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ATPC reaffirms its commitment to contribute to the AU Theme of the Year 2023
Addis Ababa, May 5, 2023 (FBC) - Stephen Karingi, Director of Regional Integration and Trade Division at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), called on African countries to expedite the…
AUC set to hold 15th STCDSS Ordinary Session in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, May 5, 2023 (FBC) – The African Union Commission (AUC) has set to hold the 15th Ordinary Session of the Specialized Technical Committee on Defense, Safety and Security (STCDSS)…
IFRC increases support in Sudan to assist people at-risk locations, on the move
Addis Ababa, May 4, 2023 (FBC) – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an Emergency Appeal to support the Sudanese Red Crescent Society…
Sudan refugee response will need $445ml for rising numbers fleeing the country: UNHCR
Addis Ababa, May 4, 2023 (FBC) – The UN Refugee Agency, said today that it is planning for an outflow of 860,000 refugees and returnees from Sudan and, with partners, will require US$445…
Moscow bans use of drones following two overnight attacks on Kremlin
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2023 (FBC) - Moscow’s authorities have banned the unauthorized use of drones, the Russian capital’s mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced on Wednesday. The measure came shortly…
Russia warns of ‘retaliation’ for an attack on Kremlin
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2023 (FBC) - Russia reserves the right to retaliate “anywhere and anytime it deems necessary” in response to the drone attack on President Vladimir Putin’s residence, RT…
Kenyan president calls for removal of barrier for movement of people to boost regional integration
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2023 (FBC) - The President of Kenya, William Ruto, has called on the East African Community (EAC) and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states…
30th edition of World Press Freedom Day being observed today
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2023 (FBC) – The World Press Freedom Day is an annual observance celebrated on May 3 every year to raise awareness about the importance of freedom of press.
It also…
Sudan warring parties agree to 7-day truce
Addis Ababa, May 3, 2023 (FBC) - The warring parties in Sudan have agreed to a seven-day truce starting May 4, in a phone conversation with South Sudan's President Salva Kiir, the foreign…
AU appeals for implementation of immediate ceasefire in Sudan, concerted int’l humanitarian…
Addis Ababa, ,ay 2, 2023 (FBC) - The African Union (AU) has appealed to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), engaged in armed confrontations since the 15th of…