Oromia News

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.

OLA confirms talks with Ethiopian government set to begin in Tanzania

OLA confirms that peace talks with the Ethiopian government will begin this week in Tanzania.

Ethiopia rejects allegations its military crossed into Sudanese territory

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has denied allegations that Ethiopian troops have entered al-Fashaga.

Imprisoned Oromo opposition leaders are on the verge of death

Senior leaders of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) who have been held in police custody for more than 3 years despite repeated court orders for their release are currently on the verge of death.

Amhara forces succumb to federal pressure, issue apology

The Amhara Forces and Fano reach an agreement with the federal government.

Amhara regional forces protest Abiy Ahmed by tearing Tshirt depicting his face

The incident is part of Amhara outrage over Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's decision to disband regional forces.

Two aid workers killed amid political unrest in Amhara

Catholic Relief Services said on Monday that two of its staff members were shot and killed in Ethiopia's Amhara region on Sunday.

Ethiopian government issues a warning to Amhara hardliners

"A few Special Force units in the Amhara region are disrupting the country's plan to build a strong army."

Ethiopian Intelligence thwart attack by Amhara terror group

"The group intended to target government officials in Addis Abeba, Bahirdar, Adama, and Dire Dawa."

New book explores why Ethiopia’s most widely spoken language is politicised

It examines the history and politicization of Afaan Oromoo and its alphabet 'Qubee' in Ethiopia.

Armed group in Oromia says Ethiopian peace overtures not sincere

"This approach is similar to the regime's unsuccessful 2019 attempt to dismantle the OLA using prominent local figures."

Hopes for peace, unity and development as a new Abbaa Gadaa takes power

Abbaa Malkaa: First Afaan Oromoo Film Premieres at Ethiopian National Theatre

Ethiopia’s ruling party to use a ‘social media army’ to stoke ethnic conflict, warns prominent politician

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