Camel library provides books for 22,000 children in Somali Region
Addis Ababa, August 8, 2020 (FBC) – Camel Library which is initiated by Save the Children has provided books for 22, 000 children in 33 villages of Somali Region.
Mahadiya is a…
Ethiopia reports 552 new COVID19 cases, 15 deaths in 24hrs
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Health today reported 552 new cases of the coronavirus (COVID 19) out of the 9,203 samples taken in the past 24 hours.
This takes the…
PM donates 110m birr generated from ‘Medemer’ for construction of schools
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has donated 110 million birr generated from the sale of his book ‘Medemer’ to office of the First Lady.
The Prime Minister…
Ethiopia launches nationwide COVID-19 testing campaign
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has officially launched a month-long nationwide COVID-19 testing campaign in a ceremony held on Friday, August 7.
Deputy Prime Minister Demeke…
Ethiopian national confirmed killed in Beirut blast
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) –An Ethiopian national was killed in Tuesday's blast in Beirut, Lebanon, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA).
Nine other Ethiopians also…
SNNP council begins 11th regular session
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) – The SNNP regional state council this morning began its 11th regular session in the city of Hawassa.
In its three-day meeting, the council is expected…
Kenenisa, Kipchoge duel as London Marathon organizers confirm race for Oct 4
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) - The long awaited duel between the world's two fastest marathoners, Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele and Olympic champion Eliud Kipchoge has been confirmed for…
10 African countries account for 80% of continent’s COVID-19 testing – Africa CDC
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) -Ten countries account for 80% of the new coronavirus testing taking place across Africa, a regional body said on Thursday, indicating that little testing…
Ethio Lease hands over $7m worth agricultural mechanization equipment to farmers
Addis Ababa, August 7, 2020 (FBC) -Ethio Lease, the first foreign-owned leasing company, on Wednesday handed over 16 combine harvesters to farmers and unions.
The agricultural…
Ethiopia confirms 564 new cases, 9 deaths from COVID 19 in 24 hrs
Addis Ababa, August 6, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia has confirmed 564 new cases and 9 deaths from COVID 19 over the last twenty four hours.
Ministry of Health stated that the number of confirmed…