National Dialogue Group Submits 21 Proposals on Federal Cities
The National Dialogue Assembly in Ethiopia has finalized 21 recommendations regarding the status of Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa. The proposals aim to resolve constitutional debates over the capital's jurisdiction, regional ties, and administrative autonomy.
Why it matters
These recommendations address long-standing ethnic and political tensions regarding the governance of Ethiopia's capital, which is central to the country's stability.
NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Dialogue Assembly presented finalized recommendations for the Federal Cities agenda —covering Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa—marking the culmination of 36 days of committee deliberations.
The Joint Verification Group compiled 21 structured recommendations under Agenda 3. Sources report that 20 of these proposals achieved working group consensus, while alternative options were drafted to resolve contentious constitutional debates surrounding Addis Ababa’s legal status and regional ties.
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