Agenda Gathering Processes from Ethiopian Diaspora in Six Countries Successful: ENDC

Addis Ababa, October 17, 2025 (ENA) -- The Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission (ENDC) has announced the successful completion of the agenda-gathering processes from the diaspora communities residing in South Africa, North America, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

In a press briefing today, ENDC Spokesperson Tibebu Tadesse said the Ethiopian Diaspora in the countries has shown their commitment by participating in the discussions.

He also emphasized the Commission's commitment to an inclusive, participatory and neutral stance in conducting the dialogues with individuals and groups with diverse viewpoints.

The agenda gathering processes in South Africa, North America, Canada, the United Arab Emirates, Sweden, and the United Kingdom were conducted both face-to-face and on the internet, the Spokesperson added.

The discussions held in the six countries were diverse and intense, resulting in identifying the factors behind differing opinions on Ethiopia’s affairs and submitting those insights to the commission for consideration.

Along with presenting their agendas, the participants had chosen representatives who take part in the national dialogue conference, it was learned.

The forums were effectively conducted by the Ethiopian Diaspora, engaged wholeheartedly in the peace-building process.

According to Tibebu, areas not accessed physically by the Commission will be given the chance to register their agendas through the internet and select representatives.

ENDC will next focus on collecting agendas and get representatives elected in Tigray Region, the Spokesperson said.

Efforts are underway to create favorable conditions to begin the agenda-gathering process in the region in cooperation with stakeholders and the interim administration leadership.

The Spokesperson finally said he hopes that the process in Tigray may begin late this month.