Ethiopia: ONLF ceasefire, affirming the de-escalating risk outlook

Summary The arrival August 12 of representatives of the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) in the Ethiopian capital following their declaration of a unilateral ceasefire underscore the improving political and economic look for Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa region. Analysis The unilateral cease-fire declared August 12 by the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) underscores the changing nature of national politics in Ethiopia. The development comes days after the resignation and replacement of the Somali regional president and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s assertions in defense of the country’s territorial integrity. But the ONLF resolve can more importantly be seen …

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