In one school in Addis where students are segregated to learn through a medium of Oromiffa and Amharaic, there are only 6 students in the school who joined the oromiffa class. Surprisingly, there are 11 Oromiffa teachers (almost double the size of the students) in that particular school. The Opdo government tried to bus in thousands of Oromo students from around Addis Ababa to the inner city schools to promote its oromiffa school program. The results however, suggest that even those who are bused in, prefer to be schooled in Ameharic and integrate with the wider students population. Their parents also strongly encourage their children to integrate and learn with those who are thought in Ameharic. Because of this, the OPDO regime has ceased bussing Oromo students to Addis Ababa. If you are a real policy maker and astute politician, this tells you a wealth of story where the interests of the people are.
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There are more Oromiffa teachers than students in Addis Ababa. Oromiffa teachers joining OPDO security structures
The OPDO government is desperately trying to Oromize the country and forcefully make Oromiffa ligua franca. However, the Oromo people seem to figure out that this is a futile exercise the outcome of which has already been conclusively seen during the reign of TPLF. No amount of coercions and intimidation change the interests of the people for what best works for them.
In one school in Addis where students are segregated to learn through a medium of Oromiffa and Amharaic, there are only 6 students in the school who joined the oromiffa class. Surprisingly, there are 11 Oromiffa teachers (almost double the size of the students) in that particular school. The Opdo government tried to bus in thousands of Oromo students from around Addis Ababa to the inner city schools to promote its oromiffa school program. The results however, suggest that even those who are bused in, prefer to be schooled in Ameharic and integrate with the wider students population. Their parents also strongly encourage their children to integrate and learn with those who are thought in Ameharic. Because of this, the OPDO regime has ceased bussing Oromo students to Addis Ababa. If you are a real policy maker and astute politician, this tells you a wealth of story where the interests of the people are.
In one school in Addis where students are segregated to learn through a medium of Oromiffa and Amharaic, there are only 6 students in the school who joined the oromiffa class. Surprisingly, there are 11 Oromiffa teachers (almost double the size of the students) in that particular school. The Opdo government tried to bus in thousands of Oromo students from around Addis Ababa to the inner city schools to promote its oromiffa school program. The results however, suggest that even those who are bused in, prefer to be schooled in Ameharic and integrate with the wider students population. Their parents also strongly encourage their children to integrate and learn with those who are thought in Ameharic. Because of this, the OPDO regime has ceased bussing Oromo students to Addis Ababa. If you are a real policy maker and astute politician, this tells you a wealth of story where the interests of the people are.
Re: There are more Oromiffa teachers than students in Addis Ababa. Oromiffa teachers joining OPDO security structures
the problem is that students in oromo classes are very few and are seen as fara. it’s also hard to get a chick if you’re from oromo class 
over 98% students go to amharic classes and the students consist of all ethiopians from all 80 ethnic groups including majority oromos. these students are seen as modern, cool and all united as ethiopians as opposed to based on ethnicity. the kids who go to oromo classes are mostly forced and try to hide it the moment they come out of their classes
poor kids
over 98% students go to amharic classes and the students consist of all ethiopians from all 80 ethnic groups including majority oromos. these students are seen as modern, cool and all united as ethiopians as opposed to based on ethnicity. the kids who go to oromo classes are mostly forced and try to hide it the moment they come out of their classes
poor kids
Re: There are more Oromiffa teachers than students in Addis Ababa. Oromiffa teachers joining OPDO security structures
For peace in Ethiopia, no one tribe should have the right and privilege to force their language on others. Are we Eritrean? No we are not.Za-Ilmaknun wrote: ↑17 Sep 2025, 11:50The OPDO government is desperately trying to Oromize the country and forcefully make Oromiffa ligua franca. However, the Oromo people seem to figure out that this is a futile exercise the outcome of which has already been conclusively seen during the reign of TPLF. No amount of coercions and intimidation change the interests of the people for what best works for them.
In one school in Addis where students are segregated to learn through a medium of Oromiffa and Amharaic, there are only 6 students in the school who joined the oromiffa class. Surprisingly, there are 11 Oromiffa teachers (almost double the size of the students) in that particular school. The Opdo government tried to bus in thousands of Oromo students from around Addis Ababa to the inner city schools to promote its oromiffa school program. The results however, suggest that even those who are bused in, prefer to be schooled in Ameharic and integrate with the wider students population. Their parents also strongly encourage their children to integrate and learn with those who are thought in Ameharic. Because of this, the OPDO regime has ceased bussing Oromo students to Addis Ababa. If you are a real policy maker and astute politician, this tells you a wealth of story where the interests of the people are.
Re: There are more Oromiffa teachers than students in Addis Ababa. Oromiffa teachers joining OPDO security structures
Promote Afan Oromo at 7 Levels: Orocaffé, Orofinné, Oromia, Oropia, Orohorn, Orofrica, and Oroglob!
By Fayyis Oromia*
The primary responsibility of genuine Oromo nationalists should be the promotion of Afàn Oromô at seven strategic levels: starting from the palace (Orocaffé), then to Finfinné (Orofinné), and further expanding to Oromia, Oropia, Orohorn, Orofrica, and finally to the entire globe (Oroglob).
It is encouraging to see Oromo nationalists slowly but surely growing confident in nurturing these seven levels:
- Orocaffé: The palace of Caffé Aràrà
- Orofinné: Oromummà-led Finfinne
- Oromia: The core of Oromummà
- Oropia: An Oromummà-led Ethiopia
- Orohorn: An Oromummà-led Horn of Africa
- Orofrica: An Africa oriented around Oromummà
- Oroglob: A world that respects Oromummà
As the father of Cush, the Oromo is the root of many African nations. The ongoing liberation of the Oromo people from foreign domination — not only for freedom but for full sovereignty — serves as a strong precedent for other African nations. Finfinne being the capital city of Oromia, Oropia, Orohorn, and Orofrica offers a remarkable opportunity for the Oromo to exercise leadership, influence, and persuasion.
This is why it is in the Oromo people’s best interest to maintain an integrated Ethiopia, the Horn, and Africa. If Dr. Abiy’s “Medemer” philosophy supports this vision, it can be a powerful modern expression of Oromo traditions such as gudifacha and moggasa. This inclusive Oromo political approach offers the best pathway for Oromummà to ripple outward — from the palace to the globe.
Unity of Purpose Against Dictatorship
Considering Ethiopia’s current crisis, the only viable path for victims of dictatorship — including oppressed citizens and nations — is unity of purpose. We must counter the regime’s method of dividing, polarizing, and fragmenting democratic forces.
The Oromo struggle today is particularly strategic. It has successfully disrupted the regime’s traditional tactics of dividing opposition groups. It is inclusive of all Oromo nationalist factions working toward sovereignty — whether through:
- Independent Oromia (external self-determination),
- A federal union (internal self-determination),
- An integrated Ethiopia led by Oromummà, where Afàn Oromô becomes a federal working language.
The form of sovereignty Oromia adopts will ultimately depend on the Oromo people’s democratic choice, once freedom is secured — whether through armed struggle, civil disobedience, or electoral politics.
Currently, the OLF is leading these different paths towards one common goal: Oromo freedom. To undermine this progress, the dictatorial regime employs [ deleted ] tactics — promoting both “unconditional independent Oromia” and “unconditional unitary Ethiopia” — only to create confusion and conflict between Oromo and Amhara democratic forces.
This tactic is designed to block the coming tsunami of inclusive revolution by dividing potential allies. The regime deploys cadres in three directions:
- In Amhara circles: They preach unitary Ethiopia and demonize Oromo liberation.
I- n Biltsiginna circles: They pretend to champion ethnic federalism, attacking both Amhara unitarists and Oromo secessionists.
I- n Oromo forums: They act as hardline independencists, just to sabotage potential alliances.
The Strategic Shift Beyond Old Divisions
The “independent Oromia” card has lost its shock value. Even many pro-unity Amharas now say, “Declare it if you want.” The regime’s agenda is clear: trap Oromo discourse in rigid positions and prevent pragmatic alliances. Simultaneously, they push “unitary Ethiopia” to Amharas, knowing it provokes fear and resistance from other nationalities — particularly the Oromo.
Years ago, Meles Zenawi used similar tactics: posing as an Ethiopianist while promoting Tigrean nationalism covertly. He encouraged divisions between pro-Oromo and pro-Ethiopia camps, neutralizing them both to retain power. Today, PM Abiy is using the same divisive playbook.
To counter this, Oromo and Amhara elites must promote a strategic alliance based on shared values: freedom and democracy. Genuine unity would enable true ethno-federalism or consensual union — after dismantling the dictatorship.
The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), especially its independencist wing, must recognize the importance of such cooperation. Arguments over “independence vs union” must be de-escalated. Even pro-unitary forces can be considered allies if they oppose dictatorship. The same logic should be applied to the Biltsiginna regime today.
Toward Unity and Strategic Alliance
The best antidote to Biltsiginna’s authoritarian grip is a united opposition and strategic alliance. Oromo nationalists have little to lose by working with others against the dictatorship. Concerns about a return of assimilationist, feudal Amhara elites are outdated and exaggerated.
We need one all-inclusive opposition front, consisting of:
- Left-wing independencists (like OLF),
- Centrist unionists (like Medrek),
- Right-wing integrationists (like Ezema).
These groups must stop fighting each other and focus on their common enemy. Only then can we achieve a transitional government based on freedom and democracy.
No trick can save Biltsiginna from the coming revolution. But Oromo nationalists often wonder: Where are the others? Why is the rest of the country silent while Oromos are revolting? Perhaps they remain victims of the regime’s divide-and-rule tactic.
But it’s time to say: No more sacrificing inclusive freedom fighters for the sake of dictators. Biltsiginna survives by dividing and weakening both the Amhara and Oromo camps.
The Way Forward
How long will the Amhara and Oromo camps allow themselves to be manipulated? The regime is only interested in staying in power, not in any ideology. Its cadres camouflage themselves as:
- Oromo independencists,
- Federalists,
- Amhara unitarists — depending on who they want to confuse.
To identify true allies, we must not look at their words, but at the direction of their political attacks. Are they targeting dictatorship, or are they shooting at each other?
It’s time we promote:
- Unity among those with shared ideology, and
- Alliance among all anti-Biltsiginna forces, even across ideologies.
This includes civil disobedience, public uprising, and, if necessary, armed struggle. Elections under dictatorship are meaningless. Once Biltsiginna falls, the new opposition government must agree on future rules of engagement: either through consensus or referendum — not force.
Post-regime options must be:
- A consensual union of autonomous nations, or
- A referendum on independence vs federalism vs integration.
If force is used to settle disputes, outcomes will be unpredictable — as with Eritrean independence, TPLF’s federalism, or past Amhara-dominated integration. Neither Oromo nor Amhara forces are in a position to impose their vision by force alone.
Hence, compromise is key. Both camps must unite against the dictatorship, not against each other. This united front is what Biltsiginna fears most — and what we must deliver.
The elite on both sides must now wake up and smell the coffee.
Galatôma.
Read more:https://orompia.wordpress.com/2023/05/2 ... -finfinne/
By Fayyis Oromia*
The primary responsibility of genuine Oromo nationalists should be the promotion of Afàn Oromô at seven strategic levels: starting from the palace (Orocaffé), then to Finfinné (Orofinné), and further expanding to Oromia, Oropia, Orohorn, Orofrica, and finally to the entire globe (Oroglob).
It is encouraging to see Oromo nationalists slowly but surely growing confident in nurturing these seven levels:
- Orocaffé: The palace of Caffé Aràrà
- Orofinné: Oromummà-led Finfinne
- Oromia: The core of Oromummà
- Oropia: An Oromummà-led Ethiopia
- Orohorn: An Oromummà-led Horn of Africa
- Orofrica: An Africa oriented around Oromummà
- Oroglob: A world that respects Oromummà
As the father of Cush, the Oromo is the root of many African nations. The ongoing liberation of the Oromo people from foreign domination — not only for freedom but for full sovereignty — serves as a strong precedent for other African nations. Finfinne being the capital city of Oromia, Oropia, Orohorn, and Orofrica offers a remarkable opportunity for the Oromo to exercise leadership, influence, and persuasion.
This is why it is in the Oromo people’s best interest to maintain an integrated Ethiopia, the Horn, and Africa. If Dr. Abiy’s “Medemer” philosophy supports this vision, it can be a powerful modern expression of Oromo traditions such as gudifacha and moggasa. This inclusive Oromo political approach offers the best pathway for Oromummà to ripple outward — from the palace to the globe.
Unity of Purpose Against Dictatorship
Considering Ethiopia’s current crisis, the only viable path for victims of dictatorship — including oppressed citizens and nations — is unity of purpose. We must counter the regime’s method of dividing, polarizing, and fragmenting democratic forces.
The Oromo struggle today is particularly strategic. It has successfully disrupted the regime’s traditional tactics of dividing opposition groups. It is inclusive of all Oromo nationalist factions working toward sovereignty — whether through:
- Independent Oromia (external self-determination),
- A federal union (internal self-determination),
- An integrated Ethiopia led by Oromummà, where Afàn Oromô becomes a federal working language.
The form of sovereignty Oromia adopts will ultimately depend on the Oromo people’s democratic choice, once freedom is secured — whether through armed struggle, civil disobedience, or electoral politics.
Currently, the OLF is leading these different paths towards one common goal: Oromo freedom. To undermine this progress, the dictatorial regime employs [ deleted ] tactics — promoting both “unconditional independent Oromia” and “unconditional unitary Ethiopia” — only to create confusion and conflict between Oromo and Amhara democratic forces.
This tactic is designed to block the coming tsunami of inclusive revolution by dividing potential allies. The regime deploys cadres in three directions:
- In Amhara circles: They preach unitary Ethiopia and demonize Oromo liberation.
I- n Biltsiginna circles: They pretend to champion ethnic federalism, attacking both Amhara unitarists and Oromo secessionists.
I- n Oromo forums: They act as hardline independencists, just to sabotage potential alliances.
The Strategic Shift Beyond Old Divisions
The “independent Oromia” card has lost its shock value. Even many pro-unity Amharas now say, “Declare it if you want.” The regime’s agenda is clear: trap Oromo discourse in rigid positions and prevent pragmatic alliances. Simultaneously, they push “unitary Ethiopia” to Amharas, knowing it provokes fear and resistance from other nationalities — particularly the Oromo.
Years ago, Meles Zenawi used similar tactics: posing as an Ethiopianist while promoting Tigrean nationalism covertly. He encouraged divisions between pro-Oromo and pro-Ethiopia camps, neutralizing them both to retain power. Today, PM Abiy is using the same divisive playbook.
To counter this, Oromo and Amhara elites must promote a strategic alliance based on shared values: freedom and democracy. Genuine unity would enable true ethno-federalism or consensual union — after dismantling the dictatorship.
The Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), especially its independencist wing, must recognize the importance of such cooperation. Arguments over “independence vs union” must be de-escalated. Even pro-unitary forces can be considered allies if they oppose dictatorship. The same logic should be applied to the Biltsiginna regime today.
Toward Unity and Strategic Alliance
The best antidote to Biltsiginna’s authoritarian grip is a united opposition and strategic alliance. Oromo nationalists have little to lose by working with others against the dictatorship. Concerns about a return of assimilationist, feudal Amhara elites are outdated and exaggerated.
We need one all-inclusive opposition front, consisting of:
- Left-wing independencists (like OLF),
- Centrist unionists (like Medrek),
- Right-wing integrationists (like Ezema).
These groups must stop fighting each other and focus on their common enemy. Only then can we achieve a transitional government based on freedom and democracy.
No trick can save Biltsiginna from the coming revolution. But Oromo nationalists often wonder: Where are the others? Why is the rest of the country silent while Oromos are revolting? Perhaps they remain victims of the regime’s divide-and-rule tactic.
But it’s time to say: No more sacrificing inclusive freedom fighters for the sake of dictators. Biltsiginna survives by dividing and weakening both the Amhara and Oromo camps.
The Way Forward
How long will the Amhara and Oromo camps allow themselves to be manipulated? The regime is only interested in staying in power, not in any ideology. Its cadres camouflage themselves as:
- Oromo independencists,
- Federalists,
- Amhara unitarists — depending on who they want to confuse.
To identify true allies, we must not look at their words, but at the direction of their political attacks. Are they targeting dictatorship, or are they shooting at each other?
It’s time we promote:
- Unity among those with shared ideology, and
- Alliance among all anti-Biltsiginna forces, even across ideologies.
This includes civil disobedience, public uprising, and, if necessary, armed struggle. Elections under dictatorship are meaningless. Once Biltsiginna falls, the new opposition government must agree on future rules of engagement: either through consensus or referendum — not force.
Post-regime options must be:
- A consensual union of autonomous nations, or
- A referendum on independence vs federalism vs integration.
If force is used to settle disputes, outcomes will be unpredictable — as with Eritrean independence, TPLF’s federalism, or past Amhara-dominated integration. Neither Oromo nor Amhara forces are in a position to impose their vision by force alone.
Hence, compromise is key. Both camps must unite against the dictatorship, not against each other. This united front is what Biltsiginna fears most — and what we must deliver.
The elite on both sides must now wake up and smell the coffee.
Galatôma.
Read more:https://orompia.wordpress.com/2023/05/2 ... -finfinne/