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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news from Oromia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 33 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 from Oromia, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 33 stories have been published about Oromia which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Terrorism · OromiaEthiopia has experienced widespread ethnic rivalry and conflict since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018. Witnesses say an armed group from the ethnic Amhara community, known as Fano, targeted ethnic Oromos indiscriminately. The Fano militia was a major actor in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict that erupted in the northern part of the country in November 2020.See the Story
Gunmen kill more than 40 people in Ethiopia's Oromiya region
46% Center coverage: 15 sources
Oromia · OromiaAttack took place early Monday in Agamsa in Oromia, Ethiopia's largest and most densely populated region. The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), which is designated a terrorist organisation by Addis Ababa, said the Amhara Fano militia staged the attack.See the Story
Dozens killed by Ethiopian ethnic militia: survivors
80% Right coverage: 5 sources
Drought · OromiaThe worst drought in the Horn of Africa in more than 40 years looks almost certain to persist. Forecasts for October-December show a high chance of drier-than-average conditions. The drought has coincided with a global rise in food and fuel prices, pushed up by the war in Ukraine, that has hit parts of Africa hardest.See the Story
Horn of Africa on track for 5th failed rainy season: WMO
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
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Oromia · OromiaEthiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has reported that more than 100 civilians were killed as a result of repeated identity-based violence. The report also stated the displacement of thousands, widespread looting and destruction of private properties. The spokesperson of OLA and the Amhara Association of America (AAA) both deny the accusation, and instead blame armed members of AmHara Fano and members of the OLA respectively.See the Story
News: Amid communication blackout Rights Commission says more than 100 civilians killed in recent violence in western Oromia - Addis Standard
Moyale · MoyalePolice say they originated in Ethiopia and were to be dropped in Butiye for onward transmissionSee the Story
Boda boda rider drops sack with 844 bullets in Moyale
Moyale · MoyaleA 37th minute goal from Raphael Phiri gave Moyale Barracks a 1-0 Super League win over Sable Farming at Mzuzu Stadium on Sunday. This is the sixth win in the second half of the league as Moyale have played seven games, lost one and won six.See the Story
Raphael Phiri scores as Moyale win
Moyale · MoyaleMoyale Barracks are on a four-game winning streak after beating Mafco, Karonga United, Tigers and Ekwendeni Hammers. Moyale are on position 8 with 29 points from 20 games played, while Sable occupy 14th place with 15 points from 19 games. Sable Farming mentor MacDonald Mtetemela says his side will fight to avoid relegation.See the Story
Moyale looking to maintain winning ways
War · OromiaThe conflict in Ethiopia between the federal government and rebels in the Oromia region has received little attention as the civil war in the north intensifies. Attacks have underscored growing tensions between the ethnic Oromo and ethnic Amhara. Henry Wilkins reports from Shewa Robit, Ethiopia.See the Story
Analysts: Oromia, Amhara Violence Threatens to Widen Ethiopia’s War
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
Civil War · OromiaIn July, hundreds of people were killed by the Oromo Liberation Army. Many more have been injured in the attacks which also displaced 20,000 people. The attacks were retribution for the death of three Amharas in a separate attack in June. The Oromos are angry at the government for not doing enough to stop the attacks.See the Story
