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Kenya: Meta sued for 1.6 billion USD for fueling Ethiopia ethnic violence

Meta must reform its business practices to ensure Facebook's algorithms do not amplify hatred and fuel ethnic conflict, Amnesty International said today in the wake of a landmark legal action against Meta submitted in Kenya's High Court.

Report: Facing the impacts of climate change, agropastoralists in Africa are taking responsibility for their own development

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) To achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in agropastoral communities, investments must facilitate seamless cross-border mobility, diversify skills and livelihood options, and directly strengthen family and socio-cultural bonds.

Committee of Ambassadors Boosts IGAD Budget 2023 with 10% Increments

(BISHOFTU, Ethiopia): The Committee of Ambassadors of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development yesterday convened and endorsed the IGAD Budget 2023 on the budget of the regional organisation for the year 2023.

CAJ Attains Legal Status, Establishes Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya

The Congress of African Journalists (CAJ) has officially been registered under Kenyan laws and has set up its continental headquarters in Nairobi.

Langley makes first visit to Africa as commander

United States Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley visited Djibouti, Somalia, and Manda Bay, Kenya, August 28-31, 2022 on his first trip to Africa since taking command of U.S. Africa Command on August 9, 2022.

African Union supports building Somalia's Police Force

Mogadishu Somalia – At a police recruitment centre in Kismayo, Somalia's southern city, young men and women step forward to register at the numerous enlistment desks.

Children suffering dire drought across parts of Africa are 'one disease away from catastrophe' – warns UNICEF

NEW YORK/NAIROBI/DAKAR, 23 August 2022 – Children in the Horn of Africa and the Sahel could die in devastating numbers unless urgent support is provided, as severe malnutrition and the risk of water-borne disease collide – UNICEF warns during World Water Week.

Eight African Countries to Start Trading Under the African Continental Free Trade Area

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh In pursuit of accelerating large-scale trade and business development, a number of African countries have been chosen to begin exchanging goods and services under the the the new African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The continental free trade is planned to operate…

IGAD to deploy observer mission to Kenya Elections

DJIBOUTI, Djibouti – (Horn Observer): The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) will deploy an election observer mission to the Republic of Kenya to observe the general election scheduled for August 9, 2022.

#IGAD appreciates #Ethiopia's peace and humanitarian efforts

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) appreciated and vowed to support the positive steps taken by the government of Ethiopia toward humanitarian access, the peaceful resolution of the conflict in northern Ethiopia, and the National All-Inclusive Dialogue.

Rapid Response and Mitigation Plan focuses on four epicentres: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia

Rome – With the increasing risk of famine in the Horn of Africa due to severe and prolonged drought conditions, urgent life-saving and livelihood assistance is needed to avert a humanitarian catastrophe, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned today.

CPJ joins letter calling on Kenya to ensure internet access is maintained throughout election

In a joint letter addressed to Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday, June 21, the Committee to Protect Journalists joined 51 other organizations calling on authorities to ensure free and secure internet access during the country's upcoming general elections, scheduled for August 9.

Rights group urges civilian protection as U.S announces redeployment of forces into Somalia

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) The reported United States decision to redeploy several hundred US troops in Somalia, as part of a joint operation with the Somali government and African Union forces, should make civilian protection a priority, Human Rights Watch said today.

University of Southern California Schwarzenegger Institute Hosts Eisenhower Fellows from Africa

LOS ANGELES (HORN OBSERVER) The USC Schwarzenegger Institute hosted 20 Eisenhower Fellows from Africa working to address the challenges of pollution and global warming.

As Somali court draws up lawsuit on human rights violations, ex-spy chief flees the country

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) Somalia's military court is nearly to complete a broad lawsuit against former commander of the Somali National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Fahad Yasin Dahir despite the accused fleeing the country into exile.

Sub-Saharan Africa: Millions denied vaccines, deepening inequality and human suffering from conflicts sum up 2021

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) Wealthy states colluded with corporate giants in 2021 to dupe people with empty slogans and false promises of a fair recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic while many people from Africa were denied life-saving vaccines, in what amounts to one of the greatest betrayals of our times,…

Germany grants 20 million Euro to FAO to help people in need in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) Germany is providing assistance to the tune of 20 million Euro via the United Nations in order to mitigate the suffering from the ongoing severe drought in parts of Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia.

Somalia, Kenya hold talks for first time since ICJ verdict

Mogadishu (HORN OBSERVER) – Somalia and Kenya have agreed to build on the Joint Commission for Cooperation following a meeting between Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mohamed Abdirizak Mohamud and Kenya's Ambassador to Somalia Lucas Tumbo in Mogadishu.

Kenya on high alert amid fear of imminent terror attacks

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) - Thousands of security officers have been deployed in Kenya's major towns following recent bomb attacks in the neighbouring Uganda which authorities there linked to terrorism

Over 7,000 people evicted from Las'anod - UNHCR

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) - About 7,250 people hailing from Somalia's southern Somalia have been evicted from Las'anod town and surrounding areas on bases of alleged security threats in Sanaag region which under the control of Somaliland, a breakaway region in northern Somalia.