Through all the tumult and the strife,I hear that music ringing;Walabummaa echoes in my soul:Nothing can stop me from singing. When tyrants tremble sick with fearAnd hear their death knells ringing,When WBO rejoices both far and near,How can I refrain from singing? In a prison cell full of dungeon vileOur Read more…
By: Itana Gammada April 18, 2019 Introduction A nation cannot survive, let alone develop and prosper, without having full control over its land, resources and the capacity to direct those resources towards economic development. An effective development plan requires: 1) free mobility of available national resources; 2) a people-oriented and Read more…
By Guluma Gemeda PhD University of Michigan-Flint 25.11.2018 Recently, unpublished, 49-page document entitled: ‘Addis Ababa is Barara, and Barara is Addis Ababa’ has circulated on the internet. The name of the author(s) is not indicated but an organization called Amhara Professionals Union (Amba) claims to have sponsored it. The purpose Read more…
When we talk of governance in Ethiopia we may not get a clear picture unless we separate the rulers and the ruled. The ruled are hardworking God fearing Africans. Though they were the ones that safeguarded rulers’ pleasure with their sweat and blood; developed literature, arts and crafts that history Read more…
By Leenjiso Horo The Oromo people have united more than ever before from width and breath of Oromia to end the colonial occupation in order to restore their full national sovereignty and independence. In unity, they have raised their flag over Oromia. This is done with so much sacrifice in Read more…
Time is creating tension and confusion. Almost twenty six years ago the strongest army in sub-Sahara Africa (except South Africa), the Darg suddenly collapsed. Soldiers started running away from battle fronts carrying their guns as if they were simple canes. Darg was an oppressive, hated authoritarian government. Most peoples felt Read more…
Ethiopia, an ailing empire, like others before it, is crumbling under its own weight. Recent events in Oromia have exposed the vulnerability and frailty of the 130 years old dilapidated empire. The bastions of the empire were totally surprised but the rest of the world seems aware of what was Read more…
Author: Falamata Biyaa Background The Oromo are one of the most ancient peoples on earth. Their history goes back to the time of the Pharaohs. They occupy an ancient historical land. They are the Cushitie people mentioned in the Bible. Not only the Oromo own long and proud history but Read more…
What is genocide? The term “genocide” did not exist before 1944. It is a very specific term, referring to violent crimes committed against groups with the intent to destroy the existence of the group. Is the international convention against genocide? The crime of genocide is defined in international law in Read more…