•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 […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a significant diplomatic engagement, Ethiopian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, held bilateral discussions with his Mauritanian counterpart, Dr. Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug, on the sidelines of the 38th African Union (AU) Summit. The meeting focused on deepening economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Ethiopia and Mauritania while reinforcing cooperation […]
The Oromo Liberation Front-Oromo Liberation Army (OLF-OLA) has dismissed claims that its fighters are involved in criminal activities in Marsabit and Isiolo counties, asserting that it fully respects Kenya’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The Kenyan government launched “Operation Ondoa Jangili” (Operation to Remove Criminals) on Sunday, January 3, 2025, with the aim of flushing out […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Somalia and Ethiopia announced on Saturday the restoration of full diplomatic relations, marking the end of a year-long rift that had posed significant challenges to stability in the volatile Horn of Africa. The announcement followed a visit by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Addis Ababa, where he met with Ethiopian Prime […]
Born in 1949 in Odha, Moyale, Marsabit County, the late Abdullahi Jirma, a legendary Borana singer and guitarist, carved an indelible mark in the history of Borana and Oromo music. His exceptional talent and creativity continue to resonate across generations, solidifying his legacy as one of the most influential figures in the region’s cultural history. […]
In the rich and diverse music landscape of Ethiopia, one name stands out with a magnetic charm and an undeniable talent – Jacky Gosee. This rising music star has captured the hearts of millions with his soulful voice, electrifying performances, and versatile style. Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Jacky has become a beacon […]
Maki Oro, A popular TikTok star based in Ethiopia has raised an alarm over the continued incarceration of Ethiopians, most of whom are believed to be of Oromo descent, in Saudi Arabia. In a video seen and verified by ICBNews, Oro implored Ethiopian authorities to intervene and rescue the migrants who she said we’re undergoing […]
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