Wednesday, October 4, 2023

We can’t afford to lose Irreechaa 

Although Irreechaa, the largest open-air festival to take place on the African continent, has its roots in the Oromo monotheistic religion of Waaqeffannaa, it has evolved over generations to be a site of cultural pride, political resistance, communal unity and strength for Oromo people from all walks of life. 

Can Reconfiguring Amhara Region Bring Stability to Ethiopia?

The mistake of establishing an Amhara regional state in the early 1990s, created the space to reconfigure an Amhara identity and an expansionist Amhara nationalism that has now become the source of destabilization in the country.

How TPLF created the OPDO

"If you scratch an OPDO and you are sure to find a disguised OLF."

China, Oromia Ink Deal to Develop Special Economic Zone

Named after the UNESCO inscribed Oromo people's indigenous, democratic government system known as "Gadaa," the special economic zone will have a budget of over 46 billion Birr and will connect the cities of Mojo, Adama, and Shashemane.

Ethiopian Orthodox Church Bishop Claims Oromo and Tegaru Migrants from Madagascar and Yemen

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) has been a dominant institution in Ethiopia for centuries.

Spokesperson of Amhara rebel group meets with Israeli Foreign Minister

Major Dawit Weldegiorgis, spokesperson of the recently launched armed group Amhara Popular Front (APF), met with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen.

Oromo deacon banned for singing in his mother tongue

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church bans an Oromo deacon for singing in the Oromo language in Oromia.

Oromo Singer killed in Sululta

At the time of his untimely demise, Dereje was working on an upcoming album. He leaves behind two children.

We can’t afford to lose Irreechaa 

Although Irreechaa, the largest open-air festival to take place on the African continent, has its roots in the Oromo monotheistic religion of Waaqeffannaa, it has evolved over generations to be a site of cultural pride, political resistance, communal unity and strength for Oromo people from all walks of life. 

Dawee: Manifestations of an Oromo Prophecy 

In the Borana/Southern Afaan Oromoo dialect, calling someone "dawwe" is a serious charge.

Killers of yesterday cannot bring justice today

In Oromia, we cannot accept a rationale that attempts to convince us that the killers of yesterday can bring justice today.

All Oromos must support the Oromo Orthodox movement

The Oromo people must unite, rally behind and support the third revolution set off by our gallant archbishops regardless of our religious background.

The “Amhara Fano” – Ethiopia’s Army of the Dead

Feelings of unspeakable grief is felt by Oromos when they see atrocities committed by the Amhara Fano.

Can Reconfiguring Amhara Region Bring Stability to Ethiopia?

The mistake of establishing an Amhara regional state in the early 1990s, created the space to reconfigure an Amhara identity and an expansionist Amhara nationalism that has now become the source of destabilization in the country.

How TPLF created the OPDO

"If you scratch an OPDO and you are sure to find a disguised OLF."

What is Fano doing in Oromia?

Fano involvement goes beyond the retaking of "lost Amhara lands".

Colonization Beyond Europe: The Ethiopian Case

Ethiopia, as a state, propagates pathologies in the same way other colonial states have done.

Sacred Knowledge Traditions of the Oromo of the Horn of Africa, Book Excerpt.

This ambiguous state of affairs, in which the Oromo were nominally free, whilst in practise still colonised, was one of the most dangerous and critical of times in their history.