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Meskel festival embodies harmony, unity among faithful, says PM Abiy Ahmed
Addis Ababa, September 26, 2024 (FBC) - In a message to the nation, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has extended his warm wishes to Ethiopians as they celebrate the Meskel Holiday, a…
Irrechaa 2024 to be celebrated October 5-6
Addis Ababa, September 26, 2024 (FBC) – Irreechaa 2024, the Oromo community’s annual thanksgiving festival, will take place on October 5 and 6, as announced by the Union of Abba Gedas in a…
Ethiopia Honored by UN for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Efforts
Addis Ababa, September 16, 2017 (FBC) – The United Nations has celebrated Ethiopia for its significant accomplishments in the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The…
UN praises role of Ethiopian peacekeeping troops
Addis Ababa, September 26, 2024 (FBC) – Foreign Minister of Ethiopia, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, met with Mr. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace…
President Sahle-Work Zewde bids farewell to outgoing UN Sec. Gen. Special Envoy to HoF
Addis Ababa, September 25, 2024 (FBC) - UN Secretary General’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, Hannah Tetteh took leave from President Sahle-Work Zewde who thanked her for the…
Roads to be closed for traffic during Meskel Demera festival announced
Addis Ababa, September 24, 2024 (FBC) - Some roads will be closed to traffic in order to prevent traffic congestion during the Meskel Demera festival in Addis Ababa on September 26, 2024,…
INTO commends Botanical Garden Development in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, September 25, 2024 (FBC) – The International National Trust Organization (INTO) Deputy Secretary General Vanessa Targett emphasized the importance of developing climate-change…
Foreign Minister Taye meets with Rwandan, Ugandan counterparts
Addis Ababa, September 25, 2024 (FBC) – Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia met separately with Ambassador Olivier…
High-level Ethiopian delegation attends UNGA79 in New York
Addis Ababa, September 25, 2024 (FBC) – A high-level Ethiopian delegation, comprised of various ministers, is currently attending the 79th annual session of the United Nations General…
Ethiopia, Belarus discuss cooperation in trade, agriculture & tourism
Addis Ababa, September 25, 2024 (FBC) - Ethiopian Ambassador to Russia, Genet Teshome held a meeting with Belarusian Ambassador to Russia Aleksandr Rogozhnik.
The two discussed…