Ethiopian military forces have closed the border with the Somaliland following intense clashes between Somali regional troops and armed militias in the Harshin district in Somali region. The fighting erupted …
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Somalia and Ethiopia forces engage in deadly fight at the border town of Doolow
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia accused Ethiopian forces of a deadly attack on its troops in a border region on Monday, just days after the two countries signed an accord aimed at resolving months …
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Ankara Declaration Reduces Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions but Leaves Unresolved Gaps
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAuthor: Kathryn Tyson Contributor: Liam Karr Ethiopia and Somalia agreed on December 11 to work toward securing Ethiopian commercial access to the Red Sea as part of a Turkish-mediated deal that …
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Ethiopia-Somalia Deal: Breakthrough or Betrayal?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia has remained silent about the Ankara Declaration, which ended hostility between Ethiopia and Somalia and paved the way to discuss cooperation, including on access to the sea. No official …
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Geopolitical Rivalries in the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Fathi Jama Tensions have escalated following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland in January 2024, granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for …
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Ethiopia sets up clearinghouse at Berbera Port
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Ministry of Finance and Development of Somaliland early today announced the inauguration of the Ethiopian Transit Clearinghouse at Berbera Port, marking a significant milestone in the economic partnership between …
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Somalia demands Ethiopia scrap Somaliland deal as precondition for talks
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Somali government has drawn a red line in its dealings with Ethiopia, insisting that Addis Ababa’s controversial pact with Somaliland must be scrapped before any dialogue can proceed. The …
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A matter of time: Somaliland determined to see through MoU
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIt has been nearly a year since Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland President Muse Bihi announced they had signed a deal that would see Ethiopia lease a portion of …
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Ethiopian embassy relocation exposes deepening diplomatic rift with Somalia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia will relocate the Ethiopian Embassy from its presidential palace, a decision reflecting the growing diplomatic rift fueled by Ethiopia’s controversial port deal with Somaliland, which Somalia views as a direct …
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Abiy Calls for “Peaceful Access” to Red Sea Amid Ethiopia’s Naval Deal with Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated in his parliamentary address today that Ethiopia is committed to achieving access to the Red Sea and intends to pursue this goal through “peaceful …