Ethiopia’s Feyisa Lilesa: ‘No regrets’ over Rio protest
Ethiopia’s Feyisa Lilesa: ‘No regrets’ over Rio protest Jan 4 (BBC News) — Ethiopian athlete Feyisa Lilesa caught the world’s attention when he raised his arms in solidarity with the Oromo people as...
View ArticlePersonal Ambition the source of our weakness, part 2
Personal Ambition the source of our weakness, part 2 By Rundassa Asheetee Hundee For decades, the OLF had tried to engage individual Oromians in the liberation struggle so that they can be...
View ArticleDefense Witness Testimonials on Yonatan Tesfaye’s Terrorism Charges
At Last, Federal High Court Begins Hearing of Defense Witness Testimonials on Yonatan Tesfaye’s Terrorism Charges “If speaking for those killed on the streets constitutes a crime, I will take it as my...
View ArticleEthiopia’s political ripple a big test for infrastructure-led Chinese approach
Ethiopia’s political ripple a big test for infrastructure-led Chinese approach Both the US and China could lose out if chaos spreads in the Horn of Africa Violence broke out during an Oromo religious...
View ArticleThe focus of your lenses are on your Souls not the Struggle
Oromo Diaspora: The focus of your lenses are on your Souls not the Struggle By Najat Hamz Najat Hamz (kichuu.com) — Who does freedom belong to? Who fights for independence? Who fights for the right to...
View ArticleOromo Protesters Claim US Gov Turning Blind Eye To Worsening Situation
Oromo Protesters Claim US Government Turning Blind Eye Toward Worsening Situation in Ethiopia SYRACUSE, N.Y. (TWC News) — Members of the Oromo community, which is the largest ethnic group in...
View ArticleEthiopia State Of Emergency: TPLF Resorts To Fascism To Control Citizens
Adeola Fayehun – Ethiopia State Of Emergency: TPLF Resorts To Fascism To Control Citizens The post Ethiopia State Of Emergency: TPLF Resorts To Fascism To Control Citizens appeared first on .
View ArticleEthiopia’s Ayana and SA’s Van Niekerk listed for top sports award
Ethiopia’s Ayana and SA’s Van Niekerk listed for top sports award Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana has been nominated for yet another sports award following her exploits at the just ended Olympic Games in Rio....
View ArticleEthiopia: Year of Brutality, Restrictions – Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch Restore Rights, Address Grievances Nairobi (HRW) – Ethiopia plunged into a human rights crisis in 2016, increasing restrictions on basic rights during a state of emergency and...
View ArticleWorld Report 2017: Ethiopia Events 2016 – Security Forces cracked-down
World Report 2017: Ethiopia Events 2016 – security forces cracked-down on largely peaceful demonstrations Armed security officials watch as protesters stage a protest against government during the...
View ArticleWatch how many Ethiopians seeking for a job arrive in Beirut(A moment at...
Watch how many Ethiopians seeking for a job arrive in Beirut (A moment at Beirut airport.) I hope every body remembers what Ethiopian PM Hailemariam Desalegn said about the shortage of hard currency...
View ArticleSix Stories That Will Shape Sub-Saharan Africa in 2017
(Newsweek) — Like much of the world, 2016 has been a struggle for sub-Saharan Africa The region recorded its slowest overall growth in more than two decades, as low commodity prices and political...
View ArticleFeyisa Lelisa runs in exile after his protest in Rio – Houston Chronicle
Feyisa Lelisa runs in exile after his protest in Rio – Houston Chronicle Olympics medalist marathoner Feyisa Lelisa lowers his head after being asked about his home country Ethiopia after the Chevron...
View ArticleJailed Ethiopian journalist starts hunger strike
An outspoken Ethiopian journalist, has started a hunger strike in prison demanding his release. Anania Sorri was arrested under emergency law enacted last year to crack down on anti-government...
View ArticleHouston Marathon: Defiant Rio silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa finished 2nd
Houston Marathon: Defiant Rio silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa continues to speak up for the Oromo nation. The post Houston Marathon: Defiant Rio silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa finished 2nd appeared first...
View ArticleEthiopia, what a cruel! A two-month old baby prisoner died
This kind of news has never been broadcast in the world. A two -month old political prisoner with his mother passed away. Which regime in the world puts in prison a 2-month old breast feeder? It is...
View ArticleWhat is your citizenship? Oromian or Ethiopian? – Rundassa
What is your citizenship? Oromian or Ethiopian? By Rundassa Asheetee Hundee Since the Oromo heroic battle against he Tigre colonial rule erupted in 2014, we’ve got groups that run around to produce...
View ArticleAfrica Quiz of the Year 2016 – BBC Focus on Africa
Africa Quiz of the Year 2016 (BBC Focus on Afric) — A look back at the highs and lows of 2016 with festive laughter, fun and facts. Which President said he would last a billion years and boasted of...
View ArticleLetter from Qilinto Prison: “I Will Not Falter” – Journalist Darsema Sori
Letter from Qilinto Prison: “I Will Not Falter” – Journalist Darsema Sori Dear editors, (Addis Standard) — First my greetings to all the people of Ethiopia, who made me who I am today so that I can...
View ArticleSomali Liyu Police launches cross-boarder attacks against the Oromo
The Somali Liyu police, which is equivalent to Janjawit militia backed by Sudanese government against the Darfur, have launched cross-boarder attacks against the Oromo Via Nagessa Oddo Dube Somali...
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