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Turkey hosts another round of talks to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia

Turkey has hosted a second round of talks between Ethiopia and Somalia to try and resolve a dispute over Ethiopia's deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland

The Independent UK

Turkey says Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal

Ethiopia agreed to lease 20km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland in exchange for recognition of its independence.

Al Jazeera

Former defence secretary urges Lammy to listen to cross party support for recognition of Somaliland

Exclusive: Tory former defence secretary Gavin Williamson has hailed Labour run Liverpool City Council for ‘recognising’ the former UK protectorate of Somaliland as an independent country

The Independent UK

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All options considered for South Africa coalition talks

In tonight's edition: South Africa's MK Party says it will engage with the ANC as coalition talks continue. Also, for the first time, Zanzibar commemorates the abolition of slavery. The island is part of Tanzania and was a key stopping off point for Arab slave traders across East Africa. Plus…

France 24

Somaliland Celebrates 33Rd Independence Day With Colorful Parade

Somaliland's vibrant Independence Day celebration showcases its culture and resilience in the face of challenges.

Top News

Somalia president accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex part of its territory

President Mohamud ‘objects’ to Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, territory Somalia claims as its own.

Al Jazeera

Somalia Accuses Ethiopia Of Trying To Block AU Summit Access

Somalia and Ethiopia, already at odds over a controversial maritime pact, locked horns again on Saturday over Somali claims that Ethiopian security forces tried to block President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud from accessing the African Union summit.

International Business Times

Ilhan Omar speech proved to be mistranslated but outrage continues spread

Republicans, rightwing figures and foreign politicians have seized upon the video despite proof the lawmaker was misquoted

The Guardian - US

Progressive US lawmaker Omar faces censure over mistranslated speech

Omar, a Somali American Congress member, says the attacks are the latest instance of hardline Republican ‘Islamophobia’.

Al Jazeera

Leader of Somalia's breakaway Somaliland says deal with Ethiopia will allow it to build a naval base

The president of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland has said his government will press ahead with an agreement signed earlier this month with landlocked Ethiopia to give it access to the sea

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Al Jazeera

‘Don’t do it’: Somali president warns Ethiopia over Somaliland port deal

In an exclusive interview, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia will not yield to ‘pressure’ on the breakaway region.

The Guardian - UK

Egypt backs Somalia in dispute over Ethiopia-Somaliland deal

Somalia mobilises regional support as Ethiopia considers recognising breakaway region to gain sea access

Al Jazeera

Somalia rejects mediation with Ethiopia gov’t over Somaliland port deal

The Ethiopia-Somalia feud continues with Mogadishu claiming its territorial integrity has been violated by the deal.

The Conversation

Ethiopia's deal with Somaliland upends regional dynamics, risking strife across the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa ushered in the new year with news of a deal that would ensure that diplomatic relations in the region got off to a bumpy start in 2024. Ethiopia, it was announced on Jan. 1, had signed a memorandum of understanding with the breakaway region of Somaliland,…

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The Guardian - UK

‘We are ready for a war’: Somalia threatens conflict with Ethiopia over breakaway region

Somaliland hoped to be recognised as a country after port deal with landlocked Ethiopia - but move has sparked fury in Somalia

The Conversation

Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea: success rests on good relations with its neighbours

On 1 January, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding granting Addis Ababa direct access to the Gulf of Aden. This strategic agreement paves the way for Ethiopia to establish commercial and military bases along the coast.

The Hindu

Bengaluru doctors successfully conduct complex surgery on Somaliland citizen

Life for Ahmed (name changed), a 39-year-old health inspector from Somaliland in Africa was full of pain and suffering. He had multiple fistulae-in-ano (six high and low fistulae) that resulted in recurrent health issues and compromised quality of life over a prolonged period.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Somaliland is my home country — Britain has a moral duty to recognise it

History was being made in the Horn of Africa, just at the point last week when many of us were contemplating what our new year resolutions would be.

Radio France Internationale

Somalia signs law 'nullifying' Ethiopia-Somaliland port pact

Somalia's president has signed a law "nullifying" a contentious agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland in a largely symbolic gesture of his government's displeasure over the deal to grant port access.

The Guardian - UK

Somalia ‘nullifies’ port agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland

The deal, which would see Ethiopia recognise Somaliland in return for sea access, has inflamed tensions across the region

Al Jazeera

Why is Somalia so angry about Ethiopia’s new Red Sea port deal?

Ethiopia’s economy has struggled with no sea access, and an agreement to use a Somaliland port has upset its neighbour.

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