The countries in the Arab Economic and Cooperation Forum with Central Asian Countries and the Republic of Azerbaijan strongly supported the Somali government in its efforts to preserve Somali sovereignty …
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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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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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What the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal means for Washington’s strategy in the Red Sea
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Maxwell Webb Tensions from the Israel-Hamas war have spilled into the Red Sea. But while global leaders are focusing intently on everything happening in the waters of the Red Sea …
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The Stakes in the Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterA preliminary agreement with Somaliland giving landlocked Ethiopia access to the Gulf of Aden has heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region already in turmoil. In this Q&A, …
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Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed says his country does not wish harm on Somalia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has said that his country “does not wish any harm” on neighbouring Somalia. His comments in parliament came after Somalia accused landlocked Ethiopia of trying …
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UNSC urges Ethiopia and Somalia to resolve impasse within IGAD and AU
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe UN Security Council has urged Ethiopia and Somalia to resolve their differences within IGAD and the AU, as confirmed by Ambassador Meles Alem, the spokesperson for the Ethiopian Ministry …
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Analysis: A port deal puts the Horn of Africa on the brink
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBY CALEB WEISS AND JAMES BARNETT With Washington focused on the threat to international shipping from Yemen, trouble is brewing on the other side of the Red Sea as well. …
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Ethiopia foreign minister announces nation’s support for Somaliland recognition
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterEthiopia’s state minister of foreign affairs, Misganu Arga announced that the Ethiopian government will accept the statement that it has reached an agreement to obtain “global recognition” from Ethiopia, which …