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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.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 · OromiaNine 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.
One Chinese citizen killed in Ethiopia's Oromiya region
43% Left coverage: 7 sources
Oromia · OromiaEthiopian 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)
At least 50 killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region: Rights body
100% Right coverage: 1 sources
Oromia · OromiaEthiopia'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.
What’s behind the crisis in Ethiopia’s Orthodox Tewahedo Church?
Coverage: 2 sources
European Union · OromiaThe 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.
Ethiopia: Despite Alarming Reports, Oromia Region Claims Drought in Borana Not Out of Hand, Govt 'Responding Appropriately'
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Africa · OromiaOromia 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.
Oromia region announces restructuring of major cities, creation of new zonal and district administrative units
Africa · OromiaOromia 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.
Oromia Region Announces Restructuring of Major Cities, Creation of New Zonal and District Administrative Units
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Oromia · OromiaProsperity Party officials from Amhara and Oromia region are reportedly holding a meeting in the capital Addis Ababa.
Amhara, Oromia region prosperity party officials meeting reportedly underway
Oromia · OromiaThe 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.