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Selemon Barega Retains Great Manchester Run Title with Commanding Victory
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian distance-running star Selemon Barega successfully defended his AJ Bell Great Manchester Run crown on Sunday, winning the elite men's 10km race in…
Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum Says Country Ready to Host Iran During 2026 World Cup
Addis Ababa, May 25, 2026 (FMC) — Mexico has expressed readiness to host Iran’s national football team during the 2026 FIFA World Cup should FIFA approve any adjustments to the current…
Ethiopia Dominates Cape Town Marathon as Mohamed Esa Sets Historic Course Record
Addis Ababa, May 25, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopian athletes delivered a commanding performance at the Cape Town Marathon in South Africa on Sunday, with Mohamed Esa winning the men’s race in a…
Ebola Outbreak Forces DR Congo to Relocate World Cup Preparations
Addis Ababa, May 21, 2026 (FMC) — The Democratic Republic of Congo national football team has relocated a planned pre-World Cup training camp from Kinshasa to Belgium amid growing concerns…
Strong Finish for Ethiopia as Team Secures 15 Medals at Continental Athletics Championships
Addis Ababa, May 17, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia concluded its participation at the 24th CAA African Senior Athletics Championships – Accra 2026 with a total of 15 medals, marking a strong finish…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino Extends Best Wishes to Iran Ahead of 2026 World Cup
Addis Ababa, May 10, 2026 (FMC) — FIFA President Gianni Infantino has extended his best wishes to Iran’s national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reaffirming the country’s…
Olympic Champion Selemon Barega Headlines Elite Field for 2026 Great Manchester Run
Addis Ababa, May 7, 2026 (FMC) — Olympic 10,000m champion Selemon Barega of Ethiopia is set to lead the elite men’s field at this year’s AJ Bell Great Manchester Run, with a strong…
Addis Ababa Hosts Africa’s First City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League at Adwa Victory Memorial
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2026 (FMC) — Addis Ababa has made history by hosting Africa’s first City Mountain Bike Eliminator Pro League at the Adwa Victory Memorial site.
The event brought…
Ethiopia Hosts Sheikh Zayed 5km Charity Run for First Time as Addis Ababa Joins Global Series
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2026 (FMC) — The Sheikh Zayed 5km Charity Run was held in Addis Ababa on Sunday morning, marking the first time Ethiopia has hosted the international event.
The race…
🇪🇹 Tigst Assefa Defends Crown as London Marathon Produces Historic Dual Record Day
Addis Ababa, April 26, 2026 (FMC) – Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa delivered one of the defining performances of the 2026 London Marathon, successfully defending her women’s elite title and setting…