TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PLANS TO END PEPFAR FUNDING FOR HIV PROGRAMS IN SOUTH AFRICA OVER POLICY DISPUTES. (PHOTO).

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 Trump administration plans to end PEPFAR funding for HIV programs in South Africa over policy disputes The Trump administration plans to terminate U.S. funding for HIV initiatives in South Africa under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief due to deepening policy disagreements. The U.S. State Department is initiating a phased wind-down of financial support allocated to South Africa, which currently assists in caring for roughly 8 million people living with HIV. Established in 2003 by former President George W. Bush, PEPFAR has partnered with health authorities in more than 50 countries over the last two decades. Official data indicates the program has saved an estimated 25 million lives and averted millions of new HIV infections globally. However, following his return to office, President Donald Trump targeted the initiative as part of broader administration efforts to reduce federal government spending, focusing heavily on South Africa, which houses the world's large...

BANDITS REPORTEDLY ATTACK KADUNA MOSQUE, KILL WORSHIPPER, KIDNAP SEVERAL OTHERS. (PHOTO).


 Bandits Reportedly Attack Kaduna Mosque, Kill Worshipper, Kidnap Several Others


Armed bandits on Friday night attacked a mosque in Unguwan Namama village, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing one worshipper and abducting several others, according to SaharaReporters.


The attack occurred despite ongoing efforts by the Kaduna State Government to tackle banditry across the region.


Reports indicate that the assailants stormed the mosque at about 8 p.m. and opened fire on worshippers, causing panic and confusion.


The victim was identified as Adamu Ibraheem. His relative, Abubakar Abdullahi, confirmed the incident in a statement shared with the media.


Sources said the attackers surrounded the area while prayers were ongoing and began shooting at worshippers as they exited the mosque.


Several people sustained gunshot wounds and were taken to hospital for treatment.


As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not confirmed the exact number of people abducted or injured during the attack.


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