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Africa moves to protect interests in global tax rules to increase revenues & stem illicit…
Addis Ababa, June 2, 2023 (FBC) - The African Union has concluded a three-day meeting of the Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration-…
12th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum underway in Zhejiang
Addis Ababa, June 2, 2023 (FBC) - The twelfth China-Africa Think Tanks Forum has begun in the city of Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, as officials and experts gather to find ways to strengthen…
Sudan extends closure of its airspace until June 15 – statement
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2023 (FBC) - Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority will extend the closure of Sudanese airspace until the 15th of June, a statement for Khartoum international airport said on…
AU Expanded Mechanism convenes implementation of continental roadmap for resolution of conflict in…
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2023 (FBC) – The Expanded Mechanism for the Resolution of the Conflict in Sudan convened its third meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Wednesday (31 May).
It is…
ECA calls for an Inclusive Tax System as Part of a Global Deal to Secure Sustainable Development…
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2023 (FBC) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called for an inclusive international tax system and an overhaul of the global financial system…
AUC, ECA launch joint project to tackle migration narrative, barriers in Africa
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2023 (FBC) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have launched a joint project aimed at shaping a positive…
Canada announces $140mln in funding for development projects in Africa
Ababa, May 30, 2023 (FBC) - Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada, Harjit S. Sajjan, recently concluded his…
Australia announces $29M in humanitarian aid for Mideast, Africa
Addis Ababa, May 29, 2023 (FBC) - Australia on Monday announced that it will provide an additional $29 million to humanitarian partners to respond to the growing food security crisis and to…
China to launch Shenzhou-16 crewed spaceship on May 30
Addis Ababa, May 29, 2023 (FBC) - The Shenzhou-16 crewed spaceship is scheduled to be launched at 9:31 a.m. Tuesday (Beijing Time) from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest…
Collective action can “move mountains” for Africa: ECA Deputy ES
Addis Ababa, May 29, 2023 (FBC) - Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Hanan Morsy, has called for continued collective action in…