The offer by Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf that would give Ethiopia access to the port of Tadjoura, about 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the border with Ethiopia, looks like the most serious and …
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Somaliland contemplates strategic countermeasures in response to Somalia’s aggressive stance
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Farid Adrash Independent Analyst In light of Somalia’s recent intensification of pressure on Somaliland, including directives to airlines, financial institutions, and trade partners to refrain from using the name “Somaliland” …
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Somaliland upcoming presidential election offers an opportunity for change and fresh ideals
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Dr Mohamed Abdillahi Omar momar@hotmail.co.uk Somaliland’s fragile democracy comes to test once again on November 13 when the country holds its presidential elections. This will be yet another …
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Somalia threatens to suspend Ethiopian Airlines over Somaliland dispute
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalia has expressed anger about how FlyDubai and Ethiopian Airlines work in Somaliland and threatened that the flights of those planes will be stopped if they don’t respect the independence …
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Can Ankara Resolve the Somaliland Port Dispute?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Nosmot Gbadamosi A second round of Turkish-led indirect talks between Somalia and Ethiopia ended last Tuesday without an agreement. Relations between the two countries broke down in January, when Addis Ababa announced …
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Somali leader refuses to negotiate with Ethiopia
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said on Saturday that the country refused to negotiate with Ethiopia until it recognized Somalia as an independent and sovereign state. The statement came amid …
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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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No turning back on deal with Ethiopia says Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterSomaliland has vowed to push ahead with controversial plans to lease part of its territory to Ethiopia and criticized Turkish efforts to mediate an end to a standoff over the …
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UK foreign secretary urged to listen to support for recognition of Somaliland
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBritain’s former defense secretary Sir Gavin Williamson has urged Foreign Secretary David Lammy to listen to calls for the UK to recognize Somaliland as a sovereign nation, The Independent reported …
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The strategic importance of recognizing Somaliland for Israel’s security
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Michael Arizanti In recent years, the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East and the Horn of Africa has been marked by increasing tensions, particularly from Iran and its proxies, such …