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Morocco’s avocado boom thrives amid worsening water crisis

Morocco has solidified its position as Africa’s third-largest avocado producer, even as the country grapples with severe drought and mounting water scarcity. This paradox of agricultural expansion amid environmental strain highlights the challenge of balancing economic growth with sustainability. Morocco......

RSF calls for immediate release of two journalists arrested in Ethiopia

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) urged the Ethiopian authorities on Thursday to “immediately release” two journalists who were recently detained, denouncing what the organization described as a growing crackdown on press freedom in the East African nation. According to the Committee to Protect......

World Bank approves $400 million program to expand clean energy access in Ethiopia

The World Bank has approved a $400 million financing package to support Ethiopia’s efforts to provide clean and reliable electricity to nearly six million people. The funding is part of the Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation (ASCENT) Program for Results (PforR), an......

Somalia and Ethiopia Forge Historic Agreement for Peace and Cooperation 

Somalia and Ethiopia have taken a significant step toward resolving long-standing tensions through a joint declaration aimed at fostering peace and cooperation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the agreement following trilateral talks in Ankara, where he hosted Somali President Hassan......

Egypt's Military Aid to Somalia: A Strategic Move Amid Regional Tensions

In a significant development, Egypt has intensified its military support to Somalia, delivering a substantial arms shipment to the country's capital, Mogadishu. This move, which follows a growing alliance between the two nations, is likely to further escalate tensions with Ethiopia. An Egyptian......

Ethiopia’s Bold Move: Ending 50 Years of Currency Control

In a historic shift, Ethiopia has ended its half-century-long control over the birr, its national currency. Driven by unmanageable debts and dwindling foreign reserves, this decision marks a significant turning point for the Horn of Africa nation. In July 2023, Ethiopia liberalized its exchange rate......

Devastating Mudslides Claim Over 150 Lives in Ethiopia's Remote South

In a tragic turn of events, the death toll from two catastrophic mudslides in southern Ethiopia has risen dramatically to 157, with officials warning that this number may continue to increase. The disaster struck the Gofa zone in the Southern Ethiopia regional state, leaving a trail of destruction and......

Unprecedented Surge in Global Conflict Fatalities

Battlefield Deaths Reach 30-Year Peak Amid Crises in Gaza, Ethiopia, and Ukraine In a stark revelation, the latest report from the Peace Research Institute Oslo (PRIO) has unveiled a disturbing escalation in global conflict fatalities, with battlefield deaths soaring to their highest level in three......

Ethiopia-Somaliland Pact Triggers Emergency Arab League Meeting

In response to a contentious pact between Ethiopia and Somaliland, the Arab League has swiftly convened an emergency meeting scheduled for next week. Chaired by Morocco, this high-level gathering will unite foreign ministers to address the potential repercussions of the diplomatic move. The urgency......