Berbera

03 Jan

Ethiopia and Somaliland MoU Creates Diplomatic Ramifications in East Africa

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsFact check, News, PoliticsAddisAbaba, Berbera, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Somalia, Somaliland

The recently announced port and naval base agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland has sparked a new wave of diplomatic tension in East Africa. Ethiopia, in its ongoing pursuit of a Red Sea port, revealed that it has secured a lease for a port from the self-governing region of Somaliland. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) outlines that Ethiopia will gain access to both a port and a military base situated approximately 20 kilometers from the Berbera port in Somaliland. In return, Ethiopia commits to recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign nation. Additionally, Somaliland will obtain a 20 percent stake in Ethiopian Airlines,…

01 Jan

Ethiopia Secures Port Agreement with Somaliland

ethionegari@gmail.com0 CommentsBusinessAddisAbaba, Berbera, EthioNegari, Ethiopia, Ethiopianews, Redsea, Somalia, Somaliland

In a significant development, Ethiopia has successfully negotiated a port agreement with the semi-independent region of Somaliland, fulfilling its longstanding quest for access to a Red Sea port. The Office of Prime minister Ethiopia announced that a memorandum of understanding has been signed between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland President Musa Bihi Abdi in the capital city of Addis Ababa. Despite the milestone achievement, key details of the agreement, such as its duration, financial considerations, and specific terms, have not been disclosed by either party involved. The lack of transparency on these critical aspects raises questions about the intricacies…