What is Oromo people?
The '''Oromo''' are a [[Cushitic languages|Cushitic]] [[ethnic group]] from the [[Oromia]] region of [[Ethiopia]] and parts of Northern [[Kenya]]. They speak the [[Oromo]] language. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in [[Ethiopia]].<ref>{{Citation|title=Ethiopia|date=2023-05-16|url=https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/ethiopia/#people-and-society|work=The World Factbook|publisher=Central Intelligence Agency|language=en|access-date=2023-05-19}}</ref> The Oromo people traditionally used the ''gadaa'' system. A leader is elected by the ''gadaa'' system for eight years, with an election taking place at the end of those eight years. Although most modern Oromos are Muslims and Christians, about 3% practice Waaqeffanna, the native ancient [[Monotheism|monotheistic]] religion of Oromos. ==References== {{reflist}} [[Category:Ethnic groups in Ethiopia]] [[Category:Oromia]]