Olympics moved to 2021 over coronavirus outbreak
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2020 (FBC) -Japan and the International Olympic Committee agreed on Tuesday to postpone the Tokyo Olympics by one year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The…
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2020
Ethiopia orders federal employees to work from home to mitigate spread of COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2020 (FBC) -The Council of Ministers has passed decisions the federal government employees to work from home effective March 25, 2020 until further notification.…
Chinese pharmaceutical company launches hand sanitizer production in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2020 (FBC) -Sansheng Pharmaceutical, a company in Eastern Industrial Park, has launched a new production line to manufacture hand sanitizer to help prevent the spread…
Ethiopia confirms one more COVID-19 case
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2020 (FBC) -Ethiopia has confirmed one more case of coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number to 12.
The 12th case is a 34-year old Ethiopian who came from…
Ethiopia proposes $150b Africa global COVID-19 emergency financing package
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has called for coordinated response to tackle the potential threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) to the economies of African…
Ethiopia starts distributing Jack Ma’s donations of medical supplies to African nations
Addis Ababa, March 24, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has started distributing medical supplies to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19).
The medical supplies were donated by Jack Ma…
Ethiopia, Germany sign €100m grant agreement
Addis Ababa, March 23, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia and Germany have signed a grant agreement amounting to €100 million today.
The agreement was signed by Admasu Nebebe, State Minister of Finance…
Ethiopia, Canada PMs hold talks on ways of fighting spread of COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 23, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has held discussion on the phone with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada.
“I had a fruitful phone conversation with…
Ethiopia closes borders to prevent spread of COVID19
Addis Ababa, March 23, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has announced the closure of all Ethiopia’s borders to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVID19).
He said the National…
WB to approve first fast-track funds to help Ethiopia, Afghanistan respond to COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 23, 2020 (FBC) -The World Bank's executive board is expected to consider later this week the first fast-track funds to help Ethiopia and Afghanistan respond to the…