The 24 are accused of telecom fraud, inciting ethnic clashes and other criminal activities connected to a deadly unrest in July.
According to the statement by the attorney-general’s office, the 24 will appear in court on Monday.
Mr Jawar is known for helping the current Ethiopian prime minister to get to power in 2018.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia has filed terrorism charges against 24 individuals including Jawar Mohammed, a prominent Oromo opposition figure known for his open and strong criticism against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.