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Japan sees 2 month high in virus cases
Addis Ababa, December 30, 2021 (FBC) – Japan on Thursday reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases in the past two months as the country’s prime minister vowed to reinforce measures…
South Africa Mourns Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Addis Ababa, December 27, 2021 (FBC) - South Africa is observing a week of mourning leading up to the Saturday funeral of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu, who died Sunday at the age of 90.…
Turkey, African countries agree to boost cooperation
Addis Ababa, December 19, 2021 (FBC) - The heads of Turkey and African countries agreed on Saturday to boost their partnership and cooperation in a wide range of areas, including the…
China donates relief food to drought-hit Kenyans
Addis Ababa, November 23, 2021 (FBC) - China on Monday donated relief food consisting of 945 tons of rice to drought-hit Kenyans.
Zhang Yijun, Minister Counselor of Chinese Embassy in…
Explosions in Ugandan capital leave 6 dead
Addis Ababa, November 16, 2021 (FBC) - Dozens also injured by twin explosions in Kampala, while more explosives are found by police
Six people died in twin explosions that rocked Uganda’s…
China reaffirms its firmly opposition to foreign interference
Addis Ababa, November 12, 2021 (FBC) - Communist Party of China held the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee in Beijing from 8 to 11, November 2021.
Xi Jinping,…
Boeing agrees deal with families of crash victims
Addis Ababa, November 11, 2021 (FBC) -Boeing has reached an agreement with the families of the 157 people who died in the Ethiopia 737 Max crash in 2019.
The plane maker accepts liability…
Over 40 Countries Pledge to Quit Coal
Addis Ababa, November 4, 2021 (FBC) - More than 40 countries pledges at COP26 summit to shift away from using coal as source of power.
Major coal-using countries including Poland, Vietnam…
World Leaders Sign Pledge to End Deforestation by 2030
Addis Ababa, November 2, 2021 (FBC) - In the COP26 climate summit's first major deal, over 100 world leaders have promised to reverse deforestation by 2030,.
Brazil - where stretches of…
Kishida Declares Victory for Ruling Party
Addis Ababa, November 1, 2021 (FBC) - Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has declared victory for his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
In a big win for Mr Kishida, who only became…