Ethiopia announces partial closure of federal courts over COVID-19

Addis Ababa, March 18, 2020 (FBC) –The Federal Supreme Court has announced that federal courts will be in partial closure for the next 15 days due to coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

However, cases that require urgent action from courts will be entertained, according to a statement issued by the Supreme Court.

Other cases will be re-adjourned and new files will not be accepted for the coming two weeks, the statement added.

Ethiopia now has six confirmed cases of coronavirus.

The Government announced on Monday the suspension of schools, sporting events and large gatherings for at least fifteen days.