The Amhara Fano People's Organization, one of the armed Fano groups operating in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, has signed a permanent peace agreement with the regional government.

The African Union and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) were involved in facilitating the negotiations leading to the agreement.

The accord was signed by the Head of the Amhara Regional State, Ato Arega Kebede, and Ato Masresha Sete representing the AFPO. Ambassador Selma Malika Adadi, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, said the agreement would help lay the foundation for the country’s future stability.

Five days prior, social media reports indicated that two leaders of the AFPO, including Captain Masresha Sete, had surrendered to the government along with other members. The government later confirmed the surrender through an official regional statement.

The agreement marks a significant step toward resolving tensions in the Amhara region and integrating former armed group members into the political and social framework.