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Somalia rejects mediation with Ethiopia gov’t over Somaliland port deal

The Ethiopia-Somalia feud continues with Mogadishu claiming its territorial integrity has been violated by the deal.

Al Jazeera

Ethiopia's deal with Somaliland upends regional dynamics, risking strife across the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa ushered in the new year with news of a deal that would ensure that diplomatic relations in the region got off to a bumpy start in 2024. Ethiopia, it was announced on Jan. 1, had signed a memorandum of understanding with the breakaway region of Somaliland,…

The Conversation

‘We are ready for a war’: Somalia threatens conflict with Ethiopia over breakaway region

Somaliland hoped to be recognised as a country after port deal with landlocked Ethiopia - but move has sparked fury in Somalia

The Guardian - UK

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Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea: success rests on good relations with its neighbours

On 1 January, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding granting Addis Ababa direct access to the Gulf of Aden. This strategic agreement paves the way for Ethiopia to establish commercial and military bases along the coast.

The Conversation

Bengaluru doctors successfully conduct complex surgery on Somaliland citizen

Life for Ahmed (name changed), a 39-year-old health inspector from Somaliland in Africa was full of pain and suffering. He had multiple fistulae-in-ano (six high and low fistulae) that resulted in recurrent health issues and compromised quality of life over a prolonged period.

The Hindu

OPINION - Somaliland is my home country — Britain has a moral duty to recognise it

History was being made in the Horn of Africa, just at the point last week when many of us were contemplating what our new year resolutions would be.

Evening Standard

Somalia signs law 'nullifying' Ethiopia-Somaliland port pact

Somalia's president has signed a law "nullifying" a contentious agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland in a largely symbolic gesture of his government's displeasure over the deal to grant port access.

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Somalia ‘nullifies’ port agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland

The deal, which would see Ethiopia recognise Somaliland in return for sea access, has inflamed tensions across the region

The Guardian - UK

Why is Somalia so angry about Ethiopia’s new Red Sea port deal?

Ethiopia’s economy has struggled with no sea access, and an agreement to use a Somaliland port has upset its neighbour.

Al Jazeera

Ambiguous Ethiopia port deal fuels uncertainty over Somaliland statehood

The agreement accentuates historical ties between Ethiopia and Somaliland – and historical hostility with Somalia.

Al Jazeera

Ethiopia Defends Somaliland Deal As Somalis Protest

Ethiopia insisted on Wednesday that its controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland broke no laws after Somalia accused its neighbour of a blatant attack on its sovereignty.

International Business Times

Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland coastline deal

Somalia vows to defend its territorial integrity after a destabilising deal that's seen breakaway Somaliland gain Ethiopia's recognition in exchange for access to the Red Sea. Also, preparations are underway in Ivory Coast's capital Yamoussoukro for the Africa Cup of Nations. Finally, we look at traditional Nigerien wrestling as we…

France 24

Somalia recalls envoy in anger over Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal

Somalia has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia and vowed to defend its territory after the breakaway region of Somaliland struck a controversial deal allowing Ethiopia access to the Red Sea.

Radio France Internationale

Somalia To Hold Emergency Meeting On Somaliland-Ethiopia Deal

Somalia will hold an emergency cabinet meeting on Tuesday, state media said, after the breakaway region of Somaliland struck a controversial deal with Ethiopia giving Addis Ababa access to the Red Sea.

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The Independent UK

Ethiopia and a breakaway Somali region sign a deal giving Ethiopia access to the sea, leaders say

Landlocked Ethiopia has taken the first steps toward gaining access to the sea, signing an agreement in the capital of Addis Ababa with the breakaway Somali region of Somaliland to access the Somaliland coastline

The Guardian - UK

Ethiopia and Somaliland reach agreement over access to ports

Naval and commercial access to Somaliland’s coast granted in exchange for recognising republic’s independence

International Business Times

Ethiopia, Somaliland Agree Deal On Port Access

Ethiopia on Monday struck a "historic" agreement to secure a stake in the main port in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland as the landlocked country eyes more access to the sea, officials said.

Al Jazeera

Somaliland rejects talk of unification with Somalia after Museveni comment

Somaliland says it has no plans to discuss unity with Somalia despite Uganda’s talk of acting as ‘unification mediator’.

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Al Jazeera

Healthcare hits new lows in Somaliland as conflict continues

Without funding from MSF, hospital administrators are concerned about maintaining enough supplies to treat the wounded.

The Conversation

Somaliland: Berbera city's growth is being held back by a power supply monopoly

Somaliland’s main port, at the city of Berbera, accounted for two-thirds of the country’s revenues in 2020. Over the years, these revenues have mostly gone into the central state coffers, while the development of Berbera has been neglected.

Al Jazeera

‘Shared status’ fuels closer Taiwan and Somaliland partnership

The two territories are stepping up cooperation as conflict and election delays cool Western optimism about Somaliland.

The Independent UK

A British MP’s mission to recognise Somaliland from Somalia

No foreign power recognises Somaliland’s sovereignty, but it is self-governing with an independent government and democratic elections

The Independent UK

Sir Gavin Williamson to introduce Bill on Somaliland recognition

No foreign power recognises Somaliland’s sovereignty, but it is self-governing with an independent government and democratic elections.

The Guardian - UK

Ibrahim Jama obituary

Other lives: Legal officer at the Commission for Racial Equality who spent much of his spare time campaigning for international recognition of Somaliland

The Conversation

Somaliland crisis: delayed elections and armed conflict threaten dream of statehood

With a presidential election delayed for months and deadly clashes between security forces and clan militias, Somaliland’s reputation for stability lies in ruins. Violence erupted in the breakaway northern Somalia region a few weeks after elections were postponed late last year. President Muse Bihi Abdi, in power since November 2017,…

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