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Japan pledges $30 billion in African aid at Tunis summit
Addis Ababa, August 27, 2022 (FBC) - Japan pledged 30 billion USD in aid for development in Africa on Saturday, saying it wants to work more closely with the continent, with the rules-based…
Pakistan declares national emergency as floods kill 937 people, including 343 children
Addis Ababa, August 26, 2022 (FBC) - Pakistan government has declared a national emergency as rain-induced floods have so far killed 937 people, including 343 children, and left at least 30…
British Airways to cut thousands of flights
British Airways announced plans Monday to cancel thousands of flights at Heathrow Airport after continued staffing shortages and logistical problems.
The airline will axe up to 10,000…
Raila Odinga rejects William Ruto’s victory
Addis Ababa, August 16, 2022 (FBC) - Raila Odinga has rejected the results of Kenya's presidential election saying that the figures announced on Monday were "null and void".
According to…
William Ruto wins Kenya’s presidential race
Addis Ababa, August 9, 2014 (FBC) - Kenya’s electoral commission on Monday announced William Samoei Ruto as the fifth president of the East African nation.
Announcing the election…
Russia congratulates North Korea on 77th Independence Anniversary
Addis Ababa, August 15, 2022 (FBC) – Russia on Monday congratulated North Korea on the 77th anniversary of its independence, expressing readiness to develop bilateral ties.
President…
China calls on Russia, Ukraine to resume negotiations
Addis Ababa, August 12, 2022 (FBC) - China has called on both Russia and Ukraine to resume negotiations and expressed concerns over the safety and security of nuclear facilities in Ukraine.…
Kenya Elections 2022: Raila Odinga and William Ruto in tight race for president
Addis Ababa, August 9, 2022 (FBC) - Logistical delays and a failure of the identification kit in some parts of the country marred a largely peaceful election day in Kenya.
Polls are now…
Israel re-opens Gaza crossings as truce with Palestinians holds
Addis Ababa, August 8, 2022 ( FBC) - Israel reopened border crossings into Gaza on Monday following an Egyptian-brokered ceasefire with the militant Islamic Jihad group that ended the most…
China says it will continue military drills near Taiwan
Addis Ababa, August 8, 2022 (FBC) – The latest announcement means China has extended the date of its large-scale military exercises which began on August 4 and were scheduled to conclude…