The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has condemned renewed military confrontation in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

In a statement, Mahamat said he is following with deep concern the reports of renewed military confrontation in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

He called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and urged the parties to resume talks to seek a peaceful solution.

The Chairperson reiterated African Union’s continued commitment to work with the parties in support of a consensual political process in the interest of the country.