Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said his government is open to talks with the rebel Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), but he doubts the group’s cohesion.The PM made the statement earlier this week during a 90 minutes long discussion with Ethiopian academics that was broadcast on state media outlets. The discussion was held under the banner “academics for national prosperity” with hundreds of academics drawn from across Ethiopia. “Aba-Gedas (ethnic Oromo traditional elders) and local elders have tried, but the option for peace is still open. The PM claimed the OLA doesn’t have central command and leadership and as such cast doubts on any successful negotiations with the rebels. The Ambo Shene, the Dembi-Dolo Shene, the Guji Shene?

Source: Ethiopian News January 28, 2023 20:27 UTC