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Ethiopia, China adopt visa-free agreement
Addis Ababa, December 8, 2015 (FBC) – China and Ethiopia on Monday adopted a mutually visa-free policy for diplomatic and service passport holders entering the other’s borders. “Starting from December…
Kenya and Ethiopia sign cross-border agreement
Kenya and Ethiopia have signed a UN-backed trade deal worth $200m (£130m) in a bid to ease cross-border conflict. President Uhuru Kenyatta and Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn agreed the deal…
Nigeria storm over social media bill
Nigerians have been reacting angrily to a draft bill being discussed in the Senate which aims to punish anyone who “propagates false information” on electronic media. What the bill proposes:…
Bashir says GERD has become a reality
Addis Ababa, December 7, 2015 (FBC) – Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir said the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has become a reality and that it requires the cooperation of all…
Google launches wi-fi network in Kampala, Uganda
Google has launched its first wi-fi network in Uganda’s capital Kampala, as part of a project to broaden access to affordable high-speed internet. Google hopes that by improving internet capacity…
Gambella ready to host 10th Nations, Nationalities and People’s Day – State President
(EBC, December 5, 2015)- Gambella regional state president Gatluak Tut said, preparations were finalized to host the 10th Nations, Nationalities and People’s Day. The president added that the state of…