Oromia Regional State
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News: Sidama region says recent deadly violence near bordering West Arsi, Oromia region neither border dispute nor ethnic clash
t least a dozen people killed following clashes in border areas of Sidama, West Arsi (Picture: Residents) Addis Ababa –…
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News: Stalemate in Guji zone, Southern Oromia as protests over government’s decision to incorporate Negelle town into East Borana zone continue
Protests continued in several districts of the Guji zone (Picture: Badhasa Hailu/Facebook) Addis Abeba – Residents of Guji zone in…
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News: OPA says people in Borana zone dying of hunger, treatable conditions as health impact of prolonged drought gets severe
More than 800,000 people need food assistance while over 3.3 million livestock have perished (Picture: Borana Zone Communication) Addis Abeba…
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News Analysis: Despite growing grievances Sheger city officials continue demolishing “illegal houses”, deny accusations of ethnic prejudice
Houses demolished in Arba Arat area of the Legetafo-Legedadi district in Sheger city Addis Abeba – Officials in the newly…
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News: Residents say at least three killed in Guji zone following protests over decision to incorporate Negelle town into newly formed East Borana zone
Protests are ongoing in several districts of the Guji zone since Tuesday (Photos: Social Media) By Natnael Fite @NatieFit Addis…
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News: Oromia region announces restructuring of major cities, creation of new zonal and district administrative units
Shashemene is among major cities undergoing merger and restructuring, Photo: Experience Oromia, Ethiopia/Facebook Addis Abeba – The Oromia regional government…
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Business: Key stakeholders discuss regulatory, legal issues ahead of launching Ethiopia’s first industrial gold mining project
Diamond drilling at Tulu Kapi in 2012, Photo: Kefi Minerals Addis Abeba – Major local and international stakeholders of the…
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News: More than 7,800 students dropout of school as impact of prolonged drought takes toll in Borana, Oromia region refutes drought related death
More than 800 people in need of emergency food assistance in Borana zone – officials, Photo: UNICEF Addis Abeba –…
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