Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission concludes its mandate

Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Commission has officially concluded its mandate after four years and eight months of operation. Established to address long-standing grievances through dialogue, the commission faced significant controversy and criticism from various political actors and participants regarding its neutrality and influence. Chief Commissioner Professor Mesfin Araya confirmed that the commission has compiled 394 recommendations, clarifying that these are not final binding decisions but inputs for further national discourse. While the commission has finished its work, it did not publicly disclose the final recommendations before dissolving, passing that responsibility to the House of People's Representatives. Critics argue that a genuine political settlement requires a more inclusive and independent process.