Somaliland President: “It’s Not Somalia, al-Sisi; It is Gaza That Needs You”
President Bihi said, “Let Egypt help the people of Palestine if they care about anything.” Continue reading “Somaliland President: “It’s Not Somalia, al-Sisi; It is Gaza That Needs You””
Turkey Presses Somalia to Accept the MoU Between Somaliland and Ethiopia
This week, the Turkish Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, has declared that forthcoming negotiations, characterized by their high stakes and potential for significant breakthroughs, are scheduled to begin next week. These negotiations are intended to address a multifaceted and potentially transformative agreement Continue reading “Turkey Presses Somalia to Accept the MoU Between Somaliland and Ethiopia”
South Africa Should be 2nd in Line Recognizing Somaliland, Following Ethiopia’s Historic Move
This article examines why South Africa could be the second country or first-line countries that recognizes Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state after Ethiopia and what the push is to include those countries. Continue reading “South Africa Should be 2nd in Line Recognizing Somaliland, Following Ethiopia’s Historic Move”
Somaliland Vehemently Rejects Deployment of Turkish Naval Forces in Its Maritime Zones
In a statement released today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Somaliland said it “vehemently rejects any potential deployment of Turkish naval forces within Somaliland’s recognized maritime zones.”
This comes in the backdrop of the recent announcement that Turkey was poised to send its navy support to Somali waters following an earlier agreement between Ankara and Mogadishu that will allow Turkey to send an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia to prospect for oil and gas. Continue reading “Somaliland Vehemently Rejects Deployment of Turkish Naval Forces in Its Maritime Zones”
Somalia Ports Inaccessible to Ethiopia, Says Minister Kahin
The president of Somalia, Mohamud, said on Monday that although his administration does not oppose Ethiopia’s pursuit of the Red Sea access, it does disagree to the suggested path that entails signing an MoU with Somaliland. Continue reading “Somalia Ports Inaccessible to Ethiopia, Says Minister Kahin”
Ethiopian Naval Base in Somaliland: Strategically Important for Regional Security
The geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa has witnessed a transformative development with Somaliland and Ethiopia’s announcement of a potential Ethiopian naval base in Somaliland. This strategic move is not only aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Gulf of Aden but also addressing broader Continue reading “Ethiopian Naval Base in Somaliland: Strategically Important for Regional Security”
‘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”
Ethiopia Rejects Mogadishu’s Deal on MoU with Somaliland
This week, the Somalia Federal Government took steps to prevent the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia by approaching external powers to thwart the Somaliland MoU with Ethiopia. Continue reading “Ethiopia Rejects Mogadishu’s Deal on MoU with Somaliland”
Somalia’s Denial of Somaliland Won’t Rewrite the Books
When Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud took the stage at the 37th African Union Summit in Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa on February 17th, 2024, his harsh criticism of the recent Ethiopia-Somaliland cooperation agreement displayed a short-sighted and counterproductive approach to a complex political issue with deep historical roots. Rather than advancing reconciliation, his remarks entrenched long-held positions and undermined opportunity for constructive engagement between key stakeholders in the Horn of Africa region. Continue reading “Somalia’s Denial of Somaliland Won’t Rewrite the Books”
