Ethiopia launches national dialogue conference

July 10, 2026

Ethiopia officially launched its national dialogue conference yesterday in Addis Ababa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivered a speech at the opening.

The three-week conference brings together more than 4,000 participants from over 1,195 woredas. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated that resolving differences through dialogue plays a significant role in safeguarding the country's interests.

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo attended the event and shared his experience in leading peace talks. He noted that in civil war there are no winners or losers.

African Union Commissioner Bankole Adeoye and IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu said the dialogue sets an example for Africa. National Dialogue Commissioner Yonas Adaye stated that the process will build a lasting culture of peace.

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X users, primarily Ethiopian officials, media outlets, and diplomats, shared positive and neutral reactions to the launch of the National Dialogue Conference, emphasizing unity, historical significance, and peaceful dialogue. High-engagement posts quoted PM Abiy Ahmed on breaking cycles of rhetoric and violence. Limited skeptical views mentioned regional tensions like Tigray concerns alongside the event.

It is with great pride that I join you today at the opening ceremony of this historic National Dialogue. This grand conference, which will bring together four thousand participants under one roof in the coming weeks, marks a historic opportunity for Ethiopia to obtain the “pen… pic.twitter.com/q84sokN4cb

— Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 (@AbiyAhmedAli) Hulyo 15, 2026

🇪🇹A defining moment in Ethiopia's history unfolds.
Thousands of voices, one shared purpose.
Today, Ethiopia officially launched its long-awaited National Dialogue Conference in Addis Ababa, bringing together more than 4,000 representatives from across the country. pic.twitter.com/WMpgMnoU2s

— Ethiopian News Agency (@EthiopianNewsA) Hulyo 15, 2026

Today marks a significant milestone for Ethiopia as the National Dialogue Conference commences in Addis Ababa. Prime Minister Abiy underscored the importance of substituting inflammatory rhetoric with constructive dialogue to protect the nation from external interference and to… https://t.co/zfW3mxL3c9

— Berhanu Tsegaye (@BerhanuTsegaye) Hulyo 15, 2026

🇪🇹 Ethiopian PM launches National Dialogue to "safeguard Ethiopia from external interference"

The initiative aims to break the cycle of "inflammatory rhetoric" and violence by replacing it with dialogue and discussion, Abiy Ahmed said.

👉 He urged setting aside local interests… https://t.co/vxOBo18ZUM pic.twitter.com/ENfQzHA9uc

— Sputnik Africa (@sputnik_africa) Hulyo 15, 2026

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