Lidetu Ayalew charged with illegally possessing firearm
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2020 (FBC) –Prosecutors at east Shoa zone, Oromia regional state, have filed charges against Lidetu Ayalew.
He was charged with illegally possessing a firearm…
Agency freezes authenticating sale of movable, immovable properties, loan contracts
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2020 (FBC) - The Federal Document Certification and Registration Agency has announced that it has stopped authentication and registration of sale of movable and…
Federal, regional leadership evaluate gov’t response to natural disasters affecting various regions
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2020 (FBC) -Federal and regional leadership this morning met to evaluate government response to natural disasters that have affected various regions in the…
USAID provides over $650,000 emergency assistance to flood-affected communities in Afar
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2020 (FBC) - USAID is providing more than $650,000 in immediate emergency assistance to help communities affected by recent flooding in Afar regional state.
In…
More than 200 prisoners escape jail in Uganda
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2020 (FBC) -More than 200 prisoners have escaped from a jail in north-east Uganda, officials say, bringing the local town to a standstill while security forces try…
Council of Ministers passes decisions on various issues
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2020 (FBC) –The Council of Ministers in its 89th regular session held yesterday passed decisions after discussing on various issues.
Among the issues discussed…
House to hold 3rd emergency session tomorrow
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2020 (FBC) –The House of People’s Representative (HPR) will hold its 3rd emergency session on Friday, September 18, 2020.
A press release sent to FBC indicates…
Ethiopia begins distribution of new currency notes
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2020 (FBC) -The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has begun distribution of new banknotes.
NBE Governor Dr Yinager Dessie and President of Commercial Bank of…
Ethiopia reports 738 new COVID19 cases
Addis Ababa, September 17, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia yesterday reported 738 new COVID19 cases out of 8,355 laboratory tests conducted in 24 hours.
This brings the total number of confirmed…
Japan contributes over $30m for emergency food assistance in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, September 16, 2020 (FBC) -The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced the Government of Japan has contributed $30.24 million to support Ethiopia to meet relief food needs of…