Republic of Somaliland has said it deeply offended by the language in the communique issued by the G7 Foreign Ministers referring to the Republic of Somaliland as “Somaliland Region of …
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Sheikh Sharif’s Nairobi meeting with President Hassan Sheikh ends without resolution
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterA high-stakes meeting in Nairobi between Somalia’s former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and current President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, aimed at addressing the country’s ongoing political and constitutional crises, concluded …
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Debt relief clears Somalia’s pathway into new credit, trade to reverse 30-year slump
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia is banking on new opportunities coming out of recent debt relief to seek new credit lines and open up for trade. And in spite of security challenges and ongoing …
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Geopolitical consequences of the conflict-cooperation dynamics in the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL Reporterhe Horn of Africa region is at the core of regional and international contentions. It enjoys a unique location on Bab El-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, diverse natural resources …
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Somaliland, Puntland dismiss Somalia’s closure of Ethiopia’s consulates in Hargeisa and Garowe
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Roda Elmi, and Puntland State Information Minister Mahmud Aydid Dirir have dismissed Somalia’s federal government order to close the Ethiopian Consulates General in Hargeisa and …
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Why has the Somalia-Ethiopia row deepened?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSince the announcement of a deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland three months ago, tensions have been breewing between the two east African neighbours and security partners. Somalia on April 4 …
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China supports Somalia’s integrity following deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterChina 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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Turkey and Ethiopia have had close ties for many years: Somalia maritime deals may shift the dynamics
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia and Turkey, which have had cordial ties since the early 20th century, have drawn even closer in recent years as both battle criticism from the west over domestic policies. …
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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 …