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𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞?

Just 10 km west of Nekemte, Caancoo (Chancho) Lake is a serene oasis in Diga District. Formed by the Meka Dam and surrounded by green hills and vibrant local communities, it offers the perfect setting to relax, unwind, and connect with nature.

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Good night from Finfinne.
The capital of Oromia and a hub of Africa, a city that never stops inspiring,

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𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐫𝐬𝐢 𝐌𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐃𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐃𝐢𝐥𝐟𝐞𝐤𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤.

Only 20 minutes from Adama via the Awash route, this remarkable destination offers rolling hills, panoramic views, diverse wildlife, and a refreshing escape into nature. Home to a variety of wildlife species and breathtaking landscapes, it stands as one of Oromia’s most accessible and rewarding nature destinations—and the nearest national park to Ethiopia’s capital Finfinne, making it an ideal getaway for both local and international travelers.

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Today, Commissioner Lelise Dhugaa held a high-level discussion with leadership officials of Haramaya University on advancing tourism development and strengthening eco-tourism initiatives in Oromia.

The meeting focused on evaluating the progress and future implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Oromia Tourism Commission and Haramaya University four years ago, aimed at fostering collaboration in sustainable tourism development, research, training, and eco-tourism promotion.

University Vice Presidents Dr. Yesihak Yusuf and Professor Mengistu Urge, alongside senior directors and officials attended the discussion.

The engagement highlighted the importance of stronger institutional partnerships in promoting environmentally sustainable tourism, academic research, community-based tourism initiatives, and capacity building within the sector.

Both parties reaffirmed their commitment to working closely in developing innovative tourism strategies that contribute to conservation, economic growth, and strengthening efforts to position Oromia as a leading destination for sustainable and eco-cultural tourism.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐓𝐁 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The final day at ITB China 2026 has officially concluded, marking the successful completion of three productive days of networking, partnership building, and tourism promotion. The event provided a valuable platform to showcase the tourism potential that Oromia has to offer to the international tourism market.

We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who visited our booth and engaged with us throughout the exhibition. Thank you for your support, meaningful discussions, and continued interest in Ethiopia,Oromia as a destination.

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Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali inaugurated the Borana Cultural Center today.

Today, the Borana Cultural Center was inaugurated in Yabelo in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Shimelis Abdisa alongside other dignitaries. Built on 57.6 hectares of land, the center stands as a major cultural landmark dedicated to preserving and promoting the rich heritage, philosophy, and values of the Borana people and the Gadaa System.

Featuring a 2,000-seat conference hall, a heritage museum, and cultural spaces designed to reflect Oromo identity, the center is expected to become an important destination for cultural learning, tourism, and intergenerational knowledge transfer.

A new home for the stories, values, and enduring spirit of the Gadaa System.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐚-𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐦!

The Oromia Tourism Commission has signed an MoU with Ethiopian Airlines China to jointly promote Ethiopian Airlines’ route network and position Ethiopia as a top tourism destination in the China market.

A win for tourism, aviation, and bilateral ties.

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