On one of Bashir Goth’s many visits to Capitol Hill to discuss Somaliland – the strategically placed, “de facto” country in the Horn of Africa that split from Somalia when …
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Somaliland MoU being handled by PM, says Transport Minister
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia’s minister for Transport and Logistics Alemu Sime minister has told Parliament that the country is pursuing the sea access deal with Somaliland amidst reports of the Somali government’s demand …
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Somaliland needs to rethink strategy amid Djibouti’s growing hostility
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Badri Jimale The relationship between Djibouti and Somaliland has long been contentious, with Djibouti displaying consistent hostility towards its neighbour. This hostility stems from two primary factors: fear of …
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Ethiopia presents MOU with Somaliland to parliament for discussion
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Ethiopian Minister of Transport and Logistics, Alemu Sime, presented an agreement with Somaliland to the Ethiopian Parliament on Tuesday. Sime informed the MPs that the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) …
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Somaliland seeks increased Ethiopian investments
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland seeks increased Ethiopian investments in the fishery, agriculture, and logistics sectors as Hargeisa craves boosted trade ties with its gigantic neighbor. Having a strategic location, easy access to the …
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Nobody will break Hargeisa and Addis ties, says Somaliland information minister
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has vowed to continue defying and counter-fighting the ongoing smear campaign by what it terms‘ arch and historical enemies’ to fracture the glowing ties between Addis Ababa and Hargeisa. …
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Somaliland leader says access deal with Ethiopia can deter Houthi attacks
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Andres Schipani– Financial Times The contentious deal that Somaliland has struck with Ethiopia to lease a strip of land near the entrance to the Red Sea would help “secure …
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Is Ethiopia stirring a hornet’s nest over Somaliland?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia has reportedly upgraded its consular office in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, to a fully-fledged embassy, a move which would not go down well in Mogadishu, Somalia which still …
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Ethiopia remain mum over upgrade of Consul in Hargeisa to full embassy
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia has reportedly upgraded its consular office in Hargeisa, Somaliland, to full embassy status, according to Somaliland officials. The announcement, made during the 33rd anniversary of Somaliland’s self-declared independence from …
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DP World would be the winner if Somaliland-Ethiopia MOU sails through
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Gavin van Marle Everywhere you look across supply chains, one geopolitical play after another is forcing hands, calling bluffs, always bringing consequences, intended or otherwise. The latest is the …