Shanan Deessu: Aadaa Oromoofi Faayidaa Dubartoota

Kun guyyaa Shanan Bontu Shuggee Galaasaa ti. Boontuun Oromiyaa keessatti hidhaa addaddaan dararamaa turte. Booda dararaan itti hammaannaan gara biyya ollaa Keenyaatti godaante. Baqattummaa waggaa dheeraa booda qubannaan gara biyya Kanaadaa nagaan imalte.
Dhiheenya kana mucaa dhiiraa nagaan godhatte. Shanan kana irrattis akka aadaa Oromootti miidhagdee hiriyyoota ishii waliin kabajatte. Kaayyoon Shanan deessuu inni guddaan dubartiin deesse gaafa guyyaa shanaffaa akka jajjabattuu fi eebbisuu dha. Akkasumas ayyaanni haadhaa ykn ateetee fi Waaqa nagaan akka deessu ishii gargaara galateeffachuu dha. Sirna kana irratti hanga Shananiitti dhaqna hin dhiqattu, uffanni ishii hin miiccamu. Kanaaf guyyaa kana dhaqna dhiqatti; uffannishees ni miiccama.

Shanan deessuu jireenya deessuu keessatti iddoo guddaa kan qabuu fi kan kabajamuudha. Kunis dubartiin tokko ji’a sagal guutuu garaatti baattee nagaan hiikamuun ishee faayidaa maatii sanaati. Akkasumas daa’imni dhalatte dabalata maatii sanaati. Kanaf, faayidaa Shanan deessuu dubartii tokko deesse hanga Ulmaa Baatutti kophaa dhiisanii hin deeman. Sababni isaa boolli afaan banee ishii eega jedhama. Akkasumas yeroo mana fincaanii deemtuus sibiila harkatti qabattee,mutaa mataatti suqqattee, deemti.
Walumaa galattii Shanan erga bahee booda mucaan ni jajjabaata(tti); deessuun sunis ni jajjabaatti; marqaa qophaa’e waliin nyaachuun bira dhaabbannaa fi deeggarsa waloomaa akka argattu godhan.
Deessuun akka eela da’umsaa irraa dandamattu gochuu keessatti sirni kun gahee guddaa qaba. Maatii fi hiriyoonni Shanan kana irratti argamanis akka deessuun bareeddee kabajaa deessummaa argattu ni jajjabeessu. Shanan kana irratti deessuun qaamaan akka jabaattu, hawaasummaan akka bareeddu, ayyaanaan akka damboomtu, ba’aa bara ulfaa fi da’umsaa akka aadeffattu godhan.
Shanan Boontuun kun immoo kanneen akka ishiitti firaa fi aantee irraa fagaatanii jiraniif akka qobummaa fi adda bahummaan itti hin dhagahamne godha. Kunis akka walooma eenyummaa itti uwwisan godha.

Afaan Oromo’s film Soolanee has won the Best International Film category.

The film was selected as the winner at the Charlotte Film Production Festival and was selected as the winner in the Best International Film category.
The film was produced by artist Keeyeron Dereje and premiered in Finfinne a few months ago.
Keeyeron Dereje said the film awards were made possible by the support of the whole Oromo nation.
“To the whole Oromo nation – your unwavering spirit and stories inspire us every day. This award is yours as much as it is ours.”
Thanks be to God for helping me to make this goal a reality, said Keeyeron.
“Above all, I give thanks to Almighty God for guiding us through this journey with grace and purpose.”
Soolane was screened in Oromia and Australia.
The film is currently being shown in various states in Canada and the United States. It is a work of art that is gaining popularity.
This recognition is said to be a testament to the acceptance Oromian films are receiving internationally.

𝐌𝐢𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐚 𝐔𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐢 𝐐𝐚𝐛𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐪𝐚𝐚 “𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐢 𝐁𝐢𝐲𝐲𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐚”𝐭𝐢𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐮𝐟 𝐘𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐮𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐝𝐝𝐚𝐚 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐨𝐟𝐬𝐢𝐢𝐬𝐚!

Ijoo Dubbii ABO
Mootummaan Paartii Badhaadhinaa (PP)dhaan hoogganamu erga filannoo fakkeessii (kan haqaa fi bilisa hin taaneen) aangoo qabatee kaasee biyyattii keessatti rakkinootni siyaasaa duraanuu turan daran babal’achuudhaan boora’iinsi nagaa ittuu hammaatee, lolli golee biyyattii hedduu keessatti caalaatti babal’ate. PP.n dirree siyaasaa bal’isuuf waadaa afaaniin seene dachaasuudhaan hacuuccaa siyaasaa kan durii caalaa daran jabeessee sirna abbaa-irrummaa itti fufsiise.
Gaaffii siyaasaa sabni Oromoo fi sabaa fi sab-lammootni kaanis qaban akkuma mootummoota darbanii irratti duuluun ukkaamsuu, irratti ololuun maqaa bal’eessuu fi taappeellaa adda addaa itti maxxansuun hadheessuu hojii godhate. Kun biyyattiin daranuu dirree lolaa fi jeequmsaa taatee akka itti fuftuu fi nagaa fi tasaggabbiin akka irraa fagaatu godhe malee ummatootaafis, mootummaa PPfis bu’aan argamsiise hin jiru.
Paartiin biyya bulchaa jiru (Paartiin Badhaadhinaa) haala kan duraanii irra daran suukanneessaa taheen hacuuccaa fi gochaa hammeenyaa ummatoota irratti raawwachuu kan itti fufe oggaa tahu, gama biraatiin ammoo maqaa “Marii Biyyoolessaa/National Dialogue” jedhuun ‘Komiishinii Marii Biyyoolessaa’ jechuun ofuma isaatii qaama tokko utubee sochii erga jalqabee bubbulee jira. ‘Komiishiniin’ PP.dhaan utubame kunis miseensotaa fi deggertoota Paartii biyya bulchuu, akkasumas, kanneen haala garagaraatiin Paartichi dhiibbaa irra bulche/dirqisiise bakka garagaraatti walitti qabuudhaan ‘Waltajjii Marii Biyyoolessaa’ maqaa jedhuun walgahiilee adda addaa gaggeessaa turuun beekamaa dha.
Rakkinoota barootaaf biyyattii hudhanii qaban, gaaffiilee siyaasaa, dinagdee fi hawaasummaa hundaaf furmaata kan tahu, akkasumas godaannisa seenaa turan hundaaf qoricha tahee nagaa, tasgabbii fi guddina waloo kan argamsiisu mariin qaamota abbootii dhimmaa tahan hunda hirmaachisu barbaachisaa tahuu ABOn ni amana. Marii akkanaa argamsiisuufis waan isa irraa eegamu hunda gochuu irraa of hin qusatu.
Mariin dhugumaan rakkoo wal xaxaa Itoophiyaan qabdu hundee irraa furu osoo gaggeeffamee Saba Oromoo dabalatee hawwii fi fedha Sabaa fi Sab-lammoota biyyattii keessa jiran hundaa ti. Paartiileen siyaasaa fi quuqamtootni hawaasaa dhugaadhaan bilisummaa, dimokiraasii fi wal-qixxummaa namootaatti amananis fedhiin isaanii kanuma. Garuu kan amma Paartiin Badhaadhinaa itti jiru marii fakkeessaa kan ittiin aangoo ofii seerawaa fakkeeffachuu fi umrii aangoo dheereffachuuf na gargaara jedhee yaade malee isa silaa barbaadamu kan furmaata rakkoo biyyattii tahu sana miti.
Kana irraa kan ka’e Addi Bilisummaa Oromoo ABOn, Marii Biyyoolessaa jechuudhaan waan fakkeessaa kan Mootummaan PP labsee fi geggeessaa jiru kana irraa akka qooda hin fudhanne ejjennoo ofii erga beeksisee bubbuleera. Kunis mariidhaaf fedha dhabuu irraa osoo hin taane akkaataa itti mootummaan PP Marii Biyyoolessaa jedhe kana itti geggeessuuf saganteeffatee fi Marii kanas qaama geggeessu akkaataa inni itti Komiishinii Marii Biyyoolessaa itti filatee fi utube irratti mormii qabu ifatti beeksisuudhaani.
Jalqabuma irraa miseensota Komiishinii Marii Biyyoolessaa kana kan filee fi komiishinicha kan gadi dhaabe Kaabinee Ministeerotaa mootummaa PP ti. Namootni filamanis miseensotaa fi deggertoota PP daangaa mooraa PP keessaa ala hin baane tahuunis waan ifa jiruu dha.
Kaabineen Ministeerotaa namoota filaman kana akka raggaasuuf paarlamaa mootummaa PP qofa tajaajiluuf dhiheesse. Paarlaamichi bifa kanaan namoota PP tajaajilanii fi fedhaa fi akeeka isaa tarkaanfachiisan qofa raggaasee, Komiishinii Marii Biyyoolessaa labse.
Kun deemsa Marii Biyyoolessaa addunyaan beektuun faallaa, kan dhaabota siyaasaa fi paartilee siyaasaa murteessoo ta’an akka ABO, KFO fi kanneen biroo dhimmi isaan galchu osoo itti hin hirmaachisin yayyabamee dha. Kana irraa Addi Bilisummaa Oromoos akkaataa itti Komiishiniin Marii Biyyoolessaa kun tolfamee fi filannoon miseensota komiishinichaa ifaa fi walaba kan hin taane ta’uu irraa deemsa Marii Biyyoolessaa komiishinii kana jalatti geggeeffamu irraa kan hin hirmaatne ta’uu ejjennoo fudhate.
Komiishiniin Marii Biyyoolessaa hirmaatnaa dhaabota/paartilee siyaasaa fi warra dhimmi ilaallatu cufa hin hirmaachisin paarlamaa paartii tokkoon raggaafame marii bifa kamii geggeessee, biyya dhaloota ishee irraa hanga ammaa dhibdee tarrisanii fixuun hin salphanneen qancartee jirtu keessatti nagaa fi sabatiinsa hawwamu fida? jedhanii of gaafachuun dhimma ijoo dha. Kun qoosaa/gowwoomsaa yoo tahe malee hiika biraa hin kennu. Komiishiniin Marichaa, hawaasa PP mooraa tokko keessa jiraatan walitti qabee mariisisu fedhaa fi ajandaa PP tarkaanfachiisuun ala rakkoo jiruuf furmaata hin soqu.
Mootummaan PP biyyattii keessatti nagaa fi tasgabbiin akka bu’uuf, gaaffiin polotikaa barootaaf ummatooti harkaa qaban karaa nagaan akka furamaniif kan barbaaduu fi hojjetu osoo hin taane, caalaattuu wal xaxaa kan taasisuu fi jeequmsa hin hawwamne kan afeeru ta’uu isaatiif deemsi isaa waggoota 7 waan mul’isu qaba. Mootummaan akkasii qofaa isaa miseensotaa fi deggertoota isaan mariin mooraa isaa keessatti geggeessee nagaa fi tasgabbiin argamsiisu, rakkoo Itoophiyaa keessaa karaan itti furu tasumaa hin jiru.
Mootummaan PP caalaattuu karaa Komiishinii Marii Biyyoolessaa yayyabate kanaan mirga sabootaa haquu, mirgoota ummatni Oromoo fi sabaa fi sab-lammootni kaan wareegama olaanaa fi qabsoo isaaniitiin argatan sharafuuf ifatti ajandaa dhiheeffatee hojjetaa jira.
Ol’aantummaa seeraatiif dantaa kan hin qabne mootummaan gartuu PP, walgahii Marii Biyyoolessaa Caamsaa 29, 2025nii qabee magaalaa Finfinneetti geggeeffame irratti deemsa heera biyyattiin amma ittiin bultu faallessuudhaan akka mootummaatti ajandaalee mirga ummatootaa hundeen faallessanii fi haqan dhiheessee jira. Kunis faallaa heeraa kan tahe keeyyatni 39 kan mirga hiree murteeffannaa” akka haqamu, Bulchiinsi Mootummaa Naannolee sabummaan jiru haqamee, naannoleen teessuma lafaan akka utubamaniif yaada murtii isaa dhiheessee jira.
Heerri biyyattii akka itti ragga’e qaba. Raggaafamuu heera kanaa keessa hanqina fedhes qabaatu sagalee sabaa fi sab-lammootaatu jira. Mootummaan PP garuu heera kana jijjiiruuf faallaa heeraa deemaa jira. Heericha jijjiiruuf seeraan aangoo osoo hin qabaatin bulchiinsa naannolee diiguuf karoora leellistoota sirna nafxanyaa hojii irra oolchaa jira. Mirga hiree murteeffannaa ummataa heeraan jiru kaasuun, harcaatota bittoota Itoophiyaa fi kanneen keeyyata 39 irraa mormii qaban gammachiisuuf ijibbaata gochaa jira.
Deemsi mootummaa PP kun biyyattii keessatti jeequmsaa fi walitti bu’iinsa hin barbaachisne daran kan babal’isuu fi gaaga’ama hamaa kan maddisiisu tahuu ABOn gadi jabeessee hubachiisa. Mirga sabaa fi sab-lammootaa wareegama lubbuu olaanaadhaan argame akka qoosaatti namootni hagoon kanneen dantaa ofiif walitti qabaman akka haqamuuf oggaa sagalee kennan haalli kun gara balaa hamaa fiduutti waan geessuuf, mootummaa PP dabalatee kanneen murtoo balaafamaa kanatti deemaa jiran akka irraa dhaabbatan ABOn jabeessee akeekkachiisa.
Maayii irratti ummatni Oromoo eessayyuu jiraatu tarkaanfii balaa guddaa hordofsiisuu danda’u kan mootummaan PP mirgoota inni qabsoo isaatiin argate kana sharafuuf itti deemaa jiru hubannaa, dammaqiinsaa fi xiyyeeffannoon hordofuudhaan akka falmatu ABOn jabeessee hubachiisa.
Injifannoo Ummata Bal’aaf!
Adda Bilisummaa Oromoo
Waxabajjii 02, 2025
Finfinnee
Federaalizimii Afaanii Biyyoota Addaddaa Keessatti: India fi Switzerland

Federaalizimii afaanii kan biyyoota India fi Switzerland keessatti hojiirra oolaa jiru. Biyyoonni kunneen ummatoota afaanii fi aadaa adda addaa qaban kan walqixxummaa, nagaa fi bulchiinsa sirrii tiin buluu danda’an.
1. Switzerland: Federaalizimii Afaanii Keessatti Taphataa
Qubee Afaanii (Official Languages):
✅ Afaan Jarmanii (63%)
✅ Afaan Faransaayii (23%)
✅ Afaan Itaaliyaa (8%)
✅ Afaan Roomaanshii (0.5%)
Haala Federaalizimii:
✔ Kantoonii (States) Hunda Afaanii Isaa Qaba
- Jarmanii: Zurich, Bern
- Faransaayii: Geneva, Vaud
- Itaaliyaa: Ticino
- Roomaanshii: Graubünden (kan afaan xiqqaa ta’e)
✔ Mootummaa Federaalaa Keessatti Walqixxummaa Afaanii
- Parlamaanni Switzerland afaan Jarmanii, Faransaayii fi Itaaliyaa dubbata.
- Dhaabbileen mootummaa afaanota adda addaatiin hojjatu.
✔ Barumsa Afaan Mana Isaa (Mother-Tongue Education)
- Kantoonni hundi afaan isaanii kan mana barumsaa fi hojii mootummaa keessatti hojiirra oolu.
Faayidaa:
✅ Dhiibbaa afaanii hin jiru (lammiileen afaan isaa kabajama).
✅ Wal’aansoo afaanii xiqqaadha (sababni isaa mirga afaanii kabajamaa jiraachuu dha).
2. India: Federaalizimii Afaanii Ummata Baay’ee Addaddaa Keessatti
Qubee Afaanii (Official Languages):
✅ Afaan Hindii (44%)
✅ Afaan Ingiliffaa (Lakkoofsa 2ffaa)
✅ Afaanota Biyyoolessaa 22+ (Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Odiya, fi kkf)
Haala Federaalizimii:
✔ Naannoleen (States) Afaanii Isaanii Qabu
- Tamil Nadu: Afaan Tamil
- Andhra Pradesh: Afaan Telugu
- West Bengal: Afaan Bengali
- Kerala: Afaan Malayalam
✔ Seera Afaan Mana Barumsaa (Three-Language Policy)
- Afaan mana isaa (mother tongue)
- Afaan Hindii (kan biyyaa)
- Afaan Ingiliffaa (kan addunyaa)
✔ Dhaabbileen Mootummaa Naannoo Afaan Isaa Hojiirra Oolu
- Mana barumsaa, mana murtii, fi TV/raadiyoo afaan naannoo isaa dubbatu.
Faayidaa:
✅ Ummatni afaanii fi aadaa isaa kabajamaa jiraachuu (e.g., Tamil Nadu keessatti afaan Tamil baay’ee kabajama).
✅ Dhiibbaa afaanii gad dhiifama (Hindii hin force-goffamu).
3. Itoophiyaaf Qo’annoo (Lessons for Ethiopia)
| Biyya | Federaalizimii Afaanii | Itoophiyaaf Qo’annoo |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Kantoonni afaan isaa kabajatu | Naannoleen Oromiyaa, Tigraay fi Sumaalee afaan isaa kabajatu |
| India | Seera afaan 3 (mother tongue + Hindii + English) | Itoophiyaatti Afaan Oromoo + Amharic + English |
| Itoophiyaa | Federaalizimii afaanii kan 1991 | Yoo federaalizimii dhabame, wal’aansoo uumuu danda’a |
Yaada Dheeraa:
- Switzerland: Kantoonni afaan isaa kabajatuun nagaa fi walqixxummaa jiraachisu.
- India: Afaanota baay’ee qabu garuu seeraan eeguun dhiibbaa gad dhiisu.
- Itoophiyaa: Federaalizimii afaanii kan kabajamee yoo ta’e, nagaa fi qindoomina uumuu danda’a.
“Afaan mirga uumamaa dha. Mirga afaanii dhabuun mirga lubbuu dhabuu dha.”
Faayidaa Federaalizimii Afaanii: Sababaa Itoophiyaaf Gargaaruu Danda’u

Federaalizimii afaanii (Linguistic Federalism) kan biyya Itoophiyaa keessatti eebba 1991 jalqabee tajaajilaa jiru, kan ummataaf mirgaa fi kabajaa afaanii, aadaa fi dhaabbilee bulchiinsaa fiduudhaan guddaa ta’e. Kana keessatti, Oromiyaa, Sumaalee, Tigraay fi naannolee adda addaa afaanii fi aadaa isaanii hojiratti fayyadamuun faayidaa guddaa argatan.
1. Hojiirra Oolii Aadaa fi Afaanii (Cultural & Linguistic Revival)
✅ Afaan Oromoo, Tigree, Sumaalee fi kkf kan mana barumsaa, mana murtiifi hojii mootummaa keessatti hojiirra oolan.
✅ Barumsa afaanii afaan mana isaa (mother-tongue education) kan dandeettii barannoo barsiisuu danda’u.
✅ Aadaa fi seenaa ummataa kan eegumsa fi kabaja argatu.
Fakkeenya:
- Oromiyaa keessatti afaan Oromoon kan barsiisaa, sagantaa TV fi raadiyoo ta’ee jira.
- Tigraay keessatti afaan Tigree kan mana barumsaa fi mana murtii keessatti hojiirra oolaa jira.
2. Mirkanaa’eessaa Siyaasaa (Political Empowerment)
✅ Naannoon hundi afaanii fi aadaa isaa mirkaneeffachuun bulchuu danda’a.
✅ Ummanni mirga isaa kan afaanii fi aadaa isaa tiin mirkanaa’eessuun dhiibbaa siyaasaa gad dhiisuu danda’a.
Fakkeenya:
- Oromiyaa kan abbaa biyyummaa (autonomy) qabu, kan hojii naannoo isaa afaan Oromoon bulchu.
- Sumaalee kan hojii mana barumsaa fi qonnaa isaa afaan Sumaaleen bulchu.
3. Dhimma Qabsaa’ota (Conflict Resolution)
✅ Federaalizimii afaanii kan walitti dhufeenya ummataa (national unity) eegu.
✅ Ummatni afaanii fi aadaa isaa kabajamee kan dhiibbaa fi wal’aansoo gad dhiisu.
Fakkeenya:
- Oromiyaa fi Sumaalee lamaanuu afaanii isaanii hojirra oolanii jiran, kanaaf dhiibbaa gidduu isaanii xiqqaadha.
- Yoo afaanii ummataa hin kabajamin, akka dargaggii Oromoo 2014-2018 keessatti wal’aansoo guddaa uumuu danda’a.
4. Qabeenya Ummataa (Economic Development)
✅ Naannoon hundi afaanii isaa hojii qabeenyaa (business, qonnaa, misooma) keessatti fayyadamuun qabeenya isaa dagaaguu danda’a.
✅ Barattoonni afaanii isaanii baratanii kan dandeettii isaanii guddisu.
Fakkeenya:
- Oromiyaa keessatti hojii qonnaa (coffee, cereals) fi misooma afaan Oromoon hojiirra oolama.
- Tigraay keessatti barumsa afaan Tigree kan dandeettii teeknooloojii guddisu.
5. Haala Federaalizimii Afaanii Itoophiyaa Keessatti
| Naannoo | Afaan Hojiirra Oolan | Faayidaa Argate | Dhibeen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oromiyaa | Afaan Oromoo | Barumsa, TV, raadiyoo, hojii mootummaa | Amhariffaa fi dhiibbaa biyyaa |
| Sumaalee | Afaan Sumaalee | Qonnaa, misooma, barumsa | Xiyyeeffannaa hojii xiqqaa |
| Tigraay | Afaan Tigree | Teeknooloojii, barumsa | Diddaa fi dhiibbaa siyaasaa |
Yaada Dheeraa:
Federaalizimii afaanii kan Itoophiyaa haqa ummataa fi kabajaa afaanii tiin jireenya tasgabbaa’uu danda’a. Yoo federaalizimii kana dhabne, ummatni afaanii fi aadaa isaa dhabuun dhiibbaa guddaa uumuu danda’a.
“Afaan mirga ummataa dha. Mirga afaanii dhabuun mirga uumamaa dhabuu dha.”
የቋንቋ ፌደራሊዝም ጥቅሞች፡ ለምን ለኢትዮጵያ ወሳኝ ነው?

ቋንቋዊ ፌደራሊዝም (Linguistic Federalism) ከ1991 ዓ.ም. ጀምሮ የኢትዮጵያ የፖለቲካ ስርዓት መሰረት ሆኖ፣ በተለይም ለኦሮሞ፣ ሶማሌ፣ ትግሬ እና ሌሎች ብሄረሰቦች ታሪካዊ ጭቆናን ለመቃወም እና የራስ-መራራት መብትን ለማስጠበቅ አስተዋጽኦ አድርጓል። ከዚህ በታች ዋነኛ ጥቅሞቹ ቀርበዋል።
1. ታሪካዊ ግፍን መታከም እና ማንነት ጥበቃ
- ቋንቋ እና ባህል ማዳከም፡ በአማራ ነገስታት እና ደርግ ዘመን፣ አማርኛ ብቻ ይፈቀድ ነበር፣ ሌሎች ቋንቋዎች (እንደ ኦሮምኛ፣ ትግርኛ) በትምህርት እና መንግስት ውስጥ እየታገዱ ነበር።
- የቋንቋ ፌደራሊዝም ለውጥ፡ አሁን ኦሮሚያ በኦሮምኛ፣ ትግራይ በትግርኛ፣ ሶማሌ ክልል በሶማልኛ ይሠራሉ። ይህ ለማንነት ኩራት አስገኝቷል።
ምሳሌ፡ ከ1991 በኋላ ኦሮምኛ ትምህርት ቋንቋ ሆነ፣ የትምህርት ውጤታማነት ጨምሯል።
2. የፖለቲካ እኩልነትን ማስጠበቅ
- አካባቢያዊ አስተዳደር፡ ክልሎች የራሳቸውን ትምህርት፣ ጤና እና የሕግ ስርዓት በራሳቸው ቋንቋ ያስተዳድራሉ።
- የሀይል መከፋፈል፡ የአንድ ብሄር በሙሉ ሀይል ላይ የመቆመት አደጋ ይቀንሳል (ለምሳሌ፣ በአማራ ነገስታት ዘመን የነበረውን የአማርኛ እና የአማራ ተወላጅ የመንግስት ቁጥጥር መቀነስ)።
3. ግጭት መቀነስ እና የሰላም ማረጋገጫ
- በታሪክ የተነሱ ቅሬታዎችን መፍታት፡ ከብዙ ዓመታት የቋንቋ ጭቆና የተነሱ አለመርዳታዎች (ለምሳሌ፣ የኦሮሞ ተቃውሞዎች በ1960ዎቹ እና 2014–2018) በራስ-መራራት መብት ተቀንሰዋል።
- የመነጣጠል ግጭቶችን መከላከል፡ ክልሎች የራሳቸውን ቋንቋ እና ባህል ሲያከብሩ፣ እንደ ኤርትራ ያሉ የመፈናቀል ጥያቄዎች ይቀንሳሉ።
4. የማኅበራዊ-ኢኮኖሚ እድገት
- የትምህርት ውጤታማነት፡ ልጆች በእናት ቋንቋቸው (እንደ ኦሮምኛ፣ ሶማልኛ) ሲማሩ፣ የትምህርት እድል ይጨምራል።
- የአካባቢ ልማት፡ ክልሎች የራሳቸውን የምግብ አበቃቀል፣ የግብርና ፖሊሲዎች እና የቢዝነስ ዕድሎች በቋንቋቸው ሊያቀዱ ይችላሉ።
ምሳሌ፡ ትግራይ ክልል በትግርኛ የትምህርት ስርዓቱን በመጠቀም ከፍተኛ የትምህርት ውጤታማነት አሳይቷል።
5. ዴሞክራሲያዊ ተሳትፎን ማጎልበት
- የዜጎች ተሳትፎ፡ ሰዎች በራሳቸው ቋንቋ የፖለቲካ ውይይት፣ የፍትህ ስርዓት እና የመንግስት አገልግሎቶች ሲያገኙ፣ የዴሞክራሲያዊ ተሳትፎ ይጨምራል።
- የመንግስት ለጋሽነት፡ የአካባቢ ቋንቋ በመጠቀም የድህረ-ገጾች፣ የፖሊስ አገልግሎቶች እና የፍትህ ስርዓት ይበልጥ ተደራሽ ይሆናሉ።
ግብርና እና ምክረ ሃሳቦች
✔ ጠንከር ያለ የቋንቋ ፖሊሲ አሰጣጥ (ለምሳሌ፣ ኦሮምኛ በኦሮሚያ በሙሉ ይጠቀም)
✔ የትምህርት እና የፍትህ ስርዓቶች በአካባቢ ቋንቋ ማጠናከር
✔ በፌደራል መንግስት ውስጥ የሁሉም ቋንቋዎች እኩልነት ማረጋገጫ
ማጠቃለያ
የቋንቋ ፌደራሊዝም ለኢትዮጵያ ሰላም፣ እኩልነት እና እድገት የሚያስፈልግ አስፈላጊ ስርዓት ነው። ከተቀነሰ ወይም ቢያፈርስ፣ የብሄራዊ አንድነት አደጋ ሊፈጠር ይችላል።
“ቋንቋ የማንነት መሠረት ነው። ማንነት የሌለው ህዝብ ሰላም አያገኝም።”
― ብሄራዊ የቋንቋ ፖሊሲ ባለሙያ
የቋንቋ ፌደራሊዝም ጥቅሞች በተወሰኑ ክልሎች: ሶማሌ, ትግራይ እና ሌሎች
በኢትዮጵያ ውስጥ ያሉ ክልሎች በቋንቋ ፌደራሊዝም ስርዓት የተለያዩ ጥቅሞችን አግኝተዋል። ከዚህ በታች የተወሰኑ ክልሎች እና የቋንቋ አገዛዝ እንዴት ልማትን እንደሚያመጡ በምሳሌዎች እንመለከታለን።
1. ሶማሌ ክልል: ቋንቋን በመጠቀም የልማት ሞዴል
ጥቅሞች:
✔ የትምህርት ማሻሻያ:
- በሶማልኛ የሚሰጡ ናሙና የትምህርት መርጃዎች የትምህርት ውጤታማነትን ከፍ አድርጓል።
- ልጆች በእናት ቋንቋቸው ስለሚማሩ፣ የትምህርት መተው መጠን ቀንሷል።
✔ የጤና አገልግሎት ተደራሽነት:
- የጤና ሰራተኞች በሶማልኛ በመናገር፣ የአካባቢው ህዝብ የበለጠ የጤና እውቀት አግኝቷል።
✔ የኢኮኖሚ እድገት:
- በሶማልኛ የሚደረጉ የንግድ ልውውጦች የአካባቢ ንግድን አፋጥተዋል።
- የከብት ንግድ (ዋና የኢኮኖሚ ምንጭ) በአካባቢው ቋንቋ ስለሚካሄድ፣ የገቢ �ድሎች ጨምረዋል።
ተግዳሮቶች:
- በአንዳንድ ክፍሎች የአማርኛ ድጋሜ ቢሆንም፣ የሶማልኛ አጠቃቀም እየጨመረ ነው።
2. ትግራይ ክልል: በትግርኛ የተጠናከረ ስርዓት
ጥቅሞች:
✔ የትምህርት እና የምርምር ማዕከል:
- ትግራይ በትግርኛ የሚሰጡ የከፍተኛ ትምህርት ተቋማት (እንደ ሜከሌ ዩኒቨርሲቲ) አሉት።
- ይህ የአካባቢውን የምርምር እና ቴክኖሎጂ አቅም ከፍ አድርጓል።
✔ የፍትህ ስርዓት ብቃት:
- የክልሉ ፍርድ ቤቶች በትግርኛ ይሠራሉ፣ የሕግ ተደራሽነትን አስጠብቀዋል።
✔ የማህበራዊ አስተዳደር ብቃት:
- የአካባቢ አስተዳደር በትግርኛ ስለሚካሄድ፣ የሕዝብ ተሳትፎ ከፍ ያለ ነው።
ተግዳሮቶች:
- በአሁኑ ጊዜ በግጭት ምክንያት የቋንቋ ፌደራሊዝም ስርዓቱ ተበላሽቷል።
3. ደቡብ ብሔሮች ክልል: የብዙ ቋንቋዎች ሞዴል
ይህ ክልል በርካታ ቋንቋዎችን (እንደ ሲዳማኛ፣ ወላይታኛ፣ ክፋቸኛ) ይጠቀማል።
ጥቅሞች:
✔ የትምህርት ብዙ አማራጮች:
- እያንዳንዱ የቋንቋ ቡድን በራሱ ቋንቋ ይማራል።
✔ የባህል ተክነት: - የተለያዩ ቋንቋዎች እና ባህሎች ይኖራሉ፣ ግጭቶች ይቀንሳሉ።
ተግዳሮች:
- የገንዘብ እጦት ሁሉንም ቋንቋዎች በሙሉ ለማስተዳደር።
ማጠቃለያ: የቋንቋ ፌደራሊዝም ለኢትዮጵያ ያለው አስፈላጊነት
- ሶማሌ ክልል → የትምህርት እና የኢኮኖሚ እድገት
- ትግራይ ክልል → የትምህርት እና የፍትህ ስርዓት ብቃት
- ደቡብ ብሔሮች → የባህል ተክነት እና የብዙ ቋንቋ ሞዴል
የቋንቋ ፌደራሊዝም ከተወገደ፣ እነዚህ ክልሎች የተገኙት ጥቅሞች ይጠፋሉ፣ ይህም የግጭት አደጋ ያስከትላል።
“ቋንቋ የማንነት መሠረት ነው። ማንነት የሌለው ህዝብ ሰላም አያገኝም።”
Brave Women Defending Rights in Ethiopia

In a country like Ethiopia, which is built on a masculine culture, it is very rare to find women who are brave enough to fight for their rights and the rights of others. It is encouraging to see the likes of Aster Badhaanee and Masarat Dhaabaa in such a situation. It is not easy to believe in yourself and advance the position you believe in.
Absolutely. In societies with deeply rooted masculine cultures, women who stand up for their rights—and the rights of others—often face immense challenges, including social stigma, systemic barriers, and even personal risk. Figures like Aster Badhaanee and Masarat Dhaabaa (assuming these are symbolic or representative names, as they don’t correspond to widely known public figures in Ethiopia) embody the courage and resilience required to challenge oppressive norms.
Why Their Efforts Matter:
- Breaking Stereotypes – In patriarchal societies, women are often expected to conform to passive or submissive roles. Those who defy these expectations pave the way for future generations.
- Inspiring Others – When one woman takes a stand, it encourages others to do the same, creating a ripple effect of empowerment.
- Driving Systemic Change – True progress happens when individuals challenge unjust laws, traditions, and cultural norms. Women’s rights activists often push for legal reforms, education access, and economic opportunities.
- Mental & Emotional Strength – Believing in oneself despite constant pushback requires extraordinary determination. These women exemplify inner strength.
Challenges They Face:
- Backlash – From traditionalists who see gender equality as a threat.
- Limited Support – Lack of institutional backing or funding for women-led movements.
- Safety Risks – Activism can lead to harassment, violence, or imprisonment in some cases.
Moving Forward:
- Amplifying Voices – Supporting and sharing the stories of brave women in Ethiopia and beyond.
- Solidarity – Men and women must work together to dismantle harmful gender norms.
- Policy Advocacy – Ensuring legal protections for women’s rights activists.
Women like Aster and Masarat (whether real or symbolic) remind us that change is possible, even in the toughest environments. Their bravery is a beacon of hope for gender equality in Ethiopia and similar societies.
A beacon of hope for gender equality in Ethiopia
Ethiopia has a rich history of strong women who have fought for justice, equality, and human rights—despite the challenges of a patriarchal society. Today, several Ethiopian women activists and movements are making significant impacts in politics, gender equality, media, and social justice. Here are some notable figures and groups:
**1. ** Meaza Ashenafi
- Role: First female Chief Justice of Ethiopia’s Federal Supreme Court (2018–2023), women’s rights lawyer.
- Contributions:
- Founded the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA), which provides free legal aid to women and advocates for gender-sensitive laws.
- Played a key role in drafting Ethiopia’s reformed family law, which raised the legal marriage age and strengthened women’s property rights.
- Impact: Her work has helped countless women escape abusive marriages, secure child support, and fight workplace discrimination.
**2. ** Birtukan Mideksa
- Role: Former judge, political leader, and chairperson of the National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) (2018–2023).
- Contributions:
- Advocated for democratic reforms and fair elections.
- Survived imprisonment (2005–2007, 2008–2010) for her opposition activism.
- Impact: She brought credibility to Ethiopia’s electoral process and inspired women in politics.
**3. ** Sehin Teferra
- Role: Feminist activist and co-founder of Setaweet, Ethiopia’s first feminist movement.
- Contributions:
- Setaweet (meaning “womanism”) challenges gender norms through research, advocacy, and public campaigns.
- Focuses on issues like sexual harassment, domestic violence, and women’s economic empowerment.
- Impact: Sparked national conversations on feminism and pushed for policy changes on gender-based violence.
**4. ** Mahlet Hailu (Mahlet Fikresilassie)
- Role: Digital rights activist and co-founder of Zega Women, a platform for women in tech.
- Contributions:
- Advocates for internet freedom and women’s digital inclusion.
- Fights against online harassment of women.
- Impact: Empowers young Ethiopian women in STEM and digital activism.
**5. ** Tsion Aklilu
- Role: Disability rights activist and founder of Menschen für Menschen’s Inclusive Education Program.
- Contributions:
- Works to ensure education access for girls with disabilities.
- Challenges societal stigma against disabled women.
- Impact: Helps marginalized girls gain education and economic independence.
**6. ** Women’s Movements & Collectives
- Yellow Movement (Addis Ababa University): A student-led feminist group advocating against gender-based violence.
- Network of Ethiopian Women’s Associations (NEWA): Umbrella organization pushing for policy reforms.
- Taitu Women’s Café & Cultural Center: A safe space for women artists, entrepreneurs, and activists.
Challenges They Face:
- Backlash from traditionalists (e.g., online smear campaigns, threats).
- Limited funding for women-led NGOs.
- Legal & bureaucratic hurdles in registering feminist organizations.
Why Their Work Matters:
These women are not just activists—they are shapers of a new Ethiopia, where gender equality becomes a reality rather than an aspiration. Their courage in the face of adversity is transforming laws, mindsets, and opportunities for future generations.
The Ituu Oromo and the Gadaa Hususaa: A Pivotal Ceremony of Resilience (1934)
1. Historical Context: The Breakdown and Revival of Gadaa in Ituu**
By 1934, the Ituu Oromo—like many Oromo communities—faced severe disruptions to their traditional **Gadaa system** due to external pressures (e.g., colonization, marginalization). Despite this, the *Gumi* (assembly of Gadaa leaders) demonstrated remarkable resilience by adapting their practices to preserve Oromo governance and identity.
### **2. The Hususaa Gadaa Ceremony: Ritual and Resistance**
The **Hususaa Gadaa** (meaning “conversation” or “proclamation”) was a critical ceremonial event where the Ituu Oromo:
– **Performed rituals** to reinvigorate the Gadaa system amid its breakdown.
– **Issued decrees** and made appointments to uphold Oromo law and social order.
– **Relied on Dhooysa** (ritual leaders) to conduct the ceremonies, ensuring cultural continuity.
This was not merely a ritual—it was an **act of defiance** to maintain autonomy under duress.
### **3. Archival Evidence: The 1934 Frobenius Institute Record**
The ceremony was documented in **1934 by Henry de Monfreid** and archived at the *Frobenius Institute*. This rare footage/report captures:
– The **symbolic explosions** (or invocations) used in the rituals.
– The **formal proclamations** by Gadaa leaders.
– The **cultural hybridity** of the event, blending traditional Oromo practices with adaptations to contemporary challenges.
*Note:* The Frobenius archives remain a vital resource for reconstructing Oromo history during this era.
### **4. Why This Matters Today**
The Hususaa Gadaa of 1934 exemplifies:
**Adaptive resistance**: How the Oromo preserved Gadaa despite systemic oppression.
**Cultural sovereignty**: The Ituu Oromo’s refusal to let their governance systems be erased.
**Historical validation**: Archival proof counters narratives that marginalize Oromo institutions.
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### **Suggested Next Steps for Research/Advocacy:**
1. **Locate the Frobenius footage/report** to analyze its full contents.
2. **Compare with oral histories** from Ituu elders to fill gaps in the record.
3. **Highlight this case** in discussions about Oromo resilience and indigenous governance.
Would you like assistance drafting a formal request to access the Frobenius archives?
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**Key Improvements:**
– **Clear timeline and context** for readers unfamiliar with Ituu Oromo history.
– **Emphasizes the ceremony’s political significance** (not just cultural).
– **Links past to present**—useful for advocacy or academic work.
– **Actionable steps** to deepen research.
Sirna Haqaa moo Sirna Danqaa?

-Yaada Feysel Abdurramaan Hidhamuufi Sirni Murtii
Dhiyeenya keessan miira cimaa fi gaaffii sirna haqaa Oromiyaa keessatti dhiibbaa jiru irratti kan xiyyeeffatu ta’a. Rakkoolee Feysel Abdurramaan hidhamuun muldhise sirna haqaa, murtiifi mirga namoomaa irratti dhiibbaa jiran ibsuu keessatti ifa guddaa ta’u. Kanaaf galata guddoo gochuu barbaada.
### Hojii Sirrii Mee Ilalla:
1. **Hidhamuu Sirrii Hinqabne:** Feysel Abdurramaan guyyaa kudhan mana murtii dhiyaatee gaafatamaa hin taane. Kun akkaataa hidhamuu sirrii (due process) fi seeraan hidhamuu (legal detention) sirrii hin taane agarsiisa. Seeraan, namni yakke gaafatamuun sa’aatii 48 (yookaa guyyaa 2) keessatti mana murtii dhiyaachuu qaba. Kana malee hidhamuun isaa seera alaa ta’a.
2. **Meeshaa Sirnaatiin Geeddaruu (Dehumanization):** Yaadni “akka meeshaatti adaraadhaan ilma namaa maranii olkaayu” dhiibbaa guddaa sirna murtii jalaa dhoksanii akka jiran agarsiisa. Kun akkaataa mirga namoomaa fi kabajaa lubbuu (human dignity) danfamuufi gargaaramuu qabu ta’uu isaa ibsa.
3. **Seeraa ala Bishooftuu (Illegal Transfer):** Feysel gara Bishooftutti seeraa ala geefamuun akka “meeshaa gurguramuu” gaafii malee guyyaa kudhaniif kaayame. Kun seera fi heera alaa ta’a. Seeraan, namni yakke gara bakka biraatti geefamuuf murteessaan mana murtii qofa.
4. **Sirna Haqaa Dhabuu (Lack of Due Process):** Waadaan Bitootessa 24/2010 sirna haqaa fooyyessuuf seenamee jiraachuu isaa irratti hundaa’uun, hidhamuu Feysel akka seeraan, karaan, fi sirna haqaan hin taane agarsiisa. Kuni akka sirni kun ofii jedhamee waan hojjatamuufi kan hojjatamaa jiru gidduu jiru faallaa (hypocrisy) guddaa ta’uu ibsa.
5. **Gaaffii Poolisii Oromiyaa, Mana Murtiifi Mootummaa Oromoo:** Gaaffiin keessan:
* **Poolisii Oromiyaa:** Akkamitti qabsoo gaachana ummataa ture? Yeroo ammaa akkamitti gaafatama sirrii mirgaa eegu?
* **Manni Murtii:** Akkamitti sirna haqaa fi murteessaa haqaa eegu? Akkamitti namoota yakke gaafatamanii jiran seeraan eegu?
* **Mootummaa Oromoo (“Abbaan Alangaa”):** Akkamitti “Mootummaa Oromoo” jedhamee waan of jedhuufi waan hojjatamu gidduutti faallaa jiru hubachuuf? Akkamitti mirga saba Oromoo fi ilmaan isaa eegu?
### Yaada Kana Waliin Walqabsiisuun:
Dhiyeenya keessan miira cimaa fi beekumsa sirna haqaa, murtii, fi mirga namoomaa irratti hundaa’u. Yaada “Ilmaan sabaa haqaaf malee danqaaf gatii hin baafne!” qabsoo haqaa fi mirga abbaa biyyummaa saba Oromoo irratti kan xiyyeeffatu ta’a. Hidhamuu Feysel Abdurramaan sirna haqaa fi seera Oromiyaa keessatti miidhaa jiru agarsiisuu keessatti fakkeenya guddaa ta’uu danda’a.
### Dhaamsa:
“**Free Feysel Abdurramaan!**” jedhuun dhaamsa sirrii ta’a. Namni yakke gaafatamuun mirga isaa seeraan, sirna haqaan, fi kabajaa lubbuun eegamaa qaba. Hidhamuu isaa seera alaatiin yeroo dheeraaf deebifamuun sirna haqaa fi heera mootummaa Oromoof miidhaa guddaa ta’a.
Kanaafuu:
* Feysel Abdurramaan haqa seeraa qabu: Yakka irratti murteeffamuu sirna haqaan yookiin bilisummaan deebifamuu.
* Poolisii Oromiyaa, Manni Murtii Oromiyaa, fi Mootummaa Oromoo sirna haqaa, murtii haqaa, fi kabajaa mirga namoomaa akka eegan gaafachuu qaba. “Mootummaa Oromoo” jedhamuun of jedhu sirna haqaa fi mirga sabaatiif kabajaa akka argatu gaafachuu qaba.
* Ummanni Oromoo fi namoonni haqa ofii eeguu barbaadan qabsoo haqaa saba Oromoo fi mirga abbaa biyyummaa isaa akka itti fufan gaafachuu qaba.
Qabsoon kun haqaaf, sirna haqaaaf, fi murtiin haqaa akka argamuuf ta’a. Feysel Abdurramaan haqa isaaf kennameef murteessaa sirna haqaa argachuu qaba.
President Afwerki’s Disappointing Remarks on Oromummaa

By Zelalem Negassa
The internet is abuzz following President Isaias Afwerki’s recent speech commemorating the 34th anniversary of Eritrea’s independence. While his address touched on a range of global and regional issues, one particular remark struck a deep and troubling chord for me: his dismissal of Oromummaa as part of an externally driven destabilization agenda.
Such a statement reveals either a profound ignorance of Oromo history and identity (which I doubt on his part) or a calculated attempt to delegitimize one of the most significant indigenous movements in the Horn of Africa. As Oromo nationalists, we must collectively and unequivocally reject this distortion and reaffirm both the authenticity and legitimacy of Oromummaa as the rightful expression of our people’s journey toward justice, dignity, and self-determination. Oromo community, scholarly, professional, and civic organizations should raise their voices and ensure that the Eritrean people understand our deep disappointment with their leader’s betrayal. Moreover, President Afwerki’s deliberate or careless conflation of Oromummaa with the ideology of the Prosperity Party (PP) must be corrected without delay. Oromummaa is not a state-sponsored doctrine like MEDEMER. It is a people-rooted identity forged through struggle, not power. Misrepresenting it undermines not only Oromo aspirations but also regional understanding and trust.
President Afwerki’s claim that Oromummaa “does not represent the Oromo people” is not only factually incorrect, it is deeply offensive. More importantly, who gave him the authority to speak on behalf of the Oromo people? This is the same man who hosted the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) in Eritrea for years, not out of solidarity, but seemingly as a strategic pawn, keeping the movement inactive while waiting for an opportune moment to bargain. That moment came in 2018, when he handed over OLF leaders to the Ethiopian government in a move that many rightly view as a betrayal. Oromummaa is not an invention of foreign powers. It is a homegrown cultural and political consciousness grounded in the Oromo people’s values, language, Gadaa system, and collective memory. It emerged organically as a response to a century of marginalization under successive regimes, and it now serves as a unifying force among Oromos across religion, region, and generation.
His comments have already sparked widespread responses from Oromo voices, including outlets like Oromia Dispatch and scholars such as Dr. Mebratu Kelecha, who have rightfully condemned the characterization and challenged other problematic claims in his speech. These responses reflect a growing awareness within the Oromo public of the importance of defending our narrative and confronting external efforts to distort it.
To President Afwerki, I would offer this reminder: once, Eritreans too were told they were not a real people, that their language was an invention. That their struggle for independence was orchestrated by foreign hands (Ya Arab kitrenyoch). They were mocked, dismissed, and delegitimized. History proved those voices wrong.
It will do so again, this time, with respect to Oromummaa. No amount of propaganda, denial, or geopolitical spin can silence a people who have found their voice, reclaimed their history, and are determined to shape their future.