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Experts say measuring informal cross-border trade key to monitoring intra-African trade
Addis Ababa, June 6, 2023 (FBC) - Timely data collection on informal cross-border trade is critical to informing intra-African trade on the back of the implementation of the African…
UN marks World Environment Day in a bid to Beat Plastic Pollution
Addis Ababa, June 5, 2023 (FBC) - The United nations and its organs as well as concerned partners marked World Environment Day today (June 5) in a bid to beat plastic pollution.
The UN…
China, Argentina sign cooperation agreement on promoting Belt and Road Initiative
Addis Ababa, June 4, 2023 (FBC) - China has signed a cooperation agreement with Argentina on promoting the joint construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China's state planner…
Recep Tayyip Erdogan takes oath of office as Türkiye’s president
Addis Ababa, June 3, 2023 (FBC) - Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday took the oath of office to become Türkiye's president, according to a state-affiliated media.
Following the sworn-in…
Africa moves to protect interests in global tax rules to increase revenues & stem illicit…
Addis Ababa, June 2, 2023 (FBC) - The African Union has concluded a three-day meeting of the Specialized Technical Committee on Finance, Monetary Affairs, Economic Planning and Integration-…
12th China-Africa Think Tanks Forum underway in Zhejiang
Addis Ababa, June 2, 2023 (FBC) - The twelfth China-Africa Think Tanks Forum has begun in the city of Jinhua, Zhejiang Province, as officials and experts gather to find ways to strengthen…
Sudan extends closure of its airspace until June 15 – statement
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2023 (FBC) - Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority will extend the closure of Sudanese airspace until the 15th of June, a statement for Khartoum international airport said on…
AU Expanded Mechanism convenes implementation of continental roadmap for resolution of conflict in…
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2023 (FBC) – The Expanded Mechanism for the Resolution of the Conflict in Sudan convened its third meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Wednesday (31 May).
It is…
ECA calls for an Inclusive Tax System as Part of a Global Deal to Secure Sustainable Development…
Addis Ababa, June 1, 2023 (FBC) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has called for an inclusive international tax system and an overhaul of the global financial system…
AUC, ECA launch joint project to tackle migration narrative, barriers in Africa
Addis Ababa, May 31, 2023 (FBC) – The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) and the African Union Commission (AUC) have launched a joint project aimed at shaping a positive…