Every year hurricanes cause thousands of casulaties and injuries, lead to millions of dollars in losses, and cause significant disruptions to life and business continuity.
While the main conflict in Yemen is ongoing between the Houthis and members of the Saudi-led Coalition, Sunni jihadist groups have been able to take advantage of the existing relative vacuum in power to entrench themselves in the southern part of the country.
The Presidential primary will be held on August 11 prior to the general election for the president, vice-president, National Congress, and the governors of several provinces.
Tensions in the Gulf are liable to remain high as both Iran and the US are likely to continue their strategic posturing in the region over the short term.
The Islamic State published a claim of responsibility for an attack in Mocimboa da Praia district, Cabo Delgado Province, likely in an effort to portray their global reach and operational resilience despite losses in the Middle East.