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…
Door to door COVID 19 screening becomes effective: Ministry
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Health stated that the door to door screening activities being carried out to control spread of cornovarus have become effective in discovering…
Uganda leader hints at postponing polls over virus fears
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) -Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has said it would be "madness" to hold general elections while still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
He told the…
Ethiopian transports 10,000 Kg medical supplies to Somalia, Sudan
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopian Airlines yesterday transported 10,000 Kg of medical supplies to Mogadishu, Somalia and Khartoum, Sudan in response to COVID 19.
The airlines…
Ethiopian, Norwegian PMs hold discussion on COVID-19 crisis
Addis Ababa, May 12, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed yesterday held a phone conversation with Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway.
In a tweet, the Ethiopian Prime Minister…
Council calls for amicus curiae brief on constitutional issue
Addis Ababa, May 11, 2020 (FBC) – The FDRE Council of Institutional Inquiry has made an open call for constitutional law experts to submit an amicus curiae brief in the matter submitted to…
Ethiopia earns $400M from horticulture export
Addis Ababa, May 11, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Agriculture sated that Ethiopia has managed to secure close to 400 Million US Dollars from export of horticultural products over the last nine…
Ethiopia, China vow to join hands against COVID-19
Addis Ababa, May 11, 2020 (FBC) – Foreign Minister Gedu Andargachew and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held a phone conversation on ways of cementing cooperation against COVID 19…