Telecom 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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Ethiopian ambassador to Somalia apologizes for comments on Somaliland’s status
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopian Ambassador to Somalia, Muqtar Mohamed Waare, has issued an apology for remarks that sparked controversy and led to speculations about his potential dismissal. Earlier this week, Ethiopian media reported …
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ATMIS hands over 9 military bases to Somalia in troop withdrawal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe African Union Mission in Somalia (Atmis) said it has handed over nine military bases to the Somali government, marking the completion of the second phase of the troop withdrawal …
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President Bihi confirms Ethiopian naval base lease and formal recognition of Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterIn a revealing interview with Somaliland National TV, President Muse Bihi Abdi of the self-declared Republic of Somaliland elucidated the critical aspects of the recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia. President …
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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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Waddani objects to President Bihi’s returning electoral law to the Senate
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s opposition party, Waddani, has strongly opposed the electoral law, Code No. 91, which the President sent back to the Senate House. Last week, the President of the breakaway region …
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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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Somalia turns back Ethiopian plane headed for Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia has turned away a plane transporting officials from Ethiopia to the self-declared republic of Somaliland in a major escalation of the diplomatic row between the countries. Somalia’s information minister …
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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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Waddani urges government to consult before entering into agreements
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterWaddani opposition party in Somaliland has expressed its position following the agreement between the President of Somaliland, Muse Bihi, and the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed. Waddani stated that …