South Africa opens borders to African countries
Addis Ababa, October 1, 2020 (FBC) - South Africa has opened its borders to travellers from all African countries, but has retained restrictions against countries with higher coronavirus…
Ethiopia reports 784 new COVID19 cases
Addis Ababa, October 1, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia yesterday reported 784 new COVID19 cases out of 6,139 laboratory tests conducted in 24 hours.
This brings the total number of confirmed cases…
Ethiopian high-level delegation holds talks with Sudan’s senior officials
Addis Ababa, October 1, 2020 (FBC) – An Ethiopian delegation led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedu Andargachew, met in Khartoum yesterday with high-level Sudanese officials.
The…
Ethiopia, Germany sign €100m grant agreement
Addis Ababa, September 30, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia and Germany today signed a budgetary support grant agreement amounting to €100 million.
The agreement was signed by Ahmed Shide, Ethiopia’s…
Ethiopia’s Finance Minister receives 2020 African Finance Minister of the Year Award
Addis Ababa, September 30, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia’s Minister of Finance has received the 2020 African Finance Minister of the Year Award.
He received the award today during a virtual…
PM pledges continued reform to build nonpartisan, principled army
Addis Ababa, September 30, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has pledged that the nation will continue a reform underway to build nonpartisan and principled army adherent to national…
Police hold parade at Meskel Square
Addis Ababa, September 30, 2020 (FBC) – The Federal Police today held a military parade in Addis Ababa at Meskel Square under the theme “We stand to serve and safeguard our people and…
Ambassador Hirut presents her letter of credence to King of Belgium
Addis Ababa, September 30, 2020 (FBC) – Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ethiopia to the Kingdom of Belgium, Luxembourg and the EU institutions, Hirut Zemene presented her…
Veteran politician, author prof. Mesfin Woldemariam dies at 90
Addis Ababa, September 30, 2020 (FBC) – The veteran politician Professor Mesfin woldemariam has died at age of 90 today.
The long-serving politician of the country, Professor Mesfin…
HPR, House of Federation to hold joint session next week
Addis Ababa, September 30, 2020 (FBC) – The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) and House of Federation (HoF) will hold their 6th year, first joint session on Monday, October 5, 2020.…