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Why is piracy rising off Somalia again — and is the Iran war responsible?
At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.
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Egypt qualify for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win over Djibouti
Two goals from Salah and one from Adel make Egypt the third African country after Morocco and Tunisia to book a berth.
UN launches rescue operation after eight die off Djibouti coast; 22 missing
The International Organization for Migration says group of 150 were forced off boat by smugglers to swim to shore.
Two dead, 186 missing after four boats sink off Yemen and Djibouti: UN
UN migration agency says two bodies recovered off Djibouti while dozens of migrants and five Yemeni crew remain missing.
At least 45 dead, dozens missing as boats sink off coast of Djibouti
The boats were traversing a sea route described as one of the busiest and most dangerous in the world.
Children among 16 dead after asylum-seeker boat capsizes off Djibouti: UN
At least 28 others are missing after a boat carrying 77 asylum seekers sinks, according to the UN’s migration agency.
UN says 38 dead, including children, as migrant boat sinks off Djibouti
Many hundreds have died in the Gulf of Aden while trying to reach Saudi Arabia through Yemen.
From: The Stream
Is the Kenyan government doing enough to act against femicide?
With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence?
Published On 2 Feb 2024
From: Counting the Cost
Could Red Sea attacks push up prices and fuel inflation?
Houthi rebels have attacked vessels transporting goods through Bab al-Mandeb strait that they say are linked to Israel.
Published On 28 Jan 2024
Head of Sudan’s paramilitary RSF visits Djibouti amid ceasefire efforts
Hemedti visits Djibouti as East African countries attempt to broker a ceasefire between the RSF and the Sudanese army.
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How much does Africa contribute to global carbon emissions?
Africa, which contributes just 4 percent of global CO2 emissions, will suffer the most from climate change.
