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Korea, Africa Economic Cooperation Ministerial Conference Underway in Busan
Addis Ababa, September 14, 2023 (FBC) - The 7th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference opened in Busan, Korea with a strong call for additional resources to help…
Africa CDC, France sign MoU to strengthen public health systems in Africa
Addis Ababa, September 14, 2023 (FBC) -The Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the government of France have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
Death toll from devastating floods in Libya rises to 6,000 people
Addis Ababa, September 13, 2023 (FBC) - Death toll from devastating floods in Libya’s eastern city of Derna has risen to an estimated 6,000 people, according to local officials.
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Council of EU Prolongs Personal Sanctions Against Russia for Another 6 Months
BRUSSELS, September 13 (Sputnik) - The Council of the European Union prolonged on Wednesday personal sanctions, some of them in force since 2014, against nearly 1,800 Russian individuals and…
Africa CDC, France sign MoU to strengthen public health systems in Africa
Addis Ababa, September 12, 2023 (FBC) - The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the government of France signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to…
Floods in eastern Libya kill at least 150 people
Addis Ababa, September 11, 2023 (FBC) - At least 150 people were killed and many others went missing after floods triggered by Mediterranean storm Daniel hit eastern Libya on Sunday, a local…
Erdogan says any grain deal talks excluding Russia’s participation bound to fail
Addis Ababa, September 10, 2023 (FBC) - Turkey is paying great attention to ensuring food security in Africa, but any alternatives to the grain deal that exclude Russia's participation are…
Indian PM proposes holding virtual G20 Summit before November 2023
NEW DELHI, September 10 (Sputnik) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday proposed holding a virtual G20 leaders' summit before the end of India's presidency in November 2023.
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African leaders laud AU’s admission into G20
Addis Ababa, September 9, 2023 (FBC) – African leaders have welcomed the admission of the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20 (G20), with most hailing it as an opportunity…
AU becomes permanent member of G-20
Addis Ababa, September 9, 2023 (FBC) – The African Union (AU) has become a permanent member of the Group of 20 (G20) major economies, its Chairperson Azali Assoumani confirmed Saturday.…