Unable to hold Oromo Night in February like usual due to COVID-19, the Oromo Student Union (OSU) board had to adjust plans for their annual cultural celebration upon its approval in March. Their ...

"I wanted an Oromo name that showed my true identity." For Mr Moti, the easiest way to erode a community's identity is to remove its language and naming culture - it's like removing their tongue.

But an increasing political assertiveness over the last decade has combined with a growing cultural pride among young Oromos that is now being expressed in fashion. This month's annual Oromo ...