Addis Ababa: The annual Irrecha festival at Hora Arsedi Lake in Bishoftu, Oromia, has officially commenced, with the presence of Abbaa Gadaas and Haadha Siinqee. As the sun rises, Abba Gadaas and Haadha siinqee blessed water at Hora Asredi as part of a significant ritual that symbolizes purification and gratitude to Waaqaa (God) for the […]
Day: October 6, 2024
Participants of Irreechaa Festival Call for UNESCO Heritage Recognition
Addis Ababa: Participants of the Irreechaa festival in Bishoftu have expressed a strong desire for the event to be recognized by UNESCO as one of the best world heritages, highlighting its unique cultural features and significance. The annual Irreechaa festival is underway in Bishoftu town of Oromia region decorated by huge participants from across Ethiopia. […]
Kenyans Say Irreechaa Festival Serves as Unifying Factor among Communities
Addis Ababa: Kenyans, who are attending the Irreechaa Festival in Bishoftu town of Ethiopia have expressed that the event serves as a unifying factor for the Oromo community and other nations across the country. Irreechaa is a traditional Oromo thanksgiving celebrated every year at the bank of a river to mark the end of the […]
PCC brouhaha: Minister Mbah Acha tells complainers to petition Board of Trustees
In a response to issues relating to the Presbyterian Church in Cameroon(PCC), it’s present leadership and critical outings of some church members on the social media, Minister Mbah Acha Rose said grievances if legitimate should be addressed to appropriate quarters. Which she said is the church’s Board of Trustees, chaired by Mola Kinge Jacob. The […]
Public health worker alleges discrimination, corruption
A public health specialist accused the Ministry of Public Health (MINSANTE) of discrimination and corruption, alleging that he has been unfairly demoted and denied promotions despite his qualifications. The man with over 12 years of experience, says he has been repeatedly recommended for higher positions by high-ranking officials but has been consistently overlooked. He claims […]
Bamenda: Civilian dies in brutal attack
A civilian was brutally murdered in Bamenda on Saturday night when he was returning from an outing. Valentine Ngoucho, a resident of Bamenda, was attacked along with a friend near a location known as ‘Two Bridge.’ The assailants believed to be armed men, set Ngoucho’s motorcycle on fire and kidnapped his friend. Ngoucho was rushed […]