By 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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Somaliland’s Peaceful Handover withstands neighbourhood strains
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland reinforced its reputation as one of the Horn of Africa’s stronger democracies by staging a successful presidential election and ushering in a peaceful transfer of power. In this Q&A, …
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Somaliland: The Nation the World Won’t Recognize but Can’t Ignore
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterByDaniel Haile Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia since the 1990s, has been a beacon of stability, security, and democratic governance, marked by peaceful transitions of power. This accomplishment sharply …
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A Trump White House looks set to recognize Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland, a self-governing region within Somalia, will be much closer to being recognized by the United States as the world’s newest country when Donald Trump returns to the White House …
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Bihi meets US envoy and AFRICOM commander
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterOutgoing president of Somaliland, Muuse Biixi Abdi held a meeting with the Ambassador of the United States Amb. Richard H. Riley and the Commander of the United States Army of …
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Uneasy Neighbors: The Regional Impact of Ethiopia’s Expansionist Ambitions
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Yohannes Woldemariam In its renewed campaign for access to the Red Sea, Ethiopia is threatening to further destabilise the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia already has port access for trade …
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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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Somalia and Somaliland: Competing narrative in the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Mohamed Osman Guudle The political landscape of the Horn of Africa is one of the world’s most complex and contentious. Its epicenter is the longstanding conflict between Somalia and …
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Somaliland’s new government is ready to drive change: these are its 3 big goals
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Brendon J. Cannon The fierce electoral competition in Somaliland – coupled with clan politics and governance challenges – makes it important to understand the implications of the de facto …