Somaliland Archives - Ethio Negari

24 Apr

Turkish Navy Warship Docks in Somalia

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A Turkish Navy warship has recently arrived in Somalia, marking a significant development in the military cooperation between the two nations. This move follows a bilateral agreement signed between Somalia and Turkey just two months ago, spanning a comprehensive 10-year military partnership. The bilateral agreement grants Turkey strategic control over certain segments of Somalia's coastline, while also facilitating the provision of training and support to the Somali Navy by its Turkish counterpart. Under the terms of this accord, the Turkish Navy dispatched the warship F514 to the waters off Mogadishu. Beyond military collaboration, Somalia and Turkey have also inked a…

18 Apr

Ethiopia Remains unchanged on Port Deal with Somaliland

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Ethiopia maintains its stance on the port agreement with Somaliland, reaffirming its position through a statement from Nabiyu Tedla, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, who addressed current diplomatic matters. Mr. Tedla touched upon various issues, including the ongoing Ethiopian-Eritrean border dispute, emphasizing the commitment to resolve it through a joint committee involving border communities. Recent statements from Eritrea's Ministry of Information asserted the sealing of the border as an irreversible measure, prompting questions regarding Eritrean control over certain Ethiopian territories. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, responding to concerns raised during discussions with the Tigray community, assured that the matter…

06 Apr

Somaliland and Puntland Reject Closure of Ethiopian Consulates

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Four months ago, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the President of the self-declared independent Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, inked a memorandum of understanding in Addis Ababa. This agreement, among other things, granted Ethiopia ownership of a port and recognized Somaliland as a sovereign state. However, this move has sparked significant outrage and opposition in Somalia, which considers Somaliland as part of its own territory. Last Thursday, Somalia declared that the Ethiopian ambassador must vacate Mogadishu within 72 hours, and the consular offices in Hargeisa and Garowe would be shuttered, with their staff required to depart Somalia within two weeks.…

09 Mar

Somalia and Turkey inks Gas exploration agreement

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Somalia and Turkey have recently inked a significant agreement aimed at the development of gas and oil resources in Somalia waters. The agreement, announced by the Turkish Energy Minister, marks a milestone in the burgeoning relationship between the two nations, building upon a military agreement they previously sealed just last month. This latest accord is anticipated to bolster bilateral ties even further. According to reports from Reuters, the agreement encompasses various facets, including the exploration and production of oil within Somalia's territorial waters and land. Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar emphasized that the primary objective of the agreement is to…

04 Feb

Ethiopia Declares Military Readiness to Counter Threats

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Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, the Chief of General Staff of the National Defense Army, has announced the army's preparedness to repel attacks from any direction. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony of officers trained by the Ethiopian Military Academy for the 24th round of Hurso Contingent Training, the Commander-in-Chief emphasized that the Ethiopian Defense Forces are more prepared than ever. Addressing the graduating military officers, Field Marshal Birhanu highlighted Ethiopia's quest for a peaceful resolution in securing access to a sea gate, amidst challenges posed by historical adversaries seeking to exacerbate internal strife. While refraining from explicitly naming the forces deemed…

29 Jan

UN Security Council to Meet on Ethiopia and Somalia Port Deal

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The United Nations Security Council has announced that it will convene to address the escalating tensions surrounding a recent agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland President Muse Bihe Abdi signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Addis Ababa a month ago, sparking a diplomatic dispute. Somalia, which claims Somaliland as part of its territory, has intensified efforts to assert its diplomatic authority following the agreement. Last week, Somalia formally requested the Security Council to hold a meeting to discuss Ethiopia's alleged violation of the United Nations Charter through its agreement with Somaliland. Responding to Somalia's…

17 Jan

Somalia Denies Ethiopian Airlines Plane Access to Land in Hargeisa

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Amidst growing diplomatic tensions, Somalia denies Ethiopian Airlines plane access to land in Somaliland, Hargeisa Three weeks after Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland's President Muse Bihe Abdi signed a memorandum of understanding in Addis Ababa, tensions have escalated between Ethiopia and Somalia. The agreement permitted Ethiopia to lease 20 kilometers of coastline in the Gulf of Aden in exchange for recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign state. This move has triggered strong opposition from Somalia, which considers Somaliland as part of its own territory. On the recent incident, Flight ET8372, operated by Ethiopian Airlines, was denied permission to land…

15 Jan

Arab League Calls Emergency Meeting Over Ethiopia and Somaliland MoU

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somaliland President Muse Bihe Abdi signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) three weeks ago in Addis Ababa. This agreement allows Ethiopia to lease 20 kilometers of coastline in the Gulf of Aden in exchange for recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign state. However, the deal has triggered outrage in Somalia, which views Somaliland as part of its own territory. Subsequently, various countries and institutions, including the Arab League and Egypt, have declared their non-support for the agreement, emphasizing their respect for Somalia's sovereignty. In a recent statement, the Arab League announced an emergency meeting where…

04 Jan

US and African Union Urge Respect for Somalia’s Sovereignty

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The United States and the African Union are jointly calling for the resolution of escalating tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia. The recent agreement between Ethiopia and the self-independent Somaliland, signed just four days ago, has triggered diplomatic discord in East Africa, prompting various nations to address the issue. Somalia contends that Somaliland is an integral part of its territory, framing the agreement as an invasion. In response, Somalia has called upon the United Nations, the African Union, the Arab League, and other nations to support its stance. The United States has voiced its disagreement with recognizing Somaliland as a sovereign…

03 Jan

Ethiopia and Somaliland MoU Creates Diplomatic Ramifications in East Africa

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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,…