August 2020

Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has donated 110 million birr generated from the sale of his book ‘Medemer’ to office of the First Lady. The Prime Minister…

Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has officially launched a month-long nationwide COVID-19 testing campaign in a ceremony held on Friday, August 7. Deputy Prime Minister Demeke…

Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) –An Ethiopian national was killed in Tuesday's blast in Beirut, Lebanon, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA). Nine other Ethiopians also…

Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) – The SNNP regional state council this morning began its 11th regular session in the city of Hawassa. In its three-day meeting, the council is expected…

Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) - The long awaited duel between the world's two fastest marathoners, Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele and Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has been confirmed for…

Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) -Ten countries account for 80% of the new coronavirus testing taking place across Africa, a regional body said on Thursday, indicating that little testing…

Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) -Ethio Lease, the first foreign-owned leasing company, on Wednesday handed over 16 combine harvesters to farmers and unions. The agricultural…

Addis Ababa, August 6, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia has confirmed 564 new cases and 9 deaths from COVID 19 over the last twenty four hours. Ministry of Health stated that the number of confirmed…

Addis Ababa, August 6, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia has today inaugurated the first ever Digital Health Innovation and Research Lab at Saint Peter Specialized Hospital in the presence of high…

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has provided COVID 19 preventive assistance to 15, 000 Ethiopians at quarantine…