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Member States validate IGAD Regional Food Safety Strategy
Addis Ababa, June 20, 2023 (FBC) - IGAD confirmed today that its member states have validated the IGAD Regional Food Safety Strategy to strengthen regional food and nutrition security.…
Committee of Ministers of IGAD Quartet group of countries deliberate on current situation in Sudan
Addis Ababa, June 20, 2023 (FBC) - The Committee of Ministers of the IGAD Quartet group of countries held its first meaning on the current situation and developments in Sudan since 14th…
Donors pledge US$1.5bn to respond to humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Addis Ababa, June 20, 2023 (FBC) - Donors at a UN conference on Monday (19 June) pledged close to US$1.5 billion to combat the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and help its neighbours host…
Over 8mil refugees seek asylum, need International Protection in Africa: AUC
Addis Ababa, June 20, 2023 (FBC) – The African Union Commission (AUC) is commemorating the World Refugee Day 2023 today at AUC Headquarter, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
It is stated that the…
Afreximbank launches insurance management services subsidiary
Addis Ababa, June 19, 2023 (FBC) - The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has launched its wholly owned insurance management services subsidiary, AFREXInsure, with a commitment to…
ILO Governing Body elects new chair
Addis Ababa, June 19, 2023 (FBC) - Abiodun Richards Adejola (Nigeria), has been elected chairperson of the International Labour Organization’s Governing Body for the period 2023-24.…
Sudan rivals agree new truce as casualties mount in Khartoum, Darfur
Addis Ababa, June 18, 2023 (FBC) – Sudan's warring generals have agreed a new 72-hour ceasefire from Sunday, US and Saudi mediators said, after fighting intensified with deadly air strikes…
AU Peace Fund Secretariat, AfDB agree to work on Bank’s 10-year strategy
Addis Ababa, June 17, 2023 (FBC) -Director of Peace Fund Secretariat at the African Union, Dagmawit Moges, Held a meeting with the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) team that includes…
Russian Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Continues to Work in Europe, North America – CEO
Addis Ababa, June 16, 2023 (FBC) - Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab's business in Europe and North America has not collapsed despite the ongoing confrontation with the West, as…
IRC urges leaders to boost funding as 25mil people in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan
Addis Ababa, June 15, 2023 (FBC) – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling for full funding at the upcoming UN pledging conference on Sudan given ongoing needs across the region.…