In a landmark event underscoring the enduring legacy of indigenous governance, Guyo Boru Guyo was inaugurated as the 72nd Abbaa Gadaa of the Borana/Oromo nation on March 8, 2025. This ceremony, steeped in tradition, signifies the seamless transition of power within the Gadaa system, a democratic socio-political framework that has guided the Oromo people for […]
Yabello, Ethiopia| In a momentous gathering at Borana University, Marsabit County Governor H.E. Mohamud Ali reaffirmed his commitment to cultural preservation and unity among the Borana and wider Oromo community during the 72nd Baali ceremony. The event, which marks the transition of one Gadaa leadership cycle to the next, served as a powerful reminder of […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| Ethiopia’s air force has conducted airstrikes against Al-Shabaab positions in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, marking a significant escalation in regional counterterrorism efforts. The strikes, confirmed by Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nuur on Friday, targeted key militant strongholds in coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia. Strategic Coordination and Growing Security Ties Minister […]
•The Ruling Has Sparked Outrage Among Students and Advocates Axum, Ethiopia| The Axum District Court has dismissed a case against schools accused of prohibiting Muslim female students from wearing hijabs, a decision that has ignited protests from students, religious leaders, and human rights advocates. The court ruled that the issue should be resolved through “mediation […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, hosted a crucial meeting with the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, at Villa Somalia during the Ethiopian leader’s official working visit to the country. The discussions between the two leaders focused on enhancing cooperation in security, […]
•Over 200,000 Children Targeted in Five-Day Immunisation Drive Health officials from Kenya and Ethiopia have launched a joint polio vaccination campaign aimed at preventing the cross-border transmission of the virus. The exercise, which runs from February 21 to 25, 2025, targets over 200,000 children under the age of five in Mandera County and surrounding border […]
Arero, Ethiopia| The Borana community is making final preparations for the much-anticipated 72nd Gadaa Power Handover Ceremony, set to take place later this month at the revered Badhassa Cultural Site in Arero District, East Borana Zone. This historic occasion will mark the peaceful transfer of leadership within one of Africa’s most sophisticated indigenous democratic systems—the […]
In a landmark victory, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, a seasoned diplomat from Djibouti, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The 60-year-old veteran secured the highly coveted position in a fiercely contested election, defeating Kenya’s former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, in the final round of voting. With this win, Mahamoud […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Ethiopia and Mauritius have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations through enhanced collaboration in key sectors, including trade, tourism, and aviation. This was highlighted during a high-level meeting on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, where Ethiopia’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mesganu Arga, and the CEO […]
In a dramatic and highly contested election, Djibouti’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). Youssouf emerged victorious after seven intense rounds of voting, ultimately defeating Kenya’s Raila Odinga and Madagascar’s Foreign Affairs Minister Richard Randriamandarto. Youssouf secured his win after Odinga, Kenya’s […]
