What Is Gadaa? The Gadaa system is an indigenous socio-political, legal, and cultural system developed and practiced by the Oromo Nation for centuries. It is an age-set and generation-set system that organizes society, leadership, law, ritual life, and the orderly transfer of power through clearly defined stages, each lasting eight years. For the Oromo, Gadaa is not merely a political institution; it is a complete worldview and a central marker of collective identity and continuity. Under the Ga

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⸻ Chapter Three Gadaa as a Complete Political Philosophy 3.1 Beyond Custom: Reclaiming Gadaa as Philosophy Gadaa has frequently been described in colonial and post-colonial literature as a “customary system,” a “traditional practice,” or a “cultural institution.” Such descriptions, while sometimes well intentioned, fundamentally misrepresent its nature. They reduce a comprehensive political philosophy to an anthropological curiosity and obscure its intellectual rigor. From an Oromo philosophical

The Gadaa system is an indigenous, democratic socio-political system of governance used by the Oromo people in Ethiopia, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Key features include: * Democratic Governance: It provides a framework for political, economic, social, and religious life, emphasizing checks and balances, and the separation of powers. * Cyclical Leadership: Power is peacefully and systematically transferred to a new set of elected leaders, known as the Abb

6.6K views · 562 reactions | The Gadaa system of the Oromo people prevented dictatorship long before modern constitutions. Power rotated every 8 years. #africanhistory #blackhistory #history #storytelling #writing | Anre John | Facebook

Have you heard about the Oromo Gada system? If you want an understanding of the Oromo Gada system, listen to what this scholar has to say🧏‍♂️ #tekebelfamilychallenge #Oromo #Ethiopia #share | Gemechu Teshite Jara