Oromia makes up a third of Ethiopia’s landmass and is key to its fortunes: expert unpacks its significance

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Oromia makes up a third of Ethiopia’s landmass and is key to its fortunes: expert unpacks its significance

Ethiopia’s largest and most populous region, Oromia, has been in the news following reports of a rise in kidnappings for ransom. The region is no stranger to war and strife. Its people have long fought against political marginalisation. But the region is more than just the site of conflict. We asked Bizuneh Yimenu, who’s researched the region for over a decade and studied its significance in the context of Ethiopian federalism, to explain Oromia…