Firaol Ajema and his friends, dressed in black T-shirts, have been meeting each afternoon in recent days to listen to the music of Ethiopian pop star Hachalu Hundessa. As far away as the United States ...

Hachalu Hundessa, a member of the Oromo ethnic group, Ethiopia's largest, was shot dead by unknown attackers in the capital Addis Ababa Monday night. Though beloved by Ethiopians from various ...

On April 11, 2019, I had the privilege of interviewing the beloved dissident Oromo singer Hachalu Hundessa (1986-2020). I was touched by Hachalu's kind presence and generosity of spirit as we sat ...

(MENAFN- The Conversation) The Oromo are the largest ethno-national group in Ethiopia, accounting for over 40 million people or more than one-third of the population . However, they have been ...

The Oromo are the largest ethno-national group in Ethiopia, accounting for over 40 million people or more than one-third of the population. However, they have been politically oppressed, economically ...

This event will feature a screening of the 2022 documentary “A Spear Through the Heart”, which explores the life, legacy and impact of the legendary singer, songwriter, and activist, Hachalu Hundessa, ...

Ethiopian opposition politician Bekele Gerba on Monday told AFP that he has requested the United States give him political asylum, saying he feared for his life and the safety of his family. An ...

Ethiopia is currently undergoing a humanitarian crisis with violence largely fueled by hate speech on Facebook. The company has promised to deploy sophisticated algorithms to stem the flow of hate ...

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Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo meets with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on February 18, 2020. (State Department photo by Ron Przysucha) Ethiopia is in serious ...

Unable to hold Oromo Night in February like usual due to COVID-19, the Oromo Student Union (OSU) board had to adjust plans for their annual cultural celebration upon its approval in March. Their ...