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The Horn of Africa is set to have increased rainfall from May to July, with some areas getting wetter than usual, according to the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). The ICPAC forecasts wetter conditions for northern regions, affecting countries like Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, as well as western and coastal Kenya. Heavy rains in the region have caused flooding resulting in casualties and damages. Kenya has…

In a notable announcement from Nairobi, Kenya, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) has forecasted heavy rains in the Horn of Africa from May to July. The northern regions of the area are expected to be significantly wetter than usual during this time. Specifically, countries such as Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Uganda, and parts of Kenya will experience the brunt of these unusual weather patterns. The ongoing heavy rains have already caused flooding in the region, resulting in…

In the Central African Republic, the World Bank released its annual report on Monday, November 30. In 2019, growth slowed slightly to 3.1%, but remained good compared with the countries in the region. However, the outlook for 2020 is much worse ... The World Bank predicts zero or even negative growth of up to 1.2% for 2020. as…