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Africa steps forward to combat climate change
Climate change poses enormous challenges to the survival of human beings and economic development. The issue has become an important talking point of governments, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), researchers and academics for about half a...

Luanda summit targets Africa's $100 billion infrastructure funding gap
A section of Narobi Expressway as captrured from Westlands on April 23, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] African heads of state will gather in Luanda from October 28-31 for a high-stakes summit aimed at closing the continent’s $100 billion annual...

Djibouti is the next arena for US-China competition in the Red Sea
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...

Nabil Mohamed Ahmed: «Djibouti has successfully integrated climate resilience into all its plans»
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...

At least 54 migrants dead as boat sinks off Yemen coast in rough weather
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...

Direct Relief Monitors Hurricane Erin, Medical Support Departs to 12 Countries
By Staff Over the past week, Direct Relief has shipped 592 shipments of requested medical aid to 48 U.S. states and territories and 12 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 7.1 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and...

Global, Regional, and National Burden Trends in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Attributable to Particulate Matter Pollution: 1990–2021 and Projections to 2036
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...
United Republic of Tanzania charts roadmap for info-sharing centre to boost maritime security
Progress has been made towards operationalising the National Maritime Information Sharing Centre (NMISC) in the United Republic of Tanzania to advance the country’s maritime security capabilities. A national workshop in Dar Es Salaam (4-7 August)...

Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative: A Sustainable Response to Global Challenges
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...

Africa’s climate adaption: Ethiopia is charting a bold course to resilient green economy
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...
Bangladesh, Djibouti eye stronger relations
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,...
Afrik Allianz To Lead The Next Wave Of Global Investments In Africa
United States and Ghanaian registered company Goldstar Air, a private international airline with an issued Air Carrier Licence (ACL/N-SCH No. 0239) from the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to operate passenger and cargo flights across West...

Kentucky Guard, Djibouti Military Partner on Cyber, Radio Exchange
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
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,...

New data hub supports small-scale fishers in adapting to climate change
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...

IGAD warns member states are underutilizing...
The Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) has issued a warning that member states in the Greater Horn of Africa are not fully leveraging their fisheries resources, leading to a substantial loss of economic and food security...

Ethiopia: We Are Here To Resist, Strive and Purge
Resist. Strive. Purge. According to the Ethiopian ruling party’s self-assessment, since it came to power Seven (7) Years Ago, it has brought about tangible changes on Three (3) National Agendas, despite the fact that, over the Last Two (2) Years,...

First Caracal helicopters land in French Guiana bringing new capability to jungle operations
According to information published by the French Army on August 12, 2025, the French Guiana Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first two H225M Caracal helicopters, marking a decisive step in the long-awaited renewal of rotary-wing...
New trail of hope
TANZANIA and Burundi marked a significant milestone yesterday with the launch of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) construction, connecting Uvinza in Kigoma Region to Musongati in Burundi. The 300-kilometre railway line is poised to boost regional...

Roundup: Ethiopian experts hail China's ecological conservation, urge deeper cooperation
by Xinhua writers Habtamu Worku, Liu Fangqiang ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 14 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian experts have lauded China's extraordinary achievement in transforming from ecological fragility to environmental leadership, calling it a practical model for...