Oromo people in Minnesota are often confused with those from Somalia, despite coming from a different country, speaking a different language and having a different culture.

The figure from the activist group is considerably higher. Historic Injustices The Oromo make up well over a third of Ethiopia’s 100 million people.

The struggle of the Oromo people has finally come to the attention of the global public conscience.

“A facility to accommodate a lot of people … it’s been needed for a long time.” Awal Windissa, Oromo Community of Minnesota board member, agreed.

Oromo people mourn a suspected protester who was allegedly shot dead by Ethiopian security forces, Oromia region, Ethiopia, December 17, 2015.

Civilians are once again caught in the crossfire as renewed violence grips several woredas in the Metekel Zone of Benishangul-Gumuz regional state. The latest wave of insecurity, which began in May, ...

As protests in Ethiopia over the rights of the country's Oromo people continue, journalist James Jeffrey considers if they are threatening the country's unity.

Many celebrating at Irreecha were at pains to avoid discussing the thornier issue of politics but echoed wider concerns about Oromo identity and their place in Ethiopia. “We can’t say the question of ...

The Ethiopian authorities should immediately release seven Oromo opposition figures arbitrarily detained for around three years purely for their political role.

As protests in Ethiopia over the rights of the country's Oromo people continue, journalist James Jeffrey considers if they are threatening the country's unity.