By Ambassador Adam Jibril Muse All autocratic politicians share one basic belief that they own the absolute truth on life, the rulers of Somalia today continue to behave accordingly, both …
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The Stakes in the Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterA preliminary agreement with Somaliland giving landlocked Ethiopia access to the Gulf of Aden has heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region already in turmoil. In this Q&A, …
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Somaliland hits back at Somalia over stand on MOU with Ethiopia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterFollowing Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ denunciation of the Somaliland-Ethiopia Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a sovereignty violation and regional peace threat, Somaliland has stated that the agreement is built …
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Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed says his country does not wish harm on Somalia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that his country “does not wish any harm” on neighbouring Somalia. His comments in parliament came after Somalia accused landlocked Ethiopia of trying …
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Houthis may sabotage western internet cables in Red Sea, Yemen telecoms firms warn
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTelecom firms linked to the UN-recognised Yemen government said on Sunday they fear Houthi rebels are planning to sabotage a network of submarine cables in the Red Sea critical to …
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Analysis: A port deal puts the Horn of Africa on the brink
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBY CALEB WEISS AND JAMES BARNETT With Washington focused on the threat to international shipping from Yemen, trouble is brewing on the other side of the Red Sea as well. …
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Somalia rejects mediation efforts with Ethiopia over port deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia rejected any discussions with Ethiopia about Addis Ababa’s agreement to lease a port in the breakaway region of Somaliland, as regional heads of state gathered on Thursday to try …
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EU, AU, US say Sudan war and Somalia’s tension with Ethiopia threaten Horn of Africa’s stability
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe African Union, European Union, and United States called Thursday for an immediate cease-fire and constructive dialogue between warring factions in Sudan. The groups also called for an end to …
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UK MP praises Ethiopia’s move to recognise Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSir Gavin Williamson, Conservative Member of the UK Parliament for South Staffordshire, hailed the news of Ethiopia’s recognition of Somaliland and called on the UK government “to show leadership and …
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Ethiopia foreign minister announces nation’s support for Somaliland recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia’s state minister of foreign affairs, Misganu Arga announced that the Ethiopian government will accept the statement that it has reached an agreement to obtain “global recognition” from Ethiopia, which …