Why has the Somalia-Ethiopia row deepened?
Since 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…
Since 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…
China has called for the respect of Somalia’s “territorial integrity” after a maritime accord between Ethiopia and the separatist region of Somaliland raised regional tensions. Under a memorandum of understanding…
Ethiopia 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.…
Somalia 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…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland has dismissed the recently approved Somalia constitution and reiterated its unwavering commitment to self-determination and established governance structures. The…
Somalia has inked a financial deal with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), receiving $31.22 million for the Rural Livelihood Resilience Programme (RLRP), which aims to boost food security…
Turkey and Somalia signed an energy exploration and drilling deal on Thursday, further strengthening bilateral ties after concluding a defence agreement last month. The deal targets hydrocarbon reserves in its…
A 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,…
Somali has gained full membership of the East African Community (EAC) after depositing her instrument of ratification of the treaty of accession with the bloc’s Secretary-General on Monday in Arusha,…
By Abdolgader Mohamed Ali On 21 February the Somali government ratified a landmark defence pact that Mogadishu signed with Turkey earlier in the month. The agreement was the culmination of long-term cooperation…