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Ethiopian FM receives WFP chief
Addis Ababa, May 27, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedu Andargachew, this morning received David Beasley, Executive Director of World Food Program (WFP).
The two…
A forum discussing role of competing parties on GERD kicked off
Addis Ababa, May 27, 2020 (FBC) – A consultative forum focusing on the role of competing parties for successful completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) kicked off today in…
Religious leaders urge Ethiopians to stand united to complete GERD
Addis Ababa, May 27, 2020 (FBC) -Religious leaders have called on the government to complete the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) alongside with conducting fair negotiations with the…
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Celebrates Africa Day
Addis Ababa, May 26, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs has celebrated the 57th anniversary of the establishment of the Organization of African Unity (OAU).
In a statement issued…
South Korea to provide 16,000 tons of rice to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, 26, 2020 (FBC) -South Korea plans to provide 16,000 tons of rice to Ethiopia, Yonhap quoted the agriculture ministry as saying Tuesday.
Seoul will also send 19,000 tons to…
Finland extends project in Ethiopia against COVID 19
Addis Ababa, May 26, 2020 (FBC) – Finland has approved an additional extension of the CoWASH III project in support of Ethiopia’s COVID 19 emergency response.
The extension to run until…
Medical supplies donated by Qatar arrive in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, May 26, 2020 (FBC) – Medical Supplies weighing 8.5 tons donated by State of Qatar to Ethiopia has arrived at Bole International Airport this afternoon.
The arrival of the…
Ethiopia reports 46 new COVID-19 cases, one death in 24 hours
Addis Ababa, May 25, 2020 (FBC) –A total of 46 people have tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19), out of the 3, 410 samples taken in the past 24 hours.
This brings the total number…
Gov’t to tighten COVID-19 control measures as cases rise
Addis Ababa, May 26, 2020 (FBC) –The Government of Ethiopia said it will tighten control measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The COVID-19 Ministerial…
Construction of Adwa Center stepping up
Addis Ababa, May 26, 2020 (FBC) – Addis Ababa City Administration Press secretariat stated that the construction of Adwa Memorial Center is progressing well as per time scheduled.
The…