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Proclamation Passed to Reorganize Oromia Region into Six Zones

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Proclamation Passed to Reorganize Oromia Region into Six Zones
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Caffee Oromia has unanimously approved a new proclamation that reorganizes the Oromia region from 21 zones into six direction-based zones with enhanced decision-making powers.

  • Caffee Oromia approved a proclamation reducing the Oromia region's administrative structure from 21 zones to six zones.
  • The new zonal structure was ratified during the inaugural assembly of the Oromia Regional Council on Monday.
  • The six new zones are named East, West, Central, South, Southwest, and Southeast.
  • The proclamation provides zones with a legal framework and decision-making power for the first time.
  • The law defines the organization, power, and duties of executive bodies across zones, districts, and kebeles.
  • Oromia Region Justice Bureau Head Guyo Wario stated the law was prepared to continue comprehensive regional reforms and facilitate organization, control, and monitoring.