Thousands of migrants rescued off Libyan coast
OFF THE COAST OF LIBYA -- Italian naval ships and vessels from non-government groups rescued thousands of migrants off the Libyan coast on Monday, the latest surge in desperate attempts to flee to Europe driven by war, poverty, and human traffickers.
The dramatic operation took...
Somaliland Eyes Bigger Share of Red Sea Trade With Major Port Upgrade
This month, the parliament of the breakaway republic of Somaliland approved a draft of a $442-million deal to upgrade the port of Berbera.
The plan promises to transform the ancient trading post and boost the region's economy but some worry local fishermen will be left...
What Kenya, Africa stand to gain from Japan’s key forum
Ownership by Africa has always been the most important element of the Ticad process.
In Summary
Ticad is the biggest, oldest and most powerful international conference which discusses African development.
The private sector-led development was identified as key to African development in the last Ticad in 2013.
Ambassador...
Japan promises Kenya aid to fund development, power generation
Japan will give Kenya 1 billion yen ($9.78 million) in aid to spur economic and social development, and will extend an as yet unspecified amount for a geothermal power project, the leaders of the two countries said.
Resource-poor Japan has long been keen on tapping...
Kenya: We Are Yet to Endorse 2017 Candidate for Isiolo Governor, Somali Elders Say
By Vivian Jebet
Elders from the Somali community in Isiolo County are yet to endorse a gubernatorial candidate, their council announced Saturday dismissing reports that they had already singled out their preferred candidate.
The elders distanced themselves from claims that they will support Mr Abdul Bahari...
Ethiopia: Foreign Ministry Continues to Update Diplomats On Recent Violence
By Desta Gebrehiwot
The government has been discussing with the public and the demand would be addressed step by step.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the government would continue to work relentlessly to update members of the diplomatic community on the recent violence in...
Ethiopia and Tanzania agree on power export deal
By Tesfa-Alem Tekle
August 28, 2016 (ADDIS ABABA) – Tanzania is set to sign electricity power export deal with Ethiopia making it the fourth African country purchasing electricity from the latter.
Ethiopia’s national power company (EEP) on Saturday announced that Tanzania has agreed to purchase 400...
The fragile balance between life and death during Somali drought
By: Aurélie Marrier d'Unienville, IFRC
In a dimly lit, stone-walled hut in the drought stricken Somali village of Dhob, women with colourful shawls and infants in their laps wait patiently for a rare opportunity to access medical care.
In this bleak sandy village in the arid...
Nigeria: ‘Kill Rats, Make Money’ to Commence in Lagos
In a bid to avert incidences of Lassa Fever and other vector-borne diseases in Lagos State, an NGO, Phosguard Fumigant Ltd, in partnership with the state government, has introduced a bounty: "Kill rats, make money."
Under the project, rodents multiplying ubiquitously across the state are...
World Bank pledges support to Kenya on refugee repatriation
The World Bank is seeking innovative ways to support the establishment of economic zones that will create employment in refugee areas.
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim said the bank would like to support Kenya manage the repatriation of refugees in a dignified manner that...