Tag: Djibouti

‘Top Secret’ Talks in Nairobi on Somaliland MoU Saga

‘Top Secret’ Talks in Nairobi on Somaliland MoU Saga

Presidents Ismail Omar Guelleh and William Ruto are facilitating “highly confidential” talks in Nairobi in a bid to find a way out for the impasse between Ethiopia and Somalia, sources at the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) disclosed to The Reporter. Continue reading “‘Top Secret’ Talks in Nairobi on Somaliland MoU Saga”

As Ethiopia’s Sea Quest Gathering Global Momentum, Somaliland is the Sole Option

As Ethiopia’s Sea Quest Gathering Global Momentum, Somaliland is the Sole Option

 

Ethiopia is adamant in gaining access to the Red Sea maritime, and the international community supports and acknowledges this necessity. Continue reading “As Ethiopia’s Sea Quest Gathering Global Momentum, Somaliland is the Sole Option”

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

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”

Mutuality Consensus Points in the Recent Somaliland-Somalia Dialogue

Mutuality Consensus Points in the Recent Somaliland-Somalia Dialogue

Following a two-day meeting in Djibouti, a communiqué was released by the delegations of Somaliland’s president, Muse Bihi Abdi, and Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Continue reading “Mutuality Consensus Points in the Recent Somaliland-Somalia Dialogue”

In Djibouti, the leaders of Somalia & Somaliland Meet

In Djibouti, the leaders of Somalia & Somaliland Meet

In resuming talks between Somalia and Somaliland after 11 years, the governments of Djibouti and Somalia’s president, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and Somaliland’s president, Musa Bihi Abdi, are meeting today. Continue reading “In Djibouti, the leaders of Somalia & Somaliland Meet”

Docking US Navy Ships in Berbera, Somaliland, Would Check Houthis’ Red Sea Prey

Docking US Navy Ships in Berbera, Somaliland, Would Check Houthis' Red Sea Prey

The Houthis, Yemen’s Iran-backed tribal group that seized power in a 2015 insurgency, increasingly preys on Red Sea shipping in and around the Bab el-Mandeb, the maritime chokepoint through which approximately nine percent of the world’s sea-borne petroleum passes. Already, BP and other energy companies are directing shipping away from the Red Sea. Insurance has increased. Oil prices are interlinked, so taking the Red Sea offline impacts global industry and the economy. Some countries will suffer greater impacts, however. Egypt derived $9.4 billion in Suez Canal revenue in fiscal year 2022–23. Continue reading “Docking US Navy Ships in Berbera, Somaliland, Would Check Houthis’ Red Sea Prey”

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Quells Neighbors’ Concerns Over Invasion

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Quells Neighbors’ Concerns Over Invasion

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday he would not invade any nation, in comments aimed at quelling neighboring countries’ concerns that he might use force to secure access to a sea port. Continue reading “Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Quells Neighbors’ Concerns Over Invasion”

PM Abiy Ahmed: “It Is Impossible For 150 Million People To Be Without Port”

PM Abiy Ahmed: “It Is Impossible For 150 Million People To Be Without Port”

“Zeila in Somaliland in historical context during the Ifat kingdom and proximity is an option”

In a televised speech addressed to Ethiopian law makers, and in what appears to be his first ever open comment on the issue of the Red sea, PM Abiy Ahmed said access to the port is an existential matter for Ethiopia and that Ethiopians should at least start discussing the red sea. Continue reading “PM Abiy Ahmed: “It Is Impossible For 150 Million People To Be Without Port””

Addis Ababa Suggests Ethiopian Airline Stake to Eritrea for Port Access

Addis Ababa Suggests Ethiopian Airline Stake to Eritrea for Port Access

Landlocked Ethiopia may use Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa) as a bargaining chip with reports that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is suggesting to sell 30% of the flagship airline to the Eritrean government in exchange for port access for the country, reports the Amharic language Amba online newspaper. Continue reading “Addis Ababa Suggests Ethiopian Airline Stake to Eritrea for Port Access”