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Two-man race: Djibouti’s President Guelleh set to extend 27-year rule
Long-ruling leader faces no real competition as he seeks a sixth term in the strategic Horn of Africa country.
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At least 45 dead, dozens missing as boats sink off coast of Djibouti
The boats were traversing a sea route described as one of the busiest and most dangerous in the world.
Children among 16 dead after asylum-seeker boat capsizes off Djibouti: UN
At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks, according to the UN’s migration agency.
UN says 38 dead, including children, as migrant boat sinks off Djibouti
Many hundreds have died in the Gulf of Aden while trying to reach Saudi Arabia through Yemen.
From: The Stream
Is the Kenyan government doing enough to act against femicide?
With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence?
Published On 2 Feb 2024
From: Counting the Cost
Could Red Sea attacks push up prices and fuel inflation?
Houthi rebels have attacked vessels transporting goods through Bab al-Mandeb strait that they say are linked to Israel.
Published On 28 Jan 2024
Head of Sudan’s paramilitary RSF visits Djibouti amid ceasefire efforts
Hemedti visits Djibouti as East African countries attempt to broker a ceasefire between the RSF and the Sudanese army.
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How much does Africa contribute to global carbon emissions?
Africa, which contributes just 4 percent of global CO2 emissions, will suffer the most from climate change.
Concern mounts in East Africa over halted Black Sea grain deal
Analysts say East Africa could experience food shortages due to complications from Russia exiting the grain initiative.
Global warming made Horn of Africa drought possible: WWA study
Scientists say rising greenhouse gas emissions made the drought in the Horn of Africa at least 100 times more likely.
US deploys more troops to Djibouti for possible Sudan evacuation
US preparing to send additional troops to nearby Djibouti in case an evacuation of Americans from Sudan is needed.
