Ethiopian National Dialogue Exemplary for Africa, Says AU High Representative Obasanjo
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo praised Ethiopia's recently concluded National Dialogue as a historic model for the African continent. The 40-day conference aimed to foster long-term peace, stability, and national unity through inclusive discussion.
Why it matters
The success of this dialogue is viewed as a critical step for Ethiopia's internal stability and a potential blueprint for conflict resolution in other African nations.
አማርኛ ትግርኛ Afaan Oromoo Af‑Soomaali Qafar Afa English Français عربي Politics Social Economy Sport Technology Environment Feature Videos About Us Ethiopian National Dialogue Exemplary for Africa, Says AU High Representative Obasanjo 🔇Unmute Addis Ababa, August 22, 2026 (ENA) — Former Nigerian President and African Union High Representative Olusegun Obasanjo said Ethiopia’s national dialogue is historic and exemplary for the rest of Africa.
Addressing the closing ceremony of Ethiopia’s historic National Dialogue Conference at the Addis International Convention Center today, Obasanjo congratulated Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the National Dialogue Commission for the successful conclusion and great achievements of the dialogue.
The African Union High Representative noted that the primary objective of the national dialogue is ensuring lasting peace, security, and stability in order to achieve conditions for total development and growth of the nation.
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