Oromo

Anti-apartheid Orthodox Oromo man killed by Oromia police sparks EOTC rebuke

awasaguardian February 5, 2023February 5, 2023 0 comment

The brutal murder of an Oromo-Orthodox man in Shashemene town by Oromia regional police has symbolized the key ideological difference between the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) and a breakaway rebel clergy in Oromia. Gemechu Gudina was an ethnic Oromo and one of the Orthodox faithful reportedly killed by Oromia police at the St. Michael […]

Ethiopia , Opinion , Uncategorized

“Fringe” Activists defaming Jawar to divide Oromos says Dr Gelan

awasaguardian June 15, 2022June 15, 2022 0 comment

Dr Ayele Gelan * The Political Horseshoe Theory The defamation and character assassination campaign against Jawar Mohammed during the last few days has pushed me over the edge to say a few words on a particular concern I have had for long time. I have so far reserved myself from expressing it. But now I […]

Ethiopia , Latest

Ethiopia Will Explode if It Doesn’t Move Beyond Ethnic-Based Politics – FP

awasaguardian November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 0 comment

On Oct. 11, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed received the Nobel Peace Prize for ending the long stalemate with neighboring Eritrea. Paradoxically, Abiy enjoys only fragmented and diminishing popular support in his own country. Even in his home region of Oromia, his leadership is seriously contested by the ethnonationalist forces represented by the social media […]