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Ethiopia Mulls Scrapping Somaliland Recognition After Backlash

Somalia's government opposes Ethiopia's recognition of Somaliland, views agreement as unauthorized.
Ethiopia seeks diversified port access and potential 50-year Gulf of Aden agreement with Somaliland.
Mogadishu and Addis Ababa's relationship strained, affecting fight against insurgents.

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Bloomberg

Ethiopia Mulls Scrapping Somaliland Recognition After Backlash

Ethiopia is considering scrapping a plan to recognize the breakaway state of Somaliland, amid international pressure to defuse regional tensions over the proposal, according to people familiar with the matter.

2 months ago·United States

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allAfrica

Somalia: The Stakes in the Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal

A preliminary agreement with Somaliland giving landlocked Ethiopia access to the Gulf of Aden has heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region already in turmoil. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts explain the implications of the controversial accord.

2 months ago·South Africa

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The National Interest

An East African Port Deal the World Should Applaud

Many countries skepticism of a recently announced deal that gives Ethiopia naval basing rights in exchange for recognizing Somalilands independence is misguided. While the pact has stirred consternation, especially in Somalia (which claims Somaliland as part of its territory), it has the potential to benefit the entire Horn of Africa region, Egypt, and the security of the Red Sea. With about 130 million people, Ethiopia i

1 month ago·Washington, United States

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