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PM holds discussion with reconciliation commission members
Addis Ababa, February 20, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed is currently holding discussion with members of the national reconciliation commission.
During the meeting, the…
First major group of Ethiopian refugees return home from Kenya
Addis Ababa, February 20, 2020 (FBC) -A group of 76 Ethiopian refugees have voluntarily returned home from Kenya’s Kakuma camp yesterday, according to UNHCR.
The movement, supported by…
Dutch returns Ethiopian crown
Addis Ababa, February 20, 2020 (FBC) -Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met this morning with Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Ms. Sigrid Kaag, who came to Ethiopia…
Amhara launches one WASH program with 2.3 bn birr
Addis Ababa, February 19, 2020 (FBC) –The Amhara regional state has launched one WASH program with 2.3 billion birr.
Heads of regional bureaus and zonal administrators, including senior…
We want tractors to beat poverty, not armored vehicles: PM
Addis Ababa, February 19, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed addressed a crowd of 60,000 people gathered this morning at Worabe stadium.
The Prime Minister arrived in Worabe town,…
Ethiopia obtains over 39bn birr in grant and loan in six months
Addis Ababa, February 19, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has secured over 39 billion birr in grant and loan in the first half of this fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Finance.
It was…
Mike Pompeo concludes three-day Ethiopia visit
Addis Ababa, February 19, 2020 (FBC) –The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has concluded his three-day official visit to Ethiopia and departed to Saudi Arabia.
Pompeo is seen off at the…
Shimelis Abdisa appointed as Chief Administrator of Oromia
Addis Ababa, February 19, 2020 (FBC) – Shimelis Abdisa has been appointed as Chief Administrator of the Oromia regional state.
The Oromia Council also approved the appointment of the…
Pompeo urges Africa to stimulate private sector to deliver jobs, prosperity
Addis Ababa, February 19, 2020 (FBC) – The US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo delivered remarks at the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa.
In…
Pompeo holds discussion with Ethiopian Inter-Religious Council
Addis Ababa, February 19, 2020 (FBC) – The US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo met yesterday with the Ethiopian Inter-Religious Council in Addis Ababa.
The Secretary highlighted the…