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UN Chief Appeals for $1.1 Billion to Contain Escalating Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo
Addis Ababa, August 28, 2026 (FMC) — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed for 1.1 billion U.S. dollars in additional funding to strengthen the humanitarian response…
Africa Needs to Establish Foothold in BRICS Financial Architecture: Expert
Addis Ababa, August 27, 2026 (FMC) — African institutions should formally propose establishing a technical bridge between the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) and the BRICS…
Dubai Leads Global Cities in Attracting Creative Economy FDI Projects
Addis Ababa, August 27, 2026 (FMC) — Dubai ranked first globally for the fourth consecutive year in attracting new foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in the cultural and creative…
Kazakhstan, World’s Largest Landlocked Country, Opens 5.2 Million Hectares for Carbon-Sink Projects
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2026 (FMC) — Kazakhstan, the world’s largest landlocked country, is opening 5.2 million hectares of non-forested land for carbon-sink projects as it seeks to expand…
Colombia President Puts Earthquake’s Economic Toll at Nearly $9.6 Billion
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2026 (FMC) — Colombia’s President Abelardo De La Espriella has put the preliminary economic toll of last week’s powerful earthquake at 30 trillion Colombian pesos,…
Russian Scientists Discover Rare-Earth-Rich Mineral with Potential for Advanced Technologies
Addis Ababa, August 12, 2026 (FMC) — Russian scientists have discovered a previously unknown rare-earth-rich mineral on the Kola Peninsula, a finding that could contribute to research into…
UNESCO Recognizes China’s Changshan Islands as World Natural Heritage Site for Migratory Bird…
Addis Ababa, August 3, 2026 (FMC) — UNESCO has added China’s Changshan Islands to the World Natural Heritage List, expanding international recognition of the country’s efforts to protect…
Chinese Scientists Develop AI System to Improve Typhoon Forecasting Accuracy
Addis Ababa, 31 July 2026 (FMC) — Chinese researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence-powered typhoon forecasting system capable of predicting storm tracks with greater accuracy…
Brazil Unveils Decade-Long Astronomy Roadmap to Expand Space Research and Scientific Innovation
Addis Ababa, July 23, 2026 (FMC) — Brazil has launched its National Astronomy Plan 2025–2035, a strategic roadmap aimed at advancing space research, strengthening scientific infrastructure…
India Reaches New Space Milestone with First Private Orbital Rocket Launch
Addis Ababa, July 18, 2026 (FMC) — India has successfully launched its first privately developed orbital rocket, marking a significant milestone in the country's efforts to expand its…