Ethiopia Prime Minister calls for dialogue with Somalia over controversial port deal
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-04 18:07:07

Ethiopia Prime Minister calls for dialogue with Somalia over controversial port deal

Abiy expressed readiness to hold talks with the Somali government to end the misunderstanding.

Clan war erupts in Ethiopia's Somali regional state, causing multiple casualties
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-07-04 16:17:29

Clan war erupts in Ethiopia's Somali regional state, causing multiple casualties

The situation remains tense as the local community grapples with the aftermath.

Post-ATMIS: Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops by December 2024
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-06-02 13:34:29

Post-ATMIS: Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops by December 2024

Ethiopian forces will not be included in the African Union-led contingent set to operate in Somalia once the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) concludes.

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador in port deal dispute
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-04-04 15:29:16

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador in port deal dispute

The diplomatic rift deepens against the backdrop of a recent meeting between Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mesganu Arga, and Mohammed Farah Mohammed, Puntland's regional Finance Minister on Wednesday.

Ethiopian military critical to Somalia's stability, anti-terror war - army chief
  • Author: Hanifa Adan
  • Date: 2024-03-12 12:40:11

Ethiopian military critical to Somalia's stability, anti-terror war - army chief

He claims the Somalia Government moved from being "extremely grateful" to "completely disregarding" Ethiopia's support towards fighting the Al-Shabaab militant group.

Somalia rejects 'annexation attempt', says commercial port access possible for Ethiopia
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-03-02 18:06:54

Somalia rejects 'annexation attempt', says commercial port access possible for Ethiopia

Ali Omar Balad, Somalia's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, affirms their stance against annexation but says they are willing to cooperate with Ethiopia on commercial access.

Red Sea politics: Why Turkey is helping Somalia defend its waters
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-02-29 13:31:58

Red Sea politics: Why Turkey is helping Somalia defend its waters

Al-Shabaab’s persistence has convinced Turkey that it needs to provide more active military support for Somalia’s development. Ankara also wants to protect its economic and political investments in Somalia.

Ruto, Abiy agree to respect states' sovereignty amid Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-02-28 16:48:56

Ruto, Abiy agree to respect states' sovereignty amid Ethiopia-Somalia dispute

Their statement did not directly mention Somalia, which accuses Ethiopia of attempting to annex its territory through a sea access pact with the beakaway region of Somaliland.

Somalia threatens action if Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal goes through
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-02-25 12:58:14

Somalia threatens action if Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal goes through

Hassan has said he would only agree to discuss the matter with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed when the government in Addis Ababa renounces its intention "to take part of our country".

Somalia criticises Ethiopia's press release on alleged annexation
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-02-24 10:06:56

Somalia criticises Ethiopia's press release on alleged annexation

The Ethiopian Mission highlighted what they perceive as outright false information and unjustifiable accusations made by Somalia's officials.

US pushes for dialogue on Ethiopia-Somalia tensions
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-02-22 23:37:02

US pushes for dialogue on Ethiopia-Somalia tensions

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and Horn of Africa Special Envoy Mike Hammer emphasised the importance of Somaliland's status being determined by the Somali people, not external actors. 

Somali President Hassan Sheikh to address joint parliamentary sitting
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-02-21 12:11:18

Somali President Hassan Sheikh to address joint parliamentary sitting

The President is expected to make a major announcement on a special defence agreement with Turkey aimed at reinforcing Somalia's maritime security.

Mogadishu calls for AU to re-evaluate location of its headquarters from Addis Ababa
  • Author: Mwangi Maina
  • Date: 2024-02-18 11:27:24

Mogadishu calls for AU to re-evaluate location of its headquarters from Addis Ababa

Somalia's Foreign Ministry condemned Ethiopia's "provocative attempt" to block the Somali President's delegation from attending the 2024 AU summit.

Ethiopia not seeking war with Somalia - PM Abiy Ahmed
  • Author: Foreign Correspondent
  • Date: 2024-02-06 17:58:54

Ethiopia not seeking war with Somalia - PM Abiy Ahmed

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says Ethiopia is a second home to Somalis and that the two nations have a bond fortified by blood ties.

Ethiopia-Somaliland deal bad for Italy-Africa partnership, Somalia President tells summit
  • Author: Hassan Mohamed
  • Date: 2024-01-30 13:49:57

Ethiopia-Somaliland deal bad for Italy-Africa partnership, Somalia President tells summit

At the Rome summit, President Hassan reiterated that his country does not take the matter lightly and that there will be “no room” for mediation with Ethiopia.

Ethiopia-Somalia conflict: Regional force backs AU stance, urges restraint
  • Author: Eastleigh Voice Reporter
  • Date: 2024-01-29 13:50:52
Ethiopia has no hidden agenda in Somaliland port deal - PM Abiy's adviser
  • Author: Jill Namatsi
  • Date: 2024-01-22 16:08:02

Ethiopia has no hidden agenda in Somaliland port deal - PM Abiy's adviser

In his comments on the situation thus far, Redwan explained that "the signed MoU with Somaliland is a deal for cooperation and partnership that grants Ethiopia access to sea on business terms".

Egypt pledges full support for Somalia in conflict with Ethiopia
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-01-21 17:57:20

Egypt pledges full support for Somalia in conflict with Ethiopia

El-Sisi noted that Somalia's rights are enshrined in The Charter of the Arab League - the common defence against any threat to it.

UN urges Ethiopia and Somalia to talk to solve dispute
  • Author: Agency
  • Date: 2024-01-21 15:55:48

UN urges Ethiopia and Somalia to talk to solve dispute

Tensions in the Horn of Africa have escalated since landlocked Ethiopia struck a deal with Somaliland on January 1 that gives it much sought-after access to the sea.

G77+China summit begins in Uganda, Museveni takes over chairmanship
  • Author: Jill Namatsi
  • Date: 2024-01-21 14:56:26

G77+China summit begins in Uganda, Museveni takes over chairmanship

The G77+China summit follows two others that also took place in Uganda - the 42nd ExtraOrdinary Session of the IGAD Assembly of Heads of State and Government and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit.

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