Oct 19 — China’s Foreign Ministry said President Xi proposed four principles for constructive participation in resolving African hotspots during a meeting with Togo’s council-of-ministers chair Faure, and that the guidance is relevant to the current Horn of Africa situation. The principles: 1) African-led solutions — African states and peoples should play the central role; 2) uphold fairness and justice — all parties should follow the UN Charter and respect the sovereignty and territorial integr

Oct 19 — China’s Foreign Ministry said President Xi proposed four principles for constructive participation in resolving African hotspots during a meeting with Togo’s council-of-ministers chair Faure, and that the guidance is relevant to the current Horn of Africa situation. The principles: 1) African-led solutions — African states and peoples should play the central role; 2) uphold fairness and justice — all parties should follow the UN Charter and respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of concerned countries; 3) pursue ceasefire and reconciliation — war and unilateral sanctions cannot resolve interstate disputes; parties should respect each other, consult broadly, seek common ground while reserving differences, and make mutual concessions; 4) address both symptoms and root causes — combine immediate security measures with long-term development planning.