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The Three Post-Freedom Alternatives for Oromo Sovereignty: Oromia, Orompia, and Oropia

By Fayyis Oromia*

It is encouraging to observe that ideological conflicts among Oromo nationalists have largely subsided. Thanks to our liberation struggle, Amapia (the Amharic-dominated geo-federation) of Mengistu Ayàna’s Derg has already perished, and Amarpia (the Amharic-dominated ethnic federation) of Meles Gobena’s Woyane lies on its deathbed. The next political configuration will inevitably emerge as one of three alternatives: Confepia (a confederation of free nations such as Amharia, Somali, Tigray, and Oromia), Orompia (an Oromic-led ethnic federation), or Oropia (an Oromic-led geo-federation).

Both clever adversaries and misguided allies have attempted to frame Oromia and Oropia as opposing visions of sovereignty in order to incite internal conflict among Oromo nationalists. In reality, these two concepts represent viable post-freedom alternatives from which the Oromo people may ultimately choose—or even adopt simultaneously, as the OFC currently envisions. Both must cooperate toward a shared goal: freedom. Our enemies have long sought to divide us by portraying the OFC and OLF as opponents. But where is the contradiction? The OFC’s objectives align closely with those of the OLF—and vice versa.
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