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MasterCard deploys $1.5bn to boost livelihoods of millions in Africa
Addis Ababa, April 13, 2023 (FBC) – The MasterCard Foundation is deploying $1.5 billion in partnership with the Africa CDC to save the lives and livelihoods of millions of people in Africa,…
SAEF set to host 2nd African media convention
Addis Ababa, April 11, 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…
AFTSDC2023 kicks off tomorrow
Addis Ababa, April 11, 2023 (FBC) – The 9th edition of the African Fintech Summit (AFTS) set to be held tomorrow at the Walter E. Washington Convention Centre, Washington DC.
According to…
AU urges non-signatory member states to ratify ARC Treaty
Addis Ababa, April 10, 2023 (FBC) - The AU Commission in its 13th Conference of Parties (COP) of Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) echoed the need for urgency in addressing rising disaster risk on…
WHO celebrates 75th anniversary
Addis Ababa, April 7, 2023 (FBC) – The World Health Day 2023 is being celebrated across the globe.
On 7 April 2023 World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) observes its 75th…
Countries set out way forward to protect world from future pandemic emergencies: WHO
Addis Ababa, April 7, 2023 (FBC) – Countries of the World Health Organization have mapped out how negotiations on a global accord on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response will move…
FAO welcomes $34.4 mill contribution from Japan to boost food security
Addis Ababa, April 6, 2023 (FBC) – Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has welcomed the $34.4 million contribution from Japan to boost food security and strengthen resilience in…
Putin Invites African Countries to Russia-Africa Summit in St. Petersburg
MOSCOW, April 5 (Sputnik) - Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday invited representatives of all African countries to the Russia-Africa summit set to be held in St. Petersburg in…
Trepova Charged With Planning Petersburg Cafe Blast – Russian Investigative Committee
MOSCOW, April 4 (Sputnik) - Daria Trepova has been charged with planning the terrorist attack in a cafe in the center of St. Petersburg, which killed Russian military reporter Vladlen…
AUC Chairperson commends commitment of ATMIS Troop Contributing Countries & Partners
Addis Ababa, April 3, 2023 (FBC) - The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, Moussa Faki Mahamat, commended the first anniversary of the reconfigured African Union Transition…