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UN chief urges int’l community to help make Africa “a renewable energy superpower”
Addis Ababa, September 5, 2023 (FBC) – The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the international community to help make Africa "a renewable energy superpower" at…
European Commission vows to stand by Africa at COP28
Addis Ababa, September 5, 2023 (FBC) – In her remarks at the Africa Climate Summit underway in Kenya, President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, appreciated the event as a…
Tropical cyclones affect over 500,000 in Philippines – Disaster Agency
MOSCOW, September 4 (Sputnik) - Over half a million people in the Philippines have been affected by tropical cyclones Haikui and Saola that swept across the Pacific islands of Luzon and…
Africa’s first climate summit kicks off in Nairobi, Kenya
Addis Ababa, September 4, 2023 (FBC) - Africa’s first climate summit kicked off in the Kenyan capital on Monday with delegates aiming to forge a common position ahead of upcoming global…
Africa must harness green resources to boost energy security, sustainable dev’t – ECA
Addis Ababa, September 3, 2023 (FBC) - Africa must swiftly harness its rich mineral and natural resources to drive a clean energy revolution and accelerate sustainable development amidst the…
At Least 27 Israeli Police officers injured in clashes with Eritrean refugees – Police
TEL AVIV, September 2 (Sputnik) - At least 27 Israeli police officers have been injured as a result of clashes with Eritrean asylum seekers in southern Tel Aviv, the Israeli police said on…
IWPG holds 5th International Women Leaders Peace Meeting
Addis Ababa, September 2, 2023 (FBC) - International Women Peace Group Global Region 2 (IWPG, G2) held the 5th International Women Leaders Peace Meeting' virtually.
Female leaders from…
Turkish, Russian leaders to discuss situation around grain deal on Monday- Erdogan Adviser
ANKARA, September 1 (Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss on September 4 the latest situation around the grain deal, Turkish…
Council suspends participation of Gabon in all activities of AU
Addis Ababa, September 1, 2023 (FBC) - The African Union Peace and Security Council strongly condemned the military takeover of power in the Republic of Gabon which ousted President Ali…
BRICS Not Aiming to Confront Other Blocs, Create New Cold War – Ex-World Bank Official
WASHINGTON, August 31 (Sputnik) - The expansion of BRICS is not aimed at confronting other trade blocs or to create a Cold War type of standoff between countries, former executive director…