Gada is a traditional system of governance of the Oromo people in Ethiopia developed from knowledge ... building community cohesion, and expressing culture. Gada is organized into five classes taught ...

Jawar Mohammed’s newly released book “አልፀፀትም” is crafted to herald his political transformation from a militant Oromo activist to a national political figure.

"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 ...