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Somaliland elections: what’s at stake for independence, stability and shifting power dynamics in the Horn of Africa

Somaliland is due to hold a presidential election on 13 November 2024.

The Conversation

Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn – the risk of new proxy wars is high

Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country. To Ethiopia’s growing alarm, Egypt is also set to join the multinational force supporting the Somali army against the jihadist threat by al-Shabaab. Egypt’s potentially destabilising presence in…

The Conversation

Somalia says it welcomes Egypt's offer to deploy peacekeepers there

Somalia says Egypt has offered to deploy peacekeeping troops to the Horn of Africa nation in a security partnership that is emerging as the mandate of a long-time group of African Union peacekeepers winds down

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Leaders Of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia Meet Amid Regional Tensions

The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia met for a three-way summit in Asmara on Thursday against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa region.

International Business Times

Fresh Egypt arms shipment to Somalia raises regional tensions

Ethiopia fears weapons could worsen security situation amid regional rows over water, territory and Red Sea access

The Guardian - UK

Djibouti Says Offering Port-sharing Deal To Ethiopia

Djibouti said it has offered a port-sharing deal with Addis Ababa, a move aimed at easing tensions between Horn of Africa rivals Ethiopia and Somalia.

International Business Times

‘They’d ask me: “Do you want to die today?”’ How I was kidnapped by pirates – and rescued by US Navy Seals

In 2011, aid worker Jessica Buchanan was taken captive in Somalia. It was more than three months before she was freed – and every day felt like it might be her last

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Turkey enters fray mediating Ethiopia and Somalia's high-stakes dispute

Turkey is stepping up its efforts to mediate between Somalia and Ethiopia as tensions rise between the two Horn of Africa nations. This diplomatic initiative is part of Ankara's broader strategy to solidify its growing influence in this strategically vital region.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia is worried over a defense deal between Egypt and Somalia as tensions rise in Horn of Africa

Ethiopia is increasingly concerned over a defense deal signed earlier this month between Egypt and Somalia, two countries that Addis Ababa is embroiled in disputes with amid rising tensions in the Horn of Africa region

The Independent UK

Ethiopia and Somalia move closer to resolving Somaliland dispute

Ethiopia and Somalia have made “notable progress” in resolving a dispute sparked by Ethiopia’s agreement with Somaliland, a breakaway region that Somalia claims as its own.

Radio France Internationale

Turkey hosts another round of talks to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia

Turkey has hosted a second round of talks between Ethiopia and Somalia to try and resolve a dispute over Ethiopia's deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland

The Independent UK

Turkey says Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal

Ethiopia agreed to lease 20km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland in exchange for recognition of its independence.

Al Jazeera

Former defence secretary urges Lammy to listen to cross party support for recognition of Somaliland

Exclusive: Tory former defence secretary Gavin Williamson has hailed Labour run Liverpool City Council for ‘recognising’ the former UK protectorate of Somaliland as an independent country

The Independent UK

All options considered for South Africa coalition talks

In tonight's edition: South Africa's MK Party says it will engage with the ANC as coalition talks continue. Also, for the first time, Zanzibar commemorates the abolition of slavery. The island is part of Tanzania and was a key stopping off point for Arab slave traders across East Africa. Plus…

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Somalia And Turkey Sign Defense Deal Amid Regional Tensions

Somalia-Turkey defense deal addresses tensions with Ethiopia over Somaliland, enhancing security capabilities in the region.

Al Jazeera

Somalia president accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex part of its territory

President Mohamud ‘objects’ to Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, territory Somalia claims as its own.

International Business Times

Somalia Accuses Ethiopia Of Trying To Block AU Summit Access

Somalia and Ethiopia, already at odds over a controversial maritime pact, locked horns again on Saturday over Somali claims that Ethiopian security forces tried to block President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud from accessing the African Union summit.

The Guardian - US

Ilhan Omar speech proved to be mistranslated but outrage continues spread

Republicans, rightwing figures and foreign politicians have seized upon the video despite proof the lawmaker was misquoted

Al Jazeera

Progressive US lawmaker Omar faces censure over mistranslated speech

Omar, a Somali American Congress member, says the attacks are the latest instance of hardline Republican ‘Islamophobia’.

The Independent UK

Leader of Somalia's breakaway Somaliland says deal with Ethiopia will allow it to build a naval base

The president of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland has said his government will press ahead with an agreement signed earlier this month with landlocked Ethiopia to give it access to the sea

Al Jazeera

‘Don’t do it’: Somali president warns Ethiopia over Somaliland port deal

In an exclusive interview, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia will not yield to ‘pressure’ on the breakaway region.

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