KING CHARLES HAS ATTENDED AN ADVENT SERVICE AT WESTMINSTER ABBEY, HIGHLIGHTING THEMES OF ADVENT ECUMENICISM, AND THE EXPERIENCE OF PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS. (PHOTOS).

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  King Charles has attended an Advent Service at Westminster Abbey, highlighting themes of Advent ecumenicism, and the experience of persecuted Christians.  The congregation included Christian leaders from across the UK and the world; members of Anglican Clergy; and representatives of other faiths and charities. An Advent message from His Majesty The King, featured in this morning’s Order of Service at Westminster Abbey.: "It is a great joy to gather with you in the most glorious setting of Westminster Abbey as we celebrate the light, hope and, above al, the peace of this secason of Advent. This period is one of preparation, of readying oUrselves and looking forvward to the wonder of Christ's birth. Today, we gather for prayer, reflection and music, and to celebrate the Good News in which all Christians rejoice: those around us, and those in areas where it is not easy to live out one's faith. I am so pleased to be joined by church leaders from across the UK and Middle East...

KENYA DOWNPLAYS U. S. FUNDING FREEZE ON HAITI MISSION. (PHOTO).


 Kenya downplays US funding freeze on Haiti mission


The Kenya-led security mission fighting armed gangs in Haiti will not be affected by a disruption in US funding, Kenya's government spokesman has said, TRT Afrika reported.


More than $13 million in US funding has been frozen under President Donald Trump's 90-day pause on foreign aid.


Kenya's government said the Haiti mission is supported by the UN Trust Fund for Haiti where several countries, including the US, had already contributed $85m that was enough to sustain its operations.


"The fund remains well resourced to support the mission until the end of September 2025," government spokesman Isaac Mwaura said in a statement.


UN operation


He said the government was working to transition the Haiti security mission into a UN operation.


The Multinational Security Support mission, while approved by the UN Security Council, is not a United Nations operation and currently relies on voluntary contributions.


There are nearly 900 police and troops from Kenya, El Salvador, Jamaica, Guatemala and Belize. More than $110 million has been paid into a UN trust fund for the mission, more than half of it from Canada, according to UN data.


The US has committed approximately $600 million to the mission, with a significant portion already disbursed, principal secretary of the foreign ministry Korir Sing’oei told Anadolu news agency.


'Very confident'


"The only thing the US has done is to say, okay, let's pause further disbursement to the trust fund for 90 days. That only affects about $15 million. The mission already has $110 million to continue operations, and we are very confident that other countries will come on board."


"It cannot be stopped in terms of being used, because it's money already disbursed," he added.

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