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Ethiopia’s coronavirus cases rise to 16
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopia has confirmed four additional cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) today, bringing the total number to 16.
According to a statement issued by the…
Police to take measures against violators of COVID-19 directives
Addis Ababa, March 27, 2020 (FBC) – The Federal Police Commission said it will take as of today appropriate legal measures against individuals who do not comply with the directives issued by…
PM holds phone conversation with AfDB, IMF chiefs
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held phone conversation with Akinwumi Adesina, President of AfDB and Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of IMF.…
Ethiopia announces placement of new ambassadors
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2020 (FBC) – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced today the placement of 15 newly appointed ambassadors.
The following are lists of countries to which they…
Level of preparedness, adherence to health guidelines key to cope spread of COVID-19: PM
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has called for increased COVID-19 preparedness strict adherence to health guidelines to stop the spread of the virus.
“As…
Nat’l resource mobilisation committee begins work
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2020 (FBC) – The national resource mobilisation committee, which was established by the Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed yesterday, has begun work today.
The Committee…
President calls on public to follow government’s advice to combat COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 26, 2020 (FBC) –President Sahle-Work Zewde has called upon the public to follow advice given by the government to halt spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The government…
IGAD member states agree to coordinate efforts to curtail spread of COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held phone conversations with IGAD Member States on ways to fight against coronavirus (COVID-19).
The discussions were…
Embassy confirms death of 64 Ethiopians in cargo container
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopian embassy in South Africa has confirmed that all those who have suffocated to death in a lorry are Ethiopians.
64 Ethiopians have died due to…
EPHI says 106 suspected cases test negative for COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –The Ethiopia Public Health Institute (EPHI) said the laboratory results from 106 suspected cases of coronavirus have tested negative.
But 20 people who…