Somaliland Stories

Ethiopia and Somalia set march date for next round of Ankara Declaration talks
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan compared the Ankara Declaration to the Development Road project, calling it a similarly strategic initiative with...

Ethiopia secures African Union Peace and Security Council seat amid regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 13, 2025

Given the growing geopolitical interest in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia's membership will allow it to counter external influence while promoting its o...

Somalia says Egypt to deploy military units to the country in bilateral agreement
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 29, 2025

Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said that the country had in recent times faced external pressure to block Egypt from joining...

Somalia's opposition says pacts with Ethiopian, other countries signed without parliament’s approval
Hassan Mohamed  |  Jan 15, 2025

The leaders accused President Hassan of going against a parliamentary censure motion he sponsored against Ethiopia when it signed a maritime agreement...

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

Turkish President Erdogan to visit Ethiopia, Somalia after brokering landmark deal
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 16, 2024

Speaking at an event in Turkey’s eastern province of Erzurum, Erdogan highlighted the lengthy negotiations that led to the breakthrough.

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...

Somaliland opposition leader Abdullahi ‘Irro’ elected president of breakaway region
Hassan Mohamed  |  Nov 19, 2024

Political analyst Mustaf Abdi says incoming President Irro has a lot on his plate when he takes over the country’s leadership.

Kenya's election observer team lauds Somaliland's polls, says process free and fair
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 18, 2024

The team also praised the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (NEC) for developing an election roadmap in consultation with political parties and...

Former Somaliland President Siilaanyo is dead
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Nov 15, 2024

During his presidency, he focused on stabilising the region, fostering peaceful elections, and promoting education and health reforms.

Egypt warns citizens against travelling to Somaliland amid escalating regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 23, 2024

Egypt has aligned itself with Somalia's territorial claims over Somaliland in opposition to Ethiopia, sparking more diplomatic rows. 

Turkey seeks separate meetings with Somalia, Ethiopia before new mediation talks
Reuters  |  Sep 19, 2024

Relations nosedived in January when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20 kilometres of coastline from the breakaway Somaliland region.

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.

Ethiopia and Somalia to resume port deal talks under Turkish mediation
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 12, 2024

Turkey has been actively working to mediate and reduce tensions between the two countries. 

Somalia welcomes Turkish-led mediation talks with Ethiopia
Hassan Mohamed  |  Aug 12, 2024

The development comes after President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held a phone call on Sunday evening with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of the Republic of...

Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal under Turkish mediation, Ankara says
Reuters  |  Aug 09, 2024

Turkey is now mediating talks between the East African neighbours, whose ties became strained in January when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20 km (12 miles...

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