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Amnesty International warns of devastating consequences as abrupt U.S. Foreign Aid cuts threaten human rights globally

The Trump administration's abrupt, chaotic and sweeping suspension of U.S. foreign aid is placing millions of lives and human rights at risk across the globe. In its research briefing Lives at Risk, released today, Amnesty International examines how the cuts have halted critical programs across…

IGAD Executive Secretary Commends the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya for Approving the IGAD Treaty

Djibouti, – The Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) extends its appreciation to the Parliament of the Republic of Kenya following its formal approval of the IGAD Treaty.

African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights Must Push for Reforms to Protect Women and Girls - Equality Now

NAIROBI, Kenya (HORN OBSERVER) - Equality Now is urging the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to call upon African Union (AU) member states to urgently address rising sexual violence and exploitation of women and girls across the continent.

Press Release: 'VENOMOUS SNAKES' AT WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY; Striking Geneva 'Snakeover' signals urgent SOS for snakebite action

- Venomous snake art installations have been unveiled in central Geneva to coincide with the World Health Assembly, as an urgent warning to the international community that snakebite envenoming can no longer be ignored. - For people in some of the world's most vulnerable communities, snakebites…

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.