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Ethiopia and Somalia restore full diplomatic, trade ties
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 11, 2025

The leaders reaffirmed that the stability of the region requires strong cooperation between the two countries based on mutual trust, confidence and re...

Somalia and Ethiopia end diplomatic rift
Gelle Dheere  |  Jan 02, 2025

Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu, following meetings with Ethiopia's Defence Minister Aisha Mohamed and State Minister for Foreign Affairs...

AU, IGAD welcome Ethiopia, Somalia agreement to end Somaliland port dispute
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Dec 12, 2024

Kenya's Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Korir Sing'Oei also expressed his support for the agreement, commending the leadership of both nation...

Kenya and Uganda to mediate Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
Reuters  |  Nov 30, 2024

The office of Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said in a statement that Mohamud had met Ruto and Museveni on the sidelines of the summit, but it...

IGAD boss Workneh Gebeyehu says Somalia crucial in ensuring regional stability
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 18, 2024

Workneh visited Mogadishu for high-level consultations with the Somali government,

Ethiopia warns against potential invasion as regional tensions rise
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 09, 2024

He warned, "those who are afar and nearby" should understand that "we usually embarrass and repel those who dare try to invade us."

Ethiopia vows peaceful pursuit of sea access - Foreign Ministry
Amina Wako  |  Aug 15, 2024

The negotiations, facilitated by Turkey, aim to resolve the dispute and restore normal relations between Ethiopia and Somalia.

Turkey to host further talks on Ethiopia-Somalia port deal
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 10, 2024

The deal has been a point of contention, with Somalia calling the agreement illegal.

Four killed, thousands displaced in Luuq town, southern Somalia
Vincent Ombati  |  Jul 16, 2024

The displaced civilians have moved to nearby settlements including Jaziira, Dhuyacley, and others.

Ethiopia Prime Minister calls for dialogue with Somalia over controversial port deal
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 04, 2024

Abiy expressed readiness to hold talks with the Somali government to end the misunderstanding.

Clan war erupts in Ethiopia's Somali regional state, causing multiple casualties
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jul 04, 2024

The situation remains tense as the local community grapples with the aftermath.

Post-ATMIS: Somalia to expel Ethiopian troops by December 2024
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 02, 2024

Ethiopian forces will not be included in the African Union-led contingent set to operate in Somalia once the African Union Transition Mission in Somal...

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador in port deal dispute
Hanifa Adan  |  Apr 04, 2024

The diplomatic rift deepens against the backdrop of a recent meeting between Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mesganu Arga, and Mohammed...

Kenya calls for contact group to address landlocked countries' maritime issues
Amina Wako  |  Mar 23, 2024

Foreign minister Musalia Mudavadi's remarks follow tensions sparked by a sea access deal between landlocked Ethiopia and Somaliland, a breakaway regio...

Ethiopian military critical to Somalia's stability, anti-terror war - army chief
Hanifa Adan  |  Mar 12, 2024

He claims the Somalia Government moved from being "extremely grateful" to "completely disregarding" Ethiopia's support towards fighting the Al-Shabaab...

Somalia rejects 'annexation attempt', says commercial port access possible for Ethiopia
Amina Wako  |  Mar 02, 2024

Ali Omar Balad, Somalia's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, affirms their stance against annexation but says they are...

Red Sea politics: Why Turkey is helping Somalia defend its waters
Agency  |  Feb 29, 2024

Al-Shabaab’s persistence has convinced Turkey that it needs to provide more active military support for Somalia’s development. Ankara also wants to pr...

Ruto, Abiy agree to respect states' sovereignty amid Ethiopia-Somalia dispute
Amina Wako  |  Feb 28, 2024

Their statement did not directly mention Somalia, which accuses Ethiopia of attempting to annex its territory through a sea access pact with the beaka...

Somalia threatens action if Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal goes through
Amina Wako  |  Feb 25, 2024

Hassan has said he would only agree to discuss the matter with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed when the government in Addis Ababa renounces its in...

Somalia criticises Ethiopia's press release on alleged annexation
Farhiya Hussein  |  Feb 24, 2024

The Ethiopian Mission highlighted what they perceive as outright false information and unjustifiable accusations made by Somalia's officials.

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