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Russia introduces temporary visa-free regime for Chinese citizens
Addis Ababa, December 4, 2025 (FMC) — Chinese citizens will be able to cross Russia’s border without a visa, according to reports.
The decree was signed by the President of the Russian…
Death Toll Surpasses 1,000 as Floods Ravage Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand
Addis Ababa, December 1, 2025 (FMC) — Catastrophic flooding and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand have claimed more than 1,000 lives over recent days, according…
Death Toll Rises to 212 as Sri Lanka Grapples with Cyclone Ditwah Devastation
Addis Ababa, November 30, 2025 (FMC) — Sri Lanka is reeling from the impact of Cyclone Ditwah, with the death toll reaching 212 and 218 people reported missing, authorities said Sunday, as…
Chinese researchers unveil bionic “tongue” that accurately gauges chilli heat
Addis Ababa, November 27, 2025 (FMC) — Chinese researchers have announced the development of a bionic “tongue” capable of delivering fast, highly accurate readings of chilli heat, a…
Hong Kong Fire Death Toll Climbs to 44 as Hundreds Remain Missing; Police Cite “Gross Negligence”
Addis Ababa, November 27, 2025 (FMC) — The death toll from the massive fire that swept through the Wang Fuk Court residential complex in Hong Kong has risen to 44, with authorities reporting…
Hong Kong High-Rise Inferno Leaves at Least 14 Dead, Dozens Injured
Addis Ababa, November 26, 2026 (FMC) — At least 14 people have been killed and more than a dozen injured after a major fire engulfed several residential high-rise buildings in Hong Kong’s…
Thailand Reels From ‘300-Year’ Rainfall as Deadly Floods Hit Southeast Asia
Addis Ababa, November 24, 2025 (FMC) — Thailand is grappling with severe flooding across its southern provinces, where at least 18 people have died and military vessels and aircraft have…
G20 Leaders’ Summit Kicks Off in South Africa
Addis Ababa, November 22, 2025 (FMC) — The 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit opened on Saturday in Johannesburg, South Africa, with President Cyril Ramaphosa delivering the opening address as…
Global South leadership shapes G20 agenda on equity and inclusive global growth
Addis Ababa, November 20, 2025 (FMC) – Shafiah Muhibat, Deputy Executive Director for Research at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), highlighted that the upcoming G20…
EU-Africa Partnership Marks 25 Years of Shared Vision, Ambitions, and Cooperation
Addis Ababa, November 19, 2025 (FMC) – The partnership between the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) is built on shared values and aspirations, anchored in trust and a…