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#To_All_Members_of_the_Konso_Intellectuals_Association_(KIA) Dear members of the Konso Intellectuals Association (KIA), warm greetings to you all. The 4th Regular General Assembly of the Konso Intellectuals Association will be held from August 28–29, 2026 (E.C.) in Karat City, the capital of the Konso Zone. What makes this year’s assembly special is that it will be the platform where the General Assembly leadership and Board of Directors members who will lead the association for the next four...

Konso Intellectual Association (KIA) Warmly Welcomes Konso Representatives Attending the National Dialogue. Leaders of the Konso Intellectual Association (KIA) in Addis Ababa warmly welcomed the representatives of the Konso people who have traveled to the capital to participate in the National Dialogue, extending a heartfelt "Welcome!" During the reception, KIA leaders expressed their best wishes for a successful and constructive dialogue conducted in a spirit of mutual respect,...

#Funeral_Service_Announcement – Professor Christopher R. Hallpike Dear KIA members and the wider Konso community, We would like to inform you that the funeral service of our dear friend, Professor Christopher R. Hallpike, will take place on Friday, 31 July 2026, at 1:00 PM GMT. The family has kindly arranged a livestream for those who wish to attend virtually. Please note that the livestream will be password protected and the access link will not be shared publicly. If you would like to...