A HISTORY OF BADANNO WOREDA (1941- 1991)

Abstract

This thesis presents “A History of Badanno Woreda from 1941 to 1991.” This thesis examined the administrative, economic and socio- cultural development in the Woreda during the imperial (1941- 1974) and the Derg (1974- 1991) period. It analyzed the development in the area of education, religion and other social issues in the Woreda. The thesis benefitted from archival materials, published works, BA and MA thesis, PhD dissertations and also informants. The thesis organized in four parts. The first part deals with the general backgrounds of the woreda. It also deals with the economy of the Woreda which includes both agriculture and trade. The second part deals with the historical background of Eastern Oromo that settled in Hararghe which includes Marawa (Itu), Humbanna (Anniya) and Afran Qallo and their settlement patterns, the Socio- political organization, the relation of Eastern Oromo with Harari, Egyptian influence and the Menelik conquest of Harar and the surrounding Oromo. The third partis devoted to historical developments in the Woreda during the imperial era (1941- 1974). It deals with the formation of the district, the administration system, economic activity (agriculture, trade, land tenure) and socio- cultural life. It also includes the development of infrastructure which includes schools and health center. It also discusses the religious history of the Woreda which includes Islam and Christianity. The fourth part deals with the changes which happened in the Woreda during the Derg regime. It discusses the Ethiopian revolution of 1974, the role of zamach students in the Woreda and Land reforms made by the Derg and changes in the Woreda. It also treats the background to the Ogaden war and Somali conflict in Badanno. The villagisation programme, the activities of OLF in the Woreda and the development of public institution during the Derg regime is also examined.