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African countries urged to deepen regional integration to see economic benefits
Addis Ababa, March 17, 2023 (FBC) – Though African countries have made commendable progress in implementing the regional integration agenda and promoting intra-regional trade, more work is…
Addressing multiple shocks can turn around Africa’s economic growth: ECA Macroeconomics Chief
Addis Ababa, March 16, 2023 (FBC) - Africa’s economic growth is projected to rise slightly to 3.9% after a considerable decrease to 3.6 per cent over the past year in 2022, says an overview…
Defense ministers of Japan, UK, Italy meet in Tokyo to discuss new fighter jets – Ministry
MOSCOW, March 16 (Sputnik) - The defense ministers of Japan, the United Kingdom, and Italy held a trilateral meeting in Tokyo and discussed the joint construction of the next-generation…
China launches twin satellites for surveys, mapping
Addis Ababa, March 10, 2023 (FBC) - China launched a pair of satellites from Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China's Shanxi Province on Friday.
The twin satellites, dubbed…
China to Allocate $210,000 for Nuclear Security in Ukraine – Foreign Ministry
Addis Ababa, March 8, 2023 (Sputnik) - China will channel 200,000 euros ($210,000) through the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to strengthen the security of nuclear facilities in…
ABH launches fifth edition Prize Competition worth $1.5mln
Addis Ababa, March 6, 2023 (FBC) - The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy, has launched…
Experts: Africa’s sustainable growth hinges on science, technology, and innovation
Addis Ababa, March 3, 2023 (FBC) - Achieving the ambitious targets of the 2030 and 2063 Agendas requires leveraging the power of science, technology, and innovation (STI) to fight…
Global action needed for equitable, sustainable resource distribution in Africa
Addis Ababa, March 1, 2023 (FBC) - Rapid population growth, urbanization and poor water resource management are threatening access to clean water in Africa, according to the highlights of a…
African-led solutions key to achieving SDGs: UN Deputy SG
Addis Ababa, March 1, 2023 (FBC) - It is time for Africa to deliver on the Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed, said at the 9th Session of…
9th Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development underway in Niamey
Addis Ababa February 28, 2023 (FBC) – The Ninth session of the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development (ARFSD-9) has kicked off today in Niamey, Niger.
The Forum according to…