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March to May 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Below-normal rainfall is expected over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa

21st January 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) officially released the March to May (MAM) 2025 seasonal climate forecast. This season is critical for the equatorial part of the Greater Horn of Africa region, contributing up to 60% of the annual rainfall in many parts. The MAM forecast indicates a higher likelihood of below normal rainfall conditions over the eastern and western parts of the region.
Key Highlights from the Climate Outlook
- Below-average rainfall is expected in much of Somalia, eastern and northern Kenya, southern and north-eastern Ethiopia, Djibouti, coastal Eritrea, western South Sudan, …
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March to May 2025 Seasonal Forecast: Below-normal rainfall is expected over most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa

21st January 2025, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) officially released the March to May (MAM) 2025 seasonal climate forecast. This season is critical for the equatorial part of the …

From Crisis to Innovation: Learning from the Previous Desert Locust Invasions

The 2019–2021 desert locust outbreak devastated the Horn of Africa, resulting in billions of dollars in damages. While toxic pesticides left environmental harm, eco-friendly innovations like biopesticides and advanced early warning systems emerged. Experts now …

IGAD region Reporting competition : Transboundary Pests threat to food security and livelihoods

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Transboundary pests pose a significant threat to food security, livelihoods, and economic development in the IGAD region. Effective management of these pests requires a comprehensive approach, including robust public awareness and engagement. Journalists play …

IGAD Pavilion at COP29 : Call for side event sessions at the COP29 IGAD Pavilion

IGAD invites organizations, institutions, member states, and individuals to host side events at the IGAD Pavilion during COP29, which will be held from 11-22 November 2024 at the Baku Olympic Stadium, Azerbaijan. Located in the …

Can We Talk 11: The Monitoring and Applications of the VIIRS Satellite Data received from the RAR -Station at ICPAC

The emergence of Satellite technology has revolutionised our ability to monitor various important data parameters since access to accurate and comprehensive data is important in climate science and prediction. The IGAD Climate Prediction and Application …

IGAD Regional Focus of the 2024 Global Report on Food Crises: Urgent Action Needed as Food Insecurity Worsens Across the IGAD Region

Nairobi, Kenya, August 22, 2024: The IGAD Regional Focus of the 2024 Global Report on Food Crises underscores a deepening food insecurity crisis impacting the IGAD region, encompassing Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, …