Ugandan Health Workers Still Haven’t Seen the Money Kampala, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa Global Press Journal Uganda | On Jan. 20, US President Donald Trump abruptly cut funding for the surveillance of and response to an outbreak of the Sudan Ebola virus here. Elon Musk, Trump’s unelected right hand, said in a …
Read More »America wants Ukraine’s minerals
Zelensky, Trump sign them off in a deal ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Feb.28 to sign an agreement on sharing his country’s mineral resources, Trump has said. Zelensky has described the bilateral deal as preliminary, and said he wants …
Read More »Trump, Zelensky clash in Oval Office
How did Trump, Zelensky engage in shouting match at White House? ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to Washington on Friday, Feb.28, where he and U.S. President Donald Trump were scheduled to sign a minerals deal. However, the trip took a dramatic turn as the two sides were …
Read More »Zimbabwe faces liquidity crisis as US halts foreign aid
The sudden freeze threatens the stability of an economy built on US dollars. Harare, Zimbabwe | Global Press Journal | Batsirai Mutara started selling cheese and dairy products from a makeshift roadside stand when he was 27. It was a far cry from his former office job, where inflation devoured his paycheck, …
Read More »With fish cookies, Francis Thoya hopes to raise healthier kids
Things looked bad for Francis Thoya when the event planner lost his income and became a shark meat seller. But that led to an “aha” moment that has since become a win-win for him and his community. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A delicious smell of baking fills the …
Read More »DEPUTY IGG: I can’t get a job of my choice
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Inspector General of Government Dr. Patricia Achan Okiria has opened up on her struggles to find jobs of her choice in the country despite applying for numerous positions. Speaking to Uganda Radio Network in an interview over the weekend from …
Read More »From Nile Basin Initiative to the Commission
Nile Day celebrations in Ethiopia support efforts to ensure all member states on board Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA | RONALD MUSOKE | The pressing need to accelerate the establishment of a Nile Basin Commission topped the issues at this year’s Nile Day celebrations on Feb. 22 in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. …
Read More »China enters the annual ‘two sessions’ political season
BEIJING | Xinhua | It is early March, which in China typically signals the start of the annual “two sessions” political season. So what are the “two sessions”? The “two sessions” are the annual meetings of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), and the top political advisory body, …
Read More »Gaza’s future remains elusive as ceasefire talks stagnate
GAZA, ISRAEL | Xinhua | As the first phase of the Gaza peace deal ended on Saturday and discussions on the second phase have yet to gain momentum, concerns are mounting that the hard-earned and fragile peace could be shattered again, impacting over 2 million people in the besieged coastal …
Read More »Africa’s startup funding ecosystem set for strong rebound in 2025
Africa’s startup ecosystem has rebounded in January 2025 compared to the same period last year, signaling a shift toward more sustainable, growth-driven investment. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Africa’s startup ecosystem is roaring back, with January 2025 figures shattering past funding records, according to the latest analysis from African …
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