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Addis Ababa, March 17, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has placed under follow up 992 individuals believed to have had contact with confirmed coronavirus patients. Ethiopia reported its first case…

Addis Ababa, March 17, 2020 (FBC) –Jack Ma, China's richest man, has pledged to donate 20,000 testing kits, 100,000 masks and 1,000 medical use protective suits and face shields to each one…

Addis Ababa, March 16, 2020 (FBC) - President Sahle-Work Zewde today met with Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali to discuss bilateral issues. The tour is also part of Ethiopia's move…

Addis Ababa, March 16, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia has announced the suspension of schools, sporting events and large gatherings for at least fifteen days, subject to further assessments. The…

Addis Ababa, March 16, 2020 (FBC) - Ethiopia reported three new coronavirus cases yesterday, raising its total number of patients to four. According to the Ethiopian Public Health…

Addis Ababa, March 14, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has visited Entoto project. After the visit, the Prime Minister said on twitter that “Our cities possess incredible…

Addis Ababa, March 14, 2020 (FBC) -The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia has released the number of electoral districts (constituencies) for the upcoming general election. According to…

Addis Ababa, March 14, 2020 (FBC) – A foundation stone has been laid today for a military camp to be built in west Shoa zone, Oromia regional state. The ceremony was attended by Lt.-Gen.…

Addis Ababa, March 14, 2020 (FBC) - The Ethio-Kenya Electricity Highway Project is expected to be ready for testing and commissioning at the end of this Ethiopian year, according to…

Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health said a 48-year old Japanese national has tested positive for Covid-19. Health Minister Dr Lia Tadesse told journalists the…