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Boeing agrees deal with families of crash victims
Addis Ababa, November 11, 2021 (FBC) -Boeing has reached an agreement with the families of the 157 people who died in the Ethiopia 737 Max crash in 2019.
The plane maker accepts liability…
Over 40 Countries Pledge to Quit Coal
Addis Ababa, November 4, 2021 (FBC) - More than 40 countries pledges at COP26 summit to shift away from using coal as source of power.
Major coal-using countries including Poland, Vietnam…
World Leaders Sign Pledge to End Deforestation by 2030
Addis Ababa, November 2, 2021 (FBC) - In the COP26 climate summit's first major deal, over 100 world leaders have promised to reverse deforestation by 2030,.
Brazil - where stretches of…
Kishida Declares Victory for Ruling Party
Addis Ababa, November 1, 2021 (FBC) - Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has declared victory for his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
In a big win for Mr Kishida, who only became…
Nigeria Deactivates 27 illegal Oil Refineries
Addis Ababa, October 29, 2021 (FBC) - Nigerian troops arrest nine suspects and deactivate 27 illegal oil refineries across the country’s Delta region during the past two weeks.
The…
Horn Finance Ministers Roundtable Happens Virtually
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2021 (FBC) – The Horn of Africa Initiative Ministerial Roundtable has been conducted Wednesday virtually.
The discussion has assessed ways of furthering the…
Ethiopian Peacekeepers in Abyei Discharging Duties Effectively: Commander
Addis Ababa, October 28, 2021 (FBC) – The Ethiopian Peacekeepers under the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) are executing their duties effectively says the commander.…
Nigeria becomes first African country to roll out digital currency
Addis Ababa, October 26, 2021 (FBC) - Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari launched the country's new digital eNaira currency on Monday as Africa's largest economy looked to tap into the…
IGAD Urges Parties in Sudan Seek Peaceful Means
Addis Ababa, October 25, 2021 (FBC) – The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) urges all parties in Sudan to seek peaceful means of resolving conflicts.
IGAD in a statement…
African Union Calls for Resumption of Talks in Sudan
Addis Ababa, October 25, 2021 (FBC) - The African Union Commission (AUC) has expressed its concern over the conflict in Sudan.
The commission in a statement, dated October 25, 2021, says…