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India-Africa Partnership and the Development of a Multipolar World

Interview by Kestér Kenn Klomegâh In this insightful interview, Samir Bhattacharya, a research associate at Vivekananda International Foundation, discusses the changing geopolitical situation, how India and Africa are working closely together to support the emerging multipolar world. Kestér Kenn…

Sudan: More than 50,000 people displaced within Kadugli as town nears siege conditions

KHARTOUM, – Children and families living in near-siege conditions in Kadugli in southern Sudan have run out emergency food supplies, with fighting blocking access to several major roads and medical services at a standstill, according to Save the Children staff based in the town.

CPJ calls on military in Gabon to ensure press freedom and journalists' safety following coup

Dakar, August 30, 2023—Following the military coup in Gabon that removed President Ali Bongo from power on Wednesday, August 30, the Committee to Protect Journalists issued the following statement:

BRICS 2023: The Africa's Roadmap and Emerging Opportunities

Interview by Kestér Kenn Klomegâh South Africa hosted the 15th BRICS summit from August 22 to 24. The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) members have thoroughly discussed wide range of significant issues including the bloc's expansion, common currency, investment and trade,…

Sudan is close to famine, warns Concern

Time running out for millions suffering from hunger 4 months since conflict began TIME is running out to prevent famine after four months of conflict in Sudan, Concern Worldwide has warned.

WFP facing critical funding shortage in Yemen threatening vital food assistance

SANAA -- The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced today that it is facing a deeper funding crisis for its Yemen operations from the end of September onward. This will force WFP to make difficult decisions about further cuts to our food assistance programs across the country in the…

Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia in Final Race to BRICS

By Kestér Kenn Klomegâh Reports have indicated that three African States - Algeria, Egypt and Ethiopia - for the first time in history will ultimately join BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) during its 15th summit at the Sandton Convention Centre on August 22 to 24 to be held in…

Rights group calls Ethiopia to grant investigators, media unfettered access to Amhara region

Nairobi (Horn Observer) The Ethiopian government must immediately grant independent investigators and media access to the Amhara region as reports of gross human rights violations emerge following ongoing armed confrontations between the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the local armed Fano…

Tanzania faces uproar for detaining critics of controversial UAE port deal

NAIROBI (KAAB TV) – Tanzanian authorities are condemned as they detain prominent individuals for speaking out against a controversial port deal between the country's president Samia Suluhu and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Canada cancels Eritrean festival after violent clashes

TORONTO (HORN OBSERVER) An Eritrean cultural festival held in Toronto, Canada has been cancelled by city officials after violent protests broke out between attendees and opponents of the Eritrean government.