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A TRUE CRIME PODCASTNGO worker murder in OromiaNGO worker murder in OromiaFor business inquiries, feedback, or concerns regarding our content, please reach out to us at: info.luwigang254@gmail.comA True Crime Podcast exposes the untold crimes that shake communities and silence victims. Each daily episode dives into disturbing real-life cases, from unsolved murders and wrongful convictions to ritual killings, domestic violence, and power-driven assassinations. Through emotionally charged storytelling, we uncover the systems that fail, the families left behind, and the truth that demands witnesses.If you’re searching for true crime stories rooted in African context, criminal investigations, vi...
2026-01-1701 min
The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 60: Voice of a Nation - The Life of Ali BirraIn November 2022, the Oromo nation lost a legendary and iconic artist, Ali Birra. Throughout a career that spanned six decades, Ali Birra's music inspired, comforted, and brought joy to generations of Oromo people; both at home and abroad. This very special episode is the first part in a series dedicated to Ali Birra, in which we speak with Oromo people from across the world about Ali Birra’s legacy, and the impact he has had on the renaissance of Oromo music and culture, as well as the cultivation of Oromo nationhood and national pride. We had the privilege of sp...
2023-04-111h 41The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 59: Oromia Worldwide, the OLF-OLA Manifesto, and Crisis in WolloThis month, your hosts Jaal Leelloo and Jaal Aangoo are rejoined by special guest Jaal Raggaatuu to discuss the launch of the new media platform Oromia Worldwide, the recently published political manifesto of the Oromo Liberation Army, and the ongoing ethnic cleansing of Oromo people in the Wollo region. Jaal Raggaatuu shares her process of establishing Oromia Worldwide, and her thoughts on the themes within the OLF-OLA manifesto. Diaspora efforts to advocate for the people of Wollo, as well as the liberation struggle in general, are also discussed. Listen and let us know what you think, you c...
2023-02-261h 23
Bureau BuitenlandBestorming in Brasilia & Opnieuw onrust in Ethiopische deelstaat OromiaWat voor gevolgen heeft de bestorming in Brasilia voor president Lula?
Al maanden waren er signalen voor een mogelijke couppoging in Brazilië, en gistermiddag kwam het daadwerkelijk tot een geweldsuitbarsting: Duizenden aanhangers van oud-president Bolsonaro bestormden verschillende overheidsgebouwen uit onvrede over het overdragen van de macht aan de linkse president Lula. Ze worden 'terroristen' genoemd in de Braziliaanse pers, maar ze zijn volgens analisten ook een symptoom van de woede die veel breder leeft in het land. Want ook buiten de hoofdstad suddert het en dreigt geweld aan de oppervlakte te komen. Hoe nu verder voor de ke...
2023-01-0926 min
Africa scossa da fremitiIn Oromia la tensione non si vede, si colgono narrazioni di guerraConflitti mai sopiti coinvolgono l'intera Etiopia, dispute dimenticate dal mondo ma che emergono ora in una regione, ora in un'altra, attirando come un magnete alleanze e contrasti che rendono esplosivo un motivo del contendere incancrenito che coinvolge l'intera federazione etiope. Quello in corso in Oromia è un confronto considerato dall'Occidente come una frattura locale, del tutto interna alla federazione etiope. Ma in realtà mette a rischio l'architrave stessa della nazione. Parallela al lento ritorno a una tregua permanente in Tigray, si va surriscaldando la situazione in Oromia, la regione più estesa e abitata da molte etnie, tra cui gli oromo di Abi...
2023-01-0815 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 58: War in OromiaIn this episode, J/Aangoo and J/Leelloo are joined by Professor Milkessa Midega Gemechu, a former Ethiopian government official, to discuss the war that is being waged by the Ethiopian military and Fano militia forces in Oromia, and the barbaric atrocities that were recently committed against Oromo civilians. Professor Milkessa shares his insights on the motivations and intent of the current Ethiopian regime, and the response of domestic and international entities to the abominable crimes suffered by Oromo people. Listen and let us know what you think, you can reach us on our Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, @TeamFreeOromia...
2023-01-0135 min
Newscast - AfricaEthiopia Party Calls For Arming Of Oromia CiviliansA prominent Ethiopian opposition party, Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice has called on the government to arm civilians so that they can defend themselves from attacks by rebels of the Oromo Liberation Army in the Oromia region. Ezema is one of the main opposition parties that agreed to work with the government, and its leader, Prof Berhanu Nega is the minister of education. Its call follows attacks that have claimed the lives of hundreds of civilians, destroyed property, and displaced millions in western Oromia. The spokesman of the rebel Tigray People's Liberation Front in northern Ethiopia, Getachew...
2022-12-0901 min
Eagle Eye LensOromia Regional State Zone Representatives Pledge to Provide Support for National Dialogue CommissionThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://eagleeyelen.wordpress.com/2022/11/27/oromia-regional-state-zone-representatives-pledge-to-provide-support-for-national-dialogue-commission/
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2022-11-2702 min
New Books in African StudiesNBN Classic: Tsega Etefa, "The Origins of Ethnic Conflict in Africa: Politics and Violence in Darfur, Oromia, and the Tana Delta" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2019)This episode proved remarkably popular, so we're reposting it as an NBN classic for those who missed it the first time.Are ethnic conflicts in Africa the product of age-old ancient hatreds? Tsega Etefa’s new book, The Origins of Ethnic Conflict in Africa: Politics and Violence in Darfur, Oromia, and the Tana Delta (Palgrave MacMillan, 2019), provides an answer, arguing that elites mobilize their co-ethnics for political gain. To do so, Etefa analyzed the historical roots of three different cases of ethnic conflict in Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya. Not only does his new book tell us why eli...
2022-10-0252 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 57: In Conversation with Abbaa Caalaa - The Founding & Struggle of the Oromo Liberation FrontIn this month's episode, J/Aangoo and J/Leelloo are joined by an eminent figure in the history of the Oromo liberation struggle, Abbaa Caalaa Lataa, a founding member of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), to discuss his recently published autobiography entitled “Abbaa Caalaa Lataa: Jireenya fi Qabsoo ABO”, which translates to “Abbaa Caalaa Lataa: My life and the struggle of the Oromo Liberation Front”. Abbaa Caalaa shares some eye-opening and grounding truths about the arduous journey of establishing the OLF, and gives perspective to how the Oromo nation has reached the current stage in the liberation struggle. He also shar...
2022-08-311h 08The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 56: Death & Disinformation - Ethiopian State Exploitation of MassacresIn this episode, your hosts Jaal Leelloo and Jaal Aangoo are joined again by Dr Trevor Trueman, director of the Oromia Support Group, to discuss the recent spate of massacres in Oromia, and how such atrocities are systematically used to propagate disingenuous narratives that serve anti-Oromo agendas. Dr Trueman describes the pattern of disinformation strategies that have been applied to numerous killings in Oromia, and explains how international institutions have come to possess an obfuscated view of human rights abuses in Ethiopia, which distorts their understanding of what would constitute real accountability and justice. Listen and l...
2022-07-2856 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp.55: Commemorating the life of Dr. Fido Taddesse EbbaToday’s episode is dedicated to honoring and celebrating the life of Dr. Fido Taddesse Ebba, a beloved leader and freedom fighter, and a co-founder of the Oromo Liberation Front, who passed away on the 1st May 2022. We are joined by special guest Jaal Xaha Abdi, also a founding member of the Oromo Liberation Front, and close friend of Dr. Fido, to commemorate the illustrious life of one of Oromia's national heroes. Listen and let us know what you think, you can reach us on our Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosa...
2022-06-121h 31The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 54: OromoWear x TFOToday, J/Aangoo and J/Leelloo are joined by entrepreneur extraordinaire Lamme Yousouf, founder and owner of the lifestyle brand OromoWear, to talk all about the brand, entrepreneurship, fashion as a form of resistance and expression of identity, and how a business like OromoWear fits into the Oromo national struggle for liberation. A spontaneous and exciting announcement is also shared! Listen and let us know what you think, you can reach us on our Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2022-04-291h 01The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 53: OLA's Call To The People on Oromo Martyrs DayThis week, your hosts Jaal Aangoo and Jaal Leelloo discuss the current escalation of war in Oromia, which is happening as a result of the recent declaration by the Ethiopian regime that they are on a mission to wipe out the Oromo Liberation Army in 30 days. April 15th is the annual commemoration of Oromo Martyrs Day, or Guyyaa Gootota Oromoo, and in honor of this day, OLA leaders have put out a call to the Oromo nation to strengthen their support for OLA, and to show up in the example of our heroes like never before. Listen in to...
2022-04-1649 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 52: Lessons from the International Response to UkraineIn this episode, Jaal Aangoo and Jaal Leelloo are rejoined by Dr Awol Allo, to discuss what the invasion of Ukraine by Russia has taught us about how the international community, and particularly the West, relates to and responds to resistance movements against imperialism and movements for democratization in different parts of the world, and how this impacts the international perspective on conflict, war, and humanitarian crises in Oromia and Ethiopia. Listen and let us know what you think, you can reach us on our Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R...
2022-04-011h 13
Eagle Eye LensPM Abiy, World Bank Officials Visit Irrigated Wheat Farms in Oromia RegionThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://eagleeyelens.blog/2022/03/22/pm-abiy-world-bank-officials-visit-irrigated-wheat-farms-in-oromia-region/
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2022-03-2201 min
Egeree Oromiyaa- EOs PodcastCHANNEL OROMIA : 10/03/2022 Daldala siyaasaa fi burjaajessaa maqaa 'Marii Biyyoolessaa' jedhuun deemaa jiru irratti obbo Ayyaanaa Goobanaatu Obbo Damboobaa fi Caalaa Hayiluu waliin marii godhanCHANNEL OROMIA : 10/03/2022 Daldala siyaasaa fi burjaajessaa maqaa 'Marii Biyyoolessaa' jedhuun deemaa jiru irratti obbo Ayyaanaa Goobanaatu Obbo Damboobaa fi Caalaa Hayiluu waliin marii godhanhttps://youtu.be/q1r_9tcwpXESend us a textSupport the show
2022-03-211h 33The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 51: Black History Month - Comparing the Black American and Oromo MovementsIt's Black History Month in the USA, and in this episode, we want to honor and recognize Black activism globally, particularly the African American civil rights movement. For this occasion, we are joined by special guest Professor Asafa Jalata, who authored the book “Fighting Against the Injustice of the State and Globalization: Comparing the African American and Oromo Movements". We discuss the origins and meaning of Black History Month, and Professor Asafa shares his insightful knowledge on the quests of the African American and Oromo movements to dismantle colonialism, slavery and racial/ethno-national hierarchies, and the relationship between these move...
2022-02-251h 09The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 50: Chaos in Oromia & Hell in Saudi ArabiaThis week, your hosts Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo are rejoined by Jaal Qaxalee, to discuss the overwhelming crises that are currently taking place across Oromia, and the worsening plight of Oromo refugees who are detained in Saudi Arabia. Jaal Qaxalee explains the factors that are causing the suffering of Oromo people to intensify, both in Oromia and Saudi Arabia. Listen and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2022-02-1547 minEagle Eye LensPM Abiy Arrives in Borena Zone of Oromia Region to Visit Drought Affected AreasThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://eagleeyelens.blogm/2022/02/03/pm-abiy-arrives-in-borena-zone-of-oromia-region-to-visit-drought-affected-areas/
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2022-02-0300 minEagle Eye LensOromia mining and share company to export 1600kg of Gold from AdolaThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://eagleeyelens./2022/01/29/oromia-mining-and-share-company-to-export-1600kg-of-gold-from-adola/
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2022-01-2900 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 49: Ija OromiaIJA OROMIA (meaning The Eye of Oromia) is an international organization focused onproviding in-depth reporting on human rights violations in the Oromia state of Ethiopia. In this episode we were joined by Omar, a team member from the organization, to discuss more about their operations and reporting. Listen and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2022-01-2841 minEagle Eye LensPastoralists in Borena Zone of Oromia Region Call for More Support to Survive DroughtThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://eagleeyelens./2022/01/24/pastoralists-in-borena-zone-of-oromia-region-call-for-more-support-to-survive-drought/
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2022-01-2401 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 48: Released But Not FreeIn today's episode, your hosts Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo discuss the recent release of Oromo political prisoners belonging to the Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) party leadership, after 18 months of wrongful imprisonment. We discuss the motivations behind the Ethiopian regime's sudden decision to release some prominent political prisoners while keeping others jailed, the official statement published by the OFC leaders after their release, and the possible implications of these developments for the Oromo struggle. Listen and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro so...
2022-01-1448 minEagle Eye LensEthiopia Cooperative Bank of Oromia milestoneThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://eagleeyelen.wordpress.com/2022/01/12/ethiopia-cooperative-bank-of-oromia-milestone/
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2022-01-1202 minEagle Eye LensEthiopia West Shoa zone, Oromia region to rehabilitate over 265,000 hectares to counter climate change menacesThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://eagleeyelanes.wordpress.com/2022/01/03/ethiopia-west-shoa-zone-oromia-region-to-rehabilitate-over-265000-hectares-to-counter-climate-change-menaces/
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2022-01-0301 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 47: Freedom Isn't FreeIn this episode, your usual cohosts Jaal Maroo & Jaal Aangoo get a head start on commemorating WBO Day/Guyyaa WBO, which will take place on Jan 1, 2022. We were fortunate to be joined by returning guest Jaal Meessaa and new guest (but long-time friend of the show) Kayo Beshir, who shared with us some of the important fundraising efforts they are working on. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-12-3049 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 46: What Now? A Candid DiscussionThis week, your usual co-hosts Jaal Maroo & Jaal Aangoo are joined by returning guest co-hosts Jaal Ilillii & Jaal Urgaa for a candid discussion on our current state of affairs and perceived gaps in our struggle. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-12-091h 07The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 45: Restoring Oromia's IndependenceThis week, your usual co-host Jaal Aangoo and return guest co-host Jaal Leelloo, are joined by global governance scholar and former humanitarian worker, Denebo Wario, to discuss the emerging prospect of independence for Oromia from a human rights and international law perspective. Denebo shares illuminating insights about global trends in state formation, and explains why restoring sovereignty to Oromia is an indisputable question of fundamental human rights. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE...
2021-11-181h 25The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 44: Ethnic Cleansing & Defense UpdatesIn our latest, your usual co-hosts (Jaal Aangoo & Jaal Maroo) are joined by special guest Raajii Guddataa to discuss state-sanctioned ethnic cleansing in Oromia. We also touch on some recent updates from Oromia's defense force, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). Listen and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-11-041h 05
Voice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 31, 2021Konyaa Gujii Bahaa, Ona Gooroo Doolaa keessatti, WBOn dabballootaa fi milishoota MKII irratti tarkaanfii ajjeechaa fi boojuu fudhachuu.
Daafii kanaanis gochaaleen hammeenyaa Loltoota Mootummaa Koloneeffataa Impaayera Itoophiyaan Uummata Oromoo irratti raawwataman akkaan hammaatanii jiraachuu.
2021-10-2237 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 28, 2021Marii Oromticha, dhalataa fi jiraataa Matakkal waliin taasifame:
Qabxiilee xiyyeeffannoo: Uummanni Oromoo Matakkal, lafa amma irra jiraachaa jiru irra jiraachuu erga eegalee jaarraa meeqa lakkoofsisee jira; Saboota biroo kanneen ollaa isaa/lafa isaa irra qubatanii jiraatan waliin hariiroo akkamii qabaachaa ture/jira; Duguuggaa sanyii Uummata Oromoo Matakkal irratti Mootummoota Impaayera Itoophiyaa fi qaamota/saboota biroon raawwatamaa turee fi jiru duuba sababni/fedhiin jiru maali?…
2021-10-2235 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 26, 2021Oromoonni Qeellem Wallaggaa irraa gara Gambeelaatti baqatan rakkoo hamaa mudachaa jiraachuu.
Oromoonni gochaalee hammeenyaa Loltoota MKII’n irratti raawwatamu jalaa dheessuun Konyaa Qeellem Wallaggaa irraa gara Naannoo Gambeelaatti baqatan, daafii tikoota mootummaan adamsamuu fi hidhamuutiin, rakkoo hamaa mudachaa jiraachuu.
Gama kaaniin immoo, Habashoonni Konyaa Qeellem Wallaggaa keessa jiraatan, maqaa Oromoo fi WBO xureessuuf jecha, akka waan rakkoon nageenyaa isaan mudatee of-fakkeessuun gara Naannoo Gambeelaatti baqachaa jiraachuu.
2021-10-2228 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 24, 2021Humnootni Naannoo Amaaraa meeshaalee waraanaa gurguddaa fayyadamuun, eda (Amajji 23, 2021) galgala, Konyaa Walloo, Magaalaa Baatee irratti haleellaa raawwachuu.
Konyaa Iluu Abbaa Booraa, Magaalaa Mattuu keessatti, Oromoonni baay'inaan 30 ol ta'an ‘koonteenara’ keessatti hidhamuun, rakkoo ulfaataaf saaxilamanii jiraachuu.
2021-10-2224 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 21, 2021Gullisoo: Duguuggaa sanyii fi gochaalee hammeenyaa, baatiilee lamaan darban kana (erga neetorkiin Lixa Oromiyaa irra muramee as) Ona Gullisoo keessatti Uummata Oromoo irratti raawwatamaa turan.
Konyaa Wallagga Bahaa, Ona Haroo Limmuu keessatti, Uummanni Oromoo WBO akka balaaleffatuuf, guyyaa har'aa (Amajji 21, 2021) dirqisiifamaa ooluu.
2021-10-2229 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 19, 2021Matakkal: Oromootni afur (4) kanneen Jimaata darbe ajjeefaman hanga har'aatti awwaalcha dhorkamanii jiraachuu; Akkasumas, Konyaa Matakkal keessaa gandeen hedduun to'annoo WBO jala galanii jiraachuu.
Karrayyuu: Lolli babal'ifannaa daangaa Milishoota/Hidhattoota Naannoo Amaaraan Oromoo Karrayyuu irratti guyyoota lamaan kana baname itti-fufuun adeemsifamaa jiraachuu.
Konyaa Arsii Lixaa, Magaalota adda addaa keessatti, alaabaan sirna Nafxanyaa, da'annoo ayyaana amantaan akka hin mirmirfamneef, Qeerroo Bilisummaa Oromoon iggitamuu.
2021-10-2229 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 17, 2021Ona Boojjii Dirmajjii: Barsiisonni Mana Barumsaa Sadarkaa 2ffaa Madaqsee, daafii hiriira mootummaan waame irraa hafanii fi murtii sababa 'Maaddii Biyyaa' jedhamuun miindaa hojjettootta mootummaa irraa dhibbantaan 25 akka muramuuf murtaa’eef harka kennachuu didaniif, guutumatti hidhamuun dararamaa jiraachuu.
Ona Ganjii, Ganda Maalitii Boolloo jedhamtu keessatti, Dargaggoonni Oromoo lama (2) Poolisoota Humna Addaa [Oromiyaa] jedhamaniin qabamanii erga hidhaa turanii booda, gara qe’ee isaaniitti geeffamuun ija maatii isaanii duratti ajjeefamuu.
Maanguddoon Oromoo – Abbaa ijoollee kudhanii (10) kan ta’an – tokko Konyaa Wallagga Bahaa, Ona Gudayyaa Biilaa keessatti haala suukanneessaan ajjeefamuu.
2021-10-2227 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 14, 2021Oromoonni baay’inaan 100 ol ta’an Konyaa Matakkal, Ona Dibaax, Ganda Daalattii jedhamtu keessatti guyyaa kaleessaa (Amajji 13, 2021) ajjeefamuun hanga har’aatti awwaalcha dhorkamanii jiraachuu.
Gujii Lixaa, Aanaa Galaanaa: Saboota ollaan lolli Oromoo irratti adeemsifamaa jiraachuu; qabeenyi Uummata Oromoos Raayyaa Ittisaa Impaayera Itoophiyaan saamamaa fi mancaafamaa jiraachuu.
Onoota Shawaa Lixaa garaagaraa keessatti duguuggaan sanyii qindaa’aan Ilmaan Oromoo irratti adeemsifamu babal’tee itti-fufee jiraachuu.
2021-10-2229 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 13, 2021Shirri maqaa Maanguddummaa fi Abbootii Amantaan Oromoo irratti xaxamu bifa haarayaan eegaluu: Dabballoonni Paartii Badhaadhinaa haguuggii amantaa jala da’achuun, Dargagggoota Oromoo gowwoomsuun akka isaan leenjii waraanaa fudhatanii waraana Mootummaa Koloneeffataa Impaayera Itoophiyaatti makamuun kutaalee Oromiyaa kanneen WBO’n keessa socho’tti bobba’an taasisaa jiraachuu;
Lolli duguuggaa sanyii fi babal’ifannaa daangaa, Milishoota Naannoo Affaariin Oromoo Walloo irratti adeemsifamu akka-malee jabaatee jiraachuu;
2021-10-2233 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 12, 2021Barbaachisummaa qabsoo hidhannoo fi tumsa WBO: Oromoon qabsoo karaa nagaa qofaadhaan mirga isaa gonfachuu ni danda'aa? Dhugaa WBOn qabuu fi ilaalcha namoonni gariin WBOf qaban: WBOn qabsoo akkamii gochaa jira? Qabsoo WBO'n itti jiru qabsoo haqaatii?…
Xiinxala yaada garee leellistoota qabsoo karaa nagaa: Haala qabatamaa addunyaa keessatti meeshaan waraanaa iddoo akkamii qaba? Hookkarri biyyoota garaagaraa gidduutti dhalatu haala/tooftaa akkamiitiin furamaa jira? Dorgommiin biyyoonni addunyaa meeshaalee waraanaa ammayyaa qabaachuuf taasisan maaliif?… Marii Hayyuu Oromoo Obbo Moosisaa Oosaa waliin taasifame.
2021-10-2246 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 10, 2021Qeerroon Oromoo Caalaa Qanaatee jedhamu – kan Obboleeyyan isaa quxusuun lama (Iyyaasuu fi Lalisaa Qanaatee) bara 2018 keessa ajjeefamanii turan – qabata deggersa WBO'n, Ona Eebantuu keessatti hidhamee jiraachuu, akkasumas, Oromootni sababuma wal-fakkaatuun hidhamanii dararamaa jiran hedduu ta’uu.
Dhiibbaa cimaan Onoota Konyaa Salaalee addaa addaa keessatti, humnoota Naannoo Amaaraan Eenyummaa Oromoo irratti taasifamu hammaachuun, Ona Darraa Naannoo Amaaraa jala galchuuf ijaarsi ‘Warraaqsa Biyyoolessaa Amaaraa’ jedhamu sochii cimaa gochaa jiraachuu.
Manneen Barnootaa adda addaa keessattis Afaan Oromoo akka hin barsiifamneef barsiisota irratti dhiibbaan taasifamaa jiraachuu.
Haaluma kanaan, Ganda Tuutii jedhamu keessatti Barsiisonni Oromoo doorsifamuun hojii irraa ugguramuu...
2021-10-2235 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 7, 2021Saamicha albuuda warqee Ona Ganjii Ganda 'Kaphii Gurraachoo' jedhamtu keessatti argamuuf haala mijeessuuf jecha, jiraattotni onichaa yeroo gabaabaa keessatti Ona sana gadhiisuun gara iddoo biraatti akka godaananiif ajaja aangawoota mootummaan itti-darbarfame ilaalchisuun, marii Hayyuu Oromoo, dhalataa Ona Ganjii kan ta’an – Dr. Daggafaa Tuuchoo waliin taasifame.
Ejeree: Maanguddoon Oromoo Obbo Taaddasaa Tufaa jedhaman, Kibxata dheengaddaa, Magaalaa Ejeree keessatti LMKIIn ajjeefamuu | Barsiisonni Afaan Oromoo akka hin barsiifneef dhiibbaa cimaan irratti taasifamaa jiraachuu.
2021-10-2232 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 5, 2021Mootummaan qabata WBO balleessuutiin Ona Ganjii guutuumatti xiyyaaraan haleeluuf ta’uu. Kanaafis, jiraattonni ona Ganjii guutummaa-guutuutti ona sana gadhiisuun gara biraatti akka godaananiif ajajni aangawoota mootummaan darbeefii jiraachuu. Iccittin kana duuba jirus saamicha albuuda warqee ganda Kaffii Gurraachoo keessatti argamu ta'uu.
Baakkoo: Uummanni Oromoo maqaa sakattaa WBO’tiin, Loltoota Mootummaa Koloneeffataa Impaayera Itoophiyaan dararamaa jiraachuu.
Jaartee: Gochaaleen hammeenyaa Uummata Oromoo irratti raawwatamaa jiran qaama mootummaatiin ta'uu.
2021-10-2224 minVoice of Independent Oromia (RSWO)Sagantaa RSWO Amajji 3, 2021Dhukaasa LMKIIn Oromoota Waldaa Araaraa Magaalaa Naqamteetti argamutti waaqeffannaaf wal-ga’an irratti, barii Amajji 2, 2021 banameen Oromootni 4 ajjeefamuu, 18 ol kan ta’anis madaa’uu.
Konyaa Wallagga Lixaa, Ona Gullisoo keessatti, Sambata kaleessaa, Oromootni 9 iddoo tokkotti ajjeefamuu.
Duguuggaan sanyii fi gochaan hammeenyaa LMKIIn Oromoo irratti raawwatamu, Ona Mana Sibuu keessatti jabaatee itti-fufuun, Oromootni haala rakkisaa keessa jiraachuu.
Oromoon Walloo, kitaaba barnootaa waa'ee Sirna Gadaa barsiisu akka hin baranneef, Bulchiinsa Mootummaa Naannoo Amaaraan dhorkamaa jiraachuu.
2021-10-2243 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 43: 430-WBO - Life of a JaalIn today's episode, your hosts Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo have the immense honor of being joined by Jaal Dr Baaroo Keno Dheressa, a medical doctor and a freedom fighter who served as a soldier in the Oromo Liberation Army. Jaal Baaroo shares his incredible life story, and gives profound insight into the reality of being active in combat with the OLA. The song played in this episode is "Reebii Loli" by Amin Hussen. Listen and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro...
2021-10-181h 15The Free Oromia PodcastIrreecha: A Deep DiveIn this week's special episode, we cover the major Oromo holiday Irreecha, also known as Irreessa or Dhibaayuu. We were honored to have Obbo Lubee Birru answer all of your questions about Irreecha. We also had the pleasure of being joined by returning guest Jaal Boonii. What did you learn from this episode? Share with a friend! May your Irreecha be full of hope, peace, and reconciliation. Listen and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE...
2021-10-0145 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 41: Faya DayiIn this episode, your hosts Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo have the pleasure of being joined by the talented filmmaker Jessica Beshir, director of the exceptional documentary film, Faya Dayi. This is the first film predominantly in Afaan Oromo to showcase at the Sundance Film Festival, it has received numerous awards, and it is currently touring film festivals globally. Jessica explains the genesis of the film, and we discuss the intriguing themes that emerge from an authentic portrayal of the diverse community in and around the city of Harar. Listen and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755...
2021-09-161h 04The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 40: OLA's Public RelationsToday, your usual co-hosts Jaal Aangoo and Jaal Maroo are joined by Jaal Najat Hamza, a newly appointed international spokesperson and public relations representative of the OLA. We discuss what the role is all about and touch on other pertinent updates related to OLA. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @TeamFreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-09-0242 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 39: Holding a ReferendumThis week, your hosts Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo were rejoined by Jaal Raggaatuu, co-founder of Walaboomuu Coalition, to discuss the prospect and applicability of a referendum for Oromia’s political future, and what the implementation of a referendum might look like in Ethiopia’s tumultuous political context. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-08-201h 06The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 38: Independence Without Freedom - Lessons from EritreaIn today's episode, your usual co-hosts Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo are joined by 3 Eritrean guests: Salem Haile, Awet Tsehaye, and Fikre Gaim. It's a long one -- so for your convenience, you can jump ahead to topics of interest if you'd like. 8:00: about Eritrean resistance movement. 17:30: "independence without freedom"? 29:45: why does Isaias have support? 53:30: how did deployment of troops into Ethiopia impact Eritrean citizens? 1:15:00: what do Eritreans think of the Oromo struggle? 1:28:30: what's next for Eritrea? Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter...
2021-08-051h 57The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 37: WBO CommunicationsIn today's episode, your hosts Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo are rejoined by our resident Qabsoo expert, Jaal Waqo, to discuss recent developments in WBO’s strategy for communications and public relations. Jaal Waqo shares information about some of WBO's current advancements, and a conversation about certain Oromo people's attitude toward WBO stirs up strong sentiments. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-07-2347 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 36: Oromia Regional National Transitional GovernmentThis week, your usual hosts J/Maroo and J/Aangoo discuss the recent ground-breaking establishment of an Oromia Regional National Transitional Government (ORNTG). As a member of the Organizing Committee in the Diaspora for the ORNTG, our very own Jaal Aangoo shares information about what it is and who it has been established by, and answers questions about what the ORNTG will mean for Oromia. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and A...
2021-07-0936 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 35: Oromo Refugee CrisisIn this episode, your co-hosts Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo are joined by international development and diplomacy expert, Dr Bahiru Duguma, to discuss the Oromo refugee crisis in the Middle East, specifically in Yemen and Saudi Arabia. Dr Bahiru shares his thoughts on a recent BBC Africa documentary about the deadly route that Oromo refugees travel on their way to Saudi Arabia, and the inhumane conditions in which detained refugees are held in Saudi Arabia and Yemen. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @t...
2021-07-021h 03The Free Oromia PodcastA Tribute to Haacaaluu HundeessaaThis episode is a special tribute to the life and legacy of Haacaaluu Hundeessaa. Join us in remembering and honoring Haacaaluu along with friends of the podcast including some of Haacaaluu's friends, colleagues, and fans. We hope you enjoy. Note that Haacaaluu's posthumous album "Maal Mallisaa" is out now on iTunes, Spotify, and Apple Music. Links are at freeoromia.org/podcast -- Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-06-3048 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 34: Eritrean Troops in OromiaThis week your usual co-host Jaal Maroo was joined once again by Jaal Urgaa (filling in for Jaal Aangoo -- don't worry, she'll be back next week!), as well as by special guest Henok Gabisa. Henok discussed with J/Maroo and J/Urgaa the Eritrean troops' invasion of Oromia (alongside the Ethiopian military and Amhara militias) and the broader implications in the war on Oromia. We hope you enjoy this discussion as much as we did! Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. I...
2021-06-241h 14
UniVerSal - KeMeticsOROMIAThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://universalkemetics.com/2021/06/13/oromia/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/destiny-mckinney/support
2021-06-1301 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 33: Duula OromummaaIn today's episode, your hosts J/Maroo and J/Aangoo discuss the global mobilizing effort that’s currently taking place across the Oromo diaspora, leading up to the anniversary of Haacaaluu Hundeessaa’s assassination on the 29th of June. The Oromia Global Forum has launched a month-long campaign, called Duula Oromummaa, or Oromummaa Campaign. We talk about it's purpose and significance, and share some thoughts on the level of participation in activism work in Oromo diaspora communities. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamf...
2021-06-1125 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 32: The Economic Cost of ColonizationThis week, your hosts J/Maroo and J/Aangoo were joined by Professor Bedassa Tedassa, Professor of Economics at the University of Minnesota, to discuss the economic considerations of independence. Professor Bedassa recently presented at the Oromo Studies Association mid-year conference on “The Economic Costs of Colonization: examining the prospects for economic self-determination under different governance models.” Dr Bedassa shares some astounding insights on what the economic costs of the colonization of Oromia have been, as well as what the economic benefits of decolonization through independence would be. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voice...
2021-06-041h 04The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 31: Free PalestineIn this episode, your usual hosts Jaal Aangoo & Jaal Maroo were joined by a special guest, Issa Amro, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Palestine. Issa Amro is a Palestinian human rights activist based in Hebron, Palestine. We had the chance to reflect on the Palestinian struggle for liberation and learned a lot from the conversation — we’re sure you will, too! Have a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jama...
2021-05-2849 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 30: Justice for Amanuel Wandimu & "Medemer Terror"In this episode, your hosts J/Maroo and J/Aangoo are joined by Girma Tadesse, co-chair of the Oromo Advocacy Alliance and former director of the Oromia Media Network, to speak about the heinous extrajudicial public execution of a teenage boy, Amanuel Wondimu. The circumstances of his execution, and the broader patterns of Ethiopian state terrorism under Abiy Ahmed are discussed, with particular attention to the many emerging parallels between Abiy's rule, and the Red Terror of the notorious Derg regime. Listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on...
2021-05-2152 min
Egeree Oromiyaa- EOs PodcastState terrorization and counteraction of the Oromo. Narobika's wonderful discussion with the member of the UK Oromo community.Narobika had a wonderful conversation with the leaders and members of the UK Oromo community and the Oromo intellectuals about the ongoing cultural and direct acts of violence in Oromia against the Oromo nation by the successive regimes of the Ethiopian Empire.Oromos has long been a resistance to the oppressive and colonial regime imposed on them from the late 19th century to the present day. Some people are confused, including the Oromos, as Abiy Ahmed was born to the Oromo family, and he may represent the Oromos. The established truth is that Abiy does not relate to the O...
2021-05-161h 26The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 29: Ask Us AnythingThis week, your hosts Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo do something a little different, and spend some time answering questions from listeners, so they can get to know the hosts a little better. Some intriguing questions are raised, and the conversation delves a little deeper into some of the hosts' personal experiences. The songs played in this episode are "Wal Dhabinaaree" by Haacaaluu Hundeessaa, and "Ijoollee Metta Gamaa" by Muktaar Usmaan. Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song cr...
2021-05-1348 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 28: Blackout in Western Oromia & "Shene"In today's episode, your usual co-hosts J/Maroo and J/Aangoo are joined once again by the fabulous guests J/Waaqoo and J/Meessaa to discuss current events and the human rights crisis in Western Oromia. They also discuss the Ethiopian government's recent categorization of "Shene" as a terrorist organization. Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-05-061h 17The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 27: Independence for CatalunyaIn today's episode, your hosts J/Aangoo and J/Maroo are joined by champions of Catalonian independence, Alejandra Campos and Anna Almodóvar, to discuss the parallels and the differences between Catalonian and Oromo movements for freedom and sovereignty. Anna and Alejandra are International Affairs students who wish to see a Catalonia that is independent from Spain, and have been involved in executing a landmark referendum that led to a contentious declaration of independence. We discuss this and more, and draw some comparisons between the challenges that our struggles are facing. The song that is played in this episode is...
2021-04-3050 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 26: Intersections of Tech, Advocacy, and the Oromo StruggleIn this episode, J/Maroo and J/Aangoo are joined by the director of We Be Imagining at Columbia University, J. Khadijah Abdurahman, to talk about the intersection of global tech infrastructures and social justice advocacy, focusing particularly on advocacy for persecuted nations in Ethiopia. Khadijah tells us more about her recent blog post titled “Fired for Speaking Out Against Anti-Blackness and Ethnic Cleansing: Open Letter to Cornell Tech”, and we also discuss important considerations to be made in our visions of liberation from the Ethiopian empire. Listen and tell us what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text...
2021-04-231h 17The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 25: Sovereignty of the SoulBaga Guyyaa Gootota Oromoo geessan! In this week's episode, Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo are joined by PhD candidate Madeline Bass, aka Jaal Aagituu, to have a conversation about her research on the concept of sovereignty, the various ways of defining sovereignty, and how it impacts the question for self-determination. We discuss a concept coined by indigenous Muscogee scholar Sarah Deer called “sovereignty of the soul”, which Jaal Aagituu has brought into the Oromo context in her work. Listen and tell us what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @team...
2021-04-161h 27The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 24: Media Bias in Ethiopian ConflictsIn today's episode, J/Aangoo and J/Maroo are joined by Dr Awol Allo to discuss the recently aired segment of the Al Jazeera program The Stream, titled "Is Ethiopia hurtling towards all-out ethnic conflict?", on which Dr Awol appeared as a panelist. We reflect on the many problematic aspects of the segment, and how distorted narratives and misframing of conflict in Ethiopia are used to push harmful political agendas. Listen and tell us what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin...
2021-04-081h 35The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 23: What is Oromummaa?This week your usual co-hosts J/Aangoo and J/Maroo are joined by a special guest co-host, Jaal Leelloo. In today's episode we discussed theorizing Oromummaa as outlined in Professor Asafa Jalata's writings. What do you think of this framework for Oromummaa? Listen and tell us what you think. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-04-031h 26The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 22: Stand Up For WalloIn today's episode, your hosts J/Aangoo and J/Maroo talk about the devastating crisis impacting Wallo Oromos in the Oromia Special Zone of Wallo, which is currently administered by the Amhara Regional State. Since March 19, Wallo Oromos have come under vicious attack by Amhara Regional State Special Forces, as well as Amhara supremacist militias. We provide an overview of the crisis and discuss its implications. The song that we share with you in this episode is called "WBO Koo" by the illustrious Aaddee Ilfinesh Qannoo (available on YouTube). Take a listen to this episode and let us know...
2021-03-2657 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 21: Escaping EthiopiaIn this week's episode, your usual hosts are joined by the sparkling Jaal Lalise, and re-joined by the amazing Jaal Urga, to explore stories and perspectives on the experiences of Oromo migrants and refugees escaping Ethiopia. This topic was triggered by the unbelievably horrific massacre of Oromo refugees in a detention centre in Sana'a, Yemen, on March 7. We talk about this devastating tragedy, and how it is part of a vicious pattern of the dehumanizing treatment that Oromo refugees and migrants face. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail...
2021-03-191h 25The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 20: Our Resilience - A ReflectionThis week, we're joined by the incredible Jaal Aduu, to talk about Oromo resilience. We reflect on how the difficulties of our current struggle fit in our history, and we take a step back and examine how far we have come as a people, how we have been able to survive despite the odds, and how that has shaped who we are today. The song that we share with you in this episode is called "Hawanawa", by Gutu Abera (available on Spotify and YouTube). Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755...
2021-03-121h 14The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 19: The People are the SeaIn today's episode, your usual co-hosts J/Aangoo and J/Maroo are joined by two marvelous guest co-hosts, J/Waaqoo and J/Meessaa for an enlightening episode. We discuss the status of the ongoing hunger strike of Oromo political prisoners, the Ethiopian regime's threats of genocide, and what we see happening next. You don't want to miss it! We thoroughly enjoyed this in-depth conversation with these two intelligent young men, and we are sure you will too. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at (+1) 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us...
2021-03-051h 34The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 18: Investigating and Reporting on Human Rights Abuse in EthiopiaThis week, as the #StarvingForJustice hunger strike reaches a month in duration, J/Aangoo conducts an interview with Dr Trevor Trueman (aka Obbo Galato) from the Oromia Support Group, about the role of investigative research and report writing in documenting human rights abuses against the Oromo people. J/Hawwii, J/Maroo, and J/Aangoo reflect on what's said, and share more information about important resources. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Y...
2021-02-261h 08The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 17: Starving For JusticeOromo political prisoners are #StarvingForJustice. Today, two of your usual cohosts -- Jaal Maroo and Jaal Aangoo -- are joined by Jaal Ilillii to discuss the plight of these prisoners of conscience and how we can amplify their voices. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-02-1945 minEgeree Oromiyaa- EOs PodcastPart- 2- MALTUU FI GUMGUMA GABRUMMAA_ (The wanderers and their murmurs of oppression)MALTUU FI GUMGUMA GABRUMMAA'' (The wanderers and their murmurs of oppression)I wrote this short story in 2014 when Oromo students protested EPDRF's #AddisAbabaMaterPlan, the plan to evict Oromo farmers from their land around Addis Ababa.When the students got angry and decided to be the Oromo farmers' voice in the streets and protested, they were killed by security forces in daylight at various universities.The main idea of writing this short fiction based on the fact that happened in Oromia came to my mind after speaking to some students at #Madawalabu University in the B...
2021-02-1627 minEgeree Oromiyaa- EOs PodcastPart 1, IMALTUU FI GUMGUMA GABRUMMAA - The wanderers and their murmurs of oppression)'' IMALTUU FI GUMGUMA GABRUMMAA'' (The wanderers and their murmurs of oppression)I wrote this short story in 2014 when Oromo students protested EPDRF's #AddisAbabaMaterPlan, the plan to evict Oromo farmers from their land around Addis Ababa.When the students got angry and decided to be the Oromo farmers' voice in the streets and protested, they were killed by security forces in daylight at various universities.The main idea of writing this short fiction based on the fact that happened in Oromia came to my mind after speaking to some students at #Madawalabu University in th...
2021-02-1617 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 16: Debating the Path to IndependenceThis episode is a continuation of the conversation that two of your usual hosts, J/Aangoo and J/Maroo, had with special guest co-hosts J/Hawwinee and for the first time by J/Qaxalee. We discussed and debated the path to independence that J/Qaxalee brought up. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-02-111h 07The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 15: Independent Media & Investigative JournalismThis week, two of your usual hosts, J/Aangoo and J/Maroo, are joined again by J/Hawwinee and for the first time by J/Qaxalee. Sadly J/Hawwii was not in the studio for this one, but he will be back soon. In this episode the hosts discuss independent journalism in Oromia and Ethiopia, and the role of Oromo media in qabsoo/the struggle. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by...
2021-02-0446 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 14: Oromia's Independence Movement in 2021In this episode, your usual hosts are joined by Jaal Raggaatuu for part 2 of the discussion we started last week (with episode 13) about Oromia's independence and the benefits of a free Oromia. This week we dive deeper. Song credit for "Si Eegeen Dadhabe" goes to Andualem Gosa and Vision Entertainment. Take a listen to this episode and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-01-281h 14The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 13: Why Oromia Must Be FreeIn this episode, your usual hosts are joined by Jaal Raggaatuu for a discussion about Oromia's independence and the benefits of a free Oromia. This discussion with J/Raggaatuu is broken into two parts, so come back next week for the follow-up in episode 14. Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-01-2150 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 12: The Plight of Oromo Political PrisonersIn this extra long episode, your usual hosts are joined again by the first guest host we had on the Free Oromia Podcast, the phenomenal Jaal Ilillii, for a discussion on Oromo political prisoners. It's a long one, so grab some tea or a snack and join us. While we did take a bit of a deeper dive in this episode, there is still so much to be said on this topic which is central to our qabsoo/struggle as a nation. Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or...
2021-01-141h 44The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 11: Guyyaa WBO/OLA Day 2021This week your usual hosts reflect on this year's Guyyaa WBO/OLA Day, and discuss support for WBO. Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2021-01-071h 03The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 10: Reflecting on 2020 and Looking Ahead to 2021This week your usual hosts discuss their reflections on the qabsoo/Oromo struggle in 2020 and discuss their thoughts about the year to come. Happy New Year to you all, our wonderful listeners! We'll be back "next year" ;) Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2020-12-311h 07The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 9: The Effects of Amhara Supremacy TodayThis episode features your usual hosts for the continuation of Episode 8's discussion on Ethiopian exceptionalism and Amhara supremacy. Make sure to listen to that one first if you haven't already. This episode takes a deeper dive into the ramifications of these constructs and how they impact society today. Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2020-12-2447 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 8: Ethiopian Exceptionalism & Amhara SupremacyIn this episode, J/Hawwii, J/Aangoo, and J/Maroo discuss Amhara supremacy and Ethiopian exceptionalism. This conversation was in part sparked by a video of a certain cute & clever ambassador. Take a listen and let us know what you think at 430-755-0727 (voicemail or text), or reach us on our Instagram or Twitter @teamfreeOromia. If you get to the end, you'll notice that this is a two-part episode. Sorry for the cliffhanger! Next week you'll get part 2 of this episode, so make sure you subscribe and stay tuned. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE...
2020-12-1742 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 7: All About Tokkummaa - Are Oromos United?Two of your usual hosts, J/Aangoo & J/Maroo, are joined by J/Beekaa today to discuss tokkummaa and Oromo unity/oneness. Don't worry, folks - J/Hawwii will be back with us next week! So, what do you think about this topic? Do you agree or disagree with us? We want to hear from you! Give us a call (voicemail) or text at 430-755-0727, and make sure to subscribe and rate this podcast! Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal.
2020-12-1051 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 6: Cancel Culture & Hypocritical War CelebrationsYour usual hosts discuss artists turning against their people and the Oromo struggle. Should they be canceled? Does cancel culture work? And what about the false choice of choosing between Abiy and TPLF? What do you think? We want to hear from you! Give us a call (voicemail) or text at 430-755-0727, and make sure to subscribe and rate this podcast! Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal. P.S. Check out our sabboonaa of the week, Soninaaf Aadam, on Youtube. Let's support Oromo artists who stand up for their people!
2020-12-0347 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 5: Reflecting on Misinformation in EthiopiaIn episode 5, your usual hosts are joined by the wonderful Jaal Boonii to discuss misinformation and anti-Oromo propaganda. This episode was inspired by the piece J/Boonii co-authored with Dr. Kuwee Kumsa, titled "The devastating impacts of Orwellian misinformation on Oromos" and available on AwashPost.com - check it out! What do you think? We want to hear from you! Give us a call or text at 430-755-0727, and make sure to subscribe and rate this podcast! Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal
2020-11-2653 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 4: Let's Talk WBOIn today's episode, J/Hawwii, J/Aangoo, and J/Maroo are joined by special guest J/Biiftuu to talk discuss their opinions of WBO (Waraana Bilisummaa Oromoo, or OLA/Oromo Liberation Army in English). What is WBO's role in the Oromo struggle for freedom? Do you support WBO? What does supporting WBO mean to you? Give us a call or text at 430-755-0727, and make sure to subscribe and rate this podcast! Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal
2020-11-1951 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 3: How do the US election results and war in Ethiopia impact Oromia?In episode 3, co-hosts J/Aangoo and J/Maroo are joined by special guests J/Urgaa and J/Hawwinee. Don't worry - J/Hawwii will be back next episode! In this episode we discuss the US election and the war on Tigray, and the ways in which both of these events impact us as Oromos and impact Oromia as a whole. What are your thoughts? Give us a call or text at 430-755-0727, and make sure to subscribe and rate this podcast! Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal
2020-11-1152 minThe Free Oromia PodcastEp. 2: An Ethiopian NightmareIn episode 2, J/Aangoo, J/Hawwii, and J/Maroo discuss their recurring "Ethiopian nightmare" and their answers to the dreaded question "are you Ethiopian?" and all that this entails. So, listeners, are you Ethiopian? How would you answer this question? Give us a call or text at 430-755-0727, and make sure to subscribe and rate this podcast! Shoutout to @wbo.jabeessaa on Instagram for their definition of "Jaal." The Haacaaluu Hundeessaa songs sampled in this episode were Jirra, Oromiyaa Tiyya, & Maalan Jira. Intro/outro song credit: "Rosamo" by Yasiin Bouba, OGE_R, and Adill Jamaal
2020-11-0546 min
Egeree Oromiyaa- EOs PodcastWhat happened in West Wollagga,Gulliso and West Guji ,Galanaa of Oromia regional government?I have collected the stories that need to be told that recently happened in western Oromia. I was joined by Kamal Qalbeessa, the former leader of the OLA's commander regiments, who closely follows the situation in western Oromia.And I also spoke with a resident of the West Guji zone to discuss what Abiy's forces did to the Galana, Maxxarrii and Shaamoo villages.Send us a textSupport the show
2020-11-041h 12The Free Oromia PodcastIs Oromia being used for a proxy war in Ethiopia?This is an urgent segment addressing current events in Ethiopia, prompted by the alleged attacks in Guliso and the associated reactions. We will resume our regularly scheduled programming with Episode 2 to be released on Thursday, November 5, 2020.
2020-11-0431 min
The Free Oromia PodcastEp. 1: Team Free Oromia - The Origin StoryWelcome to the Free Oromia Podcast. In episode 1, we discuss what Team Free Oromia is, the origin story of how we started this podcast, and what we are striving to achieve with this platform. This is a platform where we will be discussing all things freedom. The Free Oromia Podcast, and Team Free Oromia in general, strives to help us all to envision an independent and sovereign Oromia. Take a listen, and share with friends! Be sure to visit our website (freeoromia.org), follow us on Instagram & Twitter (@TeamFreeOromia), like our Facebook page (/TeamFreeOromia), and call in to our...
2020-10-2747 min
Democracy Watch NewsRepression in EthiopiaSpecial archived report from Ethiopia with Mohommed Ademo Amo about the Oromia state. Oromo pride opinion piece. Oromo is the largest ethnic group with about ½ of the population of Ethiopia. Oromo region is about the size of Texas. They lack control over their affairs. The central government is in control. They are coming out of a monarchy. The Oromo region is the most fertile area in the country. Resources are not supporting the local people. They want release of all political prisoners, change domination by one ethnic group, Opening of the democratic State, Equalization of benefits from the economy bet...
2020-05-0552 min
Addis PodcastETHIOPIA: Panel discussion on Today's violent protest calls by activist Jawar Mohammed in Addis Ababa and some part of Oromia region!ETHIOPIA: Panel discussion on Today's violent protest calls by activist Jawar Mohammed in Addis Ababa and some part of Oromia region!
2019-10-241h 16
New Books in Genocide StudiesTsega Etefa, "The Origins of Ethnic Conflict in Africa: Politics and Violence in Darfur, Oromia, and the Tana Delta" (Palgrave MacMillan, 2019)Are ethnic conflicts in Africa the product of age-old ancient hatreds? Tsega Etefa’s new book, The Origins of Ethnic Conflict in Africa: Politics and Violence in Darfur, Oromia, and the Tana Delta (Palgrave MacMillan, 2019), provides an answer, arguing that elites mobilize their co-ethnics for political gain. To do so, Etefa analyzed the historical roots of three different cases of ethnic conflict in Sudan, Ethiopia and Kenya. Not only does his new book tell us why elites mobilize ethnically, Etefa also provides a series of recommendations to escape colonial legacies of identity politics. He also recommends two books for list...
2019-08-0752 minAddis PodcastInterview with Ato Bekele Gerba. He talked about ethnic federalism, Addis Ababa Balderas Council, and it's leader Eskinder Nega, calling on boycotting non-Oromiffa speaker in Oromia and more.Interview with Ato Bekele Gerba. He talked about ethnic federalism, Addis Ababa 'Balderas' Council, and it's leader Eskinder Nega, calling on boycotting non-Oromiffa speaker in Oromia and more.
2019-04-1550 minAddis PodcastEletawi panel discussion on recent Dr. Berhanu Nega's interview to Oromia Broadcasting Network (Ethiopia)Eletawi panel discussion on recent Dr. Berhanu Nega's interview to Oromia Broadcasting Network (Ethiopia)
2019-04-0444 min