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 …
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China supports Somalia’s integrity following deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterChina 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 …
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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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Somaliland rejects Somalia’s new Constitution, affirms independence
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterThe 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 …
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Somalia receives $31M from IFAD to boost rural resilience and food security
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia 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 …
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Turkey signs oil and gas exploration deal with Somalia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterTurkey 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 …
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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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Somalia gains full membership of East African Community
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomali 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, …
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Will the Turkey-Somalia defence deal fuel Red Sea tensions?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy 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 …