World risks widespread famines due to COVID-19: UN
Addis Ababa, April 22, 2020 (FBC) -The world is at risk of widespread famines due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the UN has warned.
David Beasley, head of the World Food…
Twelve more COVID 19 diagnostic labs go operational
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Health said 12 additional COVID 19 diagnostic laboratories have begun services during the weekend.
This brings the total number of…
Ethiopian, Japanese PMs hold phone talks on addressing COVID-19 crisis
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held phone discussion with Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo.
The discussion focused on ways to tackle coronavirus…
PM calls for appropriate measures to mitigate COVID-19 economic impact
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has called for all needed measures to alleviate the impact of (COVID-19) on the national economy.
“To mitigate the adverse…
Ethiopia confirms three more COVID-19 cases
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has reported three new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19), out of the 745 samples tested over the past 24 hours.
This brings the total cases in…
Ethiopian cargo deploys advanced Pharma Wing in global COVID-19 fight
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopian has been deploying its massive cargo capacity to facilitate the flow of essential cargo such as medical supplies wherever they are needed.
The…
Muslims urged to spend Ramadan with prayers, compassion
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) -The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council (EIASC) has urged the Muslim community to spend the grand Ramadan fasting month with prayers and good deeds.…
Nation secures 400m birr support for COVID-19 control efforts
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) -The National Task Force for coronavirus (COVID 19) said close to 400 million birr has been raised till the last Friday.
Adanech Abiebie, Federal…
Immigration to US to be suspended due to COVID-19
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) -President Donald Trump has said he will sign an executive order to temporarily suspend all immigration to the US because of the coronavirus.
On Twitter,…
MoSHE to start online classes for postgraduate students
Addis Ababa, April 21, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Science and Higher Education (MoSHE), in partnership with Ethio-telecom, is set to start online courses to postgraduate students.
The…