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Ghana approves visa-free travel for all African citizens, reports say
Addis Ababa, December 27, 2024 (FMC) - Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo approved last week a visa-free travel policy for all African passport holders, fulfilling a promise made earlier…
7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit 2025 to take place in Nairobi
Addis Ababa, December 23, 2024 (FMC) - The 7th Africa Youth in Tourism Summit (AYTIS) 2025 is set to take place in Nairobi from June 10 to 13, bringing together Africa Tourism Partners, UN…
Russia to triple grain and fertilizer exports to Nigeria over the next few years, trade official…
Addis Ababa, December 20, 2024 (FMC) – Russia has announced a plant to triple grain and fertilizer exports to Nigeria over the next few years, said trade official.
"I believe we will be…
Stampede in southwestern Nigerian city causes multiple deaths
Addis Ababa, December 19, 2024 (FMC) – A stampede at a religious event in Ibadan, the capital of Nigeria's southwest Oyo state, resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, VOA reported on…
IGAD Chief highlights media’s crucial role in combating terrorism
Addis Ababa, December 18, 2024 (FMC) - Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) executive secretary Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu has emphasized that governments can no longer combat…
Amplifying credible voices help reduce risk of radicalization, polarization – IGAD chief
Addis Ababa, December 18, 2024 (FMC) – The Executive Secretary of Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Workneh Gebeyehu, has emphasized the urgent need for unified and…
IGAD chief stresses necessity of harmonised security, legal frameworks across the region
Addis Ababa, December 17, 2024 (FMC) – IGAD Executive Secretary, Workneh Gebeyehu, today inaugurated a High-Level Regional Forum focused on strengthening cooperation and coordination to…
South Africa vows to champion African interests during G20 presidency
Moscow, December 15, 2024 (TV BRICS/FMC) - South Africa aims to promote the interests of the African continent and the Global South during its G20 Presidency. Finance Minister Enoch…
Candidates for AUC Chairmanship Hold Election Debate in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, December 14, 2024 (FBC) – Candidates for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission held their election debate in Addis Ababa on Friday afternoon.
The candidates…
UN chief says Africa will have permanent Security Council seats
Addis Ababa, December 12, 2024 (FBC) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has vowed to ensure that Africa has two permanent seats on the Security Council (UNSC) before his…