Discussions between Ethiopia’s federal government and representatives of Tigray fighters (TPLF) have been allegedly extended in South Africa.
The African Union-led exchanges seek a cessation of hostilities.
In addition to former Nigerian president Obasanjo, who represents the AU in the Horn of Africa, and former Kenyan leader Kenyatta, the mediation team also includes former South African vice president Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
The negotiations which began on October the 25th and were due to end on the 30th is the first public dialogue between the warring sides since the conflict erupted in November 2020.
