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Jawar Mohammed: from ‘A luta continua’ to peace preacher

June 26, 2022 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth, News Analysis

To the dismay of some Oromo nationalists, Jawar appears to be placating the government.

Oromo and Amhara militants battle on western frontier

June 1, 2022 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth, News Analysis

Civilians are caught in the crossfire of violence between rival political camps.

Moo’ichi Paartii Badhaadhinaa, moo’atamuu Oromiyaa — fi Itoophiyaati

September 12, 2021 Ermias Tasfaye Afaan Oromoo, Article Translation, EIEP, In-depth, Projects

Xiyyeeffannoon muummicha Ministeeraa Abiy Ahmed tokkummaa ta’us, eenyummaa siyaasa Itoophiyaa fi kan Oromoo walitti araarsuu sababa dadhabeef, waadaa seene sanaaf jiraachuu hin dandeenye.

Prosperity Party’s win is a loss for Oromia—and Ethiopia

August 19, 2021 Ermias Tasfaye EIEP, English, In-depth, Projects

Despite his focus on unity, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has failed to reconcile Ethiopian and Oromo political identities, and so failed to live up to his own promises.

Chaos in the Rift—a microcosm of Ethiopia’s brutal polarization

January 5, 2021 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth

In Oromia, mayhem followed the 29 June slaying of beloved singer Hachalu Hundessa. And as Oromo protesters rose up in Batu, security forces stood down.

OLF integration underway yet tensions remain

March 1, 2019 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth, News Analysis

Oromo Liberation Front fighters have begun integration into regional security forces, although there are still reports of disagreements and insecurity.

Filannoo Tiim Lammaa: humna moo nagaa?

January 15, 2019 Ermias Tasfaye Afaan Oromoo, Article Translation, In-depth, News Analysis

Erga Adda Bilisummaa Oromoo biyyatti waamanii, Tiim Lammaan karaa ittiin sochii uummataa yaada keessa galchuun aangoo of harka turfatan irratti hojjechaa jiru.

Team Lemma’s choice: power or peace?

January 1, 2019 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth, News Analysis

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.