Walaloo Afaan Oromoo Waa 39-ee Barumsaa May 2026

The Oromo language has a long and rich history that dates back to the 16th century. However, it was not until the 20th century that the language gained recognition and was standardized. In the 1970s and 1980s, Oromo language and literature began to take shape, with the establishment of the Oromo Language and Literature Department at the University of Addis Ababa. On November 8th, 1986, the Oromo language was officially written and published for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the language's development.