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Russian Cybersecurity Firm Kaspersky Continues to Work in Europe, North America – CEO
Addis Ababa, June 16, 2023 (FBC) - Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky Lab's business in Europe and North America has not collapsed despite the ongoing confrontation with the West, as…
IRC urges leaders to boost funding as 25mil people in need of humanitarian assistance in Sudan
Addis Ababa, June 15, 2023 (FBC) – The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is calling for full funding at the upcoming UN pledging conference on Sudan given ongoing needs across the region.…
IGAD’s Quartet to arrange face-to-face meeting between leadership of SAF and RSF within 10 days
Addis Ababa, June 14, 2023 (FBC) - In the Final Communiqué of its 14th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, IGAD expressed alarm regarding the continued…
China pledges unwavering support for peace, prosperity in Horn of Africa
Addis Ababa, June 13, 2023 (FBC) – Executive Secretary of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu (PhD) has received Ambassador Xue Bing, China’s Special Envoy…
Eritrea Rejoins IGAD After 16 Years Walkout
Addis Ababa, June 13, 2023 (FBC) - Eritrea has rejoined the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), nearly 16 years after the state pulled out of the body, Information Minister…
Workineh Gebeyehu Reappointed as IGAD Executive Secretary
Addis Ababa, June 13, 2023 (FBC) - The 14th Ordinary Assembly of IGAD heads of state and government has reappointed Workineh Gebeyehu (PhD) to serve as an executive Secretary of the regional…
IGAD High Level Ministerial Conference on Durable Solutions for Refugees held in Kampala, Uganda
Addis Ababa, June 13, 2023 (FBC) - Government of Uganda in collaboration with IGAD and East African Community has convened the High-Level Ministerial Conference on Durable Solutions for…
AUC chief calls for total unity between regional, continental organizations in response to situation…
Addis Ababa, June 12, 2023 (FBC) – In his Remarks regarding the situation in Sudan at the 14th Ordinary Session of the IGAD Heads of State and Government, Chairperson of the African Union…
South Sudan becomes the 44th country to ratify the Protocol on Women’s Rights: AU
Addis Ababa, June 12, 2023 (FBC) - The Republic of South Sudan has deposited instruments of ratification to the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of…
Former Italian PM Berlusconi passes away aged 86: Italian media ANSA reports
Addis Ababa, June 12, 2023 (FBC) - Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi passed away, according to local media ANSA.
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was…