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Published on 08:18 GMT

‘Family values’ African charter condemned by rights groups as regressive and dangerous

An African treaty that rejects longstanding international human rights obligations moved a step closer to becoming policy this week as governments across the continent met in Ghana. The draft African charter on family, sovereignty and values, seen by the …

Source: The Guardian - Center-left
Published on 05:28 GMT

It's shameful for the government to ignore the cries of Kenyans abused abroad

Audio By Vocalize Activist Boniface Mwangi airlifted from Mombasa to Wilson Airport, on May 22, 2025. He was deported from Tanzania by road and abandoned in Ukunda. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] A government that values its citizens should not wait for …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on 02:10 GMT

SA and the crisis of a Union of African Peoples

Pan-Africanism: Delegates of the fifth Pan-African Congress, Manchester, 1945. Photo: The Working Class Movement Library Too often, Africans forget that Pan-Africanism began as a movement of peoples before it became a project of states. Its earliest …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
Published on 00:37 GMT

African Parliamentarians Gather to Defend Family and National Sovereignty

The fourth African Regional Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and Sovereignty is convening in Accra, Ghana, this week. There, parliamentarians and civil society leaders from across Africa will seek to respond to the many contemporary …

Source: The Daily Signal - Washington D.C. - Right-wing
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Power shifting beyond institutions in South Sudan — Prof Jok

South Sudanese scholar and Syracuse University professor Jok Madut Jok has questioned President Salva Kiir’s health and governance practices, warning that key decisions may increasingly be made by officials around him rather than through formal state …

Source: Radio Tamazuj - Neutral
Published on 03:16 GMT

TIFA Survey: Kenyans Express Low Trust in Ruto, Police and Parliament

Public trust in Kenya’s leading institutions appears to be under strain, according to a new national survey that paints a sobering picture of confidence in government. The poll, conducted by Trends and Insights for Africa (TIFA), suggests that a …

Source: Switch TV - Indeterminate
Published on 03:13 GMT

World News in Brief: UN scales up Ebola response, refugees ‘exiled’ in Africa, Political tensions escalate in Somalia

In eastern DRC, UN agencies are supporting national health authorities through Ebola treatment centres, case management, surveillance efforts and the delivery of essential medicines and medical supplies. According to Congolese authorities, more than 90 …

Source: UN News - Gov't Institution
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Speaker Bagbin warns against aid conditions that undermine African family values

By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has cautioned that conditioning aid tied to the alteration of African family values and domestic laws violates the principle of sovereign equality enshrined in …

Source: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Mozambique says five nationals killed in ‘xenophobic attacks’ in South Africa

By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent A deadly wave of anti-migrant violence in South Africa has sparked a diplomatic and factual dispute between regional neighbors. The government of Mozambique announced that five of its citizens were …

Source: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Opinion| South Sudan does not need meaningless elections!

South Sudan is purportedly scheduled to hold its first national elections since independence on 22nd December 2026. After four extensions of the transitional period since 2018, the pressure to “get it done” is intense from some citizens, government …

Source: Radio Tamazuj - Neutral
Published on 06:58 GMT

As Global Demand for Gold Grows, UN Mercury Head Warns Toxic Fumes Put Women in a Motherhood Dilemma

Africa, Aid, Asia-Pacific, Biodiversity, Civil Society, Conservation, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Gender, Global, Headlines, Health, Human Rights, Indigenous Rights, Labour, Latin America …

Source: Inter Press Service - Left-wing
Published on 06:20 GMT

Europe Must Not Turn Its Back on Rural Women’s Empowerment

Africa, Civil Society, Featured, Food and Agriculture, Gender, Gender Identity, Headlines, Human Rights, IPS UN: Inside the Glasshouse, TerraViva United Nations Opinion ZAGREB, Croatia, Jun 5 2026 (IPS) - In the hard-to-reach rural community of West Pokot …

Source: Inter Press Service - Left-wing
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Tanzania’s Hassan meets Putin in Moscow amid Western isolation

President Samia Suluhu Hassan and President Vladimir Putin discussed strengthening economic and political ties between Tanzania and Russia on Wednesday in Moscow. The conversations, which involved a restricted‑attendance meeting and an expanded format, …

Source: Daily Post - Neutral
Published on 05:28 GMT

Nine years after historic court win, Ogiek are still fighting to stay home

Audio By Vocalize Ogiek People's Development Programme CEO Daniel Kobei during an event to mark eight years since the ruling of African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights, in Marioshoni, Molo sub-county, on May 26, 2025. [File, Standard] When t‍he …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on 06:20 GMT

UN Climate Resolution: Time to Protect Activists

Active Citizens, Civil Society, Climate Action, Climate Change, Climate Change Justice, Crime & Justice, Energy, Environment, Featured, Global, Green Economy, Headlines, Human Rights, Humanitarian Emergencies, Sustainability, Sustainable Development …

Source: Inter Press Service - Left-wing
Published on Jun 3, 2026

Tanzania's president visits Russia amid frayed Western ties

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan is on a three-day state visit to Russia, which has included a meeting with President Vladimir Putin. This is the first time since 1969 that a Tanzanian leader has visited Moscow. Back then it was Julius Nyerere, …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Opinion| The forgotten soldiers and families of South Sudan

The suffering of ordinary soldiers and their families in South Sudan cannot continue to be ignored. For many years, countless men and women have sacrificed their lives, their health, and their futures in the name of protecting the country. Yet many of …

Source: Radio Tamazuj - Neutral
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Kenyan Women Demand National Emergency Over Femicide Crisis

The Kenyan Women’s Lawyers Federation reported that it receives approximately 70 cases of gender-based violence each week at its three offices in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu. Photo: EFE. June 2, 2026 Hour: 9:33 pm 🔗 Comparte este artículo PDF Kenya’s …

Source: teleSUR - Gov't Propaganda
Published on Jun 3, 2026

‘Imported hate’ is on the agenda for today’s African anti-gay conference

COMMENTARY: ‘Little that is genuinely African’ at African Family Values conference Alban Bagbin, the speaker of Ghana’s parliament, announces the suspension of proceedings from June 3 to 6 to allow parliament members to attend the 4th African Inter- …

Source: Erasing 76 Crimes - Center-left

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Published on June 3, 2026 - 20:49 GMT

US Sanctions Rebel Commanders in DR Congo Over Alleged Human Rights Abuses

(MENAFN) According to reports, the United States has imposed sanctions on senior commanders from two armed groups operating in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, citing ongoing instability and human rights violations in the region. The US State …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

6-Figure Confidential Settlement Secured for Motorist in Commercial Truck Crash

A Catastrophic Commercial Vehicle Collision Yields a Confidential Settlement Just Before Trial, Highlighting a Need for Strict Driver Accountability MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DiBiaggio Law is pleased to announce that …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

DiBiaggio Law Secures Confidential Six-Figure Settlement for ICU Pressure Injury

DiBiaggio Law Successfully Secured a Confidential Six-Figure Settlement for a Critically Ill ICU Patient Who Suffered a Severe Hospital Pressure Injury MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DiBiaggio Law is pleased to announce …

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Published on June 5, 2026 - 04:01 GMT

Covenant Logistics Releases 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covenant Logistics Group has released its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report, reinforcing the company's ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility, sustainable innovation, and …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 21:49 GMT

Europe Migration Deal Raises Concerns Over Rights Protections

(MENAFN) A new declaration adopted by all 46 members of the Council of Europe has sparked concern among human rights organizations, which say it could weaken long-standing protections for migrants and refugees amid growing political pressure to tighten …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 23:10 GMT

Public Meeting Notice: Community Workshop – North Capitol Street Corridor Study Phase II

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts Public Meeting Notice: Community Workshop – North Capitol Street Corridor Study Phase II (Washington, DC) — The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a virtual public meeting for Phase II of the North …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 10:59 GMT

Influential Women Showcases Kelley Szany, SVP of Education and Exhibitions at Illinois Holocaust Museum

SKOKIE, IL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advancing Holocaust Education Through Innovation, Immersive Technology, and Survivor-Centered Storytelling Kelley Szany, Senior Vice President of Education and Exhibitions at the Illinois …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Diginex Expands Supply Chain End-to-End Product Suite Amid Accelerating Regulatory Pressure

• In a human rights and supply chain due diligence market valued at approximately $3.8 billion in 2025, non-compliance carries material, financial and reputational consequences. • Diginex’s Risk-to-Remedy is an end-to-end solution supporting supply chain …

Distribution channels: IT Industry, Media, Advertising & PR ...

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Published on June 5, 2026 - 05:52 GMT

Autism Behavior Services, Inc. Reconnects with California Attorney General Rob Bonta at Dodger Stadium

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Autism Behavior Services, Inc. (ABSI) had the privilege of reconnecting with California Attorney General Rob Bonta at a recent fundraiser held at Dodger Stadium. The company was …

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Published on June 5, 2026 - 05:35 GMT

Portland City Council Passes Ban on Force-Fed Foie Gras Sales

New ordinance gives businesses 180 days to comply as Portland joins other U.S. cities restricting sales of force-fed foie gras. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Portland City Council voted 7-5 today to pass Ordinance 2026- …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Environment ...
Published on June 4, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

Dr. Tracy Latz Says the Future of Leadership May Depend More on Mental Fitness Than Resilience

Integrative psychiatrist and mental fitness expert highlights why sustainable performance requires more than resilience in today's workplace. CHARLOTTE, NC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As organizations continue …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Education ...
Published on June 4, 2026 - 17:30 GMT

Jay Leno to Headline Exceptional Children’s Foundation 80th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles

Jay Leno headlines ECF’s milestone gala supporting the only California organization serving nearly 4,000 people with developmental disabilities. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jay Leno, the legendary comedian and …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 17:20 GMT

WaterStep Launches Cross-Border Ebola Response

WaterStep is establishing emergency bleach production hubs near affected communities, allowing frontline workers to produce critical disinfectant on site. LOUISVILLE, KY, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- WaterStep has launched …

Distribution channels: Education, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on June 4, 2026 - 16:02 GMT

Z-TEXT LLC: First Blockchain Messenger to Publish Its Threat Model

Z-TEXT publishes full threat model and launches 7 ZEC bug bounty. First blockchain messenger with zero metadata and no phone number. SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Z-TEXT LLC, developer of the Z-TEXT privacy …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, IT Industry ...
Published on June 4, 2026 - 15:51 GMT

Safe Exit Initiative Supports Anti-Trafficking Efforts During FIFA World Cup

Adult Human Trafficking Hotline throughout the tournament, Safe Exit Initiative strengthens access to critical support services for trafficking survivors MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Safe Exit Initiative announced …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 15:29 GMT

Uusi kirja rauhan psykolog

Rauhan psykologia on enemmän kuin kirja – se on uraauurtava rauhanmanifesti. HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lauseessa ”sota rauhan vuoksi” ei ole logiikkaa eikä merkitystä, sillä se on harha. Ilmaisu ”sota rauhan vuoksi” …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Consumer Goods ...
Published on June 4, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

From Hospital Bed to Hockey Game Brew™: Roger Foley and Life Care Network Launch Coffee Initiative to fund Home Care

After 10 Years in Hospital, Roger Foley and Life Care Network Launch Hockey Game Brew™, Coffee, Music and Collectibles Initiative to Fund Independent Home Care LONDON, ONRARIO, CANADA, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Confined to hospital for …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 14:50 GMT

Martha's Vineyard Museum Hosts A Conversation With The Cottagers

Special Panel Discussion Celebrates The Cottagers' 70 Year Legacy of Service OAK BLUFFS, MA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As part of its 70th Anniversary Celebration and in anticipation of the grand reopening and ribbon …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 14:33 GMT

20th Annual Bernard & Betty Egan Memorial Golf Classic Raises $195,000 for Samaritan Center in Vero Beach

Annual community tournament benefits transitional housing and essential services for families experiencing instability in Indian River County VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samaritan Center, a program of …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

New Federal Competition Aims to Strengthen Special Education Workforce Preparation

The special ed staffing crisis is why your child's services feel inconsistent. The federal government just acknowledged it. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new federal competition announced in the Federal …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 12:57 GMT

Aspire Living & Learning Strengthens Its Board with the Appointment of John Barrett

Aspire appoints John Barrett, CFO of Cadmium, to its Board of Directors, bringing 25+ years of financial leadership to support it's new strategic plan. HAMDEN, CT, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aspire Living & Learning has …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 12:17 GMT

Finley’s New Partnerships with Special Olympics and 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Support Athletes and Inclusion

"Treat with Kindness, Feed with Purpose" DELANO, MN, MN, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Finley’s, a brand renowned for its high-quality pet treats and commitment to empowering individuals across the ability spectrum …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 11:00 GMT

Young Men Heal: Why Teen Boys Hide Emotional Pain and How Families Can Help

Braveminds Academy's Young Men Heal movement helps parents identify hidden signs of anxiety, depression, and emotional struggles in teen boys. TAMPA BAY, FL, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When a teenage boy stops talking, …

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Published on June 4, 2026 - 06:15 GMT

88% of High Achievers Say Success Made Them Lonelier, New CEREVITY Report Finds

The 2026 Loneliness of Success Report from CEREVITY finds that across founders, attorneys, physicians, athletes, and academics, success increases isolation. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Success is supposed …

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Published on June 3, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

The National Black Church Initiative Support and Endorse Karen Bass for Mayor of Los Angeles

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African American and Latino faith communities, comprising 27.7 million members, support and endorse Karen …

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Published on June 3, 2026 - 20:43 GMT

Tampa Entrepreneur and SFA Academy Founder Mark Oliver Launches Personal Documentary on YouTube

From Walk-On to Builder of Communities: The Mark Oliver Story Is Now Streaming DOVER, FL, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DOVER, FL, May 28, 2026 — Mark Oliver, the Tampa-area entrepreneur, educator, …

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Published on June 3, 2026 - 20:32 GMT

GUIDE DOGS OF AMERICA | TENDER LOVING CANINES INVITES SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO CELEBRATE EVERYDAY HEROES AT OPEN HOUSE

Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines hosts annual Open House honoring the everyday heroes who help transform lives throughout North America. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Mission. Four Paws. …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on June 4, 2026 - 07:24 GMT

Holding on to Dignity

I am Palestinian, but I have never been to Jerusalem. My father described its beautiful narrow streets for years on end. I have also never been to Yafa. My mother described the smell of its oranges so vividly I could almost smell them. I lost both my …

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