Ethio-Kenya Electricity Highway Project nearing completion
Addis Ababa, March 14, 2020 (FBC) - The Ethio-Kenya Electricity Highway Project is expected to be ready for testing and commissioning at the end of this Ethiopian year, according to…
Addis Ababa to host a conference on Libya
Addis Ababa, March 14, 2020 (FBC) - The African Union (AU) Contact Group on Libya confirmed that Addis Ababa will host a conference in July with the hope to create comprehensive…
ECA estimates billions worth of losses in Africa due to COVID-19 impact
Addis Ababa, March 14, 2020 (FBC) – The Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday warned the unfolding coronavirus crisis could seriously dent Africa’s already stagnant growth with oil…
Ethiopia confirms first coronavirus case
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health said a 48-year old Japanese national has tested positive for Covid-19.
Health Minister Dr Lia Tadesse told journalists the…
President Sahle-Work holds talks with Ugandan President
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde has met with President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda in Entebbe today.
The two leaders exchanged views on a wide range…
President holds discussion with Ethiopian community in Kenya
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) –President Sahle-Work Zewde has held discussion with Ethiopian Diaspora community living in Kenya.
The Ethiopian President was in Nairobi yesterday for…
UEFA suspends Champions League and Europa League because of coronavirus outbreak
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) - All UEFA competitions, including Champions League and Europa League matches due to be played on 17 and 18 March, have been postponed because of the…
Kenya confirms its first coronavirus case
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) – Kenya has confirmed that a woman has tested positive for Covid-19.
Health Minister Mutahi Kagwe said she had arrived from the US on 5 March and tested…
Investors from Sudan visit Tigray regional state
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) – A team of investors from Sudan is on a visit to Tigray regional state.
During it week-long stay, members of the team are expected to explore the…
Intellectuals pledge support to Ethiopia’s dam negotiation
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) – A high-level dialogue on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and Abay River has been held in Addis Ababa today.
Organized by the Ministry of…