Senior military leaders from Somaliland and Ethiopia hold meeting to address bilateral security cooperation and reinforce defense collaboration
By Goth Mohamed Goth A high-level security cooperation meeting convened between Ethiopian and Somaliland officials in Gabiley, Somaliland, to bolster regional stability. Senior representatives from...
Why Sea Access Matters: Ethiopia’s strategic diplomatic push
Ethiopia’s renewed push to regain sea access is not merely a diplomatic move—it is a strategic pivot with far-reaching economic, security, and geopolitical implications. In...
The Somalia-Ethiopia MOU: Another Playgame Sparring of Abiy’s on a Somalia Leader?
On February 27, 2025, a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed in Mogadishu between Somalia and Ethiopia, marking a significant milestone in the...
Abiy Ahmed’s Visit to Mogadishu: A Diplomatic Dance or a Shift Away from Somaliland? Amb Bashe A. Omer
The recent visit of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed to Mogadishu has once again sparked speculation about Ethiopia’s position on Somaliland. With the January 1, 2024, MoU still fresh in...
AU mission hails Ethiopia-Somalia agreement to restore diplomatic ties after year-long hiatus
The African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has welcomed the agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia to fully restore diplomatic relations, following discussions between Somalia’s...
The Ankara Agreement in Jeopardy: Implications of the AUSSOM Mandate and Ethiopia’s Red Sea Strategy
The Ankara Agreement in Jeopardy: Implications of the AUSSOM Mandate and Ethiopia’s Red Sea Strategy.
By Prof. Nassir Hussein Kahin.
The United Nations Security Council’s approval...
MASSACRE AND DESTRUCTION OF CIVILIAN HOMES IN DAKAWAL BY LIYUU POLICE-REPORT
Title: Massacre of Civilians and illegally Detained Peace Delegates in Dacawalay, Harshin District , Somali Region State, Ethiopia by Liyuu Police
Date Incident: December 25,...
The Da’awalley Massacre: A Flashpoint in Ethiopia-Somaliland Relations
By Prof. Nassir Hussein Kahin In the heart of Ethiopia’s Somali Region, the town of Da’awalley has become synonymous with tragedy. The recent massacre, allegedly...
Ethiopia closes border with Somaliland as fighting erupts in Somali region
Ethiopian military forces have closed the border with the Somaliland breakaway region following intense clashes between Somali regional troops and armed militias in the...
Ankara Declaration Reduces Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions but Leaves Unresolved Gaps
Author: Kathryn Tyson Contributor: Liam Kar
Editor's Note: The Critical Threats Project at the American Enterprise Institute publishes these updates with support from the Institute for the Study...
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