Somalia: Benefits – and risks – of Puntland oil

The recent discovery of oil deposits in the self-declared autonomous region of Puntland, northeastern Somalia,.

Time to take early action before another Horn of Africa drought

A discussion on the possibility of a third consecutive year of drought in the Horn.

Ethiopia: Humanitarian Requirements 2012

Humanitarian Requirements 2012 Joint Government and Humanitarian Partners’ Document (Extracts) ********** Executive Summary The overall.

South Sudan: Warnings of looming food catastrophe

An already dire food situation in South Sudan could deteriorate amid growing economic problems, food.

Ethiopia’s food production plan promising – Think tank

The Addis Ababa based think tank, Access Capital forecasted that Ethiopia’s “plans for large gains.

Ethiopia-Kenya: Clashes displace thousands across the border

Towards the end of last year, several weeks of fighting between the Gabra and Borana.

Africa Rising: Ethiopia moves to diversify exports – By Jenny Vaughan

Highlights: * In an effort to move beyond just coffee, Ethiopia now exports leather, vegetables,.

Briefing: The Egyptian revolution one year on

Activists and trade unions have announced 11 February as a day of general strike and.

Uganda: Charcoal boon a bust for forests

Once a fortnight, Moses Sserwada travels from the capital, Kampala, to northern Uganda to pick.

Ethiopia seeks sustainable modernization – By Laura Rance

It’s a point of pride among many Canadian farmers that their production efficiency is one.