Ethiopian Govt, Oromo Rebels in Talks in Tanzania
Peace talks between Ethiopia's federal government and the rebel Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) are under way in Tanzania's semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar, reports Voice of America.
The talks, which began on April 24, 2023, and are being mediated by Kenya and Norway, come at a critical time for Ethiopia, which has experienced a rise in ethnic tensions and violence in recent years.
The discussions are receiving a generally positive reception, with many expressing hope they will ultimately bring an end to the prolonged period of conflict and instability in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia and the Tigray region were embroiled in a war that began in November 2020. The conflict ended with a peace agreement being signed in November 2022.
In February 2023 it was feared that a conflict between Ethiopia's Oromo and Amhara ethnic groups would disrupt the security situation in Ethiopia, after the Tigray peace agreement was reached.
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East Africa:
Peace Talks Between Ethiopian Govt, Oromo Rebel Group Continue in Tanzania
VOA, 27 April 2023
Peace talks between Ethiopia's federal government and the rebel Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) have started in Tanzania's semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar. Read more »
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East Africa:
Foreign Minister Arrives in Tanzania
Addis Standard, 24 April 2023
Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Demeke Mekonnen, arrived in Tanzania this afternoon, state media said, Read more »
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Ethiopia:
Talks Between Ethiopia Govt, Oromo Liberation Army to Start in Tanzania
Addis Standard, 23 April 2023
Addis Abeba- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said peace talks between the government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) is planned to kick start on Tuesday 25 April in Tanzania. Read more »
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Ethiopia:
OLA Acknowledges' upcoming negotiation with Govt
Addis Standard, 24 April 2023
The OLA is led by its central commander Kumsa Diriba o.k.a Jaal Marroo. Picture: Screenshot/AS Read more »
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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (file photo).