2020

Addis Ababa, April 5, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today met with leaders of competing political parties to discuss the impact of coronavirus (COVID19) on Ethiopia. The…

Addis Ababa, April 5, 2020 (FBC) -Five more people have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID19) over the past 24 hours, said the Ministry of Health. This brings the total number of…

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2020 (FBC) –In its 81st regular meeting held today via teleconferencing, the Council of Ministers has passed decisions on two issues. The Council first discussed the…

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Health has registered three new cases of coronavirus (COVID19) during the past 24 hours. The number of confirmed cases in the country has…

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2020 (FBC) –Deputy Mayor of Addis Ababa city, Engineer Takele Uma, said daily activities will not be banned due to coronavirus (COVID19). Normal daily routines will…

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2020 (FBC) -China has mourned the victims of the coronavirus outbreak by observing a three-minute silence, bringing the nation to a halt. A day of remembrance was…

Addis Ababa, April 4, 2020 (FBC) -Convened by President Cyril Ramaphosa, leaders of Ethiopia, Rwanda, Senegal, Egypt, Zimbabwe, DRC and Kenya held teleconference yesterday. African Union…

Addis Ababa, April 3, 2020 (FBC) -The White House is expected soon to advise Americans living in coronavirus hotspots to wear cloth masks or scarves in public to help stop the spread of the…

Addis Ababa, April 3, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopia has registered 6 more coronavirus (COVID19) cases in the past 24 hours. All of the confirmed cases are Ethiopian nationals, according to the…

Addis Ababa, April 3, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia and the World Bank Group’s today signed $82.6 million financing agreement ($41.3m grant & $41.3 million credit) to help the country mitigate…