China has called for the respect of Somalia’s “territorial integrity” after a maritime accord between Ethiopia and the separatist region of Somaliland raised regional tensions. Under a memorandum of understanding …
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Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomalia
Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador amid row over Somaliland port deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia has expelled the Ethiopian ambassador from the country and ordered the closure of two consulates. It accused Ethiopia of infringing on Somalia’s “sovereignty and internal affairs”. Somalia also recalled …
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Somaliland rejects Somalia’s new Constitution, affirms independence
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland has dismissed the recently approved Somalia constitution and reiterated its unwavering commitment to self-determination and established governance structures. The …
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Ethiopia, Somalia dispute won’t transform into turmoil for the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy DILARA ASLAN ÖZER A deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland has sent waves of debates throughout the region, has even raised questions about the stability of the Horn of Africa …
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Bihi and Waddani Party chairman meet to discuss peaceful elections
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and the chairman of the Waddani Party, Adirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, discussed the upcoming elections, focusing on ensuring peaceful competition and defending the existence of …
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Wadani and UCID welcome Somaliland-Ethiopia agreement
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe opposition parties have welcomed the recent MoU agreement reached between Somaliland and Ethiopia following a meeting between the leadership of the two opposition parties and the heads of a …
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The UAE builds its strategic position in East Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe UAE has sought to use its ample financial resources and the extensive training and experience it obtained through decades of security partnership with the United States to try to …
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Ethiopia’s diplomatic retreat: The case of portal deal politics with Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBY AGENAGN KEBEDE Following Ethiopia’s 2018 internal political reform, the country has seen a backsliding in diplomatic relations. This retreat into diplomacy occurs as a result of Abiy Ahmed’s administration …
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The long overdue Somaliland Presidential elections willbe held in November this year after President Muse Bihi Abdi, enacted two amended electoral laws on Saturday: the Electoral and Voter Registration Law …
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Lord Polak continues push for Somaliland recognition by British government
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterLord Stuart Polak has called on the British government to recognize Somaliland to contribute to the stability of the region. In a debate in the British House of Elders on …