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WFP calls on G7 to keep focus on hunger crises in Sudan, Haiti, Sahel
Addis Ababa, May 16, 2023 (FBC) – The G7’s strong commitment to global food security in 2022 must be maintained in 2023 as new crises in Sudan, Haiti and the Sahel push more people into…
Pan-African Parliament session kicks off with focus on the continental economic, integration agenda
Addis Ababa, May 16, 2023 (FBC) - Azali Assoumani, President of the Union of Comoros and Chairperson of the African Union (AU) opened the Second Ordinary Session of the Sixth Parliament of…
Amy Pope elected next Director General of the International Organization for Migration
Addis Ababa, May 16, 2023 (FBC) - The Member States of the International Organization for Migration (IOM, alias the United Nations Migration Agency), elected Ms. Amy E. Pope as its next…
6th AUC, NHRIs Policy Dialogue Underway in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, May 16, 2023 (FBC) – The African Union (AU), the African Union Political Affairs Peace and Security (PAPS) and African National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) are conducting…
Xi Jinping holds talks with visiting Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki
Addis Ababa, May 15, 2023 (FBC) - Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with visiting President Isaias Afwerki of the State of Eritrea in Beijing on Monday.
President Xi Jinping held a…
AUC, Gavi ink MoU to drive vaccine impact in Africa
Addis Ababa, May 15, 2023 (FBC) - The African Union Commission (AUC) and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to increase access and accelerate the…
Erdogan has 49.24% after all ballots in Turkiye processed, Kilicdaroglu has 45% – Reports
Addis Ababa, May 15, 2023 (FBC/Sputnik) - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has secured 49.24% of the votes in the presidential election, while his main challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu,…
ECA’s chief calls for investments in infrastructure to accelerate the implementation of the AfCFTA
Addis Ababa, May 15, 2023 (FBC) - Africa should promote supportive policies and infrastructure development to attract green investment and boost trade through the African Continental Free…
9th AUCIL Forum Kicks off Tomorrow In Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, May 14, 2023 (FBC) - The 9th Forum of the African Union Commission on International Law (AUCIL) is set to be held tomorrow in AUC Headquarters, Addis Ababa.
The 9th AUCIL…
IOM Council set to elect its next Director-General
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2023 (FBC) - The Council of the International Organization for Migration (IOM, alias UN Migration), alias the United Nations Migration Agency, will convene on Monday, 15…