Jawar Mohammed’s newly released book “አልፀፀትም” is crafted to herald his political transformation from a militant Oromo activist to a national political figure.

Gada is a traditional system of governance of the Oromo people in Ethiopia developed from knowledge gained over generations. It regulates political, economic, social and religious activity serving as ...

This could go as far as avoiding speaking their language, Afaan Oromo, in public for fear of being criticised for not adhering to a national identity. But an increasing political assertiveness ...

The African statesman was a moral leader for Ethiopian communities in Minnesota and worldwide. Oromo and Ethiopian communities in Minnesota and across the globe lost a moral leader earlier this week ...

A surge in ethnic pride among Ethiopia's Oromo community, the country's largest ethnic group, is leading some, like Moti Begi, to change their names. The 40-year-old used to be known at Dereje Begi.