By The Chairperson of the Commission of the African Union, H.E Moussa Faki Mahamat, has been closely following the tension resulting from the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and the region of Somalia (Somaliland).
The Chairperson calls for calm and mutual respect to de-escalate the simmering tension between the Governments of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Federal Republic of Somalia. In this regard, He urges the two countries to refrain from any action that unintentionally may lead to a deterioration of the good relations between the two neighboring Eastern African countries.
He stresses the imperative to respect the unity, territorial integrity, and full sovereignty of all African Union member states including the Federal Republic of Somalia and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Furthermore, the Chairperson underscores the importance of adhering to the norms of good neighborliness to promote and consolidate peace, security, and stability in the Horn of Africa region.
He urges the two brother countries to engage without delay in a négociation process to settle their differences in the most constructive, peaceful, and collaborative manner to consolidate and deepen their cooperation to serve peace and security in the region.
He reaffirms that the African Union will stand strongly on their side to encourage an African solution to this African new tension.
