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Deputy PM visits COVID-19 preparedness efforts
Addis Ababa, March 7, 2020 (FBC) -Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mokennen visited this morning the Ethiopian Public Health Institute’s public health emergency operation center.
During the…
President Sahle-Work inaugurates poultry breeder farm in Adama
Addis Ababa, March 7, 2020 (FBC) –President Sahle-Work Zewde has inaugurated a poultry breeder farm in the city of Adama, Oromia regional state.
Chief Administrator of Oromia regional…
ATA to build 10 standardized mechanization service centers
Addis Ababa, March 6, 2020 (FBC) -The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA) has signed sub-grant agreements worth 91 million birr with eight cooperative unions and two…
World Bank provides $25m for school feeding program in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, March 6, 2020 (FBC) –The World Bank has pledged to provide $25 million for the school feeding program launched by the Addis Ababa city administration.
The Bank’s decision…
Ministry of Peace, JFA-PFE agree to cooperate on peace, democratic rights
Addis Ababa, March 6, 2020 (FBC) -The Ministry of Peace (MoP) has signed a consultation, training and communication agreement with Justices for All Prison Fellowship Ethiopia (JFA-PFE).…
Singer Betty G named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, March 6, 2020 (FBC) -Singer and songwriter Betty G, a multiple AFRIMA award winner and one of Africa’s fast rising music stars, today became a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the…
U.S. provides additional $10m for locust control in East Africa, including in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, March 6, 2020 (FBC) - The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $10 million in humanitarian assistance to…
Ethiopia rejects Arab League “Resolution” on GERD
Addis Ababa, March 6, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has rejected the “Resolution” of the Executive Council of the Arab League issued yesterday regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).…
Ethiopian delegation holds discussion with Bahrain officials
Addis Ababa, March 6, 2020 (FBC) –An Ethiopian delegation led by Birtukan Ayana, State Minister of Foreign Affair, met yesterday with Dr. Shaikha Rana bint Isa Al Khalifa, Undersecretary of…
Ethiopia wins ‘Best Destination-Archaeology and Ancient History’ award
Addis Ababa, March 6, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Ethiopia has won the ‘Best Destination-Archaeology and Ancient History’ award.
The Ministry received the award…