Oromo Federalist Democratic Movement Stories

Tributes pour in for Ethiopian Opposition leader and business icon Bulcha Demeksa
Gelle Dheere  |  Jan 07, 2025

Bulcha Demeksa will be remembered as a visionary, a statesman, and a tireless advocate for justice, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generati...

Ex-OLA Commander signs peace agreement with Oromia regional government
Amina Wako  |  Dec 06, 2024

Sagni during a press briefing on December 6, revealed that the agreement would take effect within two days.

Violence at the Kenya-Ethiopia border: What’s driving insecurity in the region
The Conversation  |  Sep 15, 2024

The government’s efforts to disarm pastoralists are often futile because of the porous border.

Tensions high in Marsabit as OLA, Ethiopian forces clash across the boarder
Waweru Wairimu  |  Jun 17, 2024

"Our officers are currently monitoring the situation, and a comprehensive report will be issued later," Acting Marsabit County Commissioner David Saru...

No transitional government in Ethiopia, says PM Abiy Ahmed
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 04, 2024

Abiy accused the forces behind the calls for a transitional government of wanting to divide Ethiopians.

Jawar Mohammed explores Ethiopia's political landscape and economic trajectory
Hanifa Adan  |  May 13, 2024

Jawar, had been missing in action since his release from prison. 

Ethiopia's Oromia condemns killing of Bate Urgessa, accuses Opposition of fanning flames
Amina Wako  |  Apr 10, 2024

Bate was a political officer with the OLF, a legally registered opposition group that boycotted elections in 2021.

Ethiopia rights body demands probe into opposition figure's killing
Amina Wako  |  Apr 10, 2024

Bate Urgessa, a member of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), was reportedly killed while visiting his hometown of Meki in Oromia.

Relief for residents as Kwale County takes steps to end perennial water shortage
Mishi Gongo  |  Mar 19, 2024

They have been forced to walk long distances to find the commodity and to share it with animals, risking water-borne diseases because of contamination...

Ethiopian court releases OLF officer Bate Urgessa on bail
Foreign Reporter  |  Mar 07, 2024

Bate Urgessa, an outspoken politician has already spent years in and out of detentions on several occasions.

IGAD 'optimistic' for future Ethiopia-Oromo rebel talks
Foreign Reporter  |  Nov 22, 2023

IGAD's executive secretary Workneh Gebeyehu appealed to the parties "to uphold their commitment to the peace process in the best interest of the peopl...

Abrupt end to peace talks between Ethiopian Govt and Oromo Liberation Army
Foreign Reporter  |  Nov 21, 2023

The Ethiopian government disclosed the collapse of the two-week-long peace negotiations aimed at resolving the prolonged conflict in the Oromo region.

Ethiopia and OLA peace talks show positive momentum
Gelle Dheere  |  Nov 13, 2023

Significant progress has been achieved in the ongoing talks between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the Tanzanian capi...

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