China opens China-Horn of Africa Conference on security, Governance and Development. Beijing determined to play greater role in a region beset by conflict and security issues. Ethiopia wracked by conflict in north between forces and TPLF. China on Monday offered to play the role of mediator to resolve disputes in the Horn of Africa, on the … Read more
The UK government has been asked to pay “due attention” to the food crisis gripping the Horn of Africa, as new polling shows that just two out of ten Britons are aware that the worst drought in 40 years is even occurring, much alone causing catastrophe. The cumulative effect of three failed rainy seasons has … Read more
Drought-affected parts of Ethiopia are experiencing “dramatic” rises in child marriage as the biggest climate-related disaster in 40 years drives people to the brink, according to the director of Unicef. Millions of people in the Horn of Africa, including sections of Ethiopia, Somalia, Kenya, and Djibouti, have faced famine, malnutrition, and mass displacement as a … Read more
UNITED NATIONS – A Chinese envoy on Tuesday called for constructive assistance to Somalia to help stabilize the country. Recently, the Somali parties have been moving forward with the electoral process against all odds. China encourages them to continue to overcome their differences and move forward with elections as agreed to create enabling conditions for … Read more
WASHINGTON – A veteran US diplomat who has handled turbulent ties with Turkey was named last week to tackle crises in Sudan and Ethiopia as the outgoing envoy looked to make progress in Addis Ababa. David Satterfield, the outgoing US ambassador to Turkey who has worked extensively in the Middle East, will become special envoy … Read more
