Greater Horn of Africa

Addis Abeba – Flooding caused by the overflow of the Awash River has displaced thousands of people across West and Southwest Shewa zones, destroying crops, killing livestock, and leaving displaced residents …

The Ethiopian government is moving to implement a series of flood mitigation strategies in the Awash Basin, a key economic region that is particularly susceptible to flooding. The effort is …

Every year Africa is hit by extreme floods which, combined with high levels of vulnerability and increasing population exposure, often result in humanitarian crises and population displacement. Impact-based forecasting and …

Addis Ababa, January 20, 2025 (FMC) – The 69th Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF 69) is taking place in Addis Ababa in attendance of a diverse group …

A new report provides key messages and discussions from a workshop on anticipatory action for drylands and pastoralist communities in the Horn of Africa. Bringing together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners involved in …

There is a high likelihood of above-normal rainfall across most of the northern parts of Greater Horn of Africa during the critical June-September rainy season. The outlook was issued during the …