US launches retaliatory strikes on Iran-backed fighters
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) - The US has launched retaliatory air strikes against a pro-Iranian militia group in Iraq, after a rocket attack killed two of its soldiers.
The strikes…
Ethiopia dispatches high-level delegation to Europe to brief its stance on GERD
Addis Ababa, March 13, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia has started dispatching a high level delegation to different countries to brief them about its stance regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…
Trump suspends travel from Europe to US
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2020 (FBC) -US President Donald Trump has announced sweeping travel restrictions on 26 European countries in a bid to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
The ban…
Ethiopia committed to work with all Nile Basin countries: President Sahle-Work
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde today held talks with President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya in Nairobi.
The two leaders discussed a wide range of…
Ethiopian delegation meets with Sudan PM
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2020 (FBC) – An Ethiopian delegation led by General Berhanu Jula, Deputy Chief of Staff of the National Defence Force, has paid an official working visit to Sudan.…
Ethiopia’s top military officers visit GERD
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s top military officers have visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) which is being built in Benishangul-Gumuz regional state.
Among…
Agency to issue new passport within a month as of next week
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s Immigration, Nationality and Vital Events Agency said it will put in place a new system as of next week to cut the time it takes to get a new…
Coronavirus confirmed as pandemic
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2020 (FBC) - The coronavirus outbreak has been labelled a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO).
WHO Chief Dr Tedros Adhanom said the number of cases…
House approves appointment of senior government officials
Addis Ababa, March 12, 2020 (FBC) –The House of People’s Representatives (HPR) of Ethiopia has approved today the appointment of senior government officials.
Below is the list of the…
Premier, Guterres discuss regional peace, dev’t on phone
Addis Ababa, March 11, 2020 (FBC) –Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed this morning spoke on the phone with Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations.
They discussed regional…