Abreham Lefe

1 month ago | curateoromia.com | Abreham Lefe

On Sunday, February 23, Ethiopian cinema made history. Abbaa Malkaa, directed by Lencho Fikru, became the first Afaan Oromoo film to premiere at the Ethiopian National Theatre. While a handful of Afaan Oromoo films have been produced over the years, none had premiered at the National Theatre until now. This groundbreaking event marked a long-overdue milestone for underrepresented Oromo-language storytelling, especially considering the theatre has been in operation since 1955.

Nov 9, 2024 | addisstandard.com | Abreham Lefe

Addis Abeba – Adam Harun, a veteran Oromo artist, recently found himself at the receiving end of a heated social media campaign, after two video clips of his speeches circulated across different platforms. Some perceived his remarks as disrespectful to Islam, the faith followed by about 60% of the Oromo population, while others rushed to his defense, arguing that his call for introspection was not only warranted but crucial for building a cohesive and resilient society.

Aug 6, 2024 | curateoromia.com | Abreham Lefe

Civilians in Western Oromia are suffering under military rule. Beatings, unlawful arrests, and extrajudicial killings meted out to innocent civilians by government security forces in West Wallaga Zone of Oromia have become a daily reality, a disturbing report sent to the Oromia Support Group (OSG), a UK-based human rights organization documenting violations in Ethiopia, reveals. The report gives us a glimpse into the ongoings of the six-year conflict in Oromia.

May 13, 2024 | theelephant.info | Abreham Lefe

Log into your member account to listen to this article. Not a member? Join the herd. The shockwave of Batte Urgessa’s assassination, a leading Ethiopian opposition figure known for his calm demeanour, was felt both at home and abroad. He was killed on Tuesday 9 April in Maqi, his hometown 145 kilometres south of Addis Ababa. Immediately, fingers were pointed at Abiy Ahmed’s government.

May 3, 2024 | dehai.org | Abreham Lefe

The shockwave of Batte Urgessa’s assassination, a leading Ethiopian opposition figure known for his progressive views and calm demeanor, was felt both at home and abroad. He was killed on 9 April in Maqi, his hometown some 145 kilometres south of Addis Ababa. Immediately, fingers were pointed at Abiy Ahmed’s government. Both family members and close associates of the late politician say his assassination was politically motivated.