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Somalia grounds flights to Kismayo, escalating tensions with Jubbaland
177Addis Ababa, December 6, 2024 (FMC) - The Somalia Federal Government has grounded all flights at Aden Adde International Airport bound for Kismayo, leaving numerous passengers stranded.…
Namibia elects Nandi-Ndaitwah as first female president
Addis Ababa, December 4, 2024 (FBC) – Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia's ruling SWAPO party has been elected president and will be the country's first female leader, results released by the…
South Africa’s chairmanship of G20 officially starts
Moscow, December 1, 2024 (TV BRICS) - South Africa has taken over the baton of the G20 presidency from Brazil. The event is a milestone not only in the history of South Africa, but of Africa…
Kenya, Uganda police officers stress on regional cooperation in fighting transnational crimes
Addis Ababa, November 28, 2024 (FBC) – Senior police officers from Kenya and Uganda have emphasized the vital role of regional cooperation in tackling transnational crimes, including human…
Indian business community shows interest in doing business with South Africa
Moscow, November 27, 2024 (TV BRICS) - Anil Sooklal, High Commissioner of the Republic of South Africa said that India is a country with which South Africa has strong historical ties.
"We…
IGAD reaffirms commitment to tackling challenges in regional blue economy
Addis Ababa, November 27, 2024 (FBC) – At the 2nd IGAD Blue Economy Knowledge Share Fair which is taking place in Djibouti, IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD) announced that…
Jubaland decries “unlawful deployment of clan-based” troops in its territory by gov’t of…
Addis Ababa, November 26, 2024 (FBC) – The Ministry of Internal Security of Jubaland State has issued a statement Monday evening reaffirming “its commitment to regional sovereignty and the…
Africa’s future lies in transforming resources into value-added products: ECA ES
Addis Ababa, November 23, 2024 (FBC) – In his address to African Economic Conference 2024, Under Secretary General and Executive Secretary of the UN Economic Commission for Africa, Claver…
Africa’s multi-trillion-dollar SDG funding gap demands urgent financial reforms: ECA Chief…
Addis Ababa, November 21, 2024 (FBC) - Deputy Executive Secretary and Chief Economist of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Hanan Morsy has highlighted the urgent need for financing…
ECSA Health Community says working to Enhance regional health systems through collaborative…
Addis Ababa, November 21, 2024 (FBC) - Dr. Martin Matu, Director of Programs and Projects at the East, Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA), outlined the organization’s…