Is peace finally coming to Ethiopia’s Oromia region?

Ethiopia’s long-running ruinous conflict in Oromia may finally be coming to an end as the government and Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) engage in talks in Tanzania.

Following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s announcement of the forthcoming peace talks, the OLA expressed its readiness to participate and discussions began on 24 April in Zanzibar.

As such, both parties finally appear open to dialogue.

The OLA’s insurgency grew over the past four years in response to the government’s intensifying clampdown on political activity, which motivated scores of young activists to join the Oromo nationalist rebels. That occurred when the transition derailed and most of the opposition boycotted delayed elections, citing repression. […]

Author: MULUGETA WOLDETSADIK, Librarian/Information Professional-Library Books and Digital Resources Donation Projects Coordinator at Hawassa University, Ethiopia

Mulugeta Woldetsadik is an experienced Librarian/Information Professional based in Ethiopia. He has worked in various Ethiopian educational institutions' libraries such as schools, college or university libraries. Presently, he works in collaboration with international partner organizations to facilitate donations of books and digital resources. His focus is on advancing information and digital literacy, advocating beyond higher education libraries, specifically for primary and secondary school libraries, and conducting community outreach. Through his efforts, he promotes access to information resources and technology, while raising awareness of the educational resources and services libraries offer in rural areas across the Sidama region of Ethiopia. View all posts by MULUGETA WOLDETSADIK, Librarian/Information Professional-Library Books and Digital Resources Donation Projects Coordinator at Hawassa University, Ethiopia