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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…
PM launches national resource mobilisation committee
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has launched a national resource mobilisation committee.
The committee is tasked with coordinating efforts of gathering…
Ethiopia to pardon over 4,000 inmates over COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –The Federal Attorney General announced that 4,010 inmates will be granted pardon to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVIDー19) in prisons.
The…
AU appreciates Ethiopia’s leadership in battle against COVID-19 in Africa
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mussa Faki Mahamat, has praised Prime Minister for his leadership in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19)…
PM extends condolences over death of Ethiopians in Mozambique
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has expressed condolences over the death of Ethiopians and others in horrible circumstances in Mozambique yesterday.
The…
Ethiopia closes universities over COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Science and Higher Education announced yesterday a temporary closure of higher learning institutions.
Dr Samuel Kifle, State Minister of…