By Nosmot Gbadamosi A second round of Turkish-led indirect talks between Somalia and Ethiopia ended last Tuesday without an agreement. Relations between the two countries broke down in January, when Addis Ababa announced …
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Bihi hits back at Turkey over port deal with Ethiopia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has criticized the Turkish government for supporting Somalia after what he described as its failure to mediate reunification talks between Somalia and Somaliland. Speaking in …
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Somali leader refuses to negotiate with Ethiopia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Saturday that the country refused to negotiate with Ethiopia until it recognized Somalia as an independent and sovereign state. The statement came amid …
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Egypt, Somalia sign defence pact amid tensions with Ethiopia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEgypt and Somalia signed a defence agreement on Wednesday amid ongoing disputes both countries have with Ethiopia. The treaty was signed after a two-day visit by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Cairo, …
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Diplomatic push for sea access to continue, says Ethiopian ambassador
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia is intensifying its diplomatic efforts to secure a reliable and safe route to the sea, according to a statement from Ambassador Nebiyu Tedla, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign …
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New Ethiopia envoy to Somaliland promises to enhance ties between both countries
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe new Ambassador recently appointed by Ethiopia to Somaliland H.E. Teshome Shunde Hamito has said he will work to strengthen cooperation between the two countries and the two peoples. Hon. …
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Somalia accuses Ethiopia of undermining diplomatic ties over maritime dispute
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Ambassador Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, accused Ethiopia of trying to undermine Somalia’s international relationships by portraying it as unwilling to engage in dialogue over a maritime dispute …
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UNHCR says nearly 140,000 refugees return to Somalia in 8 years
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSome 139,155 Somali refugees have returned home since December 2014, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Tuesday. The UN refugee agency said it supported 95,185 refugees …
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Somaliland warns Turkey to keep off its maritime zones
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland warned on Wednesday against any deployment of Turkish forces in its maritime zones ahead of a Turkish parliament vote that would authorize sending naval forces to the coast of …
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Ethiopia denies role in illegal arms smuggling to Somalia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopian government has denied social media reports alleging that Ethiopia was involved with illegal arms traders who smuggled weapons into Somalia from the Ethiopian border on July 15. Ethiopian Foreign …