Horn of Africa conflicts Stories

IGAD calls for joint action to protect livestock, pastoral livelihoods in Horn of Africa
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

According to the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, East Africa holds over half of the continent’s livestock, with Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somal...

Crimes against children in conflict surge to worst-ever level in 2024 - report
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 06, 2025

The humanitarian organisation reckons that more than half of these abuses occurred in just four places, the occupied Palestinian territory, the Democr...

IGAD and Geneva Call join forces to protect civilians, promote peace in Horn of Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The two organisations vowed to continue engaging with governments, civil society and local communities to ensure humanitarian action translates into l...

Kenya calls for stronger role of IGAD eminent personalities in Horn of Africa peacebuilding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

Working closely with IGAD and national stakeholders, the Eminent Persons will help identify African-led, practical solutions to the region’s most pres...

Morocco assumes AU Peace and Security Council Chair amid rising tensions in Africa
Mwangi Maina  |  Mar 12, 2025

The PSC strongly condemned the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for attempting to establish a parallel government in Nairobi, warning that the move risks pa...

Political instability threatens Africa's future – President Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

Speaking at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, he emphasised that governance reforms must be safeguarded to ensure long-term stability...

How football is fostering unity, peacebuilding and youth empowerment in Africa
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Dec 04, 2024

Football academies such as Right to Dream in Ghana and Diambars in Senegal combine athletic training with education and leadership programmes.

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