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Somalia’s Empty Rhetoric Couldn’t Stop the Deal Between Somaliland and Ethiopia

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Somalia’s Empty Rhetoric Couldn’t Stop the Deal Between Somaliland and Ethiopia

Prior to examining all facets of the Somaliland-Ethiopia deal from various viewpoints, it is important to clarify that Ethiopia possesses the sovereign right to recognize Somaliland. The factors that led Nauru to acknowledge Kosovo in 2008 could perhaps enable Ethiopia to recognize Somaliland. Continue reading “Somalia’s Empty Rhetoric Couldn’t Stop the Deal Between Somaliland and Ethiopia” →

Somalia’s Effort Garnering Support in Denouncing Somaliland MoU with Ethiopia Failed

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Somalia’s Effort Garnering Support in Denouncing Somaliland MoU with Ethiopia Failed

The 42nd Extraordinary Assembly of IGAD Heads of State and Government held in Entebbe on January 18, 2024, did not dig deep into the row brewing between Ethiopia and Somalia. Instead, more than two-thirds of the meeting’s proceedings focused on the war in Sudan. Continue reading “Somalia’s Effort Garnering Support in Denouncing Somaliland MoU with Ethiopia Failed” →

While His on Attack, Somalia’s President on the Road Derailing Somaliland MoU with Ethiopia

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While His on Attack, Somalia’s President on the Road Derailing Somaliland MoU with Ethiopia

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the president of Somalia, arrived in Cairo on Friday as his administration plans to work militarily with Ethiopia’s bitter rivals, Egypt and Eritrea, in revenge for Addis Ababa’s deal with Somaliland granting sea access. Continue reading “While His on Attack, Somalia’s President on the Road Derailing Somaliland MoU with Ethiopia” →

Ethiopian Premier’s Security Advisor Briefs Military Attachés, Reps of International Partners on Somaliland MoU

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Ethiopian Premier’s Security Advisor Briefs Military Attachés, Reps of International Partners on Somaliland MoU

Ambassador Redwan Hussain, Security Adviser to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, briefed military attachés and representatives of international partners based in Addis Abeba that Ethiopia’s efforts to secure access to sea is not a matter of “luxury but of survival”, state daily reported on Thursday. Continue reading “Ethiopian Premier’s Security Advisor Briefs Military Attachés, Reps of International Partners on Somaliland MoU” →

EZEMA Hails Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU as ‘Bold Diplomacy”, Consistent with UN Convention

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EZEMA Hails Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU as ‘Bold Diplomacy”, Consistent with UN Convention

The Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice party (Ezema) said the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that Ethiopia signed with Somaliland seeking access to the sea, is “a bold diplomatic move” consistent with article 125 of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, aiming at mutual benefit with its neighbors. Continue reading “EZEMA Hails Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU as ‘Bold Diplomacy”, Consistent with UN Convention” →

International Law and How It Affects Somaliland Republic

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International Law and How It Affects Somaliland Republic

International law is a fascinating and complex body of rules that governs relations between states and other entities having an international legal identity. It is sometimes known as public international law or the law of nations. Think of it as a manual for international relations covering a wide range of subjects like: Continue reading “International Law and How It Affects Somaliland Republic” →

Ethiopia’s Army Chief Birhanu Hosts his Somaliland Counterpart General Tani

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Ethiopia's Army Chief Birhanu Hosts his Somaliland Counterpart Major General Tani

Ethiopia said it held talks Monday on military cooperation with Somaliland, just a week after a deal with Somaliland on sea access stoked tensions in the Horn of Africa. Continue reading “Ethiopia’s Army Chief Birhanu Hosts his Somaliland Counterpart General Tani” →

Strong Backlash in Somalia Sparked by AU, IGAD, & US Neutrality on Ethiopia-Somaliland’s MoU

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Strong Backlash in Somalia Sparked by AU, IGAD, & US Neutrality on Ethiopia-Somaliland's MoU

The African Union and its ‘sitting-on-the-fence’ approach to diplomatic feuds are at a crossroads as regional tensions in the Horn and its seat in Addis Ababa threaten to erupt. Continue reading “Strong Backlash in Somalia Sparked by AU, IGAD, & US Neutrality on Ethiopia-Somaliland’s MoU” →