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Published on 15:40 GMT

Kenyan environmentalist Elizabeth Wathuti honoured with painting on large wall i...

Popular Kenyan environmentalist Elizabeth Wathuti was celebrated in Europe with a beautiful mural that showcased the work she has been doing to save the environment Her green painting was unveiled in Narva, Estonia, as part of a global initiative …

Source: TUKO - Neutral
Published on 20:20 GMT

Kenyan Artists Plan Public Staging of Political Play After Schoolgirls' Performance Was Disrupted

A collective of Kenyan artists is pushing back against what they see as an alarming erosion of free speech by organizing a public staging of Echoes of War at Nairobi’s iconic Uhuru Park. Their proposed event follows a controversial disruption by …

Source: OkayAfrica - Neutral
Published on 05:47 GMT

Why Kenya's Judiciary struggles to deliver justice despite promised funding

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya when they appeared before the National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) for Examination of the Auditor General's report for the Financial Year ended June 2024 at Bunge Towers, Parliament, …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on 03:26 GMT

Gold and money deals: Are Kenya-RSF 'golden ties' fuelling the war in Sudan?

A jeweller in a shop in the Sudanese capital Khartoum's gold market in its downtown district on June 20, 2019. [AFP] Accusations of gold smuggling involving Sudanese militias and Kenyan officials have cast a harsh light on Nairobi’s murky relationship …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on 19:53 GMT

Sudan’s exile media - fragile sources of news about a forgotten war

Before the war, when Hawa Daoud was a reporter for the Darfur 24 news website in El-Fasher, North Darfur’s capital, her salary enabled her to finance her sister's higher education. But this 28-year-old journalist has had no income since relocating to …

Source: Reporters Without Borders - Neutral
Published on 11:02 GMT

ISHR launches new e-learning module on the African Commission!

The ACHPR module is a free, online, interactive, and self-paced learning tool. It is the first of its kind dedicated to human rights defenders, covering the entirety of the African Commission, its procedures and mechanisms, as well as how civil society can …

Source: International Service for Human Rights - Pending
Published on Apr 13, 2025

Amnesty decries rape by RSF in Sudan war, wants Kenya to take stand against war crimes

A child and a woman wait next to their belongings as people displaced by the ongoing war in Sudan return to Wad Madani in the Jazira state, on February 6, 2025, after the city was retaken by the Sudanese army from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) …

Source: Citizen TV Kenya - Indeterminate
Published on Apr 13, 2025

A people's revolution: Why Kenyans are ahead of their leaders

President William Ruto addressing residents at Engineer town in Nyandarua county on April 03, 2025 during his Mt Kenya Region Tour. [Kipsang Joszeph,Standard] There are moments in history when the people surge ahead of their leaders — when ordinary …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on 22:14 GMT

Haiti's government announces 'war budget' as town after town falls to gangs

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on 19:04 GMT

CS nominee Geoffrey Ruku defends Assemblies and Demonstration Bill

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 14 – Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programs Cabinet Secretary nominee Geoffrey Ruku has denied claims that the controversial Assemblies and Demonstration Bill he sponsored was intended to curtail Kenyans’ …

Source: Capital FM Kenya - Pending
Published on 15:48 GMT

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?

Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and towns lie …

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Published on 20:30 GMT

A Base of Black Canadian Talent and Opportunity

Hildah Otieno Juma, executive director of the Black Talent Initiative (BTI), talks about Ignite Winnipeg, an event fostering Black talent and career advancement. Inspired by Ignite Toronto 2023, it brought 190 attendees together for networking, …

Source: The Good Men Project - California - Left-wing
Published on 18:15 GMT

CAK partners with Judiciary to connect courts with internet

Justice Smokin Wanjala with Chief Registrar Honourable Winfridah Mokaya during the Magistrates and Kadhis colloquium in Naivasha. [Antony Gitonga, Standard] The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has partnered with the Judiciary to connect 200 courts …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on 13:21 GMT

Echoes of truth: Heed media warnings on dangers of rising political tensions

On April 9 and 10, the country was treated to scenes of high drama from Kirobon Girls High School in Nakuru County, following confrontations involving police, media and students of Butere Girls High School. The bone of contention was the controversial “ …

Source: Media Observer - Neutral
Published on 14:54 GMT

New Free Tools to Track Corporate Misconduct Around the World

Large corporations often quietly pay individual fines for environmental, financial, or labor abuses without reporters noticing, or have patterns of misconduct that can be hard to quantify or easily missed. Sometimes, smaller companies will pay regulatory …

Source: Global Investigative Journalism Network - Neutral
Published on 13:05 GMT

Against forced evictions: building a renewed action-research agenda in the era of climate change

Experiencing a forced eviction is one of the most violent events that a community can encounter. According to the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, forced evictions constitute a gross violation of human rights (PDF) and a fierce manifestation of …

Source: International Institute for Environment & Development (IIED) - Pending
Published on 12:51 GMT

Murder of Wajir teen calls for more focus on plight of refugees

Last month, the media carried the story of 17-year-old Gaala Aden Abdi, a refugee girl abducted and forced to marry a 55-year-old man, before she was murdered, and her body burned. Although police stated they had arrested three people in connection with …

Source: Media Observer - Neutral
Published on 12:46 GMT

DRC: Contradictions, agony and implications for Pan-Africanism

Although the rest of Africa seems to have forgotten about the crisis and wars in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), some scholars, intellectuals and thinkers from the continent are continually engrossed in finding the pathways to resolving the …

Source: The Cable - Neutral
Published on 12:44 GMT

US-Africa Week Ahead: Largest-ever war games; tariff talks; US prosecutes Congo coup plotters

African Lion, the premier annual war game of United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), kicks off on Monday in Tunisia followed by other activities in Ghana, Senegal and Morocco in May. More than 10,000 troops from more than 40 countries are expected to …

Source: Africa Report - Neutral

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:36 GMT

Sudan: ICRC president warns of dire consequences if war in Sudan rages unabated for third year

The following news comment is attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on two years of armed conflict in Sudan. President Spoljaric will speak at the High-Level Ministerial Meeting on Sudan in London on April 15th about the consequences of the …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:18 GMT

Sudan: Two years into the conflict, the world's largest humanitarian crisis now threatens regional stability

In South Sudan, the arrival of people fleeing Sudan’s conflict has put more pressure on already scarce resources, which is deepening local tensions and threatening the fragile peace South Sudan has struggled to maintain. Nadia, a mother of five-year-old …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:03 GMT

Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deck Over Project Public Meeting to Be Held April 23

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Connecticut Avenue Streetscape and Deck Over Project Public Meeting to Be Held April 23 (Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to a public meeting to discuss the start of …

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Published on April 11, 2025 - 12:27 GMT

Illinois State University and United Planet Partner for Transformative Fair Trade & Human Rights Program in Nepal

ISU and United Planet partnered for an immersive Nepal trip focused on fair trade, human rights, and cultural learning. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 15:59 GMT

ODIHR opens limited election observation mission in Poland

Warsaw, 14 April 2025 – The OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) today opened a limited election observation mission for the 18 May 2025 presidential election in Poland, following an invitation from the national authorities. The …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 15:48 GMT

Two years on, Sudan’s war seems further than ever from resolution. Can US involvement help peace efforts?

Two years on, the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created the world’s largest humanitarian crisis and wrought terrible destruction: the capital, Khartoum, and other major cities and towns lie …

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Published on April 10, 2025 - 12:07 GMT

Russia’s human rights director claims AI is pro-Western

(MENAFN) Valery Fadeyev, the head of the Russian Human Rights Council, has raised concerns that foreign AI systems are promoting Western ideological narratives, potentially serving as powerful tools for propaganda and censorship. Speaking at a roundtable …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 20:51 GMT

Pupy the Elephant’s Long-Awaited Journey to Sanctuary is Underway

BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pupy, a female African elephant who has spent the last 30 years in the heart of Buenos Aires, has officially begun her transport to her new sanctuary home. She has left Ecoparque …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 20:50 GMT

Sharifah Hardie Launches New Campaign Video for California Governor: “Are You Tired of Being Tired?”

Sharifah Hardie releases bold campaign video calling out California’s broken system and asking voters one urgent question: “Are you tired of being tired?” LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California Governor …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 19:09 GMT

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Transforms Lives of Children From Around the World Through Surgery Weekend

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In their ongoing mission of bettering the lives of children around the world, San Diego-based nonprofit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts recently hosted another transformative Surgery …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:59 GMT

Scribe Video Center Hosts a 2 Day Event with Rahsaan 'New York' Thomas – Celebrating Returning Filmmakers & Storytelling

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Scribe Video Center is excited to present a powerful two-day event on April 25 & April 26 featuring Rahsaan “New York” Thomas – celebrated writer, podcaster, and filmmaker. …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:42 GMT

DOGREBELS initiiert ersten offiziellen „World Rainbow Dog Day“ am 11. Juni 2025

Am 11. Juni 2025 findet erstmals der „World Rainbow Dog Day“ statt, ein neuer Aktionstag für LGBTQIA+ Hundebesitzer*innen und ihre Allies. KöLN, GERMANY, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mehr Sichtbarkeit und sichere Räume für queere …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:38 GMT

Elm AI Secures $2 Million to Revolutionize Supply Chain Sustainability and Performance in Oversubscribed Round

Elm AI, an AI platform helping enterprises improve sustainability and operational performance across their supply chains, has successfully raised $2 million NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Elm AI, a Cornell …

Distribution channels: Electronics Industry, Environment ...
Published on April 14, 2025 - 18:20 GMT

Bipartisan Senate Briefing Highlights Democratic Alternative for Iran’s Future

The bipartisan event focused on advancing a free, democratic, and non-nuclear republic of Iran WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 8, 2025, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators, former senior officials, …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 17:29 GMT

Crossroads4Hope Hosts 10th Annual Conference on Cancer in New Brunswick

BEDMINSTER, NJ, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crossroads4Hope hosted its 10th Annual Conference on Cancer on Friday, March 21, at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick. This year’s theme, Empowering Adolescent and Young Adult ( …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 17:25 GMT

Greater Washington Urban League to Host Second Annual Perinatal Mental Health Certification Program

Groundbreaking Initiative Launched to Address Maternal Mental Health Crisis in the Black Community WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Greater Washington Urban League and collaborators, The Palladium Group and …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 17:00 GMT

NMAC Offers Administration for a Healthy America (AHA) Four Recommendations for Continued Impact in HIV Prevention

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, NMAC's Deputy Director of Programs, Harold Phillips, sent to Tom Engels, the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), four recommendations …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 16:56 GMT

Chasin A Dream Foundation Launches Mindful Haven to Support Families of Children with Life-Threatening Illnesses

The Jupiter based 501(c)(3) foundation has launched a program specifically designed to support the parents, siblings, and caregivers of warrior children. JUPITER, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chasin A Dream Foundation …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 16:55 GMT

SideBar Welcomes Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula President/CEO Christine Winge

Too many times, the seniors in our communities become invisible and isolated. Meals on Wheels does more than just provide home delivery of healthy food. MONTEREY/SANTA BARBARA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SideBar …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:15 GMT

eTransX Customer Summit Healthcare Has Been Selected as the Winner of the “Innovation Tank” Award

Summit Healthcare wins HRSA Rural Communities Opioid Resource Program’s “Innovation Tank” award. BRENTWOOD, TN, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eTransX is proud to celebrate with our customer, Summit Healthcare, in winning …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

VetComm Secures $2 Billion in Lifetime VA Disability Compensation for Veterans in 2024

VetComm assisted more than 10,000 veterans in 2024, achieving a $2 billion total in disability compensation for its clients. SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VetComm, an organization dedicated to helping …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Recognize a Financial Educator Who Made a Difference

BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Massachusetts Financial Educators Council (MFEC) Advisory Board, led by founding member Ellis Cropper, invites nominations for this year’s Financial Educators Day Awards. These …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 14:00 GMT

Navigating Will Contests: LegalMatch Offers Essential Support

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the midst of a loved one passing away, the distribution of their estate can create unforeseen issues. Contesting a will can arise when a beneficiary or beneficiaries challenge the …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Renowned Physicist Dr. Young Suh Kim Honored By Close Up Radio in the Field of Science

Close Up Radio honors one of our most respected guests, Dr. Young Suh Kim BELTSVILLE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- How do the orbits of the hydrogen atom appear to you while you are in motion? Einstein asked this …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $460,000 IN SUMMER GRANTS TO 21 LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS

Funding Support Vital Summer Programming Across Palm Beach and Martin Counties WEST PALM BEACH , FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties has awarded $460,000 in …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Launches First Phase of New Victim Notification Software – MyVoice

MyVoice is a trauma-informed tool designed to provide better notification services to victims of crime. SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Utah Board of Pardons and Parole (Board) is proud to announce the …

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Published on April 14, 2025 - 13:00 GMT

BMG Money Welcomes Robert Mahnke as New Chief Legal Officer

MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, April 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BMG Money today announced the appointment of Robert Mahnke as its new Chief Legal Officer (CLO), bringing expertise and experience to drive its legal strategy and support its broader …

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