
Pastoralist Leaders from Ethiopia and Kenya Forge Agreements to Decrease Conflict
Pastoralist leaders from Ethiopia and Kenya met in Koora, Kajiado District (Kenya) from 26th – 30th August 2008. They forged agreements to decrease tension and reduce violence. Several groups agreed that whenever conflict is sparked by raid or rumour elders from each group involved will notify each other and attempt to prevent escalation.

Pastoralist Gathering in Hudet, Somali Region
Hudet, Somali Region (28 November): Pastoralists representing all the ethnic groups of Ethiopia’s Somali National Regional State have decided to give priority to peace in the region in discussions that started today at a unique event in the region’s Liban zone.

Pastoralist Gathering in South Omo
South Omo – Pastoralists in Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples Region are preparing for five days of debate and celebration in one of Ethiopia’s most distant and dramatic locations – Nyangatom woreda, South Omo zone.

Grade 8 Students Contest in Gambella
The Gambella Regional Education Bureau on behalf of the Ethiopian New Millenium Festival Celebration Regional Council Secretariat organized a grade 8 students contest in the pastoralist region of Gambella. 87 students from 44 schools participated in the contest.