Credible sources also told Addis Standard that in addition to IGAD, the talks are being facilitated by the governments of Norway, Kenya. Both the government of Ethiopia and the OLA have so far remained tight-lipped on the topics of the ongoing talks. Addis Standard understands that there are more representatives of the OLA present at the venue. Over the past few months, both the federal government and the OLA have been signaling efforts in resolving the war through peace talks. The PM was referring to the call made by the Oromia regional state president Shimelis Abdissa while addressing the 6th regular meeting of Caffee Oromia, the regional council, on 17 February.

Source: Ethiopian News April 28, 2023 11:40 UTC