Somalia Expels Ethiopian Ambassador Over Diplomatic Disputes

Somalia has expelled Ethiopia's ambassador and shut down its consulates in Somaliland and Puntland amid escalating tensions over a port deal in Somaliland, which Somalia claims as its own territory. The dispute arose after Ethiopia agreed to lease coastline in Somaliland for military and commercial purposes, prompting accusations of landgrab and violation of Somalia's sovereignty. The move has strained relations between the two countries, with Somalia vowing to defend its territory and calling for negotiations, while Ethiopia insists the deal is of a commercial nature and vital to its economic needs.