Oromia regional State
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PM Abiy announces ongoing talks with armed groups operating in Amhara, Oromia regions
(Photo: Office of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia) Addis Abeba – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addressed the House of People’s Representatives today,…
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Amhara Public Health Institute raises alarm over rapid malaria spread, over 50,000 cases reported in one week
(Photo: UNICEF) Addis Abeba – The Amhara Public Health Institute has raised concerns over the rapid spread of malaria, with…
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Commentary
Andoodee Tumaa: A special Gadaa ritual place that deserves preservation
The ever-diminishing ritual area of Andoodee Tumaa (Photo: Author) By Alemayehu Diro Addis Abeba – As we celebrate the Irreechaa…
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Irreecha: What it is and what it isn’t
A picture taken during 2023 Irreecha celebration (Photo: Addis Standard) By Asnake Erko1 , Genet Lemessa2, Hinsene Mekuria3, Tullu Liban4, …
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OLA denies split following reports of Central Zone Command defection
Fighters of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), an armed…
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Three civilians killed in West Wollega’s Begi, Kondala districts; families blame ‘government forces’ for the deaths
The ongoing armed conflict between government forces and insurgent groups in the West Wollega Zone, specifically in the Kondala district,…
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Tourism Commissioner cautions against travel advisories, says they are “outdated” amid ongoing conflict
Lelise Dhugaa, Commissioner of the Oromia Tourism Commission (Photo: Social Media) Addis Abeba – Despite six years of militarized conflict in the…
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Deadly attack in Oromia’s East Wollega Zone claims lives of local administrator, party official
(Photo: Kiremu District Communication Office) Addis Abeba – A deadly attack in the Kiramu district of East Wollega Zone, Oromia region, on…
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In-Depth Analysis
Farm or Fight: Farmers in Oromia’s Horro Guduru Wollega zone struggle against forced conscription under Gachana Sirna
In March 2022, a proclamation facilitating the implementation of Gachana Sirna, a system designed to organize individuals to protect their…
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News: Oromia region implements ‘largest local administration restructure’ in half a century
Subsequent to the endorsement of the new administrative framework, the newly appointed officials at the local level of administration are…
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