National Dialogue and Political Closure

The National Dialogue Conference launched amid deep distrust, with Fano rejecting participation and opposition skeptical. Amhara council speaker urged dialogue, but the government's security-first approach and lack of political space hinder progress. The governance vacuum in Tigray, with two rival presidents, underscores the failure of political processes. A new analysis ties the dialogue to the Biafra comparison and the ongoing blockade, reinforcing the narrative that Pretoria is dead and humanitarian conditions are worsening.