Commission President Unveils European Green Deal
Addis Ababa, December 12, 2019 (FBC) -The European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced the European Green Deal – an ambitious plan to make the EU’s economy sustainable.…
WB Approves $150m To Support Ethiopian Public Health Institute
Addis Ababa, December 12, 2019 (FBC) – The World Bank Group approved $150 million to support the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI).
The funds will be used for construction of…
FM Gedu Holds Talks With US Secretary Of State
Addis Ababa, December 12, 2019 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew, met with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington DC.
The two discussed Ethiopia’s…
Ethiopian Epiphany Inscribed On UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists
Addis Ababa, December 12, 2019 (FBC) -The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has decided to inscribe Ethiopian epiphany on its lists of intangible…
Nobel Peace Prize Winner PM Gets Hero’s Welcome
Addis Ababa, December 12, 2019 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed, the winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, was given a hero’s welcome when he returned home this morning.
Senior…
WB, IMF Pledge Over $5b For Ethiopia’s Economic Reform
Addis Ababa, December 11, 2019 (FBC) -The World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) have pledged to extend over 5 billion US dollars over the coming three years in support of the…
UN Special Rapporteur Concludes Ethiopia Visit
Addis Ababa, December 11, 2019 (FBC) – A United Nations delegation led by David Kaye, UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression…
Electoral Board Issues Certificates Of Recognition For Nine Political Parties
Addis Ababa, December 11, 2019 (FBC) –Nine Political parties have received certificates of recognition from the National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE).
According to the Board, the…
Norway Agrees To Collaborate On Rebuilding Ethiopian Navy
Addis Ababa, December 11, 2019 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed met his Norwegian counterpart Prime Minister Erna Solberg in a bilateral meeting today.
The two discussed various…
President Receives Saudi Delegation
Addis Ababa, December 11, 2019 (FBC) – President Sahle-Work Zewde received and held discussion with a delegation from Saudi Arabia, who is exploring investment opportunities in Ethiopia.…