Mali’s president resigns, dissolves parliament
Addis Ababa, August 19, 2020 (FBC) - Mali's President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta has resigned, after being detained by soldiers on Tuesday.
In a televised address, Keïta said he was also…
Ethiopia registers 1,386 COVID 19 cases, 28 deaths in 24hrs
Addis Ababa, August 19, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia yesterday registered 1,386 new COVID 19 cases from 22, 101 laboratory tests conducted in 24 hours.
This brings the overall confirmed cases in…
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…
PM visits coffee roasting plant in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed today visited coffee roasting plant in Addis Ababa.
After the visit, the Prime Minister said “coffee is Ethiopia’s gold…
Italy to give Tunisia $13m to stop migrants
Addis Ababa, August 18, 2020 (FBC) - The Italian government says it will give $13m to Tunisia, to help the country strengthen its maritime borders and stop hundreds of migrants crossing the…
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…