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The following event will be on July 29, 2010 - read more.  Oromia-Ethiopia: Contending Nationalisms
– Interview with Prof. Asafa Jalata on His New Book and More
Gadaa.com • July 27, 2010  Prof. Asafa Jalata, author of the new book, "Contending Nationalisms of Oromia and Ethiopia: Struggling for Statehood, Sovereignty, and Multinational Democracy" Dr. Asafa Jalata, Professor of Sociology and Global Studies, and the Interim Chair of the Africana Studies Program at the University of Tennessee, has been one of the most prominent scholars in Oromo studies ever since its advent in the 1980's. Oromo studies is an interdisciplinary academic area devoted to the study of the history, language, culture, religion and politics of the Oromo nation in the Horn of Africa as well as the Diaspora. Dr. Asafa Jalata has authored and/or edited eight books, published several referred articles, and contributed chapters to quite a few books on issues related to the Oromo people and Oromia. Gadaa.com is honored to interview Dr. Asafa Jalata about his new book, "Contending Nationalisms of Oromia and Ethiopia: Struggling for Statehood, Sovereignty, and Multinational Democracy," and the current state of the Oromo nation with topics covering "Ethiopianism as oppressor nationalism," the roles of Oromo in ending the Ethiopian political slavery, the economic violence unleashed on Oromia (including the appalling land grabs), the human rights violations against the Oromo people, the significance of an AFD-like alliance, and the reconciliation efforts and future of the Oromo national political leadership. Read More »»»
OPINIONS, ANALYSIS ...Articles by Most Recent Contributions/Authors: Siiban Abbichuu
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Search Gadaa.com and the Web in a Fresh, New Look @ Gadaa.com/search RADIO and TV LINKS.FOCUSWorldwide Peaceful Rallies Against Death and Long-Term Sentences Passed on Oromos by Zenawi's Dictatorial Regime For Complete Coverage, Click Here. 
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2nd Parts: SBO/VOL Interviews with Dr. Beyan Asoba
SBO/VOL • July 29, 2010
ESAT • July 28, 2010
Opinion: Where Were Oromos While the Others
Running For Oromia?
Book Review: Contending Nationalisms of Oromia and Ethiopia: Struggling for Statehood, Sovereignty, and Multinational Democracy by Asafa Jalata