by Demessie G Yahii, PhD Introduction Thirty years ago, the Journal of Oromo Studies published a seminal paper titled “Distribution of Letters in Oromiffa Text” [1]. Over the past three decades, Afan Oromo has experienced significant growth in the standardization of orthography, expansion of vocabulary, and refinement of writing styles. Read more…
As we embark on the journey of a new year, we extend a warm welcome to the launch of the JOURNAL OF AFAN OROMO. This online publication is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of Afan Oromo, the language of the vibrant Oromo people. Over the past three decades, Read more…
by Demessie G Yahii* (published in the Journal of Oromo Studies nearly 30 years ago!) Introduction The distribution of letters in a written language has for long been of interest to linguists and information scientists alike. If the distribution of letters of alphabet is computed for a representative sample of Read more…
by Dr Tilahun Gamta* (first published on CurateOromia, August 1, 2020) Introduction Many Oromos wonder how I was able to write and publish The Oromo-English Dictionary (OED) in Ethiopia under Mengistu’s regime, a regime that had been openly hostile to the Oromo nation. Here, I offer my reflections on the Read more…