By The Habesha News Desk
September 5, 2025
Amhara Fano National Force (AFNF) Symposium: Unity Forged in Quara
A Historic Convergence in Quara
In May 2025, a seminal event took place in Quara, within Ethiopia’s Gondar Zone: a symposium-like gathering where leaders from across the Amhara region trekked—some for over ten arduous days—to unite under a single banner. This assembly culminated in the signing of what is now known as the “Quara Covenant,” formally establishing the Amhara Fano National Force (AFNF)
From Fragmentation to Cohesion
Previously, Fano was a loose amalgamation of ethnically aligned militia groups, each operating independently under local leadership. However, during this symposium, major commanders from Wollo, Shewa, Gondar, and Gojjam convened to agree on a unified structure and shared vision.
Leadership and Organizational Structure
Declaring its formation on 9 May 2025, the AFNF introduced a 13-member central command, with notable figures like Zemene Kassie playing instrumental roles in this consolidation
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. The effort represented a shift toward centralization among previously decentralized factions.
Beyond Symbolism: Training and Readiness
Shortly after its formation, the AFNF organized a graduation ceremony for recruits who completed an intensive six-month training program. This event symbolized the group’s commitment to structure, discipline, and operational readiness—marking a significant step beyond rhetoric toward tangible capability (The Habesha News)
Summary
The “symposium” in Quara stands as a turning point in the Fano movement’s evolution—from fragmented militia groups to a more unified national force. The video showcases not just a symbolic gathering, but the physical and ideological consolidation of power, signaling greater coordination and strength. Supported by structured training and emerging leadership, the AFNF now positions itself as a formidable force within the Amhara region.
It’s crucial to remember that the leaders of Fano, like all individuals, are fallible and capable of making mistakes. While no one is immune to error, we recognize that Zemene kasie, despite any shortcomings, demonstrates the leadership qualities and strategic thinking needed to guide the Amhara Fano and contribute to the broader Ethiopian context. It’s important to understand that although a single individual may be the visible face of Fano leadership, the decision-making process is far more collaborative. Policies and strategies are developed through a democratic and inclusive process that involves significant input and consensus-building within the organization. Fano strive to ensure transparency and accountability in all its actions. This approach allows the organization to learn from past experiences, adapt to evolving challenges, and effectively represent the interests of the Fano fighters and the broader community. Fano will remain committed to this participatory approach for a more equitable and successful future.
Declaration of Unity: The Spirit of Quara !
Brothers and sisters of Fano, sons and daughters of the Amhara people—today we stand at a turning point written not in ink alone, but in blood, sweat, and sacrifice. The gathering in Quara is not just another meeting; it is the rebirth of our struggle, the moment when scattered voices became one chorus, and scattered hands became one fist.
For years, Fano was spoken of as fragments—Wollo here, Shewa there, Gondar on one side, Gojjam on the other. Brave, yes. Fierce, yes. But divided. The enemies of our people thrived on this disunity, hoping we would never find the strength to march as one. Yet Quara has proven them wrong. Out of distance, hardship, and sacrifice, a single covenant was born: the Amhara Fano National Force (AFNF).
This covenant is not mere symbolism. It is discipline, it is structure, it is readiness. It is the promise that never again will Fano stand as scattered militias, but as a national force bound by shared vision and united command. The creation of the 13-member leadership, the commitment to structured training, and the forging of one chain of command—all are signs that Fano has stepped from resistance into resilience, from reaction into direction.
But unity is not only a necessity for us—it is also the greatest threat to the unrealistically evil, shenanigans prime monster in Addis Abeba. Like crocodiles that shed tears while devouring their prey, Abiy Ahmed shows sorrow and compassion in words, but his actions reveal cruelty. He weeps like a crocodile—praising Ambachew with words, while feeding him to the killers.
He spoke of Seare with honor, but behind crocodile tears, ordered his assassin. He shed crocodile tears for Simegnew, praising the dam, while silencing the man who built it. For Hachalu, his crocodile tears flowed—mourning in words, murdering in deeds. For Asaminew, he offered words of tribute, even as he ordered his death. For Simegnew, Seare, Hachalu, Ambachew, Asaminew, and hundreds more, his hands drip with their blood.
This is not leadership—it is betrayal in its purest form. Abiy has trained his followers to become pathological liars, making deception official policy. For every single truth, there are twenty twisted explanations, all meant to confuse and manipulate. Dr. Milkias, once inside the OPDO, revealed this sickness himself. He even exposed how Abiy plagiarized Machiavelli to craft a doctrine of lies—stirring conflict, waging war, fighting on social media, and starving the people.
Abiy is an embarrassment to the position he holds. He tells armed groups: “Come argue your concerns at the table.” But when unarmed citizens do the same with words, he throws them in jail. Journalists, activists, ordinary citizens—any who dare to speak truth without violence—are silenced, harassed, and imprisoned. His so-called “dialogue” is not an invitation to debate, but a mechanism of control. He negotiates with the armed because they pose a threat he cannot ignore; he jails the unarmed because their words expose his lies. In this way, Abiy turns free expression into a crime, while rewarding violence with negotiation.
Let the unrealistically evil, conflict-manipulating Abiy know: his days of feeding on division are over. Let our people know: the dream of unity has risen from the soil of Quara. And let the world know: Fano is not a relic of history—it is the shield of today and the hope of tomorrow.
The Quara Covenant is our declaration: that no hardship will break us, no betrayal will scatter us, no enemy will defeat us. Together we are stronger than any chain, fiercer than any storm, and more enduring than any empire built on lies.
Fano is unity. Fano is discipline. Fano is the unshakable will of a people who refuse to die.
Long live the Amhara people.
Long live Fano.
Long live Ethiopia.