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Nabil Mohamed Ahmed: «Djibouti has successfully integrated climate resilience into all its plans»
Next is Africa
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Established in 2022, the Observatoire régional de la recherche et du climat (Regional Climate and Research Observatory - ORREC) works to anticipate droughts and support communities. From 14 to 16 April, the second annual international Climate...
UPSC Weekly Current Affairs Quiz | August 03 to August 09, 2025
The Indian Express
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August 9, 2025
🚨 Click Here to read the UPSC Essentials magazine for July 2025. Share your views and suggestions in the comment box or at manas.srivastava@indianexpress.com🚨 QUESTION 1 With reference to the nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize, consider the...
Mexico’s Sheinbaum gives a masterclass on managing Trump: A perspective from our CEO
Mexico News Daily
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August 9, 2025
Just a few months ago, it seemed nearly impossible to imagine that the Trump administration would hit Mexico with tariffs. Now, every day that Mexico largely avoids them brings a sigh of relief. At this point, Moody’s Analytics estimates that the...
Djibouti is the next arena for US-China competition in the Red Sea
Atlantic Council
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July 31, 2025
As China rapidly expands its footprint along the Red Sea, one small African nation constitutes an important focal point in great power competition. Despite only being about the size of the state of New Jersey, Djibouti hosts at least eight foreign...
Officials laud Ethiopia-Djibouti railway for fostering regional trade, economic cooperation
Xinhua News Agency
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ADDIS ABABA, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian and Djiboutian officials have praised the Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway for its pivotal role in promoting regional trade and economic cooperation. Their remarks came during a...
Ethiopia, China in Talks to Upgrade Ethio-Djibouti Railway
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 2, 2025
World Bank approves USD 700mln for Mieso-Dire Dawa Expressway Ethiopia and China are in talks over a proposal to make major upgrades to the Ethio-Djibouti Railway, with officials looking to Beijing for financial backing. The proposed extensive...
Mawani adds RSX1 shipping service to Jeddah Islamic Port
GCC Business News
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August 2, 2025
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the addition of the new ‘RSX1’ shipping service operated by Goodrich Maritime to Jeddah Islamic Port. This strategic addition marks a significant step in enhancing the competitiveness of Saudi...
Jordan’s industrial exports rise 6.3% in first 5 months of 2025
Zawya
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AMMAN — Jordan’s industrial exports rose by 6.3 per cent in the first five months of 2025, reaching JD3.3 billion, up from JD3.1 billion during the same period last year, the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) said on Thursday. This performance...
Kenya urges uniform Comesa ban on hazardous pesticides
The Standard
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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during the 9th Joint Comesa ministerial meeting on agriculture, natural resources and environment in Lusaka on Friday. [Courtesy] Kenya is now calling for a regional crackdown on hazardous pesticides...
AFC Reports US50bn GDP Impact
Business Ghana
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166 projects across 36 countries delivering real-world impact at scale Climate-smart infrastructure avoiding annual 8.8 million tons of CO? emissions Africa’s largest and fastest-growing renewable energy platform delivers 1.4 GW of clean...
Bangladesh, Djibouti keen to enhance ties
Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha
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Bangladesh, Djibouti keen to enhance ties DHAKA, July 29, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh and East African country Djibouti are keen to further strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two nations. The interest was expressed when non-resident...
Bangladesh, Djibouti eye stronger relations
United News of Bangladesh
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Bangladesh and the Republic of Djibouti on Tuesday expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral relations, particularly by enhancing cooperation in areas such as trade, maritime, shipping, healthcare, pharmaceuticals,...
How energy politics fuels global militarisation
Daily Star
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July 29, 2025
In the contemporary world, energy is no longer merely a commodity; it is power, influence, and a principal driver of militarisation. As the global economy continues to rely on oil, gas, and critical minerals, states have increasingly turned to...
Ag Progress Days 2025 Coverage: Stay Up To Date On Penn State's Annual Agricultural Event
Lancaster Farming - Pennsylvania
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July 29, 2025
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Djibouti opens market for Kenya's miraa exports
The Standard
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Kenyan miraa, also known as khat, has been cleared for export to Djibouti, marking a significant new market opportunity for farmers and traders of the lucrative stimulant crop. The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) announced yesterday the...
Djibouti opens market for Kenyan miraa
Citizen TV Kenya
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July 23, 2025
Miraa farmers in Kenya will now export their produce to Djibouti after the two countries reached a trade agreement. The export of miraa will be subject to regulatory compliance. The development comes after Kenya and Djibouti undertook a series of...
Kenya Pushes for Ban Affecting 21 Countries
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 8, 2025
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called upon the Common Market for East and Southern Africa (COMESA) to enforce a ban on hazardous pesticides across its member states. Speaking on Friday, August 8, Kagwe warned that the continued...
W’Bank blames dysfunctional ports, logistics systems, others for Africa’s food crisis
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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July 28, 2025
• As Shettima highlights Nigeria’s drive for sustainable food systems at UN Summit The World Bank Group has faulted Africa’s dysfunctional ports, failing logistics systems, poor transport infrastructure, and inadequate storage systems for making...
CS Kagwe calls for uniform ban on pesticides in COMESA bloc to safeguard food safety
Citizen TV Kenya
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August 8, 2025
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has called for an urgent crackdown on the use of hazardous pesticides within the COMESA bloc, warning that continued circulation of banned agrochemicals in some member states poses a threat to food...
EU Champions Trade and Connectivity for Landlocked Developing Countries at UN Conference
News Central Asia
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August 9, 2025
At the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) (Awaza, Turkmenistan), the European Union (EU) reaffirmed its commitment to transforming the economies of LLDCs through trade, regional integration, and sustainable development....