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Wednesday, December 4, 2024

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At least 10 Fano factions in armed resistance in Amhara, new report

Since 'Amhara' historically denotes individuals who practice Orthodox Christianity, the communications and actions of the militia operating in the Amhara region extensively employ Orthodox Christian symbolism.

Ethiopian refugees in Somaliland and Somalia face xenophobic attacks following port deal

A rally held to denounce the deal targeted an area primarily inhabited by Oromo refugees where attempts to physically attack individuals, loot property and burn houses were made.

Amhara hardliners fume over US embassy’s use of Oromo name for the Ethiopian capital

Amhara hardliners have long viewed the use of other languages in Ethiopia as an attack on their identity.

Editorial: Accountability, Transparency and People

No to being the only people in the world who demand basic rights in a country where we are the majority.

Ethiopian army kills an Oromo mother of seven and two others in Shawa

Three Civilians were killed by the Ethiopian Army on October 30, 2023, in Garri, a village in Bosat district of East Shawa zone, Oromia...

China, Oromia Ink Deal to Develop Special Economic Zone

The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Inks Agreement with Oromia Developer to Co-Develop Special Economic Zone The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) signed...

Can Reconfiguring Amhara Region Bring Stability to Ethiopia?

One of the first project of Amhara regional state officials was to erase the identity of the millions of Agaw, Qemant, Oromo and Argoba who lived in the region.

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

"Amharas need to establish their own synod, and their own 'Amhara government' within the government," Megabi Hadiss said.

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.

How TPLF created the OPDO

TPLF’s intelligence arm had a daunting problem at hand: How to march into the vast Oromo land without local eyes and ears?

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.

Morehouse College Professor faces backlash for extreme calls on Oromo leaders in Ethiopia

Haile Larebo, a Morehouse College professor, draws criticism following his recent statements calling for extreme measures on Oromo leaders in Ethiopia.

Abiy Ahmed steps up military action in Oromia despite peace talks

A resident in North Shawa Zone, central Oromia told the VOA his family's house was burned down after the first round of peace talks in Tanzania ended.

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