Ministry of Education announces readiness to reopen schools
Addis Ababa, September 21, 2020 (FBC) – Ministry of Education announced that it has concluded preparations to reopen schools in observance with COVID 19 precautionary measures.
The…
Bishoftu Power Distribution Station, a $25M project, ready to go operational
Addis Ababa, September 21, 2020 (FBC) – The Bishoftu Electric Power Distribution Station Project built with an outlay of more than 25 Million USD has become ready to go operational soon.…
Funeral of late Sultan Hanfare Alimirah takes place today in Afar
Addis Ababa, September 21, 2020 (FBC) – Funural of Sultan Hanfare Alimirah, Afar people’s spiritual leader who reportedly passed away yesterday at age of 74, will take place today in Asaita,…
Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway’s revenue increases by 51 pct in six months
Addis Ababa, September 21, 2020 (FBC) - The Ethiopia-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway has recorded an over 51 percent increase in revenue during the first half of 2020 despite the…
Confirmed coronavirus cases reach 68,820, death toll stands at 1,096
Addis Ababa, September 21, 2020 (FBC) – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Ethiopia has reached 68,820 after Ministry of Health reported additional 689 infections on Sunday.…
UK health minister: Second national lockdown possible
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) - British Health Minister Matt Hancock said on Sunday a second national lockdown was one possible step to curb the spread of the coronavirus, but it was…
PM inaugurates artificial intelligence (AI) center
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed this morning inaugurated an artificial intelligence (AI) center.
The center was designed to support young…
Addis Ababa deputy mayor arrives in Semera, Afar state
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) – Deputy mayor of Addis Ababa city, Adanech Abiebie, has arrived in Semera to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by flooding in Afar…
Ethiopia’s Security Service seizes 4kg cocaine bound for Bangkok
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) – The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) of Ethiopia yesterday intercepted 4kg cocaine worth $400,000.
According to a statement NISS…
Ethiopia reports 616 new COVID19 cases
Addis Ababa, September 20, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia yesterday reported 616 new COVID19 cases out of 10,322 laboratory tests conducted in 24 hours.
This brings the total number of confirmed…