Ethiopia has remained silent about the Ankara Declaration, which ended hostility between Ethiopia and Somalia and paved the way to discuss cooperation, including on access to the sea. No official …
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Geopolitical Rivalries in the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy 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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Irro holds key meeting with UK envoy
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe president of Somaliland Mr. Abdirahman Maxamed Cabdilaahi (Cirro) has thanked the United Kingdom for its continued support of the country. Irro held a special meeting with the ambassador of …
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Somaliland to solidify ties with Taiwan
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s new president, Abdirahi Mohamed Abdullahi, favors the continued development of close ties to Taiwan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday. While the two countries did not maintain official …
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US to enhance bilateral relations with Somaliland after smooth transition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterU.S. Ambassador Richard H. Riley has congratulated Somaliland for a peaceful transition in the country’s leadership that ushered in new President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on December 12. Riley who …
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Irro officially takes over Somaliland leadership with promise to uplift economy and push for recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterFighting corruption, improving the economy and reducing poverty will be the key areas newly inaugurated Somaliland president Abdirahman looks to tackle in his leadership. At the same time, Irro who …
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Trump regime may soon recognize Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland 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 in January. Support for the …
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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 …