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AUC Commissioner signs Book of Condolences for former US President Jimmy Carter
Addis Ababa, January 3, 2025 (FMC) – Commissioner of the African Union Commission (AUC), Moussa Faki Mahamat, signed the Book of Condolences for former US President Jimmy Carter at the…
African leaders to meet in Uganda next week for Kampala CAADP Summit
Addis Ababa, January 2, 2025 (FMC) – African heads of state and government are set to meet in Kampala, Uganda, for the Extraordinary Summit on Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development…
UAE Supports Diplomatic Efforts to Resolve Crisis in Sudan
Addis Ababa, December 29, 2024 (FMC) - The United Arab Emirates has welcomed the diplomatic efforts of the brotherly Republic of Türkiye to resolve the ongoing crisis in Sudan, which also…
Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions in 2024 – IMF
Addis Ababa, December 28, 2024 (FMC) – Africa is one of the fastest-growing regions in the global economic landscape in 2024, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Amid rapid…
Ghana approves visa-free travel for all African citizens, reports say
Addis Ababa, December 27, 2024 (FMC) - Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo approved last week a visa-free travel policy for all African passport holders, fulfilling a promise made earlier…
7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit 2025 to take place in Nairobi
Addis Ababa, December 23, 2024 (FMC) - The 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit (AYTIS) 2025 is set to take place in Nairobi from June 10 to 13, bringing together Africa Tourism Partners, UN…
Russia to triple grain and fertilizer exports to Nigeria over the next few years, trade official…
Addis Ababa, December 20, 2024 (FMC) – Russia has announced a plant to triple grain and fertilizer exports to Nigeria over the next few years, said trade official.
"I believe we will be…
Stampede in southwestern Nigerian city causes multiple deaths
Addis Ababa, December 19, 2024 (FMC) – A stampede at a religious event in Ibadan, the capital of Nigeria's southwest Oyo state, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, VOA reported on…
IGAD Chief highlights media’s crucial role in combating terrorism
Addis Ababa, December 18, 2024 (FMC) - Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) executive secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu has emphasized that governments can no longer combat…
Amplifying credible voices help reduce risk of radicalization, polarization – IGAD chief
Addis Ababa, December 18, 2024 (FMC) – The Executive Secretary of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, has emphasized the urgent need for unified and…