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EU Champions Trade and Connectivity for Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference
News Central Asia
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August 9, 2025
At the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) (Awaza, Turkmenistan), the European Union (EU) reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the economies of LLDCs through trade, regional integration, and sustainable development....
Nabil Mohamed Ahmed: «Djibouti has successfully integrated climate resilience into all its plans»
Next is Africa
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Established in 2022, the Observatoire régional de la recherche et du climat (Regional Climate and Research Observatory - ORREC) works to anticipate droughts and support communities. From 14 to 16 April, the second annual international Climate...
AFC Reports US50bn GDP Impact
Business Ghana
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166 projects across 36 countries delivering real-world impact at scale Climate-smart infrastructure avoiding annual 8.8 million tons of CO? emissions Africa’s largest and fastest-growing renewable energy platform delivers 1.4 GW of clean...
At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks off Yemen coast in rough weather
The Express Tribune
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August 3, 2025
Listen to article At least 54 migrants died when a boat carrying around 150 people sank off Yemen's coast in bad weather on Sunday, with dozens still unaccounted for, health officials said. The boat capsized off the Ahwar district in Yemen's...
Djibouti is the next arena for US-China competition in the Red Sea
Atlantic Council
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July 31, 2025
As China rapidly expands its footprint along the Red Sea, one small African nation constitutes an important focal point in great power competition. Despite only being about the size of the state of New Jersey, Djibouti hosts at least eight foreign...
Ireland Tracks Shadow Tanker as it Avoids Sailing the English Channel
The Maritime Executive
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Ireland reports that an increasing number of shadow fleet tankers are opting to sail along its west coast to avoid sailing through the English Channel, where they could be challenged by UK authorities to produce insurance documentation. The Irish...
Global, Regional, and National Burden Trends in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Attributable to Particulate Matter Pollution: 1990–2021 and Projections to 2036
Dove Medical Press
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July 31, 2025
Introduction Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a common respiratory disease, is a major healthcare burden and a cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.1 The most recent Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study...
The economies “linked to the field” of Africa are proven to lead the prosperity of the continent
The European Times
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August 9, 2025
“We hold at a central moment, which marks a deep passage to consider these nations as isolated and constrained by geography to recognize them as economies linked to dynamic land at the heart of the socio-economic resurgence of Africa,” said Samuel...
Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative: A Sustainable Response to Global Challenges
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 (ENA) -- Today, the world is experiencing the impacts of climate change like never before. From extreme heatwaves to destructive floods, the warning signs are everywhere. In the Horn of Africa, countries like Ethiopia...
DOGE’s “Efficiency” Theater: Wasted $21.7 Billion While Destroying Life-Saving Programs Based On Conspiracy Theories
Techdirt
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August 8, 2025
from the the-department-of-gullible-elon dept We’ve talked plenty about how Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) was always more about performative cruelty than actual efficiency. But a new Senate report reveals just how...
Africa’s climate adaption: Ethiopia is charting a bold course to resilient green economy
Down to Earth
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Ethiopia’s energy strategy plays a central role in its climate ambitions. Under the CRGE, the country plans to generate electricity using 70 per cent hydropower, 20 per cent wind and solar and 10 per cent geothermal. According to the Ethiopian...
Kenya urges uniform Comesa ban on hazardous pesticides
The Standard
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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during the 9th Joint Comesa ministerial meeting on agriculture, natural resources and environment in Lusaka on Friday. [Courtesy] Kenya is now calling for a regional crackdown on hazardous pesticides...
Bangladesh, Djibouti eye stronger relations
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh and the Republic of Djibouti on Tuesday expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations, particularly by enhancing cooperation in areas such as trade, maritime, shipping, healthcare, pharmaceuticals,...
12 African nations selected for U.S. $93 million emergency food assistance program
Business Insider Africa
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August 8, 2025
According to a U.S. State Department press briefing held on August 7, 2025, the funding is part of Washington’s broader humanitarian commitment to Africa and is expected to support millions of vulnerable households suffering from worsening hunger...
Africa’s ‘land-linked’ economies poised to drive continent’s prosperity
Media Monitors Network
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August 8, 2025
“We stand at a pivotal moment, one that marks a profound shift from viewing these nations as isolated and constrained by geography to recognizing them as dynamic land-linked economies at the heart of Africa’s socio-economic resurgence,” said...
Kentucky Guard, Djibouti Military Partner on Cyber, Radio Exchange
US Army
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July 24, 2025
DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti - In the East Africa region where a single breached network can ripple across borders, Djiboutian soldiers and the Kentucky Army National Guard as well as other U.S. service members spent four focused days...
Cyber, radio exchange deepens US, Djibouti military cooperation
DVIDS - Georgia
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July 24, 2025
In the East Africa region where a single breached network can ripple across borders, Djiboutian soldiers and U.S. service members spent four focused days, July 13 to 16, shoulder-to-shoulder inside classrooms and comms bays, testing defenses,...
Camp Lemonnier puts resilience first, hosts Wellness Expo
DVIDS - Georgia
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August 8, 2025
Service members at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, were treated to a full spectrum of support July 1 during a Wellness Expo. The community-focused event was designed to promote mental, physical, and emotional resilience in a high-tempo deployed...
New data hub supports small-scale fishers in adapting to climate change
Eco-Business
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July 21, 2025
Roughly 40 per cent of the global fish catch comes from small-scale fisheries. It’s one of the food production systems most vulnerable to climate change, and governments are lacking data to help fishers adapt. To help address that gap, the global...
AFC-backed projects add $50bln to Africa's GDP
Zawya
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Projects backed by the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, have to date added over $50 billion to GDP and supported the creation of 7 million jobs across 36 countries, says a report. The...