The Journal of Oromo Studies (JOS) is a leading scholarly publication of the Oromo Studies Association (OSA). Issued twice a year, the journal publishes articles pertaining to all areas of Oromo Studies past, present and future, including topics related to the Oromo Diaspora worldwide. Its interdisciplinary scope and revisionary approach offers readers a critical view of the socioeconomic, political and cultural achievements of the Oromo people in their interactions with the people of the Horn of Africa.

Reflecting the diverse interests of OSA members, the journal emphasizes multidisciplinarity and embraces variety by publishing articles that allow both the specialist and the general reader gain far-reaching insights and a thorough understanding of the Oromo people and the Horn of Africa region.

The contributed essays included in this issue are:

What Do the Oromo Want? Looking Back and Looking Forward on Oromo Studies and OSA

Keynote Remarks, Oromo Studies Association Annual Meeting, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, July 14-15, 2012

Bonnie K. Holcomb

Encounter of Macca Oromo Religion with Evangelical Christianity: A Look at the Meaning of Conversion 

Ezekiel Gebissa

The Somalia Nightmare: A Geo-Political Explanation

Hassen Hussein

“Great Man” or “Great Myth”? Meles Zenawi: Historic or Mythic Ideologue?

Assefa Dibaba

Book Reviews

Healer’s Light Achieving the Impossible. By Gudata S. Hinika, Mustang, Oklahoma: Tate Publishing and Enterprises, 2012, 312 pages.

Ganamee,  Jireenya Inala Oromo Gurguramtee Pauline Johanne Fathme.  Translated and edited by Kulani Gudina, from 1867 German edition, Addis Ababa: Apple Printing Press, 2012, 174 pages.

Integration and Peace in East Africa: A History of the Oromo Nation. by Tsega Etefa, New York:  Palgrave Macmillan, 2012, 263 pages.