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Somali President Arrives in Ethiopia to Strengthen Ties Amid Reconciliation Between Two Nations
Somali President Arrives in Ethiopia to Strengthen Ties Amid Reconciliation Between Two Nations
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Ethiopia and Somalia have faced tensions since Ethiopia reached an agreement with Somaliland, a breakaway region in Somalia, to use the Red Sea port of Berbera... 11.01.2025, Sputnik Africa
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Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Ethiopia on Saturday to build on a recent peace deal aimed at easing tensions in the Horn of Africa.The visit, requested by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, follows an agreement mediated by Turkey last month to defuse diplomatic disputes between the two nations.Ethiopia’s interest in gaining sea access and a prior deal with Somalia’s breakaway Somaliland region had strained relations. The Ankara peace deal, however, signaled a new chapter of cooperation. While details about Ethiopia's potential sea access remain unclear, both nations appear committed to strengthening ties.Meanwhile, tensions persist as Somalia strengthens ties with Egypt and Eritrea, both of whom share concerns over Ethiopia's regional ambitions, particularly regarding access to the Red Sea. During a meeting in Cairo, Somalia joined Egypt and Eritrea in affirming that only coastal nations should have a say in the Red Sea's security. This growing alignment has also extended to military cooperation, with Egyptian troops joining the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia.
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Somali President Arrives in Ethiopia to Strengthen Ties Amid Reconciliation Between Two Nations
Christina Glazkova
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Ethiopia and Somalia have faced tensions since Ethiopia reached an agreement with Somaliland, a breakaway region in Somalia, to use the Red Sea port of Berbera in exchange for recognizing Somaliland's independence. However, these tensions were addressed last month when the two countries signed an agreement to resolve the contradictions.
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
arrived in
Ethiopia on Saturday to build on a recent peace deal aimed at easing tensions in the Horn of Africa.
The visit, requested by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, follows an agreement mediated by Turkey last month to defuse diplomatic disputes between the two nations.
Ethiopia’s interest in gaining sea access and a prior deal with Somalia’s breakaway Somaliland region had strained relations. The Ankara peace deal, however,
signaled a new chapter of cooperation. While details about Ethiopia's potential sea access remain unclear, both nations appear committed to strengthening ties.
Meanwhile, tensions persist as Somalia strengthens ties with
Egypt and Eritrea, both of whom share concerns over Ethiopia's regional ambitions, particularly regarding access to the Red Sea. During a meeting in Cairo, Somalia joined Egypt and Eritrea in affirming that only coastal nations should have a say in the Red Sea's security. This growing alignment has also extended to military cooperation, with Egyptian troops joining the
African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia.
