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Germany keen to see stable, economically vibrant Ethiopia: Amb
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2020 (FBC) - The newly appointed ambassador of Germany to Ethiopia, Stephan Auer said it is in German’s best interest to see strong, stable, and economically vibrant…
PM appoints 10 officials
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has appointed the following officials:
1. Dr Kene'a Yadeta- Minister of Defence
2. Dr Gedion Timothewos –Attorney…
Adanech Abiebie appointed as deputy mayor of Addis Ababa city
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2020 (FBC) –The Addis Ababa city council has approved the appointment of Adanech Abiebie as deputy mayor of the city, replacing Engineer Takele Uma.
The outgoing…
Ethio-telecom commences SMS fundraising for Gorgora, Wonchi, Koysha projects
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2020 (FBC) –Ethio-telecom has announced the start of SMS fundraising scheme to mobilize funds for the three projects announced by Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed.
The…
Amnesty apologises for error made in recent media output about Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2020 (FBC) -Amnesty International has apologized for an error made by its communications team in a recent media output about Ethiopia.
The organization removed the…
NBE sets cash holding limit
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2020 (FBC) –The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued a directive limiting the amount of cash that individuals can keep at home or elsewhere.
According to Dr…
Ethiopia reports 1,460 new COVID 19 cases
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia yesterday registered 1,460 new COVID 19 cases from 19, 747 laboratory tests conducted in 24 hours, taking the overall confirmed cases to 31, 336.…
Nation plans to undertake 21bn birr irrigation projects
Addis Ababa, August 17, 2020 (FBC) - Irrigation Development Commission said it has planned to undertake nine irrigation projects with an outlay of 21 billion birr during this Ethiopian…
PP Executive Committee concludes meeting
Addis Ababa, August 17, 2020 (FBC) – The Executive Committee of Prosperity Party (PP) today held discussion on current national and political issues.
According to a statement issued after…
Training stresses media role achieve COVID19 testing campaign
Addis Ababa, August 17, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Health (MoH) has offered training to media and communication experts to enable them deliver on their responsibilities for the success of…