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Transparency, fair-trade practices are key for a just energy transition in Africa – ECA’s Deputy
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2024 (FBC) – Africa needs transparent and fair-trade practices for a just energy transition, said Antonio Pedro, Deputy Executive Secretary United Nations Economic…
Russia’s advancements in agricultural technology crucial for Africa’s food security,…
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2024 (FBC) - A group of journalists from Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Tunisia recently toured various industrial and technology…
Africa CDC declares mpox a public health emergency
Addis Ababa, August 13, 2024 (FBC) - The African Union’s health watchdog has declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent, saying the move is a “clarion…
PhosAgro says increased exports to Africa by 74pct in the first half of this year
Addis Ababa, August 13, 2024 (FBC) - PhosAgro Group, one of the world’s largest producers of phosphate-based fertilizers, increased its fertilizer shipments to African countries by 74%…
Eighteen dead after garbage ‘landslide’ crushes houses at Ugandan capital’s sole…
Addis Ababa, August 11, 2024 (FBC) – At least 18 people have died in a landslide at a vast rubbish dump in Uganda's capital Kampala, the Red Cross said, with rescuers continuing to dig for…
African journalists tour PhosAgro fertilizer plant in Volkhov, Russia
Moscow, August 10, 2024 (FBC) – Journalists from several African countries toured production facilities and infrastructures at PhosAgro fertilizer plant in Volkhov district of Russia.…
World’s largest astronomy conference kicks off in Cape Town, in a first for Africa
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2024 (FBC) – In a historic milestone, Cape Town is currently hosting the world’s largest gathering of astronomers, the 32nd General Assembly of the International…
Nigerian President calls on protesters to suspend riots, to join dialogue with authorities
MOSCOW, August 4 (Sputnik) - Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Sunday addressed those protesting against his administration, calling for an immediate suspension of riots and start of a…
At Least 19 People Killed in Improvised Explosive Device Blast in Nigeria – Reports
MOSCOW, August 1 (Sputnik) - At least 19 people have been killed in an improvised explosive device (IED) blast in Nigeria's northeastern Borno State, the Daily Post Nigeria newspaper…
AU to commemorate 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 on Wednesday
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2024 (FBC) – The African Union is set to celebrate 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 on Wednesday 31st of July 2024 in Addis Ababa at the AU Commission headquarters.
This year,…