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Momentum builds for free movement under AfCFTA
Addis Ababa, January 30, 2023 (FBC) - Trade experts, business executives, and advocates of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) from across the continent have expressed concerns…
German Chancellor Scholz Says Will Further Hold Phone Talks With Putin Amid Ukraine Crisis
BERLIN, January 29 (Sputnik) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he is set to continue holding phone talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin amid the ongoing hostilities in Ukraine.…
AfDB and partners mobilize $30 billion for African farmers
Addis Ababa January 28, 2023 (FBC) – The Dakar II Feed Africa Summit concluded on Friday with a $30 billion pledge by the African Development Bank (AfDB) and development partners to finance…
Russia, Eritrea agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation in various sectors
Addis Ababa, January 27, 2023 (FBC) – The State of Eritrea and the Russian Federation has agreed to strengthen bilateral ties in various areas of cooperation.
Foreign Minister of the…
Private sector urged to “own and drive” Africa’s continental trade agreement
Addis Ababa, January 27, 2023 (FBC) - The private sector is recognized as an indispensable stakeholder in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA), especially given its ability…
Russia reiterates commitment to transfer 262,000 t of fertilizers at no charge to poorest countries
Addis Ababa, January 25, 2023 (FBC) - In a press release sent to FBC, the Russian Embassy in Addis Ababa said that, following the Black Sea Initiative, 668 vessels with 18,224,860 tonnes of…
PAP begins AU Summit journey with presentation to the PRC
Addis Ababa January 25, 2023 (FBC) –The Pan-African Parliament (PAP), led by its President, Chief Fortune Charumbira has arrived at the African Union (AU) Headquarters in Addis Ababa,…
Russia, Eswatini agree to increase military cooperation – Lavrov
MBABANE, January 24 (Sputnik) - Russia and Eswatini have agreed to increase security cooperation, and Moscow is ready to consider Eswatini's applications on any issues that need to be…
AfDB forecasts faster recovery for African economies
Addis Ababa January 24, 2023 (FBC) - African Development Bank (AfDB) stated that the continent’s economies are expected to grow faster than global projections this year, but budget and trade…
Russia to host second Russia-Africa Summit in July
Addis Ababa, January 19, 2023 (FBC) –The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov, announced that his country is planning to host a second Russia-Africa Summit in…