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Southern comfort on the rocks
As Sidama finally gets its referendum on regional statehood, Ethiopia’s often peripheral Southern Question is set to assume center stage
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Two steps forward, one step back for Oromia?
After months more turmoil, there’s a fresh chance for the Oromo Liberation Front to enter peaceful politics, but many doubts remain
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Lemma: “Pushing away investment will not help”
This is a full transcript of Oromia Chief Administrator Lemma Megersa’s response to lawmakers at the regional parliament on February 26, 2019 where he discusses a range of administrative challenges, from compensation demands slowing road projects to attempts at destabilizing the region’s borders.
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OLF integration underway yet tensions remain
Oromo Liberation Front fighters have begun integration into regional security forces, although there are still reports of disagreements and insecurity.
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Filannoo Tiim Lammaa: humna moo nagaa?
Erga Adda Bilisummaa Oromoo biyyatti waamanii, Tiim Lammaan karaa ittiin sochii uummataa yaada keessa galchuun aangoo of harka turfatan irratti hojjechaa jiru.
Continue reading Team Lemma’s choice: power or peace?
Having invited the Oromo Liberation Front back home, Team Lemma is trying to work out how to retain control while also accommodating the popular movement.
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