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The political transition that occurred in Ethiopia in 2018 was widely perceived as a historic shift in power from Habesha elites to Oromo elites, following decades of resistance led by the Qérrô movement and the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF). However, a closer examination reveals that this transition...

In recent interviews with Dr. Léncô Latà and Dr. Merera Gudina, both scholars emphasized that, in a truly democratized Ethiopia, the Oromo people would play a pivotal role. This leadership would be driven by their demographic majority, significant economic contributions, and central geographical pos...

The terms Orompia (an Oromia-led ethnic federation) and Oropia (a geo-federation led by the Oromo people) have garnered considerable attention in political discourse, particularly among Oromo politicians. Many of them approach these concepts with caution, fearing they may be perceived as politically...

The Study Reveals That in Ethiopia 36% Speak Oromic, Whereas Only 24% Speak Amharic. That is why we boldly advocate Oromic as primary working language of the federation, replacing Amharic.

Read more; https://www.e-iji.net/dosyalar/iji_2025_1_19.pdf

In recent years, the political shift of Dr. Nagàso Gidàda, former president of Ethiopia, has raised significant questions regarding his commitment to the liberation of the Oromo people. His decision to join the opposition party UDJ (Unity for Democratic Justice) prompted a range of reactions. Was th...

The liberation struggle of the Oromo people remains incomplete, despite the initial optimism that followed the political shift in 2018. While the oppressive Habesha elites were removed, the System of Amharic Domination (SAD) has yet to be dismantled. This system persists, and even intensifies, under...

Dr. Abiy Ahmed, being a “triple hybrid” (marital, physical, and mental), pursued genuine Oromo nationalists—starting with Dr. Lemma Megersa—out of the ruling party and redistributed power to fellow Oromo hybrids. These hybrid elites were able to effectively undermine the Oromo victory of 2018. They ...

Oromo Hybrids Could Successfully Hijack the Oromo Victory of 2018 By Fayyis Oromia* The political transition that occurred in Ethiopia in 2018 was widely perceived as a historic shift in power from Habesha elites to Oromo elites, following decades of resistance led by the Qérrô movement and the Oro...

It is heartening to witness that the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) has evolved into a formidable political force capable of challenging the authoritarian rule of the Oromo Prosperity Party (OPP). Furthermore, the OLA now espouses an integrative vision of Oropia—a unified, Oromummaa-led Ethiopia—over t...

The historical marginalization of the Oromo people from the political center, particularly from the Finfiné Palace, has long made the notion of self-determination—specifically in terms of Oromian autonomy or even independence—seem not only legitimate but necessary. In earlier times, the confidence t...

There is little doubt that in the future, Oromic will emerge as the primary working language of the Federation, and Ethiopia will undergo a transformative process to thrive as Oromia. Recent developments have been promising, particularly with the initiation of negotiations by prominent figures such ...

In envisioning a stable and prosperous future for Ethiopia, particularly for its Cushitic peoples, the formation of an Agaw-Oromo Alliance (AOA) is of paramount importance. For this alliance to succeed, it is essential to first address historical identity issues. The Agaw populations in regions such...

Recently, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appears to have lost support among Ethiopia’s three largest ethnic groups. The so-called ATO (Amhara–Tigray–Oromo) triangle, which has historically competed for political power in Finfinne palace, is now in conflict with the current ruling establishment. Some obse...

No Oromo nationalist can forget how the three historically dominant Habesha forces — the Neftegna, Shabiya, and Woyane — have consistently opposed the Oromo cause. These factions, particularly hostile toward the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), acted with the support of economic and military power to s...

Oromic-Led Horn of African Confederation or East African Federation By Fayyis Oromia* One notable initiative of the Prosperity Party under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been the recognition of multiple major languages of the Horn of Africa as working languages. Expanding beyond a system historicall...

The Abyssinian Empire, a state with a history spanning 150 years, has found itself at a significant juncture in its political evolution. Approximately 50 years ago, this ancient empire was “impregnated” by the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), a potent force in the region. Today, the “mother empire” car...

There is little doubt that Dr. Abiy Ahmed identifies more as an Ethiopianist leader than as an Oromo nationalist. His frequent references to Ethiopia and Ethiopiawinet reflect this self-image. However, the pressing question remains: What kind of Ethiopia and Ethiopiawinet is Dr. Abiy envisioning? Is...

In recent times, a notable shift has occurred in the rhetoric of Amhara elites, as exemplified by figures like Ato Andargachew Tsige. Many of these elites are increasingly abandoning their previous ideological stance of “Ethiopiawinet” (Ethiopianism) in favor of more explicit territorial and politic...

It is striking to observe how two prominent artists from different political perspectives have come to represent contrasting visions of the same country, Ethiopia. Teddy Afro’s message appears clear: to preserve what he sees as a fading Ethiopia—often understood as an Amharic-centered national ident...

Hachalu Hundessa’s Growing Ethiopia vs. Teddy Afro’s Fading Ethiopia By Fayyis Oromia* It is striking to observe how two prominent artists from different political perspectives have come to represent contrasting visions of the same country, Ethiopia. Teddy Afro’s message appears clear: to preserve ...