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First coronavirus death confirmed in Europe
Addis Ababa, February 15, 2020 (FBC) -A Chinese tourist has died in France after contracting the new coronavirus - the first fatality from the disease outside Asia.
The victim was an…
UN warns of famine if locust swarms aren’t defeated
Addis Ababa, February 14, 2020 (FBC) - The UN has warned of the danger of famine in East Africa if huge swarms of locusts are not brought under control.
The insects have so far affected…
Sharp increase in coronavirus deaths and cases in Hubei
Addis Ababa, February 13, 2020 (FBC) -Some 242 deaths from the new coronavirus were recorded in the Chinese province of Hubei on Wednesday - the deadliest day of the outbreak.
There was…
China’s new coronavirus cases drop
Addis Ababa, February 12, 2020 (FBC) -China reported on Wednesday its lowest number of new coronavirus cases in two weeks, bolstering a forecast by Beijing’s senior medical adviser for the…
UN to vote on resolution supporting Libya ceasefire
Addis Ababa, February 12, 2020 (FBC) -The UN Security Council is set to vote on Wednesday on a resolution that would endorse a 55-point plan for ending the war in Libya and condemn the…
Sudan to hand ex-president Bashir to ICC
Addis Ababa, February 11, 2020 (FBC) -Sudan's rulers are to hand over ex-President Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court (ICC).
The former president faces charges of…
Senior Chinese officials ‘removed’ as death toll from coronavirus hits 1,000
Addis Ababa, February 11, 2020 (FBC) -China has "removed" several senior officials over their handling of the coronavirus outbreak - as the death toll passed 1,000.
The party secretary…
Favourite to replace Germany’s Merkel stands down
Addis Ababa, February 10, 2020 (FBC) -The leader of Germany's main governing party, Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer, is standing down and will not put herself forward to replace Angela Merkel as…
UN Secretary General calls for effective ceasefire in Libya
Addis Ababa, February 9, 2020 (FBC) –Secretary General of the United Nations António Guterres has called for effective and lasting ceasefire in Libya.
Guterres made the call at the…
70th IGAD Council of Ministers meeting held in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, February 8, 2020 (FBC) –The 70th IGAD Extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting has been held in Addis Ababa on the sidelines of the 33rd AU Ordinary Summit.
During the…