Gada is a traditional system of governance of the Oromo people in Ethiopia developed from knowledge gained over generations. It regulates political, economic, social and religious activity serving as ...

The Oromo Gada system is a system of generational classes that succeed each other every eight years in assuming political, military, judicial, legislative and ritual responsibilities. Each one of the ...

The modern concept of the rule of law is inextricably linked to the principles of justice, involving an ideal of accountability and fairness in the protection and vindication of rights and the ...

The Gada central system is recognised by all Boran as a crucial key to unique heritage of political, social, and cultural life despite which side of the border they find themselves on. Studies ...

The Abba Gada system that dates back 500 years ago practices Boran culture based on a single abiding principle, known as ‘Nagya Boran’, which means ‘Peace of the Boran’. The king’s official seal of ...