The framework seeks to strengthen regional cooperation, improve early warning systems and enhance preparedness to minimise the potential humanitarian, agricultural and economic consequences of the anticipated weather phenomenon.
Tanna welcomed the introduction of ethanol-powered cooking stoves, saying wider adoption of cleaner cooking technologies could reduce household dependence on charcoal and firewood, helping to protect forests and minimise environmental degradation.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has arrived in Uganda for an official visit expected to deepen diplomatic and economic cooperation between Kampala and Cairo, with discussions set to focus on regional security, trade, agriculture, and water resource management.