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President Sahle-Work joins ‘Rise for All’ initiative
Addis Ababa, April 28, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde has joined “Rise for All”, a new initiative that brought together women leaders to mobilize support for the UN…
“Team Europe” pledges strong support to Ethiopia’s COVID19 response
Addis Ababa, April 28, 2020 (FBC) –“Team Europe” has expressed its commitment to strongly support Ethiopia in its coronavirus (COVID19) response.
It has already provided €25 million as a…
Council of Ministers passes various decisions
Addis Ababa, April 28, 2020 (FBC) – In its 19th urgent session held on Saturday, April 24, the Council of Minister, has passed decisions after deliberating on various issues.
Among the…
Ethiopia reports two COVID-19 cases
Addis Ababa, April 28, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 out of the 1080 samples tested over the past 24 hours.
The two confirmed cases are British nationals,…
Addis Weg Webinar discusses “innovation in times of crisis”
Addis Ababa, April 28, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Office is currently holding Addis Weg webinar under the theme “Innovation in Times of Crisis” backed by virtual conference technologies.…
ERA awards over 11.6 bn birr road projects to contractors
Addis Ababa, April 28, 2020 (FBC) –The Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA) has awarded asphalt upgrading road projects to six local and one overseas firms.
The 509km long seven projects will…
Ministry adopts tourism recovery strategy
Addis Ababa, April 28, 2020 (FBC) – The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has adopted national tourism recovery strategy to help the industry cope with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic.…
Federation purchase 1.3bn liters of pesticides
Addis Ababa, April 27, 2020 (FBC) – The Oromia Agricultural Cooperatives Federation has purchased 1.3 billion liters of pesticides for the upcoming agricultural practices.
Deputy Manager…
Over 27,000 people vaccinated against yellow fever
Addis Ababa, April 27, 2020 (FBC) –Ministry of Health said more than 27,000 people in Gurage zone have received yellow fever vaccination as part of the efforts to contain the disease.
In…
Jack Ma’s 3rd medical shipment arrives in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, April 27, 2020 (FBC) - The 3rd-round medical shipment of Jack Ma Foundation arrived in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa this afternoon.
Representatives from the African…