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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Waddani deputy chair meets top diplomats in Nairobi
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterWaddani party campaign continued in top gear with Dr Mohamed Abdillahi Omar, the deputy chairman of the party meeting foreign diplomats in Nairobi. Omar took the chance to state the …
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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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KAAH political Association leader Mohamud Hashi has now endorsed plans for the upcoming elections. Hashi, the chairman of the KAAH political association stated that the election rules are now complete, …
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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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Another top Kulmiye leader joins Waddani
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAnother key member of the Kulmiye party has ditched the ruling party to join hands with the opposition party Waddani. The presidential candidate of WADDANI party Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi …
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The Kulmiye Party has been the ruling party in Somaliland since 2010. Here are some promises they made during their election campaigns that remain unfulfilled or partially fulfilled: 1. …
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No turning back on deal with Ethiopia says Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has vowed to push ahead with controversial plans to lease part of its territory to Ethiopia and criticized Turkish efforts to mediate an end to a standoff over the …