The European Union Commission has proposed new visa restrictions for Somalia, with the goal of increasing cooperation in the readmission of Somali nationals who entered and remained in the EU …
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Minister hints at Somaliland-Ethiopia agreement completion
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland government has announced the imminent implementation of the Somaliland-Ethiopia agreement. “Good news is coming in the next few weeks, inshallah. What is coming will make the people of Somaliland …
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Opposition MP raises concerns over Turkish navy presence in Somali waters
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAn opposition lawmaker expressed serious concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent proposal to deploy the Turkish navy to Somali waters following a hydrocarbon exploration agreement between Turkey and Somalia. …
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Somaliland urges UN to re-impose Somalia arms embargo
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has called on the United Nations (UN) and the international community “to urgently re-evaluate their decision to lift the arms embargo” on Somalia. “We urge the international community to …
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Türkiye, Somalia sign deal on cooperation in hydrocarbons field
by SL Reporterby SL Reportern agreement on hydrocarbon exploration and production between Türkiye and Somalia was signed in Istanbul on Thursday, marking another point in close relations between the two countries. The agreement was …
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Turkey moves to deploy navy to Somali waters after new defence deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterPresident Recep Tayyip Erdogan introduced a motion to the Turkish parliament on Friday, seeking authorisation for the deployment of Turkish troops to Somalia’s territorial waters. This move follows a defence and economic …
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Somalia president on focus over illicit arms
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been identified as a central figure in an illicit arms network, following the seizure of a large cache of weapons by local militia in …
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US refutes claims it supports Somaliland-Ethiopia deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe U.S. government has refuted claims circulating on social media that U.S. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer (pictured) praised a controversial agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia …
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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal: Can the Horn of Africa rift be healed?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTempers remain high in the Horn of Africa seven months after a New Year’s Day deal saw the self-declared republic of Somaliland agree to lease part of its coastline to …
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Somalia, Ethiopia sign MoU to resolve diplomatic dispute under Turkiye’s mediation
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia and Ethiopia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) expressing mutual willingness to resolve their diplomatic dispute, with the efforts taking place under Turkiye’s mediation. During the first round …