Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Oromo Nationalism and the Future of Ethiopia

 Ethiopia Insight published on 24 August 2022 a commentary titled "Oromo Nationalism Should Cross the River of Resentment" by Zola Moges.  

The commentary reviews the background and fissures of Oromo nationalism in Ethiopia but mistakenly comments that the Oromo are an ethnic majority rather than an ethnic plurality.  The author acknowledges the killing of Amhara in Oromia and concludes that "Oromo nationalism has failed to cross the river of resentment, resistance, and retaliation, and thus remains a captive of its history and successes."  The author adds that it is time for Oromo nationalism to align itself with today's reality.