Council of Ministers passes decisions on multiple agendas
Addis Ababa, April 11, 2024 (FBC) – During its 29th regular session convened today, the Council of Ministers of Ethiopia deliberated on nine agenda items, approving seven bills while…
Ethiopia, India explore ways to expand trade, investment ties
Addis Ababa, April 11, 2024 (FBC) - Merchants' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) organised a Special Session with Ambassador of Ethiopia to India, Demeke Atnafu Ambulo, on…
‘Overspeeding’ truck plunges into ravine killing 17 pilgrims in Pakistan – reports
Addis Ababa, April 11, 2024 (FBC) – At least 17 pilgrims have been killed and 41 injured after their vehicle crashed while travelling to a shrine in southwestern Pakistan, Al Jazeera…
UK temporarily halts flower export tariffs
Addis Ababa, April 11, 2024 (FBC) – In an official press statement released today, the government of the UK announced that it has temporarily removed export tariffs for cut flowers, with the…
Desta the Robot makes debut at Startup Ethiopia Exhibition
Addis Ababa, April 10, 2024 (FBC) – Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute (EAII) and iCog Labs, in collaboration with other institutions, unveiled a robot named ‘Desta the Robot’ at…
Ethiopia striving for expanding startup ecosystem: State Minister
Addis Ababa, April 10, 2024 (FBC) – The government is increasingly seeking to broaden startup ecosystems and encourage innovation in Ethiopia, State Minister of Finance Eyob Tekalign said.…
Gov’t reforms essential to further stimulate startups ecosystem: Startuppers
Addis Ababa, April 10, 2024 (FBC) – The reform carried out by the government is favorable for startuppers and further stimulate the sector, youths engaging in startups said.
‘Startup…
World Athletics introduces prize money for Olympic gold medallists
Addis Ababa, April 10, 2024 (FBC) - In a a landmark decision, World Athletics has today (10 April) announced it will become the first international federation to award prize money at an…
Ethiopian Muslims celebrated the 1445th Eid al-Fitr
Addis Ababa, April 10, 2024 - Ethiopian Muslims across the country celebrated the 1445th Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan on Wednesday (10).
Muslims in…
Ethiopia, Japan hold an inaugural political consultation
Addis Ababa, April 9, 2024 (FBC) - In a significant milestone for diplomatic relations, Ethiopia and Japan convened their inaugural political consultation on April 9, 2024, in Tokyo.…