In any civilized political landscape, certain admissions of failure or culpability warrant an immediate and unambiguous resignation. The recent statements by Shimelis Abdisa, President of the Oromia Regional State, serve as a glaring example of such a moment. His admission—albeit cloaked in a desperate blame-shifting exercise—exposes a dereliction of duty so profound that any leader…
Psychology offers a lens through which we can understand human behavior, particularly what individuals or institutions focus on and fear the most. This is often encapsulated in phenomena such as the Freudian slip, where underlying anxieties surface unintentionally. In the case of Oromia’s administration, their almost reflexive fixation on blaming the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA)—…
Most of us are now aware of the all, gruesome news on social media: the brutal act of Fano criminals slaughtering people in Dharraa, northern Oromia, with the audacity to record one of the acts for the world to witness. This recording has become nearly unavoidable, even for casual social media users, and has been…
What a heartbreaking yet profoundly moving photograph—the family of the late Battee Urgeessaa, gathered together, embodying both the weight of sorrow and the fragile hope of new beginnings. Battee Urgeessaa, a renowned Oromo politician and tireless advocate for justice, was tragically taken from his family, community, and people on the night leading into Wednesday, April…
by Elemoo Qilxuu When I saw these three people, the screen characters from The Three Stooges came to mind, albeit in a darker way. The Three Stooges evoke a mix of slapstick chaos, quick wit, and timeless, absurd humor that holds a special place in comedy history. But for these three Amhara elites, what replaces…
An Ad Hoc Personal Blog on Current Affairs. Look no further! I’m not talking about Shakespeare’s play. I’m simply borrowing its title as a metaphor. A “comedy of errors” typically describes a situation marked by a cascade of mistakes, misunderstandings, or coincidences that spiral out of control, often with humorous or absurd results. When people…
Imagine Nazi sympathizers ramping up their propaganda efforts to falsely claim credit for the victory achieved by the Allied Powers, all in a bid to maintain their grip on power. Their narrative spins a tale of liberation and freedom, attempting to convince the masses that they were the ones responsible for the victory. However, this…
An accomplished Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) political figure was assassinated last night. His assassination was made to coincide with one of the major religious holidays, Ramadan, presumably calculated to bury the news amidst the celebratory atmosphere. The cruelty of the Ethiopian regime is only matched by the character of the martyr, Jaal Battee Urgeessaa, renowned…
In the heartland of bravery, Wallo Oromos stand tall, 400 years of resilience, enduring the genocide call. But in the shadows of dawn, during sacred Ramadan’s grace, Fanno’s terror strikes, preying on a fasting weakened race. Separated from brethren, by lines drawn in cruel game, Abyssinians’ hands, carved out, leaving Wallo in quarantined shame. Oromia’s…
INTRODUCTION The foundation of any structure—be it physical, societal, or personal—determines its strength and durability. When that foundation is built on lies, collapse becomes inevitable. Lies erode trust, which is the glue that binds relationships and communities. When trust is based on falsehoods, it begins to crack, undermining communication and cooperation. Lies also distort reality….
1. Origins and Structure: The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) traces its roots to the organized structure of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), forming a cohesive freedom fighter organization. In stark contrast, AMHARA FANO constitutes a conglomerate of loosely organized paramilitaries driven by the mission to address the grievances of the Amhara elites. Even the origin…
Obbo Taye Dandea’s Interview on the BBC Afan Oromo Thursday, December 7, 2023 (part 1 of 2) Friday, December 8, 2023 (part 2 of 2) English Translation Notes: 1. words in [square brackets] added for clarity and will only improve and not change meaning. 2. emphasis is on maintaining the flow of spoken words than…
Joint Open Letter to the United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Support of the use of the Legal name Finfinnee by the U.S. Embassy November 30, 2023 The Honorable Antony Blinken United States Secretary of State The State Department 2201 C St., NW Washington, DC 20520 Dear Secretary Blinken: We,…
Letter to the Honorable Antony Blinken November 27, 2023 Full Letter is Here.
November 21st, 2023 was indeed a sad day! The unsaid reason behind the failed peace talks between the Ethiopian government and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) was all too evident from a statement issued by Mr Redwan Hussien—PM’s advisor and on-behalf chief negotiator—on his X (formerly Twitter) social media page last night. To get the clue,…
In Dedication to Our Hero Jaal Damissee K. Sardaa (1945-2023) April is a month when Oromo communities all over the world remember their heroines and heroes (hereafter ‘heroes’). Particularly, 15th April has a special place in the Oromo struggle for freedom. It is on this particular day, in 1980, that the Oromo people lost a…
