Addressing Food Insecurity and Climate Change in the Horn of Africa: Regional Solutions

Food insecurity caused by failed consecutive rainy seasons – coupled with multidimensional vulnerabilities in the Horn of Africa (HoA) – has caused grave concern in the fragile and conflict-affected areas, urging a... Read more »

 Tanzania opposition leader to end exile after rally ban lifted

Former presidential candidate Lissu says he will return home on January 25 and ‘get back to work’. Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu will return home on January 25 Tanzania’s opposition leader and... Read more »

 Joint DRC-Uganda operation frees 100 hostages held by ADF rebel group

Around a hundred civilians who were abducted by a rebel group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been rescued in a combined DR Congo-Uganda military operation. The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF)... Read more »

 Mauritius and UK launch sovereignty talks over Chagos Islands

Britain and Mauritius have begun talks on the sovereignty of the disputed Chagos archipelago, the Mauritian prime minister announced Sunday (Jan. 1st). “The latest developments on the Chagos issue are very encouraging.... Read more »

 Dubai drops 30 percent tax on alcohol towoo tourists, expats

The changes took effect on Sunday and will run for a one-year trial period, according to domestic media.  Tourism is a key pillar of Dubai’s economy and grew more than 180 percent... Read more »

More than 1,000 people killed after magnitude 5.9 earthquake hits eastern Afghanistan

(CNN) Afghanistan was rocked by its deadliest earthquake in decades on Wednesday when a magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck the country’s east, killing more than 1,000 people and wounding many more, according to... Read more »

Analysis: Trump’s election lie becomes a big problem for MAGA Media

New York (CNN Business)A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. You can sign up for free right here. Donald Trump’s Big Lie is becoming a big problem... Read more »

AU suspends Burkina Faso after coup as envoys head for talks

The African Union (AU) has suspended Burkina Faso a week after a faction of the army announced the removal of President Roch Kabore, as envoys from West Africa and the United Nations... Read more »

Sudan’s army chief orders release of four ministers held in coup

Sudan’s army General Abdel Fattah al- Burhan has ordered the release of four civilian ministers detained since he led a military coup last week, state-run television said. Sudan TV on Thursday identified... Read more »

Satellite images indicate China’s progress in missile silos

Rapid construction at three suspected silo fields in China — which could eventually be capable of launching long-range nuclear missiles — appears to indicate that Beijing is putting substantial efforts and resources... Read more »