The Political Ecology of War and Famine in the Horn of Africa: Oromia in Focus
Introduction: The Horn of Africa in general, and Ethiopia’s pastoralist frontiers in particular, have become epicenters of…
2023 Annual Conference Announcement
The Oromo Studies Association’s annual conference announcement regarding the date, location and call for papers will be…
2023 Mid-Year Conference Announcement
Call For Papers: Oromo Studies Association Mid-Year Conference 2023March 18-19, 2023 – Berlin, Germany (Hybrid)Building Toward Stability…
Call for Training Participation (deadline extended)
In response to request from many interested applicants, and considering difficulties in communication in some parts of…
Dressing Modern Like Our Mothers by Peri M. Klemm
Oromo women live as traders, wood carriers, shepherds, and farmers in and around the ancient trade center…
Celebrating the life of Dr. Taddesse Ebba Fido, A Scientist turned Freedom Fighter
An esteemed scholar, author, and determined leader left this life to join his comrades on May 1,…
Mission Statement
The Oromo Studies Association is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary organization established to promote and foster scholarly studies in…
Statements and Letters
The Oromo Studies Association periodically releases statements or appeal letters written by OSA Presidents and/or the Board of Directors on relevant current events or issues pertaining to the Oromo people.
Alemayehu Kumsa – OSA President Elect
Alemayehu Kumsa is a senior lecturer of sociology of management at ŠKODA AUTO University in Mladá Boleslav…
Dr. Asfaw Beyene – OSA Board Member
Dr. Asfaw Beyene is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at San Diego State University. His research areas are…