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Ethiopia envisions bringing electric power to all citizens by 2030
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Energy announced a plan aims to address all citizens of the country with access of electric power in 2030.…
WaterAid Ethiopia launches phase II Urban WASH System Strengthening Project
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2020 (FBC) -WaterAid Ethiopia has launched phase II Urban WASH System Strengthening Project that aims at strengthening Ethiopia’s urban WASH systems in 23 cluster…
Ethiopia, World Bank sign $80m grant agreement
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopian and the World Bank yesterday signed $80 million grant agreement aimed at supporting the completion of the second phase of agricultural growth…
Ethiopia launches Tourism Promotion and Marketing Forum
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2020 (FBC) – Foreign Affairs Ministry has established a joint Tourism Promotion and Marketing Forum in a view to make Ethiopia a major destination.
The joint…
Ethiopia calls for digital financial services to boost women’s economic opportunities
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s State Minister of Finance Dr. Eyob Tekalign has called on Africa to promote digital financial services to boost women’s economic…
IOM pledges continued support to Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2020 (FBC) – Foreign Affairs Minister Gedu Andargachew held telephone conversation with director of the International Organization for Migration (IOM), António…
Ethiopia’s confirmed coronavirus cases reach 71,083, deaths stand at 1,141
Addis Ababa, September 23, 2020 (FBC) – Confirmed Coronavirus cases in Ethiopia have reached 71,083 as Ministry of Health reported 661 new infections today.
The new cases have been…
Oromia, Amhara Parties including ruling prosperity agree on common political stances
Addis Ababa, September 23, 2020 (FBC) – Eleven political parties active in Oromia and Amhara Regional States including the ruling Prosperity have signed an agreement to work jointly on…
Ethiopia lifts COVID-19 restrictions on tourism, sporting events
Addis Ababa, September 23, 2020 (FBC) –The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) has lifted restrictions imposed on tourism industry and sporting events.
Ethiopia introduced the…
House approves three loan agreements
Addis Ababa, September 23, 2020 (FBC) - The House of Peoples' Representatives, in its 4th extraordinary session, inspected and approved three loan agreements.
The House unanimously…