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18th-century crown returned to Cheleqot Sellassie church
Addis Ababa, February 29, 2020 (FBC) –The Ethiopian crown has been handed over to Sellassie church in Cheleqot, Tigray regional state, at a ceremony held in the premises of the National…
Toyota Tsusho to construct geothermal plant in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2020 (FBC) -Toyota Tsusho Corp of Japan and Ethiopian Electric Power have earlier this month inked a contract for a 5-MW geothermal power facility in central…
Over 4m birr built mental health care centre inaugurated
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2020 (FBC) - St. Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital today inaugurated a mental health care centre built with 4.2 million birr.
The construction of the centre…
EU to deploy Election Observation Mission in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met today with the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy/Vice President of the European…
USAID contributes over $30m to Ethiopia’s electoral board
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2020 (FBC) – The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a 30.4 million grant…
Minister of Peace receives EU Commissioner for Home Affairs
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Minister of Peace Muferihat Kamil held discussion yesterday with Ylva Johansson, Commissioner for Home Affairs of European Union.…
Federal, regional police commissioners meet in Afar
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2020 (FBC) – The 10th conference of federal and regional police commissioners has started in Semera town, Afar regional state.
In his opening remarks, Awel Arba,…
FM Gedu confers with FAO, WFP, IFAD chiefs
Addis Ababa, February 28, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedu Andargachew held talks with the heads of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), World…
EU pledges direct support to Africa’s anti-terrorism efforts
Addis Ababa, February 27, 2020 (FBC) -The largest-ever delegation from the EU on Thursday met with African Union (EU) commissioners in Ethiopia for talks that mainly focused on security and…
EU reiterates commitment to deepen relations with Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, February 27, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s Minister of Water, Irrigation and Energy, Dr. Seleshi Bekele met with Frans Timmermans, Executive Vice President for European Green Deal.…