Ethiopia and North Western of Somalia Near Completion of Complex Agreement
In HARGEISA, Somalia, the Ethiopian government and North Western of Somalia close in on finalizing a controversial deal, despite international skepticism. Ethiopia plans to establish a Naval Base along the Red Sea within Somalia. In exchange, Ethiopia will build a port after leasing the land for 50 years. North Western of Somalia will be recognized as a sovereign nation by Ethiopia, a move that could boost international standing and economic opportunities. Talks between the two parties have been ongoing since a memorandum of…