The leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea – countries which all have strained relations with Ethiopia – have been meeting in the Eritrean capital, Asmara. An Eritrean statement wrapping up …
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Waddani’s strategic blueprint for Somaliland’s role in the global arena
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Abdi Halim M Musa (E-mail: halimusa4@gmail.com) As Somaliland approaches the presidential election on November 13, 2024, the nation finds itself at a crossroads. The choice before the people is …
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Somalia gives Ethiopia month’s end to void Somaliland Sea access deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia has issued an ultimatum to Ethiopia, demanding the neighboring country abandon its sea access deal with Somaliland by the end of this month, according to comments made by Hussein …
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Somalia-Ethiopia tensions escalate; UN urges diplomatic resolution
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIn a crucial week for Somalia’s security plan, discussions in Washington and New York have underscored the urgent need for preparation for the upcoming African Union Support Mission in Somalia …
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Somaliland is where India can counter China in east Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Samir Bhattacharya India should develop closer relations with Somaliland, especially by using its port. This could provide India a valuable tool for countering China’s influence along the eastern coast …
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Tensions rise in Horn of Africa as Ethiopia searches for a route to the sea
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTensions are running high in the Horn of Africa as Somalia continues to demand Ethiopia annuls a controversial port deal with the breakaway republic of Somaliland, or else withdraw its …
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Somali and Ethiopia in exchange of words at UN Assembly over Somaliland deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has accused Ethiopia of “flagrantly violating” Somalia’s territorial integrity following Ethiopia’s unexpected announcement of plans to lease a portion of coastline from the self-declared breakaway …
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Trouble at the double in Somali airspace
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Alan Dron Airline pilots must be able to trust absolutely the instructions they receive from air traffic controllers. Which makes recent incidents over Somalia a matter of concern. Pilots …
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Rising Somalia-Ethiopia tensions threaten Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterGrowing tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia, heightened by arms shipments, risk destabilising the fragile Horn of Africa and creating opportunities for the Islamist insurgents of Al-Shabaab, experts say. The region …
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Italy suspends Schengen visas for Somalia amid EU immigration restrictions
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterItaly has suspended the issuance of Schengen visas for Somali citizens, marking a significant shift in the European Union’s broader tightening of immigration controls. The announcement was made on Wednesday …