Djibouti Hosts FARCAPS Forum to Advance Africa’s Health and Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency

DJIBOUTI: Djibouti is an important center for major African meetings focused on development. During these gatherings, experts, policymakers, representatives from the pharmaceutical industry, international organizations, financial institutions, and members of civil society talked about a key topic: the future of the health product supply chain in Africa and what needs to be done to strengthen [...]

Faith Barriers In Eritrea

Eritrea has many people groups, and a large number of them remain unreached by the Christian faith. Ten of the 15 groups, or about two-thirds, are unreached, and seven are frontier groups where almost no Christian work happens. This is because the government allows only a few recognized churches and closely monitors religious activity. Christians [...]

Tensions Rise Between Eritrea And Ethiopia

Eritrea and Ethiopia are facing serious tensions over access to the sea and control of ports. Eritrea’s Foreign Minister accused Ethiopia of preparing for war and said Ethiopia’s actions insult Eritrea’s independence. Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Gideon Timothy, said Eritrea has violated Ethiopia’s sovereignty by controlling areas in northern Ethiopia and interfering in its internal [...]

Severe Food Insecurity In Eritrea

Food insecurity in Eritrea is a serious problem that affects a large part of the population, especially in rural areas. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), about 65% of Eritreans suffer from undernourishment, and around 78% of people live in rural regions where access to food and income is limited. Although most Eritreans [...]

Djibouti and Qatar Sign MoUs to Strengthen Strategic Partnership and Bilateral Relations

DJIBOUTI: Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, stated that the two memorandums of understanding (MoU) signed with Qatar to create a joint committee for cooperation and to hold political talks on shared interests are significant steps in strengthening the strategic partnership and collaboration between Djibouti and Qatar. This will improve [...]

Over 5,000 Somalis Flee to Europe in Eight Months Amid Rising Economic Struggles and Insecurity

SOMALIA: Migration analysts link the rise in Somali migration to several key issues, such as insecurity, unemployment, and the lack of sufficient economic opportunities within the country. Somalia is still undergoing state-building, and during this process, it continues to face serious economic difficulties. Experts note that many Somali families see Europe as a destination [...]

QC to Construct Solar-Powered Desalination Plant in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI: Qatar Charity (QC) has started building a solar-powered seawater desalination plant in Dalaf, located in the Obock region of Djibouti. This project is an important step towards sustainable development and will improve access to clean water for the local community. As the second desalination plant of its kind in Djibouti, it aims to provide [...]

The Harsh Reality Of Eritrea’s Girl Soldiers

In Eritrea, girls are forced to serve in the military from as young as age 16, usually during their last year of secondary school. The indefinite, compulsory service has been likened by former recruits to a slavery system, with no time limit in sight. The daily life involves early morning jogging, severe weapons training, and [...]

Coast Guard Chief Holds Talks with Djibouti on Strengthening Joint Security Cooperation

DJIBOUTI: The Chairman of the Coast Guard Authority, Maj. General Khalid al-Qamali, met with his Djiboutian counterpart, Colonel Wa'is Omar, to discuss working together on maritime security. They talked about fighting organized crime, stopping all kinds of smuggling, and protecting navigation in the western Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb, and southern Red Sea areas. Both [...]

Somalia to Add Swahili as New Subject in National Curriculum

SOMALIA: Somalia will add Swahili, the common language of East Africa, to its national curriculum, according to an announcement from the president. Currently, English is the main language used for teaching most subjects in secondary schools across the country, and Arabic is the only other required second language. However, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud stated that [...]

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