Oromia News

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.

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...

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.

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.

Transitional Government proposal divided OLA and Ethiopian government in the Tanzania talks

OLA's proposal to establish a transitional government was the main point of contention.

Talks between Ethiopia and the Oromo Liberation Army ends without a deal

The first round of peace talks between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) ended without a deal today.

United States welcomes talks between Ethiopia and the Oromo Liberation Army

The United States welcomes peace talks taking place in Tanzania between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army.

Derartu Tulu elected vice president of African Athletics

Derartu Tulu will serve as the vice president of the Confederation of African Athletics for the next four years.

Prominent historian part of OLA’s negotiation team with Ethiopia

A prominent Oromo historian is part of the OLA's negotiation team with the Ethiopian government.

Amid clashes between government forces and rebels, the Selale community seeks divine intervention

Humanitarian Worker Killed in Amhara Region

Athletes from Oromia set two marathon world records at Paris

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