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Published on Jun 1, 2026

Full text of joint statement of S. Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul

SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) -- The following is the full text of a joint statement adopted at the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul on Monday, where the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation for shared prosperity and joint responses to …

Source: Yonhap News Agency - Center-right
Published on Jun 1, 2026

USMEF Weekly Report: African Growth and Opportunity Act Provides Opportunity to Push for Trade Access

The Africa Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) was created to incentivize two-way trade between the U.S. and sub-Saharan African countries. It allows the president to offer duty-free access to certain nations. But, as U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) …

Source: DGR News - South Dakota - Neutral
Published on Jun 4, 2026

China’s Global ‘Concierge Services’ to Strengthen Fellow Authoritarians

The wars in Ukraine and Iran have laid bare a stark reality: some of the world’s most autocratic regimes are bound together by a far-reaching international mutual support structure. This loose but potent network operates not only across these conflicts, …

Source: Just Security - Left-wing
Published on Jun 1, 2026

U.S. meat industry calls for AGOA trade leverage in Africa

The Africa Growth and Opportunities Act was created to incentivize two-way trade between the U.S. and sub-Saharan African countries. It allows the president to offer duty-free access to certain nations. But, as U.S. Meat Export Federation Director of …

Source: National Hog Farmer - Neutral
Published on Jun 4, 2026

KURGAT: Diplomatic tact, strategy needed to win ICC seat

Kenya’s campaign for Justice Njoki Ndung’u to join the International Criminal Court bench should not be seen as an ordinary legal nomination. It is a major foreign policy effort that calls for tact, timing, strategy and serious diplomatic lobbying. ICC …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Meet Our 2026 Indigenous Storytellers and Communicators

Cultural Survival is pleased to announce the launch of the 2026 Indigenous Journalism Fellowship and Arts Residency Program. Through the Journalism Fellowship, we are committed to supporting Indigenous storytellers and communicators in responding to the …

Source: Cultural Survival - Massachusetts - Pending
Published on Jun 1, 2026

Sudan gov reports 58 dead in RSF attack on North Kordofan villages

The death toll from a paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attack on villages west of Bara in North Kordofan’s Azhaf area, has risen to at least 58 after residents discovered the bodies of 27 missing people on Saturday, local authorities reported. The …

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

Wang Yi sets out China’s global vision at UN

China held the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council in May, 2026. In that capacity, it called a high-level meeting on May 26. The theme of this meeting was ‘Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening …

Source: Friends of Socialist China - Left-wing
Published on Jun 4, 2026

Will Rwanda be the graveyard of the Arusha “white elephant”?

On May 16, Félicien Kabuga, the businessman accused of financing the 1994 genocide of Tutsis in Rwanda, died at the age of 91 in The Hague, Netherlands. His death comes as a relief to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), …

Source: Justice Info - Pending
Published on May 28, 2026

Amnesty International Kenya Announces New Executive Director

Amnesty International Kenya has appointed George Morara as its new Executive Director, effective June 2, following an open competitive recruitment process launched in February. The announcement was made on Thursday, May 28, as Amnesty International marked …

Source: Kenyans.co.ke - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2026

Colombian mercenaries trained at UAE bases fueling Sudan’s genocide, new report reveals

Colombian mercenaries trained at UAE bases fueling Sudan’s genocide, new report reveals A Human Rights Watch report reveals Colombian mercenaries responsible for atrocities in Sudan were trained and deployed through Emirati military bases, providing strong …

Source: Natural News - Right-wing
Published on Jun 1, 2026

Sudan Lacks Accountability With Return Of The “Butcher Of Al-Fashir”

R.S.F. Brigadier General al-Fateh Abdullah Idris, also known as Abu Lulu, was reportedly released from prison and returned to the battlefield despite his internationally sanctioned actions that constituted the filmed execution of unarmed civilians. Nine …

Source: The Organization for World Peace - Left-wing
Published on May 28, 2026

Sens. Cruz, Shaheen Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Hold Tanzanian Officials Accountable for Human Rights Abuses

"This bill will help counter that political repression and the persecution of Tanzanian Christians, and I am proud to lead it with Senator Shaheen.” Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) …

Source: Texas Insider - Right-wing
Published on May 28, 2026

Larry Madowo wins Human Rights Award, pledges Sh129k cash prize to upcoming journalist

Larry Madowo wins Human Rights award, pledges Sh129k cash prize to upcoming journalist [Courtesy] CNN International correspondent Larry Madowo has been named Human Rights Defender of the Year by the Defenders Coalition, a recognition of his journalism that …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on May 31, 2026

Project Profile: How Kenyans Were Profiled Into Statelessness

This series was produced in partnership with the Pulitzer Center’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) fellowship. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) deployed its biometrics in a grey zone. The Data Protection Act, which requires that data …

Source: The Elephant - Pending
Published on May 28, 2026

Today in Africa — May 28, 2027: School Fire Kills 16 Students in Kenya, U.S. Deportation Deal in Equatorial Guinea ...

South Africa’s Parliament Sets Date for Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry South Africa’s parliament will hold the first meeting on Monday, June 1, of the impeachment committee investigating President Cyril Ramaphosa over the Phala Phala “Farmgate” scandal. …

Source: OkayAfrica - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2026

U.S. pledges over $162 million for Ebola response in Uganda, DR Congo

The U.S. Department of State said on Friday it is coordinating with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and international partners in response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, with …

Source: Radio Tamazuj - Neutral
Published on May 31, 2026

Regionalism as a Tool of Global Governance and Development: The Case of a Divided Africa

Bola A. Akinterinwa Governance is the art of government. Government is the institution while governance is about how the institution functions. It is about system of rules, structures, especially decision-making, processes, accountability, management of …

Source: This Day - Pro-Government
Published on May 28, 2026

Human rights commissioner concerned that Poland’s “temporary” asylum ban still in place one year on

Keep our news free from ads and paywalls by making a donation to support our work! Notes from Poland is run by a small editorial team and is published by an independent, non-profit foundation that is funded through donations from our readers. We cannot do …

Source: Notes from Poland - Neutral

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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 …

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Published on June 5, 2026 - 09:10 GMT

La pêche illégale prospère dans l’ombre ; la transparence la met en lumière

Global Fishing Watch présente IUU Fishing Risk Insights, un nouveau jeu de données révélant les « empreintes numériques » des navires en mer WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- L’océan mondial demeure l’un des …

Distribution channels: Environment, Human Rights ...
Published on June 5, 2026 - 08:58 GMT

La pesca ilegal prospera en la sombra. La transparencia la saca a la luz

Global Fishing Watch presenta IUU Fishing Risk Insights, un nuevo conjunto de datos que revela las "huellas digitales" de los buques en alta mar WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El océano sigue siendo …

Distribution channels: Environment, Human Rights ...
Published on June 5, 2026 - 08:34 GMT

Illegal fishing thrives out of sight. Transparency brings it into view

Global Fishing Watch CEO Tony Long unveils IUU Fishing Risk Insights — a new dataset designed to reveal the “digital fingerprints” of vessels at sea WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global ocean remains one …

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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- …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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” …

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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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