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Brazil develops cocoa and chocolate-based tourism destinations
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2025 (FMC) – Brazil continues to expand cocoa production and turn it into an important part of the tourism industry. In 2023, the country will produce 805,000 tonnes…
Myanmar earthquake death toll soars over 1,000 as Thailand searches for trapped workers
Addis Ababa, March 29, 2025 (FMC) — The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to over 1,000 on Saturday.
In neighbouring Thailand, at least nine were…
UAE unveils new 100-dirham banknote featuring sustainable design
Addis Ababa, March 28, 2025 (FMC) – The UAE Central Bank has officially launched a new 100-dirham polymer banknote, showcasing cutting-edge security features and innovative designs, as…
Collaboration between BRICS countries can result in more robust support networks for women…
Addis Ababa, March 28, 2025 (FMC) – Women Entrepreneur Forum (WEFORUM) was held 26-27 March in Minas Gerais, Brazil, gathering over 1,150 participants, with the possibility of attending the…
Shanghai records earliest temperature of 30 degrees in 92 years
Addis Ababa, March 28, 2025 FMC) – Shanghai experienced temperatures above 30°C on Tuesday, marking the earliest occurrence of such heat in a year since records began in 1933, CGTN reported,…
South Africa’s G20 presidency to push for stronger global climate commitments, says minister
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2025 (FMC) – South Africa will use the G20 presidency to drive stronger global commitments to climate action and environmental sustainability, Minister of Forestry,…
World leaders urged to show unity in climate fight and Amazon protection
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2025 (FMC) – Greenpeace has urged leaders at the Petersberg Climate Dialogue to display global unity and ramp up their efforts to tackle the escalating climate and…
Wildfires ravage southern Republic of Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to evacuate
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2025 (FMC) – Wind-driven wildfires that were among Republic of Korea’s worst ever were ravaging the country’s southern regions, killing 18 people, destroying more than…
Dilma Rousseff is re-elected as Head of New Development Bank for another term
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2025 (FMC) – The Head of the New Development Bank (NDB) Dilma Rousseff confirmed her re-election as President.
"The council nominated my candidature and unanimously…
Brazil launches first-ever hybrid education course for secondary school teachers
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2025 (FMC) – The Brazilian Ministry of Education has launched the country’s first-ever course on hybrid education for public secondary school teachers.
This…