Ethnicity at the Gate: The Advantage of Sounding Oromo in Contemporary Ethiopia
In today’s Ethiopia, a few words of Afaan Oromo or even an Oromo‑sounding name can open doors that remain closed to others. Professor Girma Berhanu’s new essay exposes how language and identity have quietly become tools of power, shaping access to services, security, and citizenship itself. A gripping look at the rise of ethnicized gatekeeping and what it means for Ethiopia’s future.