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Botswana declares public holiday to celebrate historic world athletics gold medal
Addis Ababa, September 22, 2025 (FMC) – Botswana has announced a public holiday to mark its historic victory in the men’s 4x400 metres relay at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, becoming the first African nation to win the event.
President Duma Boko described the gold medal as a “historic African win” during an online address, praising…
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Ethiopia Will Have a Competitive National Football Team in Africa and on the World Stage Within 10…
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2025 (FMC) — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) said Ethiopia will have a national football team recognized across Africa and the world within the next ten years, highlighting sports development as part of the…
Ethiopian Athletics Team Touches Down in Tokyo Ahead of World Championships
Addis Ababa, September 10, 2025 (FMC) – The Ethiopian athletics delegation has arrived in Tokyo, Japan, marking the country’s first contingent to participate in the 20th edition of the World Athletics Championships.
Upon landing at…
Ethiopian Football Federation Submits Formal Complaint to FIFA After World Cup Qualifier Against…
Addis Ababa, September 7, 2025 (FMC) – The Ethiopian Football Federation (EFF) announced this evening that it has formally submitted a complaint to FIFA following Friday night’s FIFA World Cup Qualifying match against Egypt, in which Egypt…
Hailemaryam Kiros Shatters Australian Marathon Record at Sydney Marathon 2025
Addis Ababa, August 31, 2025 (FMC) — Ethiopian long-distance runner Hailemaryam Kiros delivered a stellar performance at the 2025 Sydney Marathon, clinching victory with a record-breaking time of 2:06:06. His achievement not only secured…
Morocco Clinches Record Third CHAN Title in Nairobi
Addis Ababa, August 30, 2025 (FMC) — In a thrilling final at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi on Saturday, Morocco secured their third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title with a 3-2 victory over Madagascar.
The Atlas…
Kasama City Honors Ethiopia’s Legendary Athlete Abebe Bikila with Road Naming
Addis Ababa, August 25, 2025 (FMC) – In a symbolic celebration of Ethiopia–Japan friendship, a road in Kasama City, Japan, has been inaugurated in honor of Ethiopia’s legendary athlete Abebe Bikila, the Ethiopian Embassy in Tokyo told FMC.…