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Global shift in energy landscape unique opportunity for Africa to leverage rich mineral resources:…
Addis Ababa, March 20, 2025 (FMC) – The global shift in the energy landscape presents a unique moment for Africa to leverage its rich mineral resources for sustainable development, Director…
The African Epidemic Fund is now operational – Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, March 19, 2025 (FMC) – The African Epidemic Fund is now operational, providing the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with flexible funding to…
ECA, FAO sign MOU to enhance sustainable agricultural dev’t, food security across Africa
Addis Ababa, March 18, 2025 (FMC) – The Economic Commission for Africa and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to…
IGAD convenes Special Envoys on Sudan Peace Process in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, March 18, 2025 (FMC) – The IGAD Forum of Special Envoys on Harmonizing Mediation Efforts for the Sudan Peace Process has commenced in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, this morning..
On…
AfCFTA establishing trade aggregating companies to accelerate intra-Africa trade
Addis Ababa, March 17, 2025 (FMC)— Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Wamkele Mene disclosed that efforts have been redoubled to ensure the establishment…
Sub-regional multilateral dev’t banks urged to scale up financing for Africa
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2025 (FMC) – Deputy Executive Secretary of ECA (UN Economic Commission for Africa) Hanan Morsy has underscored the critical role of sub-regional multilateral…
IGAD expresses deep concern over deteriorating security conditions in South Sudan
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2025 (FMC)— IGAD expressed deep concern at the deteriorating security conditions in South Sudan, marked by resurgent violence, violations of ceasefire commitments, and…
43rd IGAD Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State & Gov’t on South Sudan is underway
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2025 (FMC) — The 43rd Extraordinary Summit of IGAD Heads of State and Government is currently in session virtually.
Regional leaders are reportedly deliberating on…
IGAD Executive Secretary meets with new AUC chairperson
Addis Ababa, March 10, 2025 (FMC) – The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD), today met and held a discussion with the new…
Gov’t committed to peaceful resolutions – Peace Minister
Addis Ababa, March 10, 2025 (FMC) – Mohamed Edris, Minister of Ministry of Peace, stated that since the change in government, Ethiopia has prioritized peaceful conflict resolution,…