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Ethiopia's Controversial Port Deal with Somaliland Sparks Regional Outcry and Tension

Ethiopia's President Abiy Ahmed has struck a port access deal with the self-declared independent territory of Somaliland, potentially leading Ethiopia to recognize Somaliland's independence from Somalia. While intended as a diplomatic move to secure a sea outlet for landlocked Ethiopia, this agreement may escalate regional tensions by challenging Somalia's territorial integrity and stirring political unrest in a historically conflict-ridden area.

via The Economist|

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Ethiopia's Controversial Red Sea Access Deal with Somaliland Sparks Regional Tensions

Ethiopia has signed a preliminary agreement with the self-declared breakaway region of Somaliland, granting Ethiopia commercial and military access to a port on the Red Sea for 50 years. In exchange, Ethiopia will recognize Somaliland as an independent nation and Somaliland will gain a stake in Ethiopian Airlines. The deal has sparked condemnation from Somalia, which considers the agreement "null and void," and has raised concerns among other regional players like Eritrea and Egypt due to the strategic implications for the Red Sea corridor. The agreement is not yet legally binding but could lead to a formal treaty after further negotiations.

via The New York Times|

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"Ethiopia's Port Agreement with Somaliland Sparks Controversy in Somalia"

Somalia has rejected a port deal signed between its breakaway region Somaliland and Ethiopia, which would allow Ethiopia to use a Somaliland port in exchange for recognizing Somaliland as an independent state. The Somali government views Somaliland as part of its territory and has summoned its ambassador to Ethiopia for discussions, declaring the agreement legally void and an interference with its sovereignty. Despite Somaliland's declaration of autonomy in 1991, it has not received widespread international recognition. The deal has raised concerns over potential conflict in the Horn of Africa, as Ethiopia seeks access to the Red Sea.

via Reuters|

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