An Article by Invitation Introduction In the age of satellites, algorithms, and global awareness, one might assume that cultural denial has no […]
It is rarely the case that interviews transcend their usual form and qualify as effective lecture material in civic education. Yet the […]
Please Watch the Video Clip (81 sec) That Prompted this Editorial Before Proceeding. Thank You. The Tragic Death of a Young Artist […]
Synopsis The crisis of Oromia can be summed up in a single, stark sentence: Oromia’s greatest hazard is its own wealth. The […]
Synopsis The name Ethiopia is often presented as an unbroken historical identity, tracing back to ancient times. However, a closer examination of […]
Public office is not a playground for personal arrogance, nor is it a stage for hurling insults at those with differing perspectives. […]
DISCLAIMER This editorial opinion of OROMIA TODAY has been formulated in consultation with opinion influencers. What Just Happened? Reportedly, delegates representing […]
Introduction Shimelis Abdissa, the President of Oromia, has introduced a new term—possibly a novel entry into the Afan Oromo lexicon—magaalomsuu, derived from […]
There exists, in the crumbling, treacherous landscape of modern politics, a rare and nearly mythical figure—the Politician of Unyielding Principle. Unlike the […]
The Elephant in the Room The Ethiopian Empire, as it stands today, is a product of the late 19th century “Scramble for […]
A famous intelligent person once said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” That is […]
Ignorance is our enemy. When we are devoid of facts and logic, all we have is raw emotion. Emotion alone won’t do […]
Background As I watched a video clip of a recent parliamentary session from distance—courtesy of YouTube—I was caught off guard by a […]
I am looking at a picture of two young girls—perhaps in their late teens or early twenties. Their beauty is undeniable, yet […]
Some mistakes are mere slip-ups, while others leave the world scratching its head. The latter category—unforced errors of a daft kind—carries a […]
“Believe it or not, we did not torture a single person.” These were the words spoken by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister just days […]