US EditionSomalia, Ethiopia restore diplomatic relations, end year-long rift that destabilised Horn of Africa
- Somalia and Ethiopia announced on January 11 that they would restore full diplomatic relations, ending a year-long rift that destabilized the Horn of Africa.
- The agreement was reached during Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's visit to Ethiopia, where he and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed pledged to enhance bilateral relations.
- The rift began when Ethiopia signed a deal with Somaliland, leading to Somalia expelling Ethiopia's ambassador and severing ties last April.
- Despite the agreement, key questions remain about Ethiopia's access to the sea and ongoing regional tensions involving Egypt and Eritrea.
18 Articles
18 Articles
Both leaders pledged to improve their bilateral relations through full diplomatic representation in their respective capitals. Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, have agreed to re-establish full diplomatic relations during a meeting held this Saturday in Addis Ababa. This agreement follows the agreement reached on December 12 in Ankara, which seeks to resolve the bilateral crisis that arose a year …
Somalia and Ethiopia want to resume their diplomatic relations.
Relations have fallen into crisis after Ethiopia agreed with the autonomous region of Somaliland on the use of a coastal strip
Somalia, Ethiopia restore diplomatic relations, end year-long rift that destabilised Horn of Africa
The rift began when Ethiopia signed a controversial agreement with Somaliland, Somalia’s breakaway region, reportedly offering to recognise its independence in exchange for a Red Sea port and a military base
Ethiopia, Somalia Agree to Restore Ties, Diplomatic Representations – Ethiopian Monitor
Ethiopia and Somalia agreed to reinstate full diplomatic representations in their respective capitals in a latest move to improve their strained relations. The agreement was reached during Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud working visit to Addis Ababa over the weekend. It comes after a year of tension between the two neighbors over Ethiopia’s plan to build a naval base and port in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. Prime Minister…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 40% of the sources lean Left, 40% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
