This tiny African state has such a vital strategic location that most of the world's most powerful militaries have set up bases there.

With the support of Qatari people, and as part of its humanitarian efforts to support the neediest families during the holy month of Ramadan, Qatar Charity (QC) distributed

The sinkings occurred late Thursday along a route that is increasingly used by Ethiopians hoping to find work in Gulf countries or escape conflict.

Sudan’s deputy head of the ruling Sovereign Council, Malik Agar, signalled Khartoum’s intention to rejoin the regional bloc IGAD and the African Union during a visit to Djibouti on Sunday, both Sudanese and Djiboutian officials said.