Then, two starkly different stories are put forward as to who is responsible. Amhara activists claim that Amhara militias are fighting to defend their community in response to Oromo Liberation Army’s ...

Learn the history of Oromo people from Ethiopia Tribe blog: “The Oromo are a native African ethnic group found in Ethiopia and to a smaller extent in Kenya. They are the largest single ethnic group in ...

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Members of Ethiopia’s largest ethnic group, the Oromo, protested Saturday against the government and called for the release of jailed opposition figures as they gathered ...

The 27-year-old athlete, who is an ethnic Oromo, made headlines last year after he crossed his arms over his head as he passed the finish line in the marathon race at the Rio 2016 Olympics. The ...

January 21, 2008 — I am writing this article to remind the world, particularly human right watch groups, to pay more attention and stop the rising gross violations of human right against Oromo ...

Feyisa Lilesa earned a silver medal for Ethiopia in the Olympic marathon, and afterward, he turned his attention to speaking out about the very dangerous situation taking place back in his home ...

The Ethiopian government on Sunday declared a six-month nationwide state of emergency following months of anti-government protests. It is the first time since the ruling party came to power 25 years ...

At least 55 people, including one US citizen, died during a stampede following a clash between anti-government protesters and police in Ethiopia on Sunday. Protests over economic conditions and ...

RIO DE JANEIRO — As Feyisa Lilesa crossed the finish line of the men's marathon Sunday, he crossed his arms above his head. The gesture was a sign of protest the Ethiopian runner, who won silver ...