Mary Robinson travels to Ethiopia to witness impact of drought
Horndiplomat-Former president to visit country with aid agencies to see response to food crisis
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UN special envoy for climate change Mary Robinson will meet representatives of the Ethiopian government and visit areas affected by El Niño. Photograph: Dara Mac...
Why Many Nations Have Military Bases In Djibouti
Horndiplomat-Located in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti hosts troops from the U.S., China and France. So why is Djibouti so popular for military bases?
The small African nation of Djibouti will soon be home to China's first major overseas military base. In fact, several world...
Djibouti faces new kid on the block
By James Jeffrey
HORNDIPLOMAT-Despite Ramadan, there is no slackening at Djibouti's ports. Under the relentless sun, whippet-thin men glistening with sweat work the docks, taking what refuge they can in the shade cast by machinery and stacks of cargo.
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Yemeni refugees find safety and hope at school in Djibouti
Horndiplomat-Education drive at camp in the tiny African state is impoving lives of those who fled war
James Jeffrey in Djibouti City
Yemeni boys in the refugee camp prove an energetic bunch. Photograph: James Jeffrey
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Ramadan in Djibouti
By James Jeffrey
Horndiplomat-It seems obvious that fasting between sunrise and sunset for the month of Ramadan would hurt productivity.
But in the port city of Djibouti, East Africa’s premier trade hub, there can’t be any letup, even during Islam’s most holy month.
The pressure is especially...
Ethiopia, Mozambique to Step Up Cooperation
By Zelalem Girma
HornDiplomat-The two nations discussed ten themes to expand the bilateral cooperation in diverse frontiers.
Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn was on an official visit to Mozambique to discuss with Mozambique President Filipe Nyusi on deepening bilateral relations between the two nations.
The two nations discussed...
