Deadly floods have killed at least 8 people by electrocution in Cape Town's slums, including four children. Many people are missing and the toll could rise.

$730 million was granted by the World Bank to renovate the Addis -Djibouti highway. 900km essential for Ethiopia: more than 95% of the country's import-export trade in volume uses this corridor. This vital route is now in poor condition and unsuitable for the increase in truck traffic. The road is the only access to the sea and the port of Djibouti, essential access to international trade. Gateway to East Africa.

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