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Ethiopia’s maritime gamble: Seize Somaliland’s offer or yield to Somalia’s pressure?
By 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 dramatically change the geopolitical realities of the region. For Ethiopia, the deal offers something it has lacked for over three…
Turkey’s rising influence in the Horn of Africa
By 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 Turkey, this agreement is a cornerstone in de-escalating the nearly decade-long rivalry between the two nations and signifies Ankara’s growing…
How Viable Is The Turkish-Brokered Ethiopian-Somalian Joint Declaration?
By: 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 year-long dispute. Ethiopia’s MoU with Somaliland at the start of the year, where Addis promised to recognize Hargeisa’s redeclaration of independence and grant it…
Turkey to explore offshore oil blocks in Somalia
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 explore offshore oil blocks belonging to Somalia next month. The move, confirmed by Mohamed Hashi, director of Somalia’s petroleum ministry,…
Can Ankara Resolve the Somaliland Port Dispute?
By 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 a port deal with Somaliland—a breakaway region that claims independence from Somalia. Landlocked Ethiopia agreed to lease 20 km (12…
Diplomatic push for sea access to continue, says Ethiopian ambassador
Ethiopia 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 Affairs. This pursuit, long a strategic priority for the landlocked nation, has gained new urgency under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s…
Somaliland warns Turkey to keep off its maritime zones
Somaliland 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 Somalia. “The Government of the Republic of Somaliland vehemently rejects any potential deployment of Turkish naval forces within Somaliland’s recognized…
Opposition MP raises concerns over Turkish navy presence in Somali waters
An 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. Main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) Deputy Chairman Yankı Bağcıoğlu, a former rear admiral, warned on Saturday that assigning Turkish…
Somalia, Ethiopia sign MoU to resolve diplomatic dispute under Turkiye’s mediation
Somalia 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 of discussions between the rival East African states in the Turkish capital, Ankara, on Monday, Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Taye Aske…
Ethiopia-Somaliland deal: Can the Horn of Africa rift be healed?
Tempers 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 its landlocked neighbour Ethiopia. Somalia is not happy about the maritime agreement, details of which remain murky. Firstly, it believes…