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Djibouti’s 77-year-old President joins long list of aging African leaders seeking re-election
The political landscape in Djibouti is once again turning the spotlight onto its long-serving president. Ismail Omar Guelleh, who is 77, is preparing to join a growing list of veteran African leaders seeking to extend their time in office as he...
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Djibouti, Qatar sign MoUs to foster strategic partnership, bilateral ties
Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and Government Spokesperson Abdoulkader Houssein Omar Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation and Government Spokesperson Abdoulkader Houssein Omar...
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Djibouti: Solar-powered desalination plant to tackle water scarcity
A solar-powered seawater desalination plant is being constructed in Dalaf, in the Obock region of Djibouti, marking a major step towards addressing chronic water shortages and boosting sustainable development in the area. The facility, only the...
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Deputy Chief of Naval Staff calls for coordinated efforts to counter global maritime challenges
A top official of the Indian Navy on Monday told a gathering of maritime security practitioners from nearly 30 countries that information sharing and coordinated efforts were necessary to counter global maritime challenges. In his address at the...
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Whiplash: How Trump's threat to strike Nigeria further reshuffles Pentagon priorities
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By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Steve Holland WASHINGTON (Reuters) -When President Donald Trump made a surprise threat this weekend on social media to carry out strikes in Nigeria, his defense secretary answered quickly: “Yes sir.” But several...
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Jordan’s industrial exports rise by 7.5% in first eight months of 2025
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Zawya
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AMMAN — Industrial exports grew by 7.5 per cent from the beginning of 2025 to August, according to statistical data released by the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI). The figures showed that the value of industrial exports reached JD5.565 billion...
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Djibouti lifts presidential age limit, paving way for sixth Guelleh term
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Yahoo News
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Djibouti’s parliament has removed the constitutional age ceiling for presidential candidates, opening the door for Ismail Omar Guelleh to seek a sixth term despite being 77 years old. All 65 lawmakers present voted on Sunday to eliminate the age...
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Jordan's industrial sector exports grew 7.5% in 1st 8 months 2025-JCI
Ammon News - Statistical data from the Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) showed that industrial sector exports grew by 7.5% during the 1st 8 months 2025. The data indicated that Jordan's industrial sector exports increased during the January-August...
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Policy makers uphold Africa's green industrialisation, spotlight investment reforms at APRA 2
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Zimbabwe Independent
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APRA, co-hosted by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), provides a platform for ministers, distinguished representatives from Partners, investors, developers and financial institutions from across the continent and beyond to engage...
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Two MoUs with Qatar strengthen bilateral cooperation: Djibouti FM
Doha: Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Government Spokesperson of the Republic of Djibouti H E Abdoulkader Houssein Omar affirmed that the two memoranda of understanding (MoU) signed between the State of Qatar and the...
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MoUs signed with Qatar strengthen partnership,says Djibouti minister
QNA Doha Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Government Spokesperson of the sisterly Republic of Djibouti Abdoulkader Houssein Omar affirmed that the two memoranda of understanding (MoU) signed between the State of Qatar...
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DPM Temesgen Affirms Ethiopia's Leading Role in Sustainable Energy, Shared Prosperity
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Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, October 27, 2025 (ENA) – Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh affirmed that Ethiopia continues to play a leading role in sustainable water and energy development while advancing shared regional prosperity. Speaking at the opening of...
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Saudi’s RSGT Finalizes 30-Year Lease of Djibouti’s Tadjourah Port
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The Maritime Executive
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The Middle East-based terminal operators continue to expand their footprint in Africa, with governments in the region opening ports to private investors. Last week, Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) signed a 30-year concession...
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South Sudan joins Djibouti, Uganda, and Ethiopia to create regional transport corridor
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 42 minutes ago Simon Mijok, the National Minister of Road and Bridges - Credit | Office of the President | April 4, 2022 South Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and Uganda are set to sign a ministerial agreement...
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Namibia submits six projects for renewable energy investment
Namibia has submitted six project proposals for different renewable energy projects that need investment to the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables for Africa (Apra). The total number of projects submitted by the 10 member states of Apra are...
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UAE reaffirms commitment to partnership with Africa on clean energy transition, green industrialisation at APRA Investment Forum in Sierra Leone
FREETOWN (WAM) Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, represented the UAE at the opening session and the ministerial debate of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment...
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Along Somalia’s Overlooked Migration Trail, Dangers Lie in Wait
On a long strip of white sand along Mareero’s coast in northern Puntland, Somalia, the beach is littered with debris. A member of the Puntland Maritime Police Force sinks his boot into a heap of bottles and cans, threading between a broken torch,...
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New Shipping Route Set to Transform Trade
DP World has launched a new strategic shipping route connecting Jebel Ali Port in the UAE with Berbera Port in Somaliland. The new service, operating every nine days, enhances DP World’s global network and reinforces Berbera’s position as a key...
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ANALYSIS: The proxy war over coastline plaguing Kenya’s neighbour
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Map of Horn of Africa / bird story agencyFrom the air, Somalia’s coastline unfurls endlessly, a ribbon of sand and sea stretching more than 2,000 miles from Kenya to Djibouti. That same coastline now lies at the heart of a contest that could...
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Opinion: Unpacking The Shipping Global Carbon Tax Delay
A fragmented, multipolar approach to decarbonization might actually fit our fragmented, multipolar world better. By James Lightbourn — While there’s plenty of soul-searching underway among supporters of the world’s first proposed carbon tax, its...
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