US begins withdrawing troops from Afghanistan
Addis Ababa, March 10, 2020 (FBC) -The US has started withdrawing troops from Afghanistan as part of a deal with the Taliban aimed at bringing peace to the country.
The US agreed to…
All sport in Italy suspended because of Coronavirus outbreak
Addis Ababa, March 10, 2020 (FBC) -All sport in Italy has been suspended until at least 3 April because of coronavirus, the country's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has announced.
This…
Ethiopian FM, AUC Chairperson discuss on GERD negotiation
Addis Ababa, March 10, 2020 (FBC) -The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Gedu Andargachew yesterday held talks with Moussa Faki Mahamat, Chairperson of the African Union Commission.…
Ethiopia releases interim report on Boeing 737Max crash
Addis Ababa, March 10, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia yesterday released an interim report on Ethiopian Airlines 737Max crash that killed 157 people a year ago.
The 136-page report issued by the…
EU launches €26m disaster risk management project
Addis Ababa, April 9, 2020 (FBC) - The European Union (EU) has launched a €26 million decentralized risk management project that aims to strengthen households, communities and local…
President meets with CEO Global Partnership for Education
Addis Ababa, March 9, 2020 (FBC) -President Sahle-Work Zewde met with Alice Albright, the CEO of the Global Partnership for Education.
The President emphasized the importance of…
Authority, Institute sign MoU to implement integrated transport management system
Addis Ababa, March 9, 2020 (FBC) –The Federal Transport Authority and the Technology and Innovation Institute have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly implement an…
Netsanet Asfaw, former MP, passes away
Addis Ababa, March 9, 2020 (FBC) -Netsanet Asfaw, former member of Ethiopian parliament, has passed away.
The late Netsanet has served in various government posts, including as assistant…
Ethiopia condemns assassination attempt on Sudan’s PM
Addis Ababa, March 9, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has condemned an attempt to assassinate Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok in the capital, Khartoum today.
“I denounce…
Gov’t vows to take actions against political parties, media engaged in undermining unity
Addis Ababa, March 9, 2020 (FBC) –The Government of Ethiopia has vowed to take action against political parties and media engaged in acts of undermining national unity.
Hate speech being…