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Landslide kills 12 in SNNP Regional State
Addis Ababa, May 9, 2020 (FBC) – Landslide has killed 12 people in Ale Special Woreda of Southern Nations Nationalities and Peoples Region.
The bodies of five people who were killed by…
PM appreciates UN chief’s initiative to address COVID-19 challenges
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held toady phone talks with Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister…
Council approves additional COVID 19 guidelines
Addis Ababa, May 8,2020 (FBC) – The Council of Ministers today approved two more COVID 19 response guidelines that need further operational improvements, Deputy Prime Minister Demeke…
President lauds ERCS efforts to combat COVID-19
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) –On the occasion of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Day, President Sahle-Work Zewde today received heads of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society (ERCS)…
Ministry distributes 28 cars, 146 motorbikes to regions
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Agriculture today distributed 28 field cars and 146 motor bicycles to six regions to enhance the logistic sector in recipient areas.
The…
Ethiopia’s COVID-19 cases rise to 194
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia has reports three new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) out of the 1, 861 samples taken over the past 24 hours.
All the confirmed cases are…
Ethiopia envisages enhancing wheat productivity: PM
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) - Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed today announced Ethiopia aims to further enhance Wheat productivity.
“While Ethiopia is one of the largest wheat producers…
Transport Ministry commences online licensing system
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Transport has finalized preparations to commence online services with its five departments to avoid physical contact amid coronavirus pandemic.…
Bereket Simon, Tadesse Kassa sentenced to prison
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) –The Amhara Regional State Supreme Court has sentenced Bereket Simon and Tadesse Kassa ranging from 6 to 8 years in prison on charges of corruption.
Breket,…
US provides over $37m to Ethiopia for COVID-19 response
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) – Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the United States Government has committed over $37 million to Ethiopia to help mitigate the spread of the virus.
Through…