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Ethiopian, South African leaders calls for collective leadership to overcome COVID19 impact
Addis Ababa, April 1, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held phone conversation with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The discussion focused on the need for collective…
NEBE says impossible to hold election as per scheduled due to COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2020 (FBC) –The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) said plans to hold general election in it can’t hold the upcoming general elections as per scheduled due to…
National COVID19 Committee mobilizes 150m birr in 5 days
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2020 (FBC) –The National COVID19 Resource Mobilisation Committee has so far mobilized 150 million birr locally.
The amount doesn’t include the contributions made…
Public urged to strictly adhere to cautionary advises
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2019 (FBC) - Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held a virtual call with sub-committee leads of the high level national COVID19 Ministerial committee to assess activity…
Ethiopia coronavirus cases rise to 25
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Health today reported three new coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, raising the total number of confirmed cases in Ethiopia to 25.
According…
Telecom services restored in Oromia’s western zones
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2020 (FBC) –Chief Administrator of Oromia regional state, Shimelis Abdisa, has announced restoration of telecom services in western zones of the region.
In a press…
PM, EU High Representative hold talks on COVID-19 challenges
Addis Ababa, March 31, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held phone talks with Josep Borrell Fontelles, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security…
Ethiopia, Korean leaders hold talks on int’l support for Africa in COVID19 fight
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed held phone talks with South Korean President Moon Jae-in on ways to induce international support for Africa's fight against…
IGAD leaders hold discussion on COVID19 regional response
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held virtual discussion with leaders of IGAD member states on regional response to curb the spread of COVID19.
During…
PM calls on public to apply COVID19 containment measures
Addis Ababa, March 30, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister has called on the public to have more discipline in fighting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country.
In his video address…