Ethiopia Completes GERD Water Filling, PM Abiy Assures No Impact on Egypt’s Aswan Dam

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially announced the completion of the water filling process for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a milestone in the decade-long dispute involving Egypt and Sudan over Nile water resources. Speaking before Ethiopian legislators on Thursday, Abiy stated that GERD has now reached full capacity, stressing […]

Man Shot Dead in Dukana Hours After Kenya-Ethiopia Peace Meeting

•Tensions Linger as Authorities Investigate Borderland Killing A middle-aged man was shot dead by unknown assailants in Dukana, North Horr Constituency, near the Kenya-Ethiopia border on Wednesday night, just hours after a high-level peace meeting between officials from both countries. Authorities, led by North Horr Deputy County Commissioner Nazare Njuki, have confirmed the incident but […]

Over 56 Passengers Abducted in Armed Attack on Bus in Ethiopia’s Oromia Region

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| More than 56 passengers were abducted in a violent armed attack on a public bus traveling from Addis Ababa to Debre Markos in Ethiopia’s Oromia region. The incident occurred on March 17 in Degem district, North Shewa zone, near the town of Ali Doro. Eyewitnesses report that armed assailants ambushed the bus, […]

Governor Ali Leads Kenyan Delegation to Historic Borana Gadaa Inauguration in Ethiopia

Arda Jilla Badassa, Arero, Ethiopia| Marsabit County Governor Mohamud Ali led a high-profile Kenyan delegation to the historic inauguration of Abba Gadaa Guyyo Boru as the 72nd supreme leader of the Borana Gadaa system. The momentous event, held at the sacred grounds of Arda Jilla Badassa in Arero, Ethiopia, brought together dignitaries, community leaders, and […]

Newly Inaugurated Abbaa Gadaa Guyo Boru Guyo Calls for Unity, Peace, and Regional Cooperation

Yabelo, Ethiopia| In a momentous transition of leadership, His Excellency Abbaa Gadaa Guyo Boru Guyo has officially assumed office as the 72nd leader of the Borana/Oromo nation. The inauguration, held in Yabelo, Ethiopia, marked the end of the eight-year tenure of his predecessor, Guyyoo Jarso Liban, and the beginning of a new chapter under the […]

Guyo Boru Guyo Inaugurated as 72nd Abbaa Gadaa in Historic Borana Power Transition

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 […]

Preserving Tradition and Unity: Governor Ali’s Call to Strengthen Borana Heritage at the 72nd Baali Ceremony

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 […]

Ethiopian Airstrikes Target Al-Shabaab Strongholds in Somalia

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 […]

Somali and Ethiopian Leaders Hold High-Level Meeting at Villa Somalia

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, […]