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NAIROBI, Kenya — In a dramatic twist, Somalia's Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi mentioned supporting Ethiopian insurgents if Ethiopia advances with a contentious deal involving Somaliland. These comments, shared on Universal TV on September 12, represent a spike in regional tension. This tension stems from an agreement penned earlier this year where Ethiopia gains access to the Red Sea via Somaliland’s shores, potentially acknowledging Somaliland's plea for independence. Naturally, Somalia, viewing…

Southwest Region's Leader Applauds Federal MPs for Their Backing of Pro-Ethiopian Troop Demonstrations Baidoa (AX) — Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, the leader of the Southwest region, expressed his approval on Monday for the federal lawmakers from the area who stood firm in their support for demonstrations advocating for Ethiopian military presence in the Bay and Bakool regions. During his remarks in Baidoa, Laftagareen likened the backing of these 25 parliamentarians to the spirit of the 13-SYL youth initiative.…