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Russia’s ruling party approves Putin’s pick for new PM
Addis Ababa, January 16, 2020 (FBC) - Russia's lawmakers approved Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister on Thursday in a lower house vote, less than 24 hours after President Vladimir Putin…
US and China sign deal to ease trade war
Addis Ababa, January 16, 2020 (FBC) -The US and China have signed an agreement aimed at easing a trade war that has rattled markets and weighed on the global economy.
Speaking in…
Russian government resigns as Putin plans future
Addis Ababa, January 15, 2020 (FBC) -The government of Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev is to resign, hours after President Vladimir Putin announced plans in parliament to change the…
Sudan army quells Khartoum mutiny
Addis Ababa, January 15, 2020 (FBC) -Sudan's army has quelled a rebellion by former elite troops loyal to ousted leader Omar al-Bashir.
Shooting broke out on Tuesday in the capital…
Burundi uncovers 4,000 mass graves
Addis Ababa, January 14, 2020 (FBC) - More than 4,000 mass graves have been found in Burundi following an investigation by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission into conflicts since…
Libya’s Haftar leaves Moscow without signing ceasefire agreement
Addis Ababa, January 14, 2020 (FBC) -Libya's renegade military commander Khalifa Haftar has left Moscow without signing a ceasefire agreement that would have formalised a tentative truce in…
Pakistan overturns death sentence handed down to former president
Addis Ababa, January 13, 2020 (FBC) -A court in Pakistan has overturned the death sentence handed down to former president Pervez Musharraf by declaring the legal process unconstitutional.…
Libyan rivals to ‘sign ceasefire deal in Moscow’
Addis Ababa, January 13, 2020 (FBC) - Libya's warring rivals are expected to sign a deal on the terms of an internationally brokered ceasefire on Monday in the Russian capital Moscow, the…
Iran admits ‘unintentionally’ shooting down Ukrainian plane
Addis Ababa, January 11, 2020 (FBC) -Iran has admitted "unintentionally" shooting down a Ukrainian passenger jet, killing all 176 people on board.
An investigation found that "missiles…
Eritrean, Somali presidents hold talks on progress of bilateral ties
Addis Ababa, January 10, 2020 (FBC) - President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea and Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed held extensive talks on progress of bilateral ties.
They also…