Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU
- The Interview
“We will make an informed view of the [MoU] based on Somaliland’s long-term interest” – Somaliland opposition leader
The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland, a region Somalia’s federal government regards as part…
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A New Axis Against Ethiopia: Conflicting agendas, fragile alliances, and Ethiopia’s manoeuvrable reaction
Somalia’s president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Egypt’s president Abdul Fattah al-Sisi and Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki recently met in Asmara (Photo:…
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What is driving Egypt’s involvement in the Ethiopia-Somalia standoff?
Tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia escalates following Egypt’s defense agreement with Somalia (Photo Illustration: Addis Standard) By Abdi Biyenssa @ABiyenssa…
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Red Sea is not the Suez Canal: What will be the outcome of Egyptian intervention in Ethiopia’s sea access quest?
A map showing the Red Sea and the Suez Canal (Picture: Author) By Miessa Elema Robe, PhD Introduction On August…
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Can Egypt-led alliance stand in Ethiopia’s way of securing access to the sea?
Partial view of the port of Berbera, Somaliland (Photo: DP World) By Miessa Elema Robe, PhD Introduction For scholars in…
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Sovereignty’s Illusion: Deciphering Mogadishu’s political theatre and erroneous stratagems
President Hassan Sheik addressed the topic of the Somali Region of Ethiopia, depicting it as an enduring territorial dispute (Photo:…
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Navigating Complex Geopolitics of the Horn: The Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU and Regional Dynamics
Residents in Somaliland celebrating Ethiopia-Somailand MoU in January 2024 (Photo: Social Media) By Hamidi Jama Introduction The Horn of Africa…
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Ethiopia, Somalia talks set to commence in Ankara as Türkiye attempts to ease tensions
PM Abiy Ahmed seeing off Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud at Bole International Airport, Addis Abeba, September 2022 (Photo: FBC)…
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Ethiopia dismayed over ‘unwanted and irresponsible’ statements by Somalia senior officials
Part of the weapons seized local militia in Somalia. Pictures: The daily Somalia. Addis Abeba – Ethiopia has expressed its…
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Ethiopian naval base in Somaliland, a strategic necessity for regional security
Ethiopian Navy graduated personnel trained in navigation, engineering, electricity, communication and armament, June 2023 (Photo:FBC) By Hamidi Jama Introduction The…
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