmann has returned to Michigan’s football campus for a pro day, but this time he is not just showing off his athletic skills. He has taken the chance to explain why he vanished from practice and missed the last three games of the season. The story begins in November, when the senior lin

health

Hidden Struggles: Young Women with Albinism in Rwanda

March 20, 2026

Young Rwandan women who have albinism juggle three layers of stigma: being female, having a disability, and facing myths about their skin. These overlapping prejudices make it hard for them to get the health care they need, especially when it comes to sex and pregnancy. Even though Rwanda is work