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Benin Can Create Opportunities for a Just Energy Transition and Green Inclusive Growth: World Bank Report

COTONOU, December 7, 2023 — While high growth over the past decade has helped Benin reduce poverty, the country's development gains are threatened by the impact of climate shocks, according to the new Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) released today. Bold actions are needed to promote…

U.S launches innovative People Centered Governance Initiative to empower Somalis

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a groundbreaking move, the United States has unveiled the "People Centered Governance" initiative, aimed at empowering the people of Somalia, as confirmed by the U.S Embassy.

Disease, displacement and hunger escalating in Sudan: urgent action required

Port Sudan – As the conflict in Sudan enters its seventh month, disease, displacement and hunger are on the rise, putting millions more at risk. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says scaled up humanitarian and development efforts are urgently needed to avert this escalating catastrophe.

Somalia-Russia partnership sparks immigration crisis in Europe, Finland suffers most

MOGADISHU – In recent months, Somalia and Russia have intensified their collaboration, enabling Somalis – mainly those on service passports – to travel to Russia on government-related business visas.

AfDB staff assault, detention in Ethiopia ignites diplomatic tension

ADDIS ABABA (HORN OBSERVER) – The African Development Bank (AfDB) has broken its silence on the recent attack and detention of two of its staff members in Ethiopia, revealing a complex situation that led to a diplomatic row between the AfDB and Ethiopian officials.

U.S. is pleased with AU forces' mandate extension in Somalia but concerned about slow progress

NEW YORK (HORN OBSERVER) – The United States has welcomed the extension of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the United Nations Support Office for Somalia (UNSOS) mandate, hailing the constructive efforts of the UK-led Security Council in reaching this resolution.

Recipient African Countries Grateful for Russia's Free Grains

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh It was March 20, at the inter-parliamentary congress Russia-Africa. Russian President Vladimir Putin promised to make 'no-cost delivery' of grains to six African countries. This promised was renewed at the late July Russia-Africa summit held St. Petersburg.

After a month of siege, bombardments and a health system obliterated, pregnant women in Gaza are caught in a catastrophe

GAZA, Palestine – "The working conditions in our hospital are catastrophic. We lack basic life necessities and we're struggling with a severe shortage of water," said Yasmine Ahmed, a midwife at Al-Shifa Hospital, Gaza's largest medical facility.

Sudan: UNHCR warns of increasing violence and human rights violations against civilians in Darfur

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is gravely concerned at the latest developments in Sudan as fighting escalates in the Darfur region

Somali prime minister expresses support for Hamas, sparks controversy on Ukraine

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – In a startling and controversial statement delivered on Thursday, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre expressed support for the Palestinian armed group Hamas, categorically stating that they are "not terrorists."