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.
