WHO Ethiopia rapidly scales up response to contain cholera outbreak in SNNP Region
Upon arrival at the site, you will notice a sizable Cholera treatment center. The World Health Organization (WHO) has swiftly responded to the Cholera outbreak in the Konso Zone and Alle Special Woreda of the Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples' Region of Ethiopia by establishing Cholera…Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed unveils plans to secure port access by negotiation or by force
ADDIS ABABA (Horn Observer) In a momentous announcement, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed declared that the Ethiopian government is leaving no stone unturned in its pursuit of a crucial port for the country.Staff beatings, death threats jeopardise MSF's presence in Khartoum hospital - MSF
KHARTOUM/PARIS -- The latest incidence of violence involving staff from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Khartoum, Sudan, has jeopardised MSF's continuing presence in one of the city's hospitals.Kenyan opposition to resume anti-government protests as they demand action on soaring living costs
Nairobi (Horn Observer) Kenyan opposition leaders have announced their plans to resume anti-government protests, demanding a reduction in the high cost of living in the country, scheduled for next Wednesday.Kenyan governor says 60% of Mandera County under Al-Shabaab control as attacks rise
Nairobi (Horn Observer) Kenya's Mandera County Governor, Mohamed Adan Khalif, has revealed that 60 percent of his county is currently under the control of Al-Shabaab militant group as terror attacks rose in the region.International Community expresses concern as Kenya braces for anti-government protests
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Ahead of the planned anti-government protests in Kenya on Wednesday, a joint statement issued by Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden, Ukraine, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and United States expressed…Kenya's Raila Odinga declares three-day protests as government vows to stop it
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenya's opposition leader, Raila Odinga, has announced a three-day series of anti-government demonstrations starting on Wednesday, July 19, despite the government's warning that the protests will not be allowed to take place.Passengers stranded at Mogadishu Airport as President Hassan Sheikh charters plane
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Around 30 passengers, primarily from Jowhar, found themselves stranded at Aden Adde Airport this morning after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud chartered the plane they were scheduled to board, which was parked at the airport.CPJ: Burkina Faso suspends third French media outlet in under 8 months
DAKAR — Burkinabè authorities should immediately reverse the suspension of French television news channel La Chaîne Info (LCI) and stop censoring local and foreign media coverage of the jihadist insurgency in Burkina Faso and the Sahel region, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Monday.United States and Africa to Strengthen Trade Through AGOA and Private Sector Collaboration
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh With over 1300 delegates at the US-African Business Summit held mid-July in Gaborone, Botswana, the main focus was on mapping out strategies to strengthen trade and economic relations between the United States and Africa. Majority of the speakers emphasized reviewing and widening…WHO condemns attack on health care facility in Laascaanood
CAIRO/MOGADISHU – The World Health Organization (WHO) deplores and condemns the latest attack on a health facility in Las Canood, Somaliland on 11 July 2023. As a result of this attack, dozens of people were killed and injured — including health care workers and patients — and 2 ambulances were…Southern Africa Bloc Extends Mozambique Peace-Keeping Mission
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh The Southern African Development Community extended by a year its mission in Mozambique that's been helping the government fighting threats of terrorism, militant groups and an Islamic State-linked insurgency.Nationwide protests rock Kenya, leaving several dead and cities at a standstill
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenya witnessed widespread violence and chaos on Wednesday as opposition demonstrators took to the streets, leading to a complete halt in transportation and business activities across major cities.Russia's Nuclear Business Outlook With Africa
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Endowed with huge natural resources, Africa is comparatively the least developed region in this world. In the current context of global crisis, at least Russia struggling to maintain its image on the stage. Some African leaders are more concerned to be at the receiving end,…Massive fire in Jigjiga city market put under control, officials say
JIGJIGA (HORN OBSERVER) – A fierce fire that erupted in the Jigjiga city market in the Somali region of Ethiopia has been successfully contained by officials before it could spread to other districts, authorities reported on Saturday.Sudan: Children as young as 12 raped and assaulted, as sexual violence rips through the country
Khartoum, 7 July 2023 -Teenage girls are being sexually assaulted and raped by armed combatants in Sudan in alarming numbers, with many survivors aged between 12 and 17 years old, said Save the Children.Chad: Red Cross surgical team treats first patients in eastern Chad as rising number of wounded arrive from Sudan
A surgical team from the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has deployed to eastern Chad to treat an influx of gunshot wound victims seeking safety and medical care after fleeing fighting in neighboring Sudan.Kenyan President Ruto unveils new digital ID system, criticizes predecessor's project
NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenyan President William Ruto has made a significant announcement regarding a new digital identification system, while also expressing criticism towards the controversial Huduma Namba registration of persons initiative launched by his predecessor in 2019.Russia's Relations with Africa Limited to Agreements and Joint Declarations
By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has indicated that a comprehensive declaration would be signed at the two-day African leaders' summit at Expoforum, July 27 -28, in St. Petersburg. More than half of the 55 African leaders have confirmed their participation, as always…Al-Shabaab parades new recruits and calls for those who have 'grievances' to join
MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – The militant group Al-Shabaab, has issued an invitation to individuals who have experienced grievances and injustices to join their ranks, as they showcased a large gathering of new fighters in an undisclosed open space, boldly defying unmanned aerial vehicle (UAVs) hovering…- Popular
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