Nestled in the heart of southern Ethiopia’s Borena Zone in the Oromia Region, Yaballo (also spelled Yabelo) is a captivating destination that’s rapidly evolving while fiercely guarding its rich cultural heritage. Once a quiet pastoral hub known for its resilient Borana Oromo communities, this growing town is now a symbol of harmonious progress—blending wide paved […]
Yabello, Ethiopia| In a harrowing incident that underscores the perils of road travel in Ethiopia’s rugged southern terrains, a passenger bus en route from Moyale to Yabello was reduced to a smoldering wreck after bursting into flames on Friday morning. Miraculously, all aboard escaped unscathed, turning what could have been a tragic disaster into a […]
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 […]
