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Russia's Putin Sends Trusted Envoy to Deliver Message to Somali President

MOGADISHU, Somalia (Kaab TV) – Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister and Special Presidential Representative for the Middle East and Africa, Mikhail Bogdanov, arrived in Mogadishu on Sunday, where he met with Somali government officials, including President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.

WHO: GOARN marks 25 years of advancing global health emergency preparedness and response

The Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network (GOARN), an initiative coordinated by the World Health Organization (WHO), marks its 25th anniversary today. Since its inception in April 2000, the network has been at the forefront of the global fight against health emergencies. By leveraging the expertise…

Sudan: Malnutrition Crisis in South Darfur: A dire situation for the most vulnerable

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has not only devastated health structures but has also severely compromised food security, leaving millions in danger, particularly in conflict-affected areas such as South Darfur. Among those enduring the most of this crisis are internally displaced persons (IDPs), many…

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio Cancels Kenya Visit Amid Concerns Over China Ties

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has abruptly canceled his scheduled visit to Kenya next week, in what sources say is a direct response to Nairobi's warming relations with Beijing, growing corruption among top government officials, and Kenya's controversial…

DR Congo and M23 Rebels Commit to Qatar-Led Peace Talks

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) – The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group, which is backed by Rwanda, issued separate statements on Wednesday pledging to engage in peace talks facilitated by Qatar.

Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood Amid Terror Allegations, Extending Threat to Somalia

MOGADISHU, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The Jordanian authorities have banned the Muslim Brotherhood, ramping up its crackdown on the Islamist group following the arrest of several of its members suspected of plotting large-scale attacks aimed at destabilizing the country.

Widespread Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls in Sudan

NAIROBI, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER) – The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have committed extensive sexual violence against women and girls during Sudan's two-year civil war, using rape, gang-rape, and sexual slavery as tools to humiliate, control, and displace communities across the country.

At Least 16 Refugees Dead After Boats Sink Between Türkiye and Greece

ISTANBUL, Türkiye (HORN OBSERVER / KAAB TV) – At least 16 people have died after two boats carrying refugees sank in the narrow sea passage between Türkiye and the Greek island of Lesbos, officials from both countries confirmed.

DR Congo: Millions facing destitution as violence forces people to flee multiple times

The escalation of violent conflict in recent months has pushed hundreds of thousands of people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) into desperate conditions, warns the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Secretary General Jan Egeland on a visit this week.

825,000 children trapped as conflict rages in Sudan's Al Fasher and Zamzam internally displaced camp

PORT SUDAN/NEW YORK – 26 March 2025 – Grave violations against children have surged across Sudan's Darfur states since the start of the year, with 110 violations verified in North Darfur alone and a staggering 83 per cent increase in child casualties in Sudan compared to the first quarter of…