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Confirmed coronavirus cases reach 68,820, death toll stands at 1,096
Addis Ababa, September 21, 2020 (FBC) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ethiopia has reached 68,820 after Ministry of Health reported additional 689 infections on Sunday.…
PM inaugurates artificial intelligence (AI) center
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed this morning inaugurated an artificial intelligence (AI) center.
The center was designed to support young…
Addis Ababa deputy mayor arrives in Semera, Afar state
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) – Deputy mayor of Addis Ababa city, Adanech Abiebie, has arrived in Semera to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by flooding in Afar…
Ethiopia’s Security Service seizes 4kg cocaine bound for Bangkok
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) – The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) of Ethiopia yesterday intercepted 4kg cocaine worth $400,000.
According to a statement NISS…
Ethiopia reports 616 new COVID19 cases
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia yesterday reported 616 new COVID19 cases out of 10,322 laboratory tests conducted in 24 hours.
This brings the total number of confirmed…
Risk of Non communicable diseases reaches a peak: Health Ministry
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Health announced that risk of non communicable diseases has reached a peak posing greater risk to the community in the country.…
Prosecutors charge 24 individuals including Jawar Mohammed with terrorism
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2020 (FBC) – Federal Prosecutors have charged 24 individuals including Jawar Siraj Mohammed, Bekele Gerba, Hamza Adnan and other with terrorism today.
According…
Addis Ababa marks world cleanup day with clear out campaign
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2020 (FBC) – The World Cleanup Day has been observed in Addis Ababa through community based clear up campaign involving participation of senior government…
PM visits Koysha hydropower project
Addis Ababa, September 18, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today visited the Koysha hydropower project.
With 2,160 megawatts generation capacity, the project is being built in…
President calls for climate conscious policies
Addis Ababa, September 18, 2020 (FBC) -President Sahle-Work Zewde has participated at the launch event of the Africa office of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA).
Speaking at the…