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Council passes decisions on various agendas
Addis Ababa, May 22, 2020 (FBC) –In its 83rd regular session held today, the Council of Ministers discussed and passed decisions on various agendas.
Among the agendas discussed include…
PM presents Eid gifts to Syrian refugees
Addis Ababa, May 22, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today visited Syrian refugees in connection with the Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
The Prime…
PM encourages Ethiopians to compete for ABH prize
Addis Ababa, May 22, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has encouraged Ethiopians to compete for African Business Heroes’ Prize which is initiated by Chinese Billionaire Jack Ma.…
Ethiopia records 30 more COVID-19 cases in 24 hrs
Addis Ababa, May 22, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has recorded 30 more cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 429.
The new cases were identified out…
Grand Mufti wishes all Muslims Eid Mubarak
Addis Ababa, May 22, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council announced that the 1441st Eid Al-Fitr will be celebrated as of this evening if the moon is spotted or tomorrow.…
Egypt expresses interest to resume negotiations on GERD
Addis Ababa, May 22, 2020 (FBC) -Egypt has expressed its interest to resume negotiations with Ethiopia and Sudan over the filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Egypt’s…
WB approves $63M to help Ethiopia fight desert locust swarms
Addis Ababa, May 22, 2020 (FBC) - The World Bank approved a record 63 Million US Dollars in grants and low-interest loans to help Ethiopia fight desert locust swarms and scale up…
Ethiopian ambassador meets Sudan’s Sovereign Council President
Addis Ababa, May 21, 2020 (FBC) – The outgoing ambassador of Ethiopia to Sudan, Shiferaw Jarsho, today held talks with Lt Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, President of Sudan's Sovereign Council.…
Ethiopia, Sudan PMs discuss GERD related issues
Addis Ababa, May 21, 2020 (FBC) - Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed and his high-level delegation held virtual talks with Sudanese Prime Minister Abdala Hamdok earlier this afternoon.
The…
NEBE instroduces two scenarios regarding upcoming elections
Addis Ababa, May 21, 2020 (FBC) – Electoral Board of Ethiopia has unveiled two scenarios regarding the upcoming election during its participation in the final hearing organized by the…