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NBE calls on public to change old banknotes before deadline
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) -The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has called on the public to change the old banknotes with the new one in the remaining days.
According to the…
President receives credentials of nine ambassadors
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) -President Sahle-Work Zewde today received the credentials of the newly appointed ambassadors of nine countries to Ethiopia.
The ambassadors who…
WFP unveils SIIPE Project in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) – World Food Programme (WFP) has announced launch of Satellite Based Index Insurance Programme (SIIP) Project in Ethiopia.
The fund for the SIIP…
Ministry stresses role of religions in maintaining mutual respect among people
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Peace stressed the role of religious institutions in maintaining the longstanding culture of mutual respect among Ethiopians.
The…
Ethiopia to distribute 50m facemasks ahead of reopening of school
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Education said it is ready to distribute 50 million facemasks to schools.
This was revealed during a consultative forum held today to…
Ethiopian, Eritrean leaders visit GERD
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki this afternoon visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Earlier today,…
Army in a good position to execute any mission: Defense Ministry
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Defense announced army's better position to carry out any mission in line with protecting welfare of the nation.
The Defense Minister,…
INSA begins implementation of 5-year digital transformation plan
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) –The Ethiopian Information Network Security Agency (INSA) said it has started implementation of its five-year digital transformation plan.
Dr Shumete…
PM Abiy, President Isaias pay a visit to Koysha Hydroelectric Dam
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the visiting Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki have visited Koysha Hydroelectric dam this morning.
Koysha Hydroelectric…
Deputy Mayor, World Bank Country Director discuss potential areas of cooperation
Addis Ababa, October 13, 2020 (FBC) –Deputy mayor of Addis Ababa city, Adanech Abiebie, yesterday held discussion with Ousmane Dione ,World Bank Country Director for Ethiopia.
The two…