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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Oromia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 36 stories have been published about Oromia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Oromia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 36 stories have been published about Oromia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Africa · Oromia

Lawmakers From Oromia Urge AU to 'Intervene and Negotiate' to End Conflict in Oromia, Repeat Call for Warring Parties

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Ethiopian members of the national parliament who are elected from Oromia regional state, sent a letter to the African Union. The MPs said they would like to see a peaceful resolution between the warring parties. In response the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), said that any call for peaceful resolution of the ongoing war is "a welcome news" But cautioned that the call "lacks the requisite clarity and nuance to be too optimistic"See the Story

Africa · Oromia

Ethiopia: OPA Says People in Borana Zone Dying of Hunger, Treatable Conditions As Health Impact of Prolonged Drought Gets Severe

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Drought in Borana zone of Oromia regional state in Southwestern Ethiopia has apparently brought the most drastic impact on the health of the people. Malnutrition, dehydration, and water-borne diseases are a few of the health issues that have arisen following the drought. The number of displaced children, risk of gender-based violence (GBV), and suicide have also increased since the outbreak of drought.See the Story

Moyale · Moyale

Body of missing man found in septic tank at Moyale church

Wako Denge Duba, 25, had been missing for days before his body was discovered in the septic tank on Sunday, March 5. Members of the church said there was a foul smell and on checking, they realized the decomposing body. Police say they are yet to know how Duba died but they suspect it was a case of murder.See the Story

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Africa · Oromia

One Chinese citizen killed in Ethiopia's Oromiya region

43% Left coverage: 7 sources

Nine Chinese citizens came under attack on Monday evening in Gebre Guracha, some 160 kilometres (100 miles) north of the capital. China said on Tuesday that "pernicious cases of armed attacks, kidnappings, and robberies" were rife in Oromia. It called on its citizens to heighten their safety awareness and leave regions still beset by conflict.

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Oromia · Oromia

At least 50 killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region: Rights body

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) says at least 50 people died in ethnic violence in Ethiopia's Oromia region this month. EHRC said survivors of the violence told them the fighters wore uniforms of the rebel group the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA)

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Oromia · Oromia

What’s behind the crisis in Ethiopia’s Orthodox Tewahedo Church?

Coverage: 2 sources

Ethiopia's Orthodox Tewahedo Church is one of the largest and oldest in Africa. Three bishops formed their own patriarchate they named Oromia and Nations and Nationalities Synod last month. The move led to weeks of unrest, divisions and violence in some regions.

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European Union · Oromia

Ethiopia: Despite Alarming Reports, Oromia Region Claims Drought in Borana Not Out of Hand, Govt 'Responding Appropriately'

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Oromia Regional State said that it is responding appropriately to providing emergency assistance to people in need of emergency aid in Borana zone. The state government has been responding to the emergency by allocating over 200 million birr this year. Five failed consecutive rainy seasons have killed millions of cattle and destroyed crops, exacerbating the humanitarian disaster.

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Africa · Oromia

Oromia region announces restructuring of major cities, creation of new zonal and district administrative units

Oromia regional government announces major restructuring and merger of cities. Bishoftu city would be merged with neighboring Dukem, Hidi, Ude Dhankaka and Dirre towns and restructured into three sub-cities and 10 city-districts. Shashemene and Adama cities were upgraded to regiopolis, Robe and Maya cities upgraded to major cities.

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Africa · Oromia

Oromia Region Announces Restructuring of Major Cities, Creation of New Zonal and District Administrative Units

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Oromia regional government announces major restructuring and merger of cities. New zonal administration under the name "North Borana" created to foster urban development. Adama, Shashemene and Bishoftu cities upgraded to regiopolis, Robe and Maya cities were upgraded to major cities.

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Oromia · Oromia

Amhara, Oromia region prosperity party officials meeting reportedly underway

Prosperity Party officials from Amhara and Oromia region are reportedly holding a meeting in the capital Addis Ababa.

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Oromia · Oromia

News: OLA says Oromia region call for reconciliation “welcome news”, issues “key aspects” to be clarified - Addis Standard

The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) is led by Kumsa Diriba o.k.a Jaal Marroo. President Shimelis Abdissa made the call for reconciliation while addressing the 6th regular meeting of Caffee Oromia, the regional council. OLA cautioned that the call lacked the requisite clarity and nuance.

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