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Commentary/OpinionEthiopiaHorn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsNews Analysis
Ethiopia’s maritime gamble: Seize Somaliland’s offer or yield to Somalia’s pressure?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy Adam Daud Ahmed The Horn of Africa stands at the crossroads of its history. In January 2024, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that can …
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Commentary/OpinionHorn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsNews AnalysisPolitics
Turkey’s rising influence in the Horn of Africa
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy 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 …
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Commentary/OpinionHorn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomalia
How Viable Is The Turkish-Brokered Ethiopian-Somalian Joint Declaration?
by SL Reporterby SL ReporterBy: 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 …
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By Simon Marks and Mohamed Sheikh Nor Turkey, seeking to extend its influence in Africa and strengthen energy security, will send the 86-meter long research vessel Oruc Reis to …
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Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsSomaliaSomaliland
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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Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
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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Horn of AfricaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
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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Horn of AfricaNewsSomalia
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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EthiopiaInternational RelationsNewsPoliticsSomaliaSomaliland
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 …