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From dreams to danger: The need for safer migration pathways for Ethiopian youth
The Reporter Ethiopia
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August 23, 2025
The tragic death of aspiring Ethiopian migrants – especially those who have drowned in the Red Sea, while trying to reach Saudi Arabia through war-torn Yemen – have become increasingly common over the past decade. Known as the Eastern Route, this...
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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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...
Ethiopia: Manufacturing Crisis To Manufacture Consent
Eritrea Digest
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July 27, 2025
Writing for Horn Review, an Ethiopian thinktank, Ambassador Dina Mufti proposes a solution to the Eritrea-Ethiopia “conundrum” in the form of a “supranational union” modeled on the European Union, with four pillars: economic integration (e.g.,...
Japanese Defense Minister Visits Turkey as Tokyo Looks to Expand Drone Fleet
The Aviationist
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August 21, 2025
Japan and Turkey have set the stage for future defense commercial ties as Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met his Turkish counterpart and toured Turkish military industrial facilities on Aug. 19, 2025. While neither the Japanese MoD nor...
UAE’s port presence in Africa: Strategic infrastructure & influence
Business and Financial Times
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August 20, 2025
By Seade CAESAR Over the past decade the UAE has become one of Africa’s most consequential maritime partners. Two Abu Dhabi and Dubai based operators DP World and AD Ports Group now anchor long-term concessions, greenfield ports, inland logistics...
EU backs Africa-Europe transport boost with strategic corridor investments
Open Access Government
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August 22, 2025
A recent assessment by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) has identified 11 strategic transport corridor investments across Africa with the potential to improve mobility, trade efficiency, and regional development. These corridor investments span...
APT SideWinder Actor Profile – Recent Attacks, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures
Cyber Security News
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August 18, 2025
APT SideWinder, also known as Rattlesnake, Razor Tiger, and T-APT-04, is a nation-state advanced persistent threat (APT) group active since at least 2012 and believed to originate from India. Noted for targeting military, government, and strategic...
Time for Lamu port to shine in Mombasa decongestion plan
The Standard
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A container being off loaded from a cargo ship at Lamu Port.9th November 2022.[FILE/Standard] From next month, French shipping giant CMA CGM will shift all its transhipment cargo from Mombasa to Lamu. This will mark the first large-scale...
Get Ahead of Property Tax and Business License Compliance
CFO Dive
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Why does a US senator want to recognize Somaliland?
GZERO Media
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August 21, 2025
Last week, US Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) became the latest American conservative to voice support for Somaliland, as he publicly urged the Trump administration to recognize it as a country. “Somaliland remains committed to forging closer ties with the...
In the Middle East, a Cold War Redux?
Foreign Policy
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August 21, 2025
Last spring, I had the opportunity to travel to Hong Kong. While I was there, I met with people from mainland China and discussed the gamut of issues on the U.S.-China agenda. When it came to the Middle East, one of my interlocutors relayed that...
Japan’s Defence Minister visits Türkiye to explore drone cooperation and defence ties
News.Az
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Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani is visiting Türkiye on Tuesday for talks on defence industry cooperation, including the potential acquisition of Turkish-made drones, a diplomatic source said. The visit marks the first official trip by a...
Japan, Turkey talk defense and drones
GCN
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August 21, 2025
Japan’s historic defense engagement with Turkey marks a pivotal shift in Tokyo’s military procurement strategy, as Defense Minister Gen Nakatani becomes the first Japanese defense chief to officially visit Ankara for comprehensive defense...
Love or hate Abiy Ahmed, you can’t ignore his work
Independent (Uganda)
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August 20, 2025
COMMENT | MAHLET AYELE BEYECHA – CONNECT2AFRICA | On the occasion of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s 49th birthday (August 15), Ethiopia’s leader finds himself as one of the most praised and criticized figures in contemporary Africa. Few African...
Tokyo TICAD meet a golden opportunity for Kenya's maritime sector
The Standard
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August 21, 2025
On Monday this week, President Ruto departed Nairobi for Japan to attend the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), a platform that has shaped Africa’s development agenda since 1993. This summit, co-hosted by Japan,...
Japan’s defense minister visits Turkey for talks on defense cooperation, drones
Kathimerini
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August 19, 2025
A Bayraktar Akinci unmanned combat drone is pictured at SAHA EXPO Defense & Aerospace Exhibition in Istanbul, Turkey, October 27, 2022. [Umit Bektas/Reuters] Japan’s defense minister will hold talks in Turkey on Tuesday on defense industry...