US Envoy Urges Ethiopia, Somalia Leaders To De-escalate
By: AFP
US envoy said Wednesday she encouraged the leaders of Somalia and Ethiopia to de-escalate tensions after a rift over Addis Ababa reaching a maritime deal with Somaliland.
Ethiopia, which lost access...
Somaliland and Ethiopia have a long-standing trade, security and relationship partnership, says Information Minister
By M.A. Egge
Somaliland Minister of the Ministry of Information, Culture and National Guidance who is also the Spokesman of the Government Ali Hassan Mohamed (Ali Mareehaan), reiterated the fact that there have always been good relations...
Somaliland rejects Somalia’s criticism of MoU with Ethiopia, calls it ‘sovereign decision’
Somaliland has unequivocally rebuffed a recent statement made by Somalia regarding the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
The following statement was issued today by the Somaliland Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ethiopian Refugees in Somalia Fear Violence Over Deal With Somaliland
By: VOA
Ethiopians living in Somalia have become the subject of physical violence, verbal threats and intimidation since Somaliland consented to give Ethiopia access to its coastline at the beginning of this year, members of the Ethiopian...
Ethiopia’s premier rules out conflict with Somalia regarding Red Sea Access deal with Somaliland
By: Anadolu Agency
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed ruled out conflict with Somalia on Tuesday regarding a Red Sea Access deal with Republic of Somaliland.
Ahmed told the federal parliament that Addis Ababa...
Suldaan Said Ahmed appointed as Finland’s Special Envoy on Peace Mediation in the Horn of Africa
Press Release By Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
On 23 January 2024, Finland Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen appointed Suldaan Said Ahmed as her Special Envoy on Peace Mediation in the Horn of Africa. In...
Ethiopia’s deputy PM Demeke to be replaced by spy chief Temesgen
By: REUTERS
Ethiopia's deputy prime minister Demeke Mekonnen, who has occupied the post for over 11 years under three successive prime ministers, will be replaced by spy chief Temesgen Tiruneh, a senior government official told Reuters on...
Ethiopia says Red Sea access deal with Somaliland not ‘assumption of sovereignty’ over any state
By: ANADOLU AGENCY
Ethiopia on Sunday said its contentious Red Sea access deal with Somaliland is meant for cooperation and partnership and is not "annexation" or "assumption of sovereignty over the territory of any state."
Op-Ed: A Landmark Bilateral Agreement: Paving the Way for Somaliland’s Prosperity
By: Abdirisak Ahmed Ali
Introduction:
The historic meeting between officials from Somaliland and Ethiopia culminated in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a transformative milestone. This pivotal agreement is poised to gain...
Ethiopia rejects Arab League stance on Somaliland agreement
By: The reporter Ethiopia
Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it categorically rejects the Arab League’s position on the recent understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland, calling the League’s statement against the deal a “snub to Africa.”
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