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UN Trade Forum 2023 Kicks off today
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2023 (FBC) – The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) is hosting the third iteration of the UN Trade Forum 2023, from 08 - 09 May 2023 in Geneva, …
SAEF Set To Host 2nd African Media Convention
Addis Ababa, May 6, 2023 (FBC) – The Southern African Editors’ Forum (SAEF) is finalizing preparations to host the second African Media Convention from May 11, 2023 to May 13, 2023 in…
COVID is no longer a global health emergency: WHO
Addis Ababa, May 5, 2023 (FBC) - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that Covid-19 no longer represents a "global health emergency".
The statement represents a major step…
ATPC reaffirms its commitment to contribute to the AU Theme of the Year 2023
Addis Ababa, May 5, 2023 (FBC) - Stephen Karingi, Director of Regional Integration and Trade Division at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), called on African countries to expedite the…
AUC set to hold 15th STCDSS Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, May 5, 2023 (FBC) – The African Union Commission (AUC) has set to hold the 15th Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Defense, Safety and Security (STCDSS)…
IFRC increases support in Sudan to assist people at-risk locations, on the move
Addis Ababa, May 4, 2023 (FBC) – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an Emergency Appeal to support the Sudanese Red Crescent Society…
Sudan refugee response will need $445ml for rising numbers fleeing the country: UNHCR
Addis Ababa, May 4, 2023 (FBC) – The UN Refugee Agency, said today that it is planning for an outflow of 860,000 refugees and returnees from Sudan and, with partners, will require US$445…
Moscow bans use of drones following two overnight attacks on Kremlin
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2023 (FBC) - Moscow’s authorities have banned the unauthorized use of drones, the Russian capital’s mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced on Wednesday. The measure came shortly…
Russia warns of ‘retaliation’ for an attack on Kremlin
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2023 (FBC) - Russia reserves the right to retaliate “anywhere and anytime it deems necessary” in response to the drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, RT…
Kenyan president calls for removal of barrier for movement of people to boost regional integration
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2023 (FBC) - The President of Kenya, William Ruto, has called on the East African Community (EAC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states…