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Sudan unanimously endorses bill on joining ICC
Addis Ababa, August 4, 2021 (FBC) - Sudan's transitional cabinet has unanimously approved a bill that would pave way for it to join the International Criminal Court (ICC), Prime Minister…
Morocco tightens restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
Addis Ababa, August 3, 2021 (FBC) –Morocco is introducing new coronavirus restrictions, including a night curfew, as infection rates rise.
The prime minister's office tweeted that the…
Over 700 migrants rescued off Libya and Malta coasts
Addis Ababa, August 2, 2021 (FBC) – More than 700 migrants have been picked up by rescue ships from the Mediterranean off the coasts of Libya and Malta this weekend.
About 400 were…
COMESA, Djibouti sign €2.5m sub-delegation agreement to upgrade Galafi border post
Addis Ababa, July 30, 2021 (FBC) - The COMESA Secretariat and the Government of Djibouti have signed an agreement that sub-delegates the implementation of coordinated border management…
Tanzania’s Samia Suluhu Hassan gets Covid jab in policy reverse
Addis Ababa, July 28, 2021 (FBC) - People in Tanzania are being actively encouraged to get Covid-19 vaccinations in a dramatic change of policy for one of Africa's most populous countries.…
Tokyo Olympics officially begin under spectre of pandemic
Addis Ababa, July 23, 2021 (FBC) - The opening ceremony of the Summer Olympic Games has begun in Tokyo, with a blaze of white and indigo fireworks officially kicking off the quadrennial…
Israel gets observer status at African Union
Addis Ababa, July 22, 2021 (FBC) - Israel has been given observer status at the African Union, a statement from Israel's foreign ministry says.
“This is a day of celebration for…
CPC made seeking happiness for Chinese people: President Xi Jinping
Addis Ababa, July 20, 2021 (FBC) -Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military…
Russia reports successful test launch of hypersonic missile
Addis Ababa, July 19, 2021 (FBC) - Russia has reported another successful test launch of a Tsirkon hypersonic cruise missile, a weapon President Vladimir Putin has touted as part of a new…
At least 120 dead and hundreds unaccounted for after flooding in Europe
Addis Ababa, July 16, 2021 (FBC) - At least 120 people have died and hundreds more in Western Europe are unaccounted for after some of the worst flooding in decades. Record rainfall caused…