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politicsinternational-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ethiopia Secures Red Sea Port Access Through Historic Somaliland Agreement"

Somalia's cabinet is set to hold an emergency meeting to discuss a controversial port deal between Ethiopia and the self-declared autonomous region of Somaliland, which would allow Ethiopia to use the Red Sea port of Berbera. The agreement has raised tensions as it could signify Ethiopia's increased maritime presence and potential recognition of Somaliland's independence, a move Somalia opposes. The outcome of the cabinet meeting will determine Somalia's official response to the deal.

via Al Jazeera English|

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international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ethiopia Secures Strategic Red Sea Port Access Through Historic Somaliland Agreement"

Ethiopia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland to use the Red Sea port of Berbera, aiming to diversify its maritime trade routes and secure access to the sea. The agreement, described as "historic" by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, also hints at Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland's independence in the future. In return, Somaliland is set to receive a stake in Ethiopian Airlines. This move comes after Ethiopia expressed intentions to assert its right to access the Red Sea and follows mediation efforts to resolve disputes between Somalia and Somaliland.

via Al Jazeera English|

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international-relations-trade2 years ago•1 min saved

"Ethiopia Secures Strategic Red Sea Port Access Through Somaliland Pact"

Ethiopia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Somaliland to use the Berbera port on the Red Sea, aiming to diversify its maritime trade routes currently dependent on Djibouti. The agreement also hints at Ethiopia recognizing Somaliland's independence in the future and includes a stake for Somaliland in Ethiopian Airlines. This move comes as Somaliland seeks international recognition of its autonomy from Somalia since 1991, while Somalia considers it part of its territory.

via Reuters|

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