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Slowly but surely, genuine Oromo nationalists in the OFC, OLF, and OPP will prevail and transform Ethiopia from the current Amapia into a future Oropia—an Ethiopia led by Oromummà and defined in Oromo terms. The mechanism for this transformation is the achievement of freedom from the dictatorship of...

Transformation of Ethiopia from Assimilative Amapia to Accommodative Oropia! By Fayyis Oropia* There is no question that Ethiopia, as it has existed until now, has been dominated by Amaranet/Amarigna, making it de facto Amapia—an Ethiopia defined through Amhara terms. This is why Amhara elites ofte...

The Oromo Commemorating Adwa on Our Terms Is a Step in the Right Direction! By Fayyis Oropia* The Oromo beginning to commemorate the Victory of Adwa on our own terms is a step in the right direction. I have long advised Oromo nationalists to strategically engage with Ethiopiyumma (Ethiopianism), be...

The accusation that Oromo forces are “anti-Ethiopia” is a misleading tactic used by defenders of Habeshism. In reality, true Ethiopianism and Oromianism are intertwined. The Oromo struggle is about reclaiming and redefining Ethiopian identity in its original Cushitic context.

We must cleanse the name “Ethiopia” of its Habeshist contamination and restore its Cushitic roots. A future democratic Ethiopia—Oropia—should be represented by a new symbol: a mixed flag featuring the Odà surrounded by golden rays, reflecting both the OLF’s heritage and the aspirations of a united, ...

Ethiopia is a multi-national state where the Oromo (40%) and Amhara (25%) make up the majority. Historically, Ethiopian statehood has been dominated by Amharanet and Amarigna. This dominance has been preserved through dictatorial systems—the naftagna system. Any movement toward democracy challenges ...

nternal division among Oromo nationalists over independence versus integration is counterproductive. These concepts are more relevant to peripheral minorities like the Tigrayans. For a majority group like the Oromo, the real question is whether to pursue an independent Gadaa Oromia or an integrated ...

Conflict is often more than just a disagreement—it’s a clash of interests. In Ethiopia’s case, the conflict is ideological, not ethnic or biological. It is not a typical class-based political controversy as seen in mono-national states. Rather, it is a struggle between distinct national identities: ...

The central political conflict in Ethiopia has long been between two elite camps: Amharianists, camouflaged as “Ethiopianists,” and Oromianists, who reject an Ethiopiawinet defined by Amharanet. The former promote Amharic language and culture under the guise of national unity, while the latter respe...

Ethiopian Orthodox Church Achieves Symbolic Victory for Pro-Amharanet Bloc and Systematic Victory for Pro-Oromummà Camp! By Fayyis Oromia* We have heard about the recent resolution to the conflict within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Superficially and symbolically, it appears to be a victory for t...

The OLF-Mindset of Bilisummaa Is Doing a Good Job in the Ruling OPP of Dr. Abiy! By Fayyis Oropia* It is encouraging to see that OLF-minded individuals within the ruling party are making significant efforts and working effectively to persuade anti-Oromummaa elements. Slowly but surely, Oromo nation...

Formally prioritize Afaan Oromo as a primary working language of the federal government. Unite Oromo political actors—those in OFC, OPP, and even OLA/OLF—around a shared national platform. Balance the power triangle between Oromo, Amhara, and Tigray not by suppressing any group, but by fostering inc...

In conclusion, the only path to a peaceful and democratic Ethiopia is through a genuine ethnic federalism that respects self-determination, enables mutual cooperation, and opens the door to a new post-imperial identity. Whether it’s called Ethiopia or Oropia, the foundation must be freedom. Elites o...

The OLF Is Demasking Amhara Elites by Removing Their External (Ethiopiawinet) and Internal (Amharanet) Masks to Reveal Their Prior Identity – Agawinet or Oromummà! By Fayyis Oropia* Thanks to the OLF in particular and the Oromo movement in general, Amhara elites have finally removed their external ...

The Two Hybrids (Abiy Ahmed and Shimelis Abdissa) Hijacked and Sabotaged Oromo’s Victory of 2018! By Fayyis Oropia* How unfortunate it is to witness the Oromo’s 2018 victory being hijacked, reversed, and sabotaged by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Oromia’s governor Shimelis Abdissa. Both a...

Black and White Politics: The Struggle Between Amaranet and Oromummà in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church By Fayyis Oromia* How remarkable it is to see pro-Amaranet Orthodox adherents wearing black and pro-Oromummà supporters wearing white, all in reaction to the decision to use Afan Oromo as the worki...

Time for the Oromo to Support Dr. Abiy Ahmed Against Amhara Extremists Hiding Behind Ethiopiawinet and Orthodoxy! By Fayyis Oromia* According to Dr. Lencô Lata’s principle, any Oromo politician supported by Amhara elites is doing a bad job—and vice versa. Therefore, Dr. Abiy, now being cursed by th...

Further Demasking Amara: Take Off Their Shirt (Amaranet) as Was Already Done with Their Coat (Ethiopiawinet)! By Fayyis Oromia* The OLF, which has effectively infiltrated the Biltsigina party of the triple-hybrid Dr. Abiy Ahmed, is doing a commendable job—slowly but surely. It has already managed t...

Conflict in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church: Domination by Amaranet vs. Liberation through Oromummà By Fayyis Oropia* I believe the ongoing conflict within the Ethiopian Orthodox Church represents an effort by Oromummà to strike back against more than 750 years of domination by Amaranet. This dominat...

Did Dr. Abiy Ahmed Disappoint Amhara Elites Who Wanted to Use Him as They Did Mengistu Hailemariam? By Fayyis Oromia* It is refreshing to observe the current tension between Dr. Abiy’s hybrid regime and the Amhara elites of the Habesha camp. As Dr. Lenco Lata once remarked, “When Amhara elites supp...