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The United Nations warns that the global outlook masks significant regional inequalities, with poverty increasingly concentrated in areas affected by conflict, economic instability and climate-related shocks
The 120-kilometre pipeline will connect Djibouti’s Damerjog port to a fuel distribution facility in Dewele, Ethiopia, and will include storage capacity of about 400 million litres.
Reporters Without Borders says press freedom has worsened across sub-Saharan Africa, linking the decline to armed conflict, criminalisation of journalism and weaker economic conditions. Its 2026 index finds most countries “difficult” for media rights.
Several economies were singled out for strong performance, including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Rwanda, which recorded growth above 6 percent.
The report titled “What a Waste 3.0” highlights a broader global trend in which waste generation is rising quickly, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. The region is projected to see total waste increase from about 230 million tonnes to more than 500 million tonnes by 2050, largely driven by population growth and increased consumption.
WHO reports 4.9 million under-five deaths in 2024, warning progress is slowing, with preventable causes, malnutrition and malaria hitting sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia hardest.
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Jim Risch defended his proposal to reduce financial aid in the fight against Al Shabaab.