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Somalia
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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…
Paying Homage to Three Decades of Impeccable Service
His Excellency Demeke Mekonnen Hassen, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia,…
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…
Can Ethiopia still make structural political reforms?
Decades of polarizing ethnic politics and conflict have increased public disdain for elites and the country’s constitution, yet…