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Addis Ababa deputy mayor arrives in Semera, Afar state
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) – Deputy mayor of Addis Ababa city, Adanech Abiebie, has arrived in Semera to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by flooding in Afar…
Ethiopia’s Security Service seizes 4kg cocaine bound for Bangkok
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) – The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) of Ethiopia yesterday intercepted 4kg cocaine worth $400,000.
According to a statement NISS…
Ethiopia reports 616 new COVID19 cases
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia yesterday reported 616 new COVID19 cases out of 10,322 laboratory tests conducted in 24 hours.
This brings the total number of confirmed…
Risk of Non communicable diseases reaches a peak: Health Ministry
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Health announced that risk of non communicable diseases has reached a peak posing greater risk to the community in the country.…
Prosecutors charge 24 individuals including Jawar Mohammed with terrorism
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2020 (FBC) – Federal Prosecutors have charged 24 individuals including Jawar Siraj Mohammed, Bekele Gerba, Hamza Adnan and other with terrorism today.
According…
Addis Ababa marks world cleanup day with clear out campaign
Addis Ababa, September 19, 2020 (FBC) – The World Cleanup Day has been observed in Addis Ababa through community based clear up campaign involving participation of senior government…
PM visits Koysha hydropower project
Addis Ababa, September 18, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today visited the Koysha hydropower project.
With 2,160 megawatts generation capacity, the project is being built in…
President calls for climate conscious policies
Addis Ababa, September 18, 2020 (FBC) -President Sahle-Work Zewde has participated at the launch event of the Africa office of the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA).
Speaking at the…
Meskel Demera Festival will be observed in adherence to COVID 19 precautions: Deputy Mayor
Addis Ababa, September 18, 2020 (FBC) – Deputy Mayor of Addis Ababa, Adanech Abiebie announced that Meskel Demera, UNESCO inscribed world intangible heritage, will be marked in the city at…
City administration provides 29m birr worth assistance to flood-affected communities
Addis Ababa, September 18, 2020 (FBC) –The Addis Ababa city administration has provided 29 million birr worth assistance to communities affected by flooding in various parts of the country.…