Opinion

History is filled with rulers who, despite overseeing populations in distress, diverted vast resources into extravagant projects.

Many institutions are complicit in this campaign but Visit Oromia stands out, as it has spared no effort in serving this regime and cleaning up its image.

The public discourse needs to be tempered with an understanding of the deep bond that exists between Oromos and Somalis.

The Ethiopian state has made it abundantly clear that it has no intention of ending the use of violence.

"I hope that in reading this, you will feel the urgency to protect Irreechaa, an irreplaceable cultural symbol for the Oromo nation."

While Somalis have at the very least preserved their language, which is a core pillar of one's identity and culture, practically every urban Kenyan Oromo, with the exception of a few, lost knowledge of their gosa, mana, or balbala. While most can understand their language, they can't speak it.

Oromia has a long history of elites striking bargains and ordinary people suffering the consequences.

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

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

The Ethiopian empire was built on this gruesome violence in Oromia and other regions of Ethiopia.

Maintaining stability in Oromia is necessary to ensure stability in the entire Horn of Africa.

Oromos must be represented by those they see fit to represent them.

The only solution is to gradually move towards some kind of Ethiopian confederation or even something that would resemble what brings together the states of the European Union.

It is not individuals but institutions that can give viable assurance for the nation.