Uganda, April 25 -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said that his government will begin peace negotiations with the outlawed rebel group, the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA).

The talks aimed to end over half a century-long insurgency of the rebels, will begin today.

This is the first time for the Ethiopian government to officially announce via its Prime Minister that it would negotiate with this banned rebel group.

OLA was declared by Addis Ababa as a terrorist entity in May 2021.

"Peace negotiation with 'Oneg-Shene' will start on Tuesday in Tanzania," Abiy said on Sunday, using the local name for the OLA rebels.

"The people of Ethiopia and the government eagerly need this negotiation," Abiy added.The Oromo rebel group on their side ...