Egypt 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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UNHCR says nearly 140,000 refugees return to Somalia in 8 years
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSome 139,155 Somali refugees have returned home since December 2014, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said on Tuesday. The UN refugee agency said it supported 95,185 refugees …
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Somaliland warns Turkey to keep off its maritime zones
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland warned on Wednesday against any deployment of Turkish forces in its maritime zones ahead of a Turkish parliament vote that would authorize sending naval forces to the coast of …
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New visa restrictions for Somalia nationals by European Union
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe European Union Commission has proposed new visa restrictions for Somalia, with the goal of increasing cooperation in the readmission of Somali nationals who entered and remained in the EU …
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Minister hints at Somaliland-Ethiopia agreement completion
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland government has announced the imminent implementation of the Somaliland-Ethiopia agreement. “Good news is coming in the next few weeks, inshallah. What is coming will make the people of Somaliland …
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Opposition MP raises concerns over Turkish navy presence in Somali waters
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterAn opposition lawmaker expressed serious concerns over President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s recent proposal to deploy the Turkish navy to Somali waters following a hydrocarbon exploration agreement between Turkey and Somalia. …
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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal: Can the Horn of Africa rift be healed?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTempers remain high in the Horn of Africa seven months after a New Year’s Day deal saw the self-declared republic of Somaliland agree to lease part of its coastline to …
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Somalia, Ethiopia sign MoU to resolve diplomatic dispute under Turkiye’s mediation
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia and Ethiopia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) expressing mutual willingness to resolve their diplomatic dispute, with the efforts taking place under Turkiye’s mediation. During the first round …
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Ethiopia-Somaliland deal: Can the Horn of Africa rift be healed?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTempers remain high in the Horn of Africa seven months after a New Year’s Day deal saw the self-declared republic of Somaliland agree to lease part of its coastline to …