Agaw-Oromo Alliance in the Future: A Vision for a Wonderful Cushitic Ethiopia
By Fayyis Oromia*
For the stability and prosperity of future Cushitic Ethiopia, we need an Agaw-Oromo Alliance (AOA). As preparation for such an alliance, the converted Agaw in Gojjam, Lalibela, and Gondar—who now identify as Amhara—should return to their original identity: Agaw.
Historical and Linguistic Context
There are different versions of Ethiopian history. I personally accept the perspective that almost all Ethiopians are of Cushitic origin. Especially, the so-called Ethio-Semitic groups are offshoots of the original Cushitic peoples like the Agaw and Oromo. Most Tigrayans, Gondarians, and Gojjames are of Agaw origin. Almost all Wolloyes and Shoans are “lost Oromos.”
The Oromo national struggle should focus on helping these lost Agaws and Oromos reconnect with their true, original identities. The best method is to promote Agawigna and Oromic at the federal level. The regions that have lost their identity should begin to learn their original languages. The lost Agaws in Tigray, Gojjam, and Gondar need to learn Agawigna. The lost Oromos of Raya, Shoa, and Wollo need to learn Oromic. These two major languages should become leading working languages in federal institutions such as Parliament, the Palace, the Cabinet, the courts, the military, and security services.
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