Ethiopian resumes flights to three African Destinations
Addis Ababa, July 27, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopian Airlines has today announced resumption of flights to three African Countries, Benin, Cote D’Ivoire and Cameroon.
Cotonou, Abidjan and Douala…
Ethiopia ramps up its COVID 19 testing Capacity
Addis Ababa, July 27, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed yesterday said Ethiopia has been increasing its COVID 19 testing capacity as a local company is set to commence production by…
China seizes U.S. consulate in Chengdu, retaliating for Houston
Addis Ababa, July 27, 2020 (FBC) - China took over the premises of the U.S. consulate in the southwestern city of Chengdu after ordering the facility to be vacated in retaliation for China’s…
Ethiopia reports single-day record death toll from COVID 19
Addis Ababa, July 26, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Health reported its highest single-day death toll from the coronavirus as 14 people died in the last 24 hours.
It also reported 720 new…
Oromia approves 90 bn birr budget, appointment of officials
Addis Ababa, July 26, 2020 (FBC) –The Oromia regional state council (Cheffe) today approved a 90 billion birr budget for the 2013 Ethiopian fiscal year.
The council, in its 12th regular…
Gov’t, Tigray investors discuss current national issues
Addis Ababa, July 26, 2020 (FBC) –Representatives from the federal government, Prosperity Party and Addis Ababa city administration today held discussions with investors from Tigray regional…
Road traffic accident deaths decline by 17% in concluded fiscal year
Addis Ababa, July 26, 2020 (FBC) -The number of deaths due to road traffic accidents declined by 17% in the just concluded Ethiopian fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Transport.…
Hurricane Hanna batters southern Texas
Addis Ababa, July 26, 2020 (FBC) -Hurricane Hanna has made landfall in southern Texas, with US officials warning of life-threatening storm surge, strong winds and heavy rains.
Governor…
Ethiopia’s COVID19 cases pass 13,000 mark
Addis Ababa, July 26, 2020 (FBC) – The number of confirmed coronavirus (COVID19) cases in Ethiopia has gone past 13,000.
It now stands at 13, 243 with 209 deaths and 5,966 recoveries,…
GERD brings Ethiopians together towards a common understanding: FM Gedu
Addis Ababa, July 25, 2020 (FBC) – Foreign Affairs Minister, Gedu Andargachew said the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has brought Ethiopians together towards a common understanding.…