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Ilhan Omar speech proved to be mistranslated but outrage continues spread

Republicans, rightwing figures and foreign politicians have seized upon the video despite proof the lawmaker was misquoted

The Guardian - US

Progressive US lawmaker Omar faces censure over mistranslated speech

Omar, a Somali American Congress member, says the attacks are the latest instance of hardline Republican ‘Islamophobia’.

Al Jazeera

Leader of Somalia's breakaway Somaliland says deal with Ethiopia will allow it to build a naval base

The president of Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland has said his government will press ahead with an agreement signed earlier this month with landlocked Ethiopia to give it access to the sea

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‘Don’t do it’: Somali president warns Ethiopia over Somaliland port deal

In an exclusive interview, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia will not yield to ‘pressure’ on the breakaway region.

Al Jazeera

Egypt backs Somalia in dispute over Ethiopia-Somaliland deal

Somalia mobilises regional support as Ethiopia considers recognising breakaway region to gain sea access

The Guardian - UK

Somalia rejects mediation with Ethiopia gov’t over Somaliland port deal

The Ethiopia-Somalia feud continues with Mogadishu claiming its territorial integrity has been violated by the deal.

Al Jazeera

Ethiopia's deal with Somaliland upends regional dynamics, risking strife across the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa ushered in the new year with news of a deal that would ensure that diplomatic relations in the region got off to a bumpy start in 2024. Ethiopia, it was announced on Jan. 1, had signed a memorandum of understanding with the breakaway region of Somaliland,…

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‘We are ready for a war’: Somalia threatens conflict with Ethiopia over breakaway region

Somaliland hoped to be recognised as a country after port deal with landlocked Ethiopia - but move has sparked fury in Somalia

The Guardian - UK

Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea: success rests on good relations with its neighbours

On 1 January, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a memorandum of understanding granting Addis Ababa direct access to the Gulf of Aden. This strategic agreement paves the way for Ethiopia to establish commercial and military bases along the coast.

The Conversation

Bengaluru doctors successfully conduct complex surgery on Somaliland citizen

Life for Ahmed (name changed), a 39-year-old health inspector from Somaliland in Africa was full of pain and suffering. He had multiple fistulae-in-ano (six high and low fistulae) that resulted in recurrent health issues and compromised quality of life over a prolonged period.

The Hindu

OPINION - Somaliland is my home country — Britain has a moral duty to recognise it

History was being made in the Horn of Africa, just at the point last week when many of us were contemplating what our new year resolutions would be.

Evening Standard

Somalia signs law 'nullifying' Ethiopia-Somaliland port pact

Somalia's president has signed a law "nullifying" a contentious agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland in a largely symbolic gesture of his government's displeasure over the deal to grant port access.

Radio France Internationale

Somalia ‘nullifies’ port agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland

The deal, which would see Ethiopia recognise Somaliland in return for sea access, has inflamed tensions across the region

The Guardian - UK

Why is Somalia so angry about Ethiopia’s new Red Sea port deal?

Ethiopia’s economy has struggled with no sea access, and an agreement to use a Somaliland port has upset its neighbour.

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Ambiguous Ethiopia port deal fuels uncertainty over Somaliland statehood

The agreement accentuates historical ties between Ethiopia and Somaliland – and historical hostility with Somalia.

International Business Times

Ethiopia Defends Somaliland Deal As Somalis Protest

Ethiopia insisted on Wednesday that its controversial deal with the breakaway region of Somaliland broke no laws after Somalia accused its neighbour of a blatant attack on its sovereignty.

France 24

Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland coastline deal

Somalia vows to defend its territorial integrity after a destabilising deal that's seen breakaway Somaliland gain Ethiopia's recognition in exchange for access to the Red Sea. Also, preparations are underway in Ivory Coast's capital Yamoussoukro for the Africa Cup of Nations. Finally, we look at traditional Nigerien wrestling as we…

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Somalia recalls envoy in anger over Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal

Somalia has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia and vowed to defend its territory after the breakaway region of Somaliland struck a controversial deal allowing Ethiopia access to the Red Sea.

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Somalia To Hold Emergency Meeting On Somaliland-Ethiopia Deal

Somalia will hold an emergency cabinet meeting on Tuesday, state media said, after the breakaway region of Somaliland struck a controversial deal with Ethiopia giving Addis Ababa access to the Red Sea.

The Independent UK

Ethiopia and a breakaway Somali region sign a deal giving Ethiopia access to the sea, leaders say

Landlocked Ethiopia has taken the first steps toward gaining access to the sea, signing an agreement in the capital of Addis Ababa with the breakaway Somali region of Somaliland to access the Somaliland coastline

The Guardian - UK

Ethiopia and Somaliland reach agreement over access to ports

Naval and commercial access to Somaliland’s coast granted in exchange for recognising republic’s independence

International Business Times

Ethiopia, Somaliland Agree Deal On Port Access

Ethiopia on Monday struck a "historic" agreement to secure a stake in the main port in Somalia's breakaway region of Somaliland as the landlocked country eyes more access to the sea, officials said.

Al Jazeera

Somaliland rejects talk of unification with Somalia after Museveni comment

Somaliland says it has no plans to discuss unity with Somalia despite Uganda’s talk of acting as ‘unification mediator’.

Al Jazeera

Healthcare hits new lows in Somaliland as conflict continues

Without funding from MSF, hospital administrators are concerned about maintaining enough supplies to treat the wounded.

The Conversation

Somaliland: Berbera city's growth is being held back by a power supply monopoly

Somaliland’s main port, at the city of Berbera, accounted for two-thirds of the country’s revenues in 2020. Over the years, these revenues have mostly gone into the central state coffers, while the development of Berbera has been neglected.

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