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Embassy confirms death of 64 Ethiopians in cargo container
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopian embassy in South Africa has confirmed that all those who have suffocated to death in a lorry are Ethiopians.
64 Ethiopians have died due to…
EPHI says 106 suspected cases test negative for COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –The Ethiopia Public Health Institute (EPHI) said the laboratory results from 106 suspected cases of coronavirus have tested negative.
But 20 people who…
PM launches national resource mobilisation committee
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has launched a national resource mobilisation committee.
The committee is tasked with coordinating efforts of gathering…
Ethiopia to pardon over 4,000 inmates over COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –The Federal Attorney General announced that 4,010 inmates will be granted pardon to prevent the spread of coronavirus (COVIDー19) in prisons.
The…
AU appreciates Ethiopia’s leadership in battle against COVID-19 in Africa
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mussa Faki Mahamat, has praised Prime Minister for his leadership in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19)…
PM extends condolences over death of Ethiopians in Mozambique
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has expressed condolences over the death of Ethiopians and others in horrible circumstances in Mozambique yesterday.
The…
Ethiopia closes universities over COVID-19
Addis Ababa, March 25, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Science and Higher Education announced yesterday a temporary closure of higher learning institutions.
Dr Samuel Kifle, State Minister of…
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…