East Africa
Germany Flags Terror Threats in Kenya’s Border Zones with Somalia
Germany’s Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning for its citizens residing in or traveling to Kenya, highlighting an increased risk of terrorist attacks, especially in crowded public places such as hotels, markets, and transportation hubs. The advisory specifically warns about regions near the Somalia border, where militant groups remain active.
East Africa
Somalia: Kenya Revokes Passports of Two Somali Officials Amid Jubaland Tensions
Kenya has revoked the passports of two senior Somali officials, including the Federal Government's second deputy prime minister and the deputy fisheries minister, sources close to Villa Somalia said on Wednesday, in a move that risks escalating bilateral strains amid a deepening political crisis in Somalia's southern Jubaland region.
East Africa
Kenya: Ruto’s Diplomatic Shake-Up Stalls Envoy Postings
Several of President William Ruto’s diplomatic appointees, particularly deputy heads of mission and consuls general, have yet to assume their posts despite being vetted and approved by the National Assembly, exposing apparent coordination gaps between the State House and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
East Africa
Kenya: Kagwe, Oparanya Back Digital Coffee Auction Plan
Kenya’s coffee sector is set for a major shake-up as the government moves to launch the country’s first global online coffee auction, opening the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to international buyers in a bid to eliminate cartels and raise farmer incomes.
East Africa
Ruto Appoints John Cox Lorionokou as Political Parties Registrar
President William Ruto has named John Lorionokou as the new Registrar of Political Parties (RPP) in a wide-ranging set of government appointments aimed at strengthening leadership across electoral, diplomatic, and human rights institutions.
East Africa
Hon. Malabo Daud Hussein Leads Discussions at Djibouti Climate Outlook Workshop
The DRESS-EA project, in collaboration with the National Meteorology Agency of Djibouti, recently hosted a workshop to discuss the climate outlook for October, November, and December 2025. The event took place at the former Ministry of Agriculture premises and gathered a wide range of participants, including experts, researchers, public officials, civil society representatives, and Hon. Malabo Daud Hussein, State Minister of Youth and Sports of Djibouti.
East Africa
Youth for Climate Innovation Forum 2025
Djibouti City | June 17, 2025
Over 400 young innovators attended the Youth for Climate Innovation Forum, launched by the Ministry of Environment.
Deputy Minister Hon....
East Africa
Djibouti and Egypt Forge Partnership on Coastal Protection
Cairo, Egypt | May 19, 2025
Djibouti signed a bilateral environmental cooperation agreement with Egypt to strengthen research and capacity in coastal erosion and marine...
East Africa
Djibouti Hosts Regional Workshop on Renewable Energy Access
Nairobi, Kenya | April 28, 2025
Djibouti’s Ministry of Environment, in partnership with UNDP, organized a regional workshop on Renewable Energy Access for the Horn...
East Africa
Green Djibouti 2030: National Tree Planting Campaign Launched
Ali Sabieh, Djibouti | March 21, 2025
The Ministry launched the Green Djibouti 2030 Initiative, an ambitious program to plant 10 million trees over the...
East Africa
Djibouti Launches National Climate Education Framework
Djibouti City | January 12, 2025
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has launched Djibouti’s National Climate Education Framework, a blueprint to integrate environmental...