Ethiopia as Oropia Will be Member of the East African Federation?
Posted: 08 Dec 2025, 16:08
Ethiopia as Oropia Will be Member of the East African Federation?
By Fayyis Oromia*
I recently read that Somalia has been accepted as the eighth member of the East African Community, moving the region closer to a potential political federation. It was also mentioned that Ethiopia may be the next candidate. If Ethiopia, under an Oromic-led government—effectively becoming “Oropia”—joins this expansive common market, there would be no need to cry over the lack of access to Assab. The ports of Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania could be utilized with ease. The inclusion of Oropia in this federation would be a God-given blessing for the Oromo people, who are scattered across this part of East Africa. How beautiful it would be to witness the Oromo, like the biblical David, having already defeated a Goliath-like adversary, now planning for a future filled with such hope. I trust that genuine Oromo nationalists in OFC, OLA, OLF, and OPP will overcome the so-called “Hybrids” (those who are mixed—maritally, physically, or ideologically—and are now suppressing legitimate Oromo demands such as placing Finfinne under Oromia, recognizing Oromic as a federal language, and reintegrating Wallo into Oromia). These Hybrids are no different from the already defeated Habesha elites; it is only a matter of time.
The story of David and Goliath is well-known among the Oromo people from different regions and religions. In brief:
“The Philistine army had gathered for war against Israel. The two armies faced each other, camped on opposite sides of a steep valley. A Philistine giant, over nine feet tall and fully armored, came out each day for forty days, mocking and challenging the Israelites. His name was Goliath. King Saul and the Israelite army were terrified. One day, a young David was sent by his father to bring news of his brothers at the battlefront. While there, he heard Goliath’s insults and saw the fear in Israel’s army. David asked, ‘Who is this Philistine defying the armies of my nation?’ He volunteered to fight Goliath. Though reluctant at first, King Saul allowed it. Armed only with his shepherd’s staff, slingshot, and stones, David faced the giant. Goliath cursed and threatened him. But David responded, ‘You come with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come in the name of my nation. Today, your carcass will be fed to the birds.’ As Goliath approached, David slung a stone, striking him in the forehead. The giant fell, and David took his sword, killed him, and cut off his head. The Philistine army fled in fear, and the Israelites pursued and defeated them.”
Read more: https://orompia.wordpress.com/2018/12/1 ... r-goliath/
By Fayyis Oromia*
I recently read that Somalia has been accepted as the eighth member of the East African Community, moving the region closer to a potential political federation. It was also mentioned that Ethiopia may be the next candidate. If Ethiopia, under an Oromic-led government—effectively becoming “Oropia”—joins this expansive common market, there would be no need to cry over the lack of access to Assab. The ports of Somalia, Kenya, and Tanzania could be utilized with ease. The inclusion of Oropia in this federation would be a God-given blessing for the Oromo people, who are scattered across this part of East Africa. How beautiful it would be to witness the Oromo, like the biblical David, having already defeated a Goliath-like adversary, now planning for a future filled with such hope. I trust that genuine Oromo nationalists in OFC, OLA, OLF, and OPP will overcome the so-called “Hybrids” (those who are mixed—maritally, physically, or ideologically—and are now suppressing legitimate Oromo demands such as placing Finfinne under Oromia, recognizing Oromic as a federal language, and reintegrating Wallo into Oromia). These Hybrids are no different from the already defeated Habesha elites; it is only a matter of time.
The story of David and Goliath is well-known among the Oromo people from different regions and religions. In brief:
“The Philistine army had gathered for war against Israel. The two armies faced each other, camped on opposite sides of a steep valley. A Philistine giant, over nine feet tall and fully armored, came out each day for forty days, mocking and challenging the Israelites. His name was Goliath. King Saul and the Israelite army were terrified. One day, a young David was sent by his father to bring news of his brothers at the battlefront. While there, he heard Goliath’s insults and saw the fear in Israel’s army. David asked, ‘Who is this Philistine defying the armies of my nation?’ He volunteered to fight Goliath. Though reluctant at first, King Saul allowed it. Armed only with his shepherd’s staff, slingshot, and stones, David faced the giant. Goliath cursed and threatened him. But David responded, ‘You come with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come in the name of my nation. Today, your carcass will be fed to the birds.’ As Goliath approached, David slung a stone, striking him in the forehead. The giant fell, and David took his sword, killed him, and cut off his head. The Philistine army fled in fear, and the Israelites pursued and defeated them.”
Read more: https://orompia.wordpress.com/2018/12/1 ... r-goliath/