Massive climate finance gap for eight African countries, says Oxfam Report

East African countries are receiving only a fraction of the climate financing they require to cope with worsening droughts, hunger, and water shortages, according to a new report by Oxfam and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD),...

Leading shipowner associations fire warning ahead of crucial climate decision

A GROUP of shipowner associations representing around a quarter of global tonnage has thrown its weight behind the Net-Zero Framework set to be voted on at the International Maritime Organization next week. In a statement given exclusively to...

Europe’s “Distorted” Bet on Cairo Raises Furore, Questions in Addis Ababa

“Europe once said it wanted a strong, integrated Africa. Today, it is investing in a divided one.” Ethiopia watched in incredulity last week as the European Union and Egypt launched the second phase of a seven-year cooperation program in what that...

Why Africa's climate playbook must start on the farm

Nakuru ASK Chairman Perminus Migwi inspect a demo farm at the Nakuru ASK Show grounds on June 16, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The recently concluded second Africa Climate Summit and the Addis Ababa declaration did more than restate ambition....

A New Dawn for Ancient Wonders: Grand Egyptian Museum Opens Its Doors

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), an architectural marvel nestled on the Giza Plateau, officially opened its doors following an impressive ceremony led by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Located just two kilometres from the Great Pyramid...

The Brewing Egypt-Ethiopia Nile River Conflict is Ripe for “Solving”

Published on October 31, 2025 Listen to Article Ending the dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over water-sharing rights to the Nile and the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is the greatest deal President Donald Trump almost...

Experts call for concerted regional action as Red Sea migration toll worsens

ADDIS ABABA, Nov. 1 (Xinhua) -- Experts are urging a coordinated regional response to address the growing human toll along the Red Sea's irregular migration route, as thousands of desperate migrants, mainly from the Horn of Africa, continue to...

How shadowy Russian and US groups are pouring billions into the systematic destruction of women’s rights globally

A highly organised and well-funded campaign to strip women of their rights is gaining global momentum. “Reject harmful sex education in South Africa!” reads the headline of a petition launched in August this year. “The South African Department of...

Abiy Ahmed’s Strategic Dilemma: Why War with Eritrea over Assab Is Unlikely

By The Habesha Editorial Analysis Abiy Ahmed’s recent remarks about Ethiopia’s lack of access to the Red Sea have reignited a long-standing national debate. For many Ethiopians, the loss of the Assab port following Eritrea’s independence in 1993...

Indian Ocean security to top agenda at maritime workshop starting Nov 3

New Delhi: Discussions to fortify the collaborative framework essential for safeguarding the Indian Ocean's vital sea lanes will dominate the third edition of the Maritime Information Sharing Workshop (MISW 2025) to be held November 3 to 5, an...

Emirates, Qatar competition heats up in Uganda

How the rivalry between the two Gulf carriers has contributed to the growth of the local aviation industry NEWS ANALYSIS | IAN KATUSIIME | Emirates and Qatar Airways, the two Gulf carriers dominating the global aviation industry are flexing...

New Medical Facility Enhances Readiness at Chabelley Airfield

New Medical Facility Enhances Readiness at Chabelley Airfield Your browser does not support the audio element. CHABELLEY AIRFIELD, Djibouti — U.S. Congress and U.S. Africa Command designated Chabelley Airfield as a fully operational capability in...

Intel Airman Powers Mission Success at the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron

Intel Airman Powers Mission Success at the 75th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron Your browser does not support the audio element. CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti — Intelligence operations are critical to the success of every flying mission executed by the...

Will COP30 Reenergize Nigeria’s Great Green Wall Project?

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Leadership & global finance in a turbulent era

As the global financial landscape grows more uncertain, marked by rising interest rates, shifting capital flows, and renewed debt pressures, Africa stands at a crossroads. The questions surrounding how the continent can strengthen its financial...

Hotter days ahead: IGAD predicts rising temperatures for most parts of South Sudan

Author: Emmanuel J. Akile | Published: 2 hours ago Google weather forecast. (-) The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has forecast a rise in temperatures across South Sudan and much of the eastern Africa region in November....

The Fantasy of a New Middle East

The regional order of the Middle East is rapidly evolving, but not in the way many Israeli and U.S. officials assume it is. U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to end the war in Gaza delivered the release of all the surviving Israeli hostages and a...

Nakamura to JICA KCCP training

Jeremy Nakamura, Police Officer II, at the Division of Maritime Security at the Ministry of Justice has been accepted to JICA KCCP Training in Japan. The training course, Maritime Search and Rescue, Maritime Disaster Prevention and Marine...

European Policy Centre among 100 think tanks to watch in 2025

Brussels, 30 October 2025 – The European Policy Centre (EPC) is among four top think tanks in Brussels and 10 across the EU and the European Free Trade Area (EFTA) to watch in 2025. On Think Tanks, a global consultancy and information platform,...

UAE Joins US, China, and EU in Race for Africa’s Strategic Investments

The United Arab Emirates has reinforced its position as a key investment partner in Africa, ranking fourth globally behind the United States, China, and the European Union, according to Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism....