In Addis Ababa, representatives from Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray regional state have commenced discussions to overcome the hurdles obstructing the implementation of the Pretoria peace agreement.
Conceived and signed in South Africa during November 2022, the accord endeavours to instil stability in the aftermath of the conflict that erupted in November 2020 between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the federal government.
Persistent challenges in executing the agreement have given rise to tensions, prompting the intervention of the African Union, which is mediating discussions to seek a comprehensive resolution.
The Pretoria Agreement, with its focus on power-sharing, regional autonomy, and resource control, serves as a platform to address the root causes of the conflict through diplomatic negotiation.
Getachew Reda, the interim president of Tigray’s administration, has declared a halt to further bilateral meetings with the federal government until all outstanding issues are satisfactorily resolved.
Noteworthy figures such as Kenya’s former President Uhuru Kenyatta and Nigeria’s ex-President Olusegun Obassanjo are actively engaged in the mediating team, working towards fostering a conducive environment for dialogue and lasting peace
