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International organization appearing in coverage of Horn of Africa politics, peacekeeping, climate, and humanitarian aid in Kenya and the region.
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… But multiple organisations -- including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the United Nations -- have detailed Uganda's use of enforced disappearances and torture. …
Ugandan army officer's videos show alleged torture, abductionsCitizen Digital
… Barham Salih, the United Nations' high commissioner for refugees, said the UNHCR had slashed its workforce due to budget cuts, while the number of forcibly displaced people remains near record highs. …
UNHCR sounds alarm on funding crisisCitizen Digital
… Saturday's attack drew condemnation from the United Nations and leaders around the world, including US President Donald Trump, who said he was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis. …
Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attackCitizen Digital
… Saturday's attack drew condemnation from the United Nations and leaders around the world, including US President Donald Trump, who said he was considering joining Saudi strikes against the Houthis. …
Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attackCitizen Digital
… The mineral-rich former Spanish colony has been largely controlled by Morocco since 1975, and is considered a non-self-governing territory by the United Nations. …
Algeria arrests 61 Moroccans accused of planning 'acts of sabotage'Capital News
… António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations, said he was “deeply shocked” by the attacks which he called a “violation of international law” that “must cease immediately”. …
Twelve killed and 300 injured in attack on airport in Saudi capital RiyadhThe Standard
… European nations and the United Nations have led the opposition, while Israel has welcomed Washington's decision.Here are key reactions: 'Serious blow': UN UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned the US decision, saying he was "deeply alarmed by the expected impact" of the measures, …
Global reaction to US sanctions on International Criminal CourtCitizen Digital
… Following Kenya's independence, he served as the nation's first Permanent Representative to the United Nations from December 1963 to September 1970, concurrently becoming Kenya’s first Ambassador to the United States. …
Veteran ambassador Burudi Nabwera passes away at 99Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9— Burudi Nabwera, Kenya’s first ambassador to the United States and the country’s first Permanent Representative to the United Nations, has died, prompting tributes to a public servant who helped shape the country’s early diplomatic engagement on the internat …
Kenya’s first US Ambassador, UN envoy Burudi Nabwera diesCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 9— United Nations human rights chief Volker Türk has warned that racial discrimination continues to shape access to jobs, healthcare, housing and justice for Africans and people of African descent, calling for reparatory justice to confront the enduring effect …
UN rights chief warns AI bias, police discrimination are deepening systemic racism against AfricansEthiopia and Sudan traded tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions on Wednesday, with each country ordering the other's consular staff out within 48 hours, amid allegations that Ethiopia has aided Sudanese rebel forces attacking Sudan's army-aligned government.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopia and Sudan traded tit-for-tat diplomat expulsions on Wednesday, with each country ordering the other's consular staff out within 48 hours, amid allegations that Ethiopia has aided Sudanese rebel forces attacking Sudan's army-aligned government.
5 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled that President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's one-year extension of his term, which ended in May, was unlawful and that the constitutional amendments parliament passed to allow it did not apply to his current term. The ruling came amid a broader crisis over the president's democratic reforms and electoral timeline, and was followed by the president dismissing the chief justice.
5 November 2026 · The Standard →
Prof. Phoebe Okowa has secured re-election to the International Court of Justice for a full nine-year term from 2027 to 2036, after prevailing over Peru's candidate in the third round of UN Security Council voting with 13 votes.
3 November 2026 · Capital News →
The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) ended operations on October 31 after more than 30 years, transferring responsibilities to national institutions and other UN agencies. The closure marks a shift toward greater Somali ownership of state-building, though significant political, security and institutional challenges remain.
2 November 2026 · Capital News →
Uganda announced Monday that it has begun withdrawing its troops from Somalia, where it has been a key contributor to an anti-insurgent coalition since 2007. The Uganda People's Defence Forces said it will gradually withdraw all forces deployed in Somalia, including those under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission, by the close of 2027.
2 November 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities said they are seriously concerned about reported US plans to deport more than 150 Afghan immigrants via Pakistan back to Afghanistan, including relatives of those who assisted US forces before the 2021 withdrawal. Advocacy groups have warned that removing former allies and their families could endanger their lives, despite Taliban promises of a general amnesty for those who worked with Western forces.
2 November 2026 · The Standard →
A UN Commission of Inquiry report citing Russia for atrocities in Ukraine and illegal recruitment of Global South fighters was submitted to the General Assembly as Kenya's delegation prepared to attend a Moscow summit on Africa, ahead of President Ruto's meeting with Putin at the Kremlin.
1 November 2026 · The Standard →
Presidents William Ruto and Vladimir Putin agreed during a bilateral meeting in Moscow to designate Kenya as a non-source country for recruitment into the Russian military, effectively closing recruitment channels used to enlist Kenyans for the Russia-Ukraine war. Kenya will appoint a Defence Attaché to liaise with Russia's Ministry of Defence on the repatriation of affected Kenyans and coordination of compensation.
31 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has expressed support for United Arab Emirates diplomat Lana Nusseibeh in the race for United Nations secretary-general, with Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi citing her experience in multilateral diplomacy and UN service. The endorsement has sparked debate over African solidarity and Kenya's growing ties with Abu Dhabi.
31 October 2026 · The Standard →
During bilateral talks in Moscow, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced 70 additional scholarships for Kenyan students pursuing higher education in Russia. The two leaders also discussed strengthening trade, investment, and economic cooperation, and signed five memorandums of understanding across key sectors.
30 October 2026 · Capital News →
The Indian Ocean, which feeds and employs thousands of coast residents, is losing its strength due to climate change that makes it warmer, more acidic, and leaves more carbon dioxide in the air, according to the UN's 2026 Climate Technology Progress Report. Rising temperatures, acidification, deoxygenation, pollution, and ecosystem degradation are disrupting ocean processes that regulate the climate.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has summoned talks with opposition parties and regional leaders in Mogadishu from November 14–18 to resolve disputes over Somalia's electoral system, after announcing parliamentary elections for April 15, 2027 and presidential elections for May 15. The opposition contests his push for universal suffrage over the clan-based indirect election system currently used.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Chief of the Defence Forces and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations held talks at Defence Headquarters to discuss Kenya-UN defence cooperation, peacekeeping reforms, and sustained support for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), with both sides reaffirming their commitment to regional stability and security.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri and UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix discussed strengthening Kenya-UN defence cooperation, with focus on AUSSOM support and regional stability. Lacroix commended Kenya's contribution to UN peacekeeping and the professionalism of KDF personnel in complex operational environments.
29 October 2026 · Capital News →
The United Nations has allocated more than $2 million through the Kenya Humanitarian Fund to support border surveillance, health worker training, and emergency response supplies in Kenya's efforts to detect and prevent Ebola spread, including preparedness along routes linked to the Kakuma refugee complex.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emirati diplomat Lana Nusseibeh is vying for the UN Secretary-General role following António Guterres's tenure ending December 31, 2026, pledging to rebuild trust amid global conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights has condemned the alleged abduction of Tanzanian political activist Twaha Salim Mwaipaya in Machakos County on October 25, saying his disappearance raises concerns about the safety of dissidents and refugees in Kenya. The commission cited this as part of a pattern of enforced disappearances and unlawful cross-border transfers involving individuals residing in or seeking refuge in Kenya.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Saudi Arabia initially positioned itself as a neutral mediator in Sudan's conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, but reports indicate it gradually sided with the Sudanese army and became a major financier. The Standard notes this shift mirrors a broader pattern of Saudi backing for parties in Red Sea regional conflicts including Yemen, Ethiopia-Tigray, and Eritrea-Ethiopia disputes.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
Indonesia is seeking to deepen its $690 million trade relationship with Kenya through new investments in healthcare, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and industrial development. The Indonesian Ambassador invited Kenyan businesses to an Indonesia Nairobi Expo on November 26–27 to explore partnerships in vaccine production, energy, aviation, and value addition.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary clarified that the government has not endorsed any candidate for UN Secretary-General, despite Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi's public welcome of the UAE's Lana Nusseibeh's candidacy. Kenya said it is following the selection process and will support a candidate it deems capable of leading the UN.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Clashes between Somali government forces and Al-Shabaab militants on Monday left dozens dead according to both sides, though neither account could be independently verified. Al-Shabaab claimed 321 troop deaths while the defence ministry said 75 militants were killed and 56 wounded near Leego.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bornface Otieno Owino, a farmer and agricultural innovator from Homa Bay County, has been named the United Nations in Kenya's 2026 Person of the Year, the first person under 30 to receive the award. He was honoured for transforming community-led agriculture in the Lake Victoria basin through climate-smart farming methods including certified seeds, efficient irrigation, and soil conservation, and for training and mentoring fellow farmers and young people.
27 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board unanimously rejected plans to phase out the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS, instead endorsing a transition that will streamline operations while preserving the organisation's mandate. The decision follows wider reforms within the UN system under the Secretary-General's UN80 initiative.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'Oei said the government has not expressed support for any candidate to succeed António Guterres as UN Secretary-General, though Kenya is monitoring the ongoing campaigns and will assess contenders as the race develops.
27 October 2026 · Capital News →
Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi accused his predecessor Joseph Kabila of being a Rwandan pawn after Kabila joined the Rwanda-backed M23 movement and took charge of a rebellion in the country's east. Kabila has formed a new political-military group, the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation, vowing to end "tyranny by any means, including force."
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Al-Shabaab militants ambushed Turkish-trained Somali government troops and allied militia in Lower Shabelle region, with claims of hundreds killed—though the government and insurgent accounts differ sharply and could not be independently verified. The attack underscores the army's weakness amid salary cuts and declining international donor support.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
Warring factions in Sudan have traded drone strikes that killed 21 people in a market in Nyala in the western Darfur region and knocked out power infrastructure across the country's east, according to medics and witnesses. The military struck the market frequented by Rapid Support Forces fighters, while the RSF targeted power stations in Khartoum and Al-Jazira states, leaving millions without electricity.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
A UK-backed initiative piloted with UN agencies in Chad is testing a renewable energy model to help humanitarian organisations reduce electricity costs by replacing diesel generators with solar power and battery storage, with Kenya among countries considered for expansion. The energy-as-a-service model targets at least 25% energy cost reductions, with first installations in Chad projected to reduce diesel generator running time by 73–85%.
26 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A UN Trust Summit in Nairobi examined widespread loss of trust in governments at national and international levels, attributed to irresponsible leadership. The symposium focused on strategies to restore trust and renew multilateralism, with Kenya's Foreign Affairs PS and the UN Deputy Secretary-General discussing the challenges.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya detected circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in a four-year-old girl at Dadaab refugee camp in Garissa County; the child, a newly arrived refugee from Somalia, had not received any doses of oral polio vaccine. A nominated senator warns that despite years of vaccination campaigns, gaps in immunisation and funding threaten progress against the disease.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →