January 2020

Addis Ababa, January 17, 2020 (FBC) –The Ministry of Finance announced today revisions made on the new draft excise tax law. The Ministry said the excise taxes levied on new cars with…

Addis Ababa, January 17, 2020 (FBC) -Concerted efforts are needed to prevent trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants through public mobilization, Deputy Prime Minister Demeke…

Addis Ababa, January 17, 2020 (FBC) –Successful agreements were signed during the recent visit of Ethiopia’s Prime Minister to three African states, said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

Addis Ababa, January 17, 2020 (FBC) –Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele - the second-fastest marathon runner of all-time - will take on world record-holder Eliud Kipchoge at April's London Marathon.…

Addis Ababa, January 17, 2020 (FBC) –The Washington meeting which was held on January 13-15, 2020 between Ethiopia, Sudan and Egypt regarding GERD achieved a major breakthrough, said the…

Addis Ababa, January 17, 2020 (FBC) - Sharjah Charity International (SCI) of the UAE, in cooperation with the UAE Embassy in Ethiopia, has launched its “Small Hearts Campaign” to perform…

Addis Ababa, January 17, 2020 (FBC) –Registration of volunteers have been launched for the national voluntary community service program, said the Ministry of Peace (MoP). Director General…

Addis Ababa, January 16, 2020 FBC) –President of the Federal Supreme Court, Meaza Ashenafi, held today discussion with heads of the three courts in Ethiopia. The discussion mainly focused…

Addis Ababa, January 16, 2020 (FBC) - Russia's lawmakers approved Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister on Thursday in a lower house vote, less than 24 hours after President Vladimir Putin…

Addis Ababa, January 16, 2020 (FBC) -The US and China have signed an agreement aimed at easing a trade war that has rattled markets and weighed on the global economy. Speaking in…