Bereket Simon, Tadesse Kassa sentenced to prison
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) –The Amhara Regional State Supreme Court has sentenced Bereket Simon and Tadesse Kassa ranging from 6 to 8 years in prison on charges of corruption.
Breket,…
US provides over $37m to Ethiopia for COVID-19 response
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) – Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the United States Government has committed over $37 million to Ethiopia to help mitigate the spread of the virus.
Through…
Ethiopian, Estonian FMs hold phone conversation
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has held a phone conversation with his Estonian counterpart Urmas Reinsalu.
The two discussed ways to bolster…
Ethiopia extends partial closer of courts
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) -The Federal Supreme Court has extended the partial closure of federal courts for the third time due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
This time, the…
UN chief calls for end to hate speech globally amid coronavirus pandemic
Addis Ababa, May 8, 2020 (FBC) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said today the coronavirus pandemic keeps unleashing "a tsunami of hate and xenophobia, scapegoating and…
Annual Solar Eclipse to Occur in Ethiopia Next Month
Addis Ababa, May 7, 2020 (FBC) - Annual solar eclipse that occurs in western and north eastern parts of Ethiopia will enable people see the characteristic ring fire around the Sun for three…
Gov’t vows to take actions against activities violating constitutional laws
Addis Ababa, May 07, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed said the government would take measures against activities violating constitutional laws so as to protect the safety and…
Ethiopia confirms 25 more COVID-19 cases in 24 hours
Addis Ababa, May 7, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has reported 25 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) , the highest new cases in a single day.
The country had conducted a total of 1,843…
Council passes decisions on four draft bills
Addis Ababa, May 07, 2020 (FBC) - The Council of Ministers in its 20th urgent session held today discussed four key points and passed resolutions accordingly.
During its urgent meeting,…
Ethiopians urged to join hands to overcome COVID 19-related hardships
Addis Ababa, May 07, 2020 (FBC) –The Attorney General and Coordinator of the National COVID 19 Resource Mobilization Committee, Adanech Abiebie, said Ethiopians can overcome…