U.S. and Ethiopia Discuss Regional Stability in High-Level Call
Ethiofact – The United States and Ethiopia reaffirmed their shared commitment to promoting stability and peace in the Horn of Africa during a phone call between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, according to an official readout released on Thursday.
The statement emphasized cooperation on “regional stability” and efforts to build “a foundation for peace” in the broader region. While the readout did not specify whether domestic Ethiopian issues were addressed, diplomatic communications of this type often highlight regional priorities even when internal matters are part of private discussions.
Relations between Washington and Addis Ababa have been closely watched amid ongoing security, political, and humanitarian concerns in Ethiopia and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa. Analysts note that the call signals continued engagement between the two governments as they navigate both regional challenges and evolving bilateral priorities.
No further details were released about the duration of the call or additional topics discussed.
Internally, the crisis in the Amhara region has intensified, as the Abiy Ahmed government is engaged in a full-scale fight against the Fano fighters, who now control 85% of the region, excluding the main cities.
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