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Somalia
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Egypt’s Arrival in Somalia is About Posturing Rather Than Strategy
Ethiopia’s diplomatic efforts and the completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) have significantly bolstered its negotiating…
Somalia: Yet Another AU Peace Mission Amid Chaos and Fallout With Ethiopia
As the August 12, 2024, deadline approaches for the UN Security Council’s authorization of a new peacekeeping mission…
Somalia Threatens to Expel Ethiopian Troops
Somalia’s government says it plans to expel thousands of Ethiopian troops unless Addis Ababa renounces its port deal…
G7 statement strikes softer tone on Somaliland-Ethiopia MoU
The recent developments at the G7 have stirred controversy and potentially undermined efforts to combat Houthi terrorism threatening…
Kenya proposes regional maritime plan to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia
Kenya steps into disputes between Ethiopia and Somalia, proposing a regional maritime treaty to address concerns by landlocked…
Somalia: Mogadishu under security lockdown as airlines suspend flights following immanent terror warning
Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Fly Dubai abruptly halted all flights to Mogadishu on Tuesday in response to…
As tensions escalate, Somalia dismisses Ethiopian Ambassador
In an apparent escalation of tension between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somalia has expelled the Ethiopian ambassador in Mogadishu.…
Puntland chooses independence, declining to recognize Somalia
Puntland, a semi-autonomous region in Somalia, announced its withdrawal from the federal, opting for independent governance until a…
Ethiopia: On Course to Recognizing Somaliland’s Statehood
Background On New Year’s Day Ethiopia and Somaliland announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The specifics of the…
Ethiopia-Somaliland: Historic understanding on joint port development and more
On Monday, Ethiopia and Somaliland reached a significant agreement for the joint development of Berbera port, marking a…
IMF and World Bank Grant $4.5 Billion Debt Relief to Somalia
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA) have jointly approved a substantial…
Somalia Arms Embargo Lifted by UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved the lifting of the arms embargo on Somalia’s government and…