the african union mediated the talks, led by former nigerian president olusen obasanjo and former kenyandent uhuru kenyatta. >> today is the beginning of a new town for ethiopia, the horn of africa, and indeed for africa as a whole. we have seen in practice and actualization what we have tried to achieve for ourselves over the years. african solution for african problems. >> a of how the war started. ethnic tigraines dominated ethiopian politics for nearly 30 years until prime minister abi ahmed came to power in 2018. two years later he ordered a military operation against the tplf, he accused the group of attacking military bases and holding an unauthorized regional election. northern tigray has been under blockade for 17 months with aid restricted and internet and phone services blocked, both sides have been accused of violating human rights. now the last ceasefire signed in august broke down and ethiopian government forces were closing in on tigris regional capital , mike kelly. before the latest round of talks. after this ceasefire was announced, ethiopia's prime minister in a statem