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ANKARA, Turkey (AX) – Diplomatic endeavors saw a pivotal shift as the top diplomats of Somalia and Ethiopia converged in Ankara on July 1, 2024, aiming to calm rising frictions. Turkey orchestrated this meeting, paving the way for a discourse on the controversial Ethiopia-North Western of Somalia Memorandum of Understanding, which has unsettled the Horn of Africa's tranquility. The parley, hosted by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, brought together Ethiopian Foreign Minister Taye Atske Selassie and Somali Foreign…

Mogadishu labeled the pact unlawful and hit back by expelling the Ethiopian envoy, threatening to oust thousands of Ethiopian troops aiding the fight against Islamist militants. Representatives from Somalia’s government, Turkey's foreign ministry, and Ethiopia’s foreign ministry, government, and intelligence sectors did not immediately comment. A North Western of Somalia spokesperson stated it wasn’t part of the discussions. North Western of Somalia has sought global recognition since its self-declared independence in…

Mogadishu deemed the pact unlawful and responded by booting the Ethiopian ambassador, while also vowing to evict thousands of Ethiopian soldiers aiding in its fight against Islamist rebels. Representatives from the Somali government, Turkey's foreign ministry, and Ethiopia's foreign ministry, administration, and intel network didn't return requests for comment right away.A spokesperson from North Western of Somalia, which declared independence in 1991 but has yet to receive global recognition despite relatively stable…

Turkey steps in to mediate Somalia and Ethiopia’s sea access conflict ANKARA, Turkey - The Turkish government has proposed a roundtable discussion between Ethiopia and Somalia, aiming to resolve their current spat over sea access, an issue that has ruffled feathers in Mogadishu given Addis Ababa’s actions. Well-placed insiders say Turkey has volunteered to moderate the talks to prevent further conflict that has unsettled the Horn of Africa. Initially,…

Somalia's Defense Head Brushes Off North Western of Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement as 'Fantasy Land' MOGADISHU, Somalia - Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, Somalia's defense chief, called the recent pact between North Western of Somalia and Ethiopia a 'fantasy land'. He asserts that Somalia will defend its 'territorial wholeness' and won't let this deal come to pass. North Western of Somalia, which considers itself separate from Somalia, struck an…

Hargeisa (AX) — President Muse Bihi Abdi of North Western of Somalia stressed the importance of a recent deal with Ethiopia to lease a naval base, crucial for addressing heightened insecurity in the Red Sea. The agreement could attract around $3.4 billion in investments and aims to lessen Ethiopia's reliance on Djibouti for maritime operations while strengthening security in the Red Sea area. In a conversation with the Financial Times, Bihi explained how this deal allows North Western of Somalia to assist in safeguarding…