By Zakaria Hassan - Reporter
BAKU (Dawan) – Djibouti’s Economy Minister Ilyas Moussa Dawaleh said climate change threatens stability in the Horn of Africa as droughts and floods worsen regional vulnerabilities, Djibouti News Agency ADI reported.
Speaking at a ministerial roundtable in Baku during the Islamic Development Bank’s (IDB) Annual Meetings, Dawaleh described climate change as a “powerful factor intensifying risks” facing the region.
“Climate change is amplifying challenges such as food insecurity, economic fragility, and competition over resources,” Dawaleh said. He warned that without coordinated action among regional governments and international partners, instability, refugee flows, and conflicts are likely to worsen.
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The Horn of Africa, which includes Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, and Eritrea, remains among the world’s most climate-sensitive regions. Recurrent droughts, severe flooding, and land degradation threaten the livelihoods of millions, according to international agencies monitoring the situation.
Dawaleh’s warning underscores the urgent need for both regional cooperation and global support to address climate risks and their security implications in this strategically vital region.