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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…

Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio secures re-election in a tightly contested vote

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio has secured re-election in a tightly contested presidential vote, as confirmed by the election commission.

Africa's Contradictory Peace Initiative on Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Ramaphosa Draws Media Criticism In South Africa

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh South African President Cyril Ramaphosa may underestimate the widespread media attacks inside his domain about the last round-trip intended to broker peace between two warring former Soviet republics, Russia and Ukraine. Both shared geographical borders and down the years since…

Ethiopia: Healthcare crisis in Oromia exacerbated by massive displacement

Addis Ababa (ICRC) – The ongoing violence in the Oromia region of Ethiopia has taken a toll on critical infrastructure. Health facilities and water systems have been seriously affected. In Begi, a district of 100,000 inhabitants, nearly all 42 existing health posts have been looted or damaged. Patients…

Restrictions and insecurity obstruct vital medical care in Sudan

PORT SUDAN - As the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) enters its third month, rampant violence and huge health needs persist across Sudan, particularly in Khartoum and Darfur.

U.S Secretary of Defense and Somali President discuss military cooperation amid reduction of AU forces

WASHINGTON (HORN OBSERVER) – U.S Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a meeting in Washington to discuss military cooperation aimed at countering the threat posed by al-Shabaab in Somalia, as confirmed by Pentagon Press Secretary Pat Ryder.

Thousands in need of assistance in Ugandan refugee settlement - MSF

Since August 2022 and the closure of a transit camp in Kisoro, 30,000 people from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have arrived in Nakivale settlement in Uganda. Those arriving have fled fighting linked to the resurgence of the M23 armed group in North Kivu, DRC.

Airstrikes kill at least 3 civilians in Southern Somalia as telecom services disrupted

MOGADISHU (HORN OBSERVER) – Airstrikes targeted multiple locations in southern Somalia, resulting in the deaths of at least three civilians, including a mother and her child, according to local media and Hormuud Telecom.

WHO requires US$ 145 million to respond to health emergency in Sudan and neighbouring countries

Brazzaville, Cairo, 16 June 2023 – The World Health Organization (WHO) today released a new funding appeal requesting US$ 145 million to meet the increasing health needs of people affected by violence in Sudan and to assist those who have fled to neighbouring countries to seek safety.

Sudan: Displaced people face disease and dire conditions after latest violence in Khartoum

WAD MADAN/BRUSSELS – As heavy fighting resumed in Sudan's capital at the end of the most recent ceasefire this week, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams in Wad Madani have seen a worrying increase in the number of people arriving from Khartoum.

Al-Shabaab intensifies attacks killing 11 security officers in Kenya's Northeastern province

NAIROBI (HORN OBSERVER) – Kenya's Northeastern province has witnessed an upsurge in terror attacks by the militant group Al-Shabaab, resulting in the deaths of at least 11 security officers over the past two days, as reported by Kenyan media.

Burundi launches first polio vaccination campaign in more than a decade

Bujumbura – Burundi's health authorities today launched the country's first national polio vaccination campaign since 2011, targeting nearly 3 million children under seven years of age following the first alerts of circulating poliovirus type 2 in more than three decades.

Nearly half of children in Sudan set to go hungry as conflict stops farming

KHARTOUM, 9 June 2023 – Over 9 million children in Sudan – just under half of all children in the country[i] – will face severe food shortages in coming months due to conflict disrupting crop production, said Save the Children.

Child labourers are the unseen victims of climate change

A new UN study exposes the link between climate change and child labour Opinion piece by Abebe Haile-Gabriel, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Africa