Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Saturday that the country refused to negotiate with Ethiopia until it recognized Somalia as an independent and sovereign state. The statement came amid …
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Egypt, Somalia sign defence pact amid tensions with Ethiopia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEgypt and Somalia signed a defence agreement on Wednesday amid ongoing disputes both countries have with Ethiopia. The treaty was signed after a two-day visit by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Cairo, …
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Diplomatic push for sea access to continue, says Ethiopian ambassador
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to secure a reliable and safe route to the sea, according to a statement from Ambassador Nebiyu Tedla, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign …
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No turning back on deal with Ethiopia says Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has vowed to push ahead with controversial plans to lease part of its territory to Ethiopia and criticized Turkish efforts to mediate an end to a standoff over the …
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Somalia accuses Ethiopia of undermining diplomatic ties over maritime dispute
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, accused Ethiopia of trying to undermine Somalia’s international relationships by portraying it as unwilling to engage in dialogue over a maritime dispute …
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UNHCR says nearly 140,000 refugees return to Somalia in 8 years
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSome 139,155 Somali refugees have returned home since December 2014, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Tuesday. The UN refugee agency said it supported 95,185 refugees …
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Somaliland warns Turkey to keep off its maritime zones
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland warned on Wednesday against any deployment of Turkish forces in its maritime zones ahead of a Turkish parliament vote that would authorize sending naval forces to the coast of …
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The strategic importance of recognizing Somaliland for Israel’s security
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Michael Arizanti In recent years, the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and the Horn of Africa has been marked by increasing tensions, particularly from Iran and its proxies, such …
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Minister hints at Somaliland-Ethiopia agreement completion
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland government has announced the imminent implementation of the Somaliland-Ethiopia agreement. “Good news is coming in the next few weeks, inshallah. What is coming will make the people of Somaliland …
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Opposition MP raises concerns over Turkish navy presence in Somali waters
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAn opposition lawmaker expressed serious concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent proposal to deploy the Turkish navy to Somali waters following a hydrocarbon exploration agreement between Turkey and Somalia. …