Africa: Continent in Tears – Of Joy and Sorrow

By Oromsis Adula* In the closing minutes of a spectacular sporting event, organized by an African nation for the first time, a twin bomb blast rocked the capital of another African country – Kampala, Uganda. The simultaneous attack left an estimated 74 people dead and scores wounded. The two targets, an Ethiopian restaurant and a rugby club, were in ruins

U.S Lawmakers Laud the Efforts of Ogaden Group

By Oromsis Adula* Bi-partisan group of United States lawmakers praised the Institute for Horn of Africa Studies and Affairs (IHASA) conference held from June 18th to 20th, 2010 at the University of Minnesota. In letters to their constituents, the lawmakers lauded the group’s effort to bring the political abuses in Ethiopia to light and pledged to continue pushing for a policy that takes into account the deteriorating human rights situation in the region and Ethiopia as a whole.

Looking Back and Looking Forward: The Ogaden Region in the 21st Century

By Oromsis Adula* The Institute for Horn of Africa Studies and Affairs (IHASA*) held its annual conference in Minneapolis from June 18th to 20 th , 2010.

Ethiopia: Keeping Them Honest – Where Does Medrek Stand on the Issues?

By Oromsis Adula Gadaa.com has a brilliant piece on Medrek’s stance on a wide range of issues in the upcoming election.

Rush for Land Grab in Ethiopia – The Human Rights Issue of Our Time

By Oromsis Adula As Election Day fast approaches, Ethiopians are under a cloud of fear and uncertainty. Reports show massive propaganda campaigns and endless mandatory meetings. Despite all the rhetoric of democracy, Ethiopia remains a country where a support for the opposition could mean imprisonment and/or a denial of foreign food aid.

Year in Review: Opride ‘09 Rewind

By Oromsis Adula With just days before we say our last goodbye to 2009, it is time to reflect on the year that was and perhaps draw-up some New Year resolutions. Thanks to your continued loyalty, readership and encouraging feedbacks, here at Opride.com, we had nothing short of a lovely year

TPLF is Eroding Ethiopia’s Social Fabric

By Oromsis Adula Ethiopian elites like to emphasize the idea that Ethiopia was one of the only two African countries that escaped the curse of western colonization. Whether that helped or hurt Ethiopia is debatable in terms of infrastructural development, access to education and technological advances

Ethiopia: TPLF denying access and humanitarian assistance to famine affected regions

Edited by Oromsis Adula based on reports filed from Eastern, Central and Southern Oromia. The minority tribal junta led by the Tigre Liberation Front (TPLF) of Meles Zenawi is reportedly denying humanitarian assistance and access by international humanitarian agencies and journalists to areas devastated by famine especially in eastern, Central and Southern Oromia region of Ethiopia; and the Ogaden region.