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Tuesday, October 25, 2022 –Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially started his work as Ethiopia–Tigray peace mediator.
Uhuru joined the team today with the African Union AU making a confirmation that the talks were officially underway even after this flopped to start on October 7 after Mr. Kenyatta cited a schedule conflict.
“Regrettably, I wish to notify you that I will not be able to attend the AU-Convened Peace Talks in South Africa owing to conflicts in my schedule.
“However, in the interim, and as you consider the possibility for another date for the peace talks, I would be grateful to receive further clarity on the structure and modalities of the talks,” Uhuru stated.
But today, the Chairperson of the commission, Moussa Faki Mahamat, explained that the talks will be overseen by Mr. Kenyatta helped by AU High Representative Hon of Africa Mr. Olesegun Obasanjo.
Also Deputy President Dr Phumzie Mlambo Ngcuka from South Africa will be present to help steer the long exercise.
“The Chairperson reiterates the AU’s continued commitment to support the parties in an Ethiopian-owned and AU-led process to silence the guns towards a united, stable, peaceful and resilient Ethiopia,” the statement in part read.
Mr. Uhuru Kenyatta was picked by President William Ruto to be the special envoy to Ethiopia, a position Uhuru had earlier not shown any commitment to.
