Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country. To Ethiopia’s growing alarm, Egypt is also set to join the multinational …
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Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement ‘axis against Ethiopia’
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe leaders of Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea – countries which all have strained relations with Ethiopia – have been meeting in the Eritrean capital, Asmara. An Eritrean statement wrapping up …
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Somali and Ethiopia in exchange of words at UN Assembly over Somaliland deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia’s Prime Minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, has accused Ethiopia of “flagrantly violating” Somalia’s territorial integrity following Ethiopia’s unexpected announcement of plans to lease a portion of coastline from the self-declared breakaway …
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Ethiopia considering shifting fuel imports to Berbera from Djibouti port
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia is considering shifting its fuel imports from Djibouti to Somaliland’s Berbera port, citing long-standing capacity issues at Djibouti’s Horizon Oil Storage Depot, according to reports from multiple independent Ethiopian …
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War scenarios and conflict contexts: critical relations between Somalia, Ethiopia and Egypt
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe situation in the Horn of Africa is extremely complex. Somalia is arming itself to fight more effectively against Al-Shabaab terrorists, while in Ethiopia the situation is critical due to …
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Somali PM rejects Ethiopia’s claim over maritime waters
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has strongly opposed Ethiopia’s alleged attempts to claim Somalia’s territorial waters or enforce a disputed agreement with Somaliland, stating that his government will not …
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Djibouti rejects Ethiopia’s full control of Tadjoura Port, offers joint management deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterDjibouti has announced it will not grant Ethiopia complete control over the Port of Tadjoura, offering instead a joint management agreement to secure trade relations between the two nations. This …
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Sunday that his country would “humiliate” any nation that threatens its sovereignty, as tensions spiral in the volatile Horn of Africa. Africa’s second most …
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Bihi defies Somalia in pushing naval deal with Ethiopia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland’s government remains committed to a controversial agreement with Ethiopia to lease part of its coastline for a naval base despite mounting opposition from Somalia and increasing international criticism. Speaking …
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Somali President declines meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister in Beijing
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has declined a proposal to meet with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in Beijing, …