OPDO’s Bandied “Economic Revolution ”: Unrealistic Rhetoric

By Barii Ayano, Ph.D Introduction The new rhetoric of the OPDO leaders and cadres is preaching about their plan to conduct an economic revolution in Oromia. They claim that they are already establishing several companies as part of the upcoming economic revolution in Oromia. The term economic revolution is bandied around without defining the concept and practically clarifying what constitutes an economic...

Athletics – Ethiopia’s Lilesa makes protest gesture at marathon finish

An Olympic marathon runner from Ethiopia staged a daring protest against his home government when he crossed the line in Rio on Sunday. As he took the silver medal, Feyisa Lilesa crossed his arms above - a gesture made by the Oromo people who have suffered brutal police crackdowns. Lilesa is from Oromia, home to most of Ethiopia's 35 million Oromo...

Time line of top 10 Oromo Bilisummaa/Freedom songs of 2015

Oromo love you, you are a Wonderfull gift to our society, we appreciate your courage and sacrifice! Qabsoon Kengaa ittii fuffaa, mutummaan tigrottaa ni kuftii shakkii tokko mallee!You are a gift to the Oromo nation! the peaceful people! Oromoon sii jalattaa!Obollessoo maal siin jeenna, attii duni'aa saba kennattii, waaqqayyoo umrii siif ha'kennuu, Oromoon ni billisomottii shakki tokko malee! A mazing...

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