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AU, UN & WB 4th partnership framework on DDR in Africa launched
Addis Ababa, October 19, 2023 (FBC) – The 4th partnership framework between the African Union (AU), the United Nations and the World Bank Africa on Disarmament, Demobilization and…
IGAD reiterates support to Sudanese women’s efforts to promote peace in their country
Addis Ababa, October 19, 2023 (FBC) – Executive Secretary of IGAD (the Intergovernmental Authority on Development), Workneh Gebeyehu, reiterated the bloc’s unwavering support to Sudanese…
China announces eight steps for high-quality BRI cooperation
Addis Ababa, October 18, 2023 (FBC) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday announced that China will take eight major steps to support the joint pursuit of high-quality Belt and Road…
First-ever global summit of School Meals Coalition to be held in Paris
Addis Ababa, October 17, 2023 (FBC) – The first-ever global meeting of the School Meals Coalition will be held in Paris, France, from October 18 to 19, 2023, under the theme: “Investing in…
IGAD, Chile ink MoU on Maritime Security
Addis Addis, October 11, 2023 (FBC) - IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority for Development) and the Republic of Chile signed an MoU on Maritime Security, strengthening a mutually beneficial…
African Diplomatic Dialogue on Migration launched
Addis Ababa, October 10, 2023 (FBC) - The African Union Commission, in close collaboration with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), African Union Member States, Regional…
Claver Gatete of Rwanda becomes ECA’s new Executive Secretary
Addis Ababa, October 7, 2023 (FBC) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced Friday the appointment of Claver Gatete of Rwanda as the next Executive Secretary of the…
UN, ICRC chiefs call for new int’l rules on autonomous weapon systems to protect humanity
Addis Ababa, October 5, 2023 (FBC) – In a joint appeal today, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and the President of the International Committee of the Red…
Continental Youth Consultation on delivering peace dividends through the implementation of the…
Addis Ababa, October 3, 2023 (FBC) – Consultations on the meaningful engagement of the youth to advance democracy, human rights and governance in Africa have kicked off in Addis Ababa,…
Three Scientists Win 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics
MOSCOW, October 3 (Sputnik) - The 2023 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to scientists Pierre Agostini, Ferenc Krausz and Anne L'Huillier for creating methods for studying dynamics of…