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PM, UN Secretary-General discuss locust control efforts, regional issues
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today held phone talks with António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN).
Discussion focused on…
Benishangul arrests 504 suspects in connection with attacks against civilians in Metekel zone
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) –The Benishangul Gumuz regional state has arrested 504 individuals in connection with recent attacks against civilians in Metekel zone.
They have been…
Ethiopian, USAID sign partnership agreement
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopian Airlines and USAID have signed a partnership agreement aimed to source local agricultural produces for catering service in the aviation group.…
State Minister Redwan receives outgoing Japanese Ambassador
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) – State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ambassador Redwan Hussien today received the outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Ethiopia, Matsunaga Daisuke.
The…
Ethiopia repatriates near to 1,000 migrants in three weeks: MoFA
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) – In its biweekly press briefing, Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Ethiopia has repatriated 993 migrants from three countries with in the last…
Police Commission investigating into embezzlement of 9.4bn birr public funds
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) –The Federal Police Commission said it has opened investigation into embezzlement of 9.4 billion birr public funds.
The commission is waiting for audit…
Germany donates unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) – The Federal Republic of Germany has donated three unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones) amounting 84,000 Euros to Ethiopia to help the Agriculture Ministry…
Government sets direction to ensure sustainable peace in Metekel area: PM
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated today that the government held discussions with regional administrations and security sectors of Amhara and Bunshangul…
Police plans to stop groups operating in informal structure
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) –The Federal Police Commission has vowed to work jointly with the community to ensure that there should be no groups that operate in an informal…
Ministry set to assemble prefab houses in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, October 16, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Urban Development and Construction announced a plan to start assembling prefabricated houses in the city of Addis Ababa soon.
The state…