Ethopia: Oromia State President hints at peace talks with ‘OLA Central Zone Command’ amid reports of Internal split

Addis Abeba – Shimelis Abdisa, President of the Oromia regional state, has addressed the potential for peace talks with the “Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) Central Zone Command” after reports of an internal split within the group.

In a social media post on 10 October 2024, President Shimelis noted the central command’s interest in dialogue with the government, calling it “a positive and encouraging step.”

“If this group shows genuine commitment through action, our government is…