By Paulo Aguiar The Horn of Africa, long plagued by geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes, has witnessed a significant development with the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia to address Ethiopia’s maritime access. Brokered by …
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Somaliland delegation hold meeting with Ethiopian leaders in Jigjiga
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterA delegation led by the Somaliland Minister of Interior Security oMr. Abdalle Maxamed Carab held an important meeting in Jigjiga city of the region of Somalia Ethiopia with high officials …
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President Abdirahman Irro has appointed 5 new advisers to his government. The five include Cabdulqaadir Jirde, who will be the advisor to the president on political affairs, Dr Abdirahman Bayle, …
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Can the Ankara Declaration deliver peace, or is Ethiopia playing a game of manipulation?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Aman Obsiye Türkiye’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is credited with facilitating the recently signed Ankara Declaration between Somalia and Ethiopia. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on January 1, 2024, …
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Eritrea describes the Ankara declaration as “dubious and unreliable”
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe government of Eritrea has expressed concern over the Ankara declaration reached between Ethiopia and Somalia. Eritrea, an ally of the Somali government formed after the conflict with the Ethiopian …
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Ex Mining minister Egal appointed National Intelligence Commander
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterFormer minister for mining has been appointed the national intelligence Commander. The president of Somaliland Abdirahman Maxamed Abdillahi (Cirro) appointed Jama Mohamud Cigaal Mohamed (pictured) on Wednesday to take over …
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Somaliland leader calls talks to end eastern conflict
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland Administration spokesperson has said that President Abdirahman Abdullahi (Cirro) had called for unconditional talks with any entity involved “in the eastern Somaliland conflict.” In what is seen as a …
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The strategic implications of Somaliland’s recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Mariam Robly The pursuit of international recognition by Somaliland represents a pivotal moment that could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa. This analysis examines how recognition …
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U.S. Africa Command head General Langley expected to visit Somaliland soon
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterGeneral Michael E. Langley, Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is set to visit Somaliland in the coming days, according to sources familiar with the matter. This significant development comes …
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Somaliland president commits to his oath of office
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe Head of State, H.E. President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has reiterated that he would adhere to the tenets of his oath of office of defending the nation, religion and …