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Russia–Africa Summit to Set New Cooperation Priorities as 48 African Countries Confirm Participation
Addis Ababa, October 27, 2026 (FMC) — The Third Russia–Africa Summit is set to open in Moscow on Wednesday, bringing together representatives of 48 African countries and Russia for…
Russian, Chinese Scientists Develop Ultrasonic Technology to Strengthen Metal Welding
Addis Ababa, October 19, 2026 (FMC) — Scientists from Russia and China have developed an ultrasonic welding technology that doubles the strength of metal joints and extends component service…
Russia Launches International AI Alliance with BRICS Partners to Strengthen Technological…
Addis Ababa, October 15, 2026 (FMC) — Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced the establishment of a new international alliance to strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence…
Iran Proposes BRICS-Wide Network of Photonics Laboratories to Advance Scientific Cooperation
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2026 (FMC) — Iran has proposed establishing an international network of photonics laboratories among BRICS member states to expand researchers’ access to specialized…
World Bank–IMF Annual Meetings Underway in Bangkok, Focus on AI, Jobs and Investment
Addis Ababa, October 12, 2026 (FMC) — The 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings are underway in Bangkok, Thailand, with practical artificial intelligence, job creation, small-business…
Türkiye Orders Social Media Platforms to Block Users Under 15
Addis Ababa, October 10, 2026 (FMC) — Türkiye has ordered social media platforms to block users under the age of 15 under new regulations aimed at strengthening online protections for…
World Bank Projects Global Extreme Poverty to Fall to 9.8% in 2026, Yet One in Ten People Remains…
Addis Ababa, October 9, 2026 (FMC) — Global extreme poverty is projected to decline to 9.8% in 2026, but approximately one in ten people worldwide continues to live in extreme poverty,…
South African Jurist Navi Pillay Wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for Advancing International Law and…
Addis Ababa, October 9, 2026 (FMC) — South African jurist and human rights advocate Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and…
Upcoming China-US Presidents’ Meeting in Washington Carries Global Stakes for a Defining…
Addis Ababa, September 22, 2026 (FMC) — Chinese President Xi Jinping’s forthcoming state visit to the United States is placing the trajectory of China-US relations under an intense global…
What Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Five BRICS Proposals Mean for the Next Phase of Cooperation
Addis Ababa, September 18, 2026 (FMC) — Five-point plans put forward by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi last week offer a broad picture of where practical…