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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…
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…
Ethiopia inaugurates Digital Health Innovation Lab to transform health sector
Addis Ababa, August 6, 2020 (FBC) – Ethiopia has today inaugurated the first ever Digital Health Innovation and Research Lab at Saint Peter Specialized Hospital in the presence of high…
NRC, IOM provide COVID 19 assistance to 15,000 Ethiopian returnees
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has provided COVID 19 preventive assistance to 15, 000 Ethiopians at quarantine…
US continues partnership with East African nations, Ethiopia to Combat Terrorism
Addis Ababa, August 6, 2020 (FBC) Commander of U.S. Special Operations Command Africa Major General Dagvin R.M. Anderson stated that the US continues partnerships with African nations to…
Addis Ababa to commence Land Audit and Registration to tackle grab
Addis Ababa, August 6, 2020 (FBC) – Addis Ababa City Administration has announced the commencement of Land Audit and Registration Scheme in a bid to tackle land grab.
Deputy Mayor Takele…
Floods displace 32,000 in Afar regional state
Addis Ababa, August 5, 2020 (FBC) –The Afar regional state disaster prevention and food security program coordination office disclosed that 32,000 persons have been displaced due to overflow…