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Turkey’s rising influence in the Horn of Africa
By Paulo Aguiar The Horn of Africa, long plagued by geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes, has witnessed a significant development with the recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia to address Ethiopia’s maritime access. Brokered by Turkey, this agreement is a cornerstone in de-escalating the nearly decade-long rivalry between the two nations and signifies Ankara’s growing…
Eritrea describes the Ankara declaration as “dubious and unreliable”
The government of Eritrea has expressed concern over the Ankara declaration reached between Ethiopia and Somalia. Eritrea, an ally of the Somali government formed after the conflict with the Ethiopian government, now harbors significant doubts about the recent agreement reached in Ankara between President Hassan Sheikh and Prime Minister Abiy…
How Viable Is The Turkish-Brokered Ethiopian-Somalian Joint Declaration?
By: Andrew Korybko Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan defied expectations by getting Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (HSM) to agree to a joint declaration for resolving their year-long dispute. Ethiopia’s MoU with Somaliland at the start of the year, where Addis promised to recognize Hargeisa’s redeclaration of independence and grant it…
Egypt Should Bet on Somaliland, Not Somalia
By Michael Rubin In late September, an Egyptian naval vessel docked in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, to offload a shipment of weaponry including anti-aircraft guns and artillery, many of them outdated and some even World War II-vintage. It was Egypt’s second major delivery. A month before, two Egyptian C-130s…
Somalia expels Ethiopian diplomat from Mogadishu
Somalia has declared an Ethiopian diplomat working in Mogadishu a persona non grata. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the diplomat of engaging in "activities incompatible with his diplomatic role." The diplomat, Ali Mohamed Adan, who is a counselor at Ethiopia's embassy in Mogadishu,…
Somali visa suspension by Italy is due to bureaucracy
Italy has pointed the finger at bureaucratic red tape for its abrupt halt in issuing visas to Somali nationals—a move that left many puzzled. Ambassador Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, in a rare candid statement, dismissed rumours of political maneuvering, attributing the freeze to administrative snags in the visa processing system.…
Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia cement ‘axis against Ethiopia’
The 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 the summit made reference to "respect for the sovereignty... and territorial integrity of the countries in the region". This could…
Somali and Ethiopia in exchange of words at UN Assembly over Somaliland deal
Somalia’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 region of Somaliland. The region has been on high alert since January when Ethiopia announced its intention to construct a…
Italy suspends Schengen visas for Somalia amid EU immigration restrictions
Italy has suspended the issuance of Schengen visas for Somali citizens, marking a significant shift in the European Union’s broader tightening of immigration controls. The announcement was made on Wednesday via X (formerly Twitter) by the Italian Embassy in Nairobi. The Embassy stated, “Please be informed that the Embassy of…
Somaliland raises alarm over Egypt’s Supply of weapons to Mogadishu
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has expressed profound concern over the recent transfer of heavy weapons to the Mogadishu administration by Egypt, warning that the move endangers the security of the Horn of Africa, a region already grappling with complex security challenges. In an official statement, Somaliland’s government…