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China, Africa vow to strengthen military cooperation
Addis Ababa, July 24, 2023 (FBC) - China and the African continent, under the umbrella of the African Union (AU), have vowed to strengthen the already fruitful military cooperation so as to…
Rome migration conference ‘first step’ towards Mattei Plan
Addis Ababa, July 24, 2023 (FBC) - Sunday's international conference on development and migration at the foreign ministry in Rome "is the first step towards drawing up the Mattei Plan that…
UN Official Says Any Risk of Ukraine Conflict Spillover in Black See Must Be Avoided
UNITED NATIONS, July 21 (Sputnik) - The United Nations warns that any risk of the Ukrainian conflict spilling over as a result of a military incident in the Black Sea must be avoided at all…
Severe Weather Kills 6 People in Western Balkans – Emergency Services
BELGRADE, July 20 (Sputnik) - Squally winds and thunderstorms overnight Thursday night killed four people in Croatia, one each in Slovenia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, while dozens of…
Brazil-Russia Trade Showing Great Growth Potential – Foreign Minister
Addis Ababa, July 19, 2023 (FBC) - The Russian-Brazilian trade that hit a record high of $10 billion in 2022 has a great potential for further growth due to products with high added value,…
Africa bouncing back despite negative effects of global crisis: Albert Muchanga
Addis Ababa, July 19, 2023 (FBC) - During the launch of the Africa’s Development Dynamics 2023 report, African Union Commissioner for Trade and Industry, Albert Muchanga stated that the…
UN marks Nelson Mandela Int’l Day
Addis Ababa, July 18, 2023 (FBC) - The United Nations commemorated the Nelson Mandela International Day today July 18, a tribute to the former freedom fighter and South African leader.…
The promise of the 2030Agenda is in peril: UN Chief
Addis Ababa, July 18, 2023 (FBC) - The world is “woefully off track” to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the 2030 deadline, the United Nations Secretary General António…
IMF Approves $1 Billion for Kenya After Latest Loan Review
Addis Ababa, July 18, 2023 (FBC) - The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved almost $1 billion for Kenya, saying the country had met conditions for continued financing under…
AUC, UNDP jointly launch Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions
Addis Ababa, July 17, 2023 (FBC) – The African Union Commission (AUC) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched the Africa Facility to Support Inclusive Transitions (AFSIT),…