India announces $264bn economic rescue package
Addis Ababa, May 13, 2020 (FBC) -India has announced a $264 billion economic package to help the country cope with its prolonged coronavirus lockdown.
In a televised address Prime…
Addis Ababa city begins second round door-to-door screening
Addis Ababa, May 13, 2020 (FBC) –As part of the efforts to halt the spread of COVID-19, the Addis Ababa city administration has launched the second door-to-door surveillance and screening…
Chinese city donates medical supplies to Dire Dawa
Addis Ababa, May 13, 2020 (FBC) The city of Kunshan, East China's Jiangsu Province, has donated a batch of medical supplies to Dire Dawa city to help fight COVID-19.
The supplies, worth…
South Korea donates COVID-19 medical equipment to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) –South Korea has donated medical supplies to Ethiopia to help the country in its battle against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The medical equipment…
Russian president’s spokesman tests positive for COVID-19
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov has tested positive for coronavirus, local media report.
They quote Peskov himself as saying…
Turkish company extends support to flood victims in Somali
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) – A Turkish company, Yapi Merkezi donated 5 tons of dry food in support of flood victims in Somali regional state.
The dry food donation includes lentils,…
President Sahile-Work calls for global solidarity against COVID 19
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) - In a recorded message posted on face book today, FDRE President Sahle-Work Zewdie called up on the global community to join hands against coronavirus…
Premier holds discussion with SNNP zonal leadership
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today held discussion with zonal leadership of the SNNP regional state.
The meeting underscored the importance of addressing…
Ethiopia’s COVID-19 cases rise to 261
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) -The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ethiopia has risen to 261 after 11 people tested positive over the past 24 hours.
The new cases were identified…
Ethiopia Steps Up Aerial Spraying To Stop Locust Invasion
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) - Ethiopia has deployed helicopters to spray new swarms of desert locusts that are threatening the country’s food security.
Ministry of Agriculture stated…