Somaliland officials this writer talked to are open to the idea of hosting the newly created Ethiopia’s naval force in one of Somaliland’s coastal towns. No reliable information has emerged so far on this issue ever since the new MP came to power. This new engagement of Ethiopia with Somaliland is presumably to prevent perceived Egyptian interests in Somaliland. It was unprecedented that the U.S. government, which has always been backing the weak, internationally-supported government in Mogadishu, welcomed the new partnership between Somaliland and Taiwan. News: Ethiopia, Somaliland military officials discuss #COVDI19 prevention joint efforts. We will see how it will playout. Somaliland | Ethiopia News is a news reader (RSS reader) providing a summary of headlines and latest news stories disseminated in the reliable news sources from Ethiopia News. It was reported that the Egyptian and Somaliland officials had agreed to set up offices in Hargeisa and Cairo. This new development could demonstrate the beginnings of a change in U.S. policy towards Somalia. Ethiopia has dismissed claims it recognizes Somaliland as an independent state noting it stands for the unity of Somalia. He did not say any of the things you are saying. Aden Duale axed as Majority Leader. In light of China’s aggressive diplomacy in the Gulf of Aden, the U.S. has re-evaluated its policy towards Somaliland. The UAE and the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development Construction are also building a 250-kilometre dual carriageway between the … Not sure yet, but this sounds the later case. There have been unconfirmed reports in the Ethiopian and Somaliland media that the Horn of Africa nation is considering developing a port in Sudan that will be an optional sea outlet. Ethiopia’s instability and ethnic strife are producing security repercussions in Somalia. For Ethiopia’s long and medium term interest vis-a-vis Somalia’s situation , it lies with Abiy’s approach. BREAKING NEWS: Ethiopia to appoint a full ambassador to Somaliland Jul 27, 2020 Senior News Editor Reliable sources from Somaliland’s presidency said that Ethiopia is sending a full ambassador to Hargeisa after Egyptian delegation consisting of… Cite Ethiopia Insight and link to this page if republished. Published under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International licence. However, Somaliland has not received any concessional loans from China due to its lack of international recognition. “There’s enough going on in this region for Berbera to get used without causing Djibouti problems. The Ethio-Egyptian dispute over the GERD has worked in the favor for Somaliland: it has shown the Ethiopians that Somaliland’s geostrategic location cannot be ignored, that Ethiopia’s national interests lie with Somaliland even as Abiy has courted Farmaajo, and that Ethiopia’s regional strategic competitors would establish diplomatic relations with Somaliland should Ethiopia fail to balance its relationship between Somaliland and Somalia. The port of Berbera, where the Dubai operator DP World (still in open conflict with Djibouti) plans to invest $442m in a new dock, is well positioned to supply southern Ethiopia. Currently, about 95% of Ethiopia’s trade goes through Djibouti. In Washington, positive remarks arose about the new bilateral ties between Hargeisa and Taipei. Taiwan’s partnership with Somaliland places a strategic position for it to closely track its powerful rival, the People’s Republic of China, given that China’s People’s Liberation Army base in Djibouti is 154 miles away from Somaliland’s capital, Hargeisa, the location of Taiwan’s new office. I was wondering how serious it is and why or whether it’s control yet. The Ethiopian–Somali conflict is a territorial and political dispute between the territories of present-day Ethiopia and Somalia. Musa Bihi’s wolf-warrior diplomacy strategy will be tested against how Somaliland will navigate unharmed through these unchartered terrains. #Somaliland- Somaliland has been a lonely nation since she has officially disowned its ugly and ruthless brother, Somalia. ICJ Delays A Hearing Into Maritime Dispute By 10 Months. Despite these similarities, Taiwan is an economic power on the world stage and far more advanced than Somaliland. Traditionally, Ethiopia has closely worked with Somaliland from matters trade to security, and it played an instrumental role in helping Hargeisa to declare independence from Mogadishu in 1991 following years of civil war that left thousands of people dead and others displaced. Since 1991, Somaliland has become an island of stability in a region affected by intra- and inter-state conflicts. The security… Somalia Horn of Africa News Somaliland This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The beginning of this month saw the Transitional Federal “Government” of Somalia, residing in a highly fortified Villa Somalia, cut non-existent diplomatic ties with Guinea Conakry because the latter accorded what looks … Some are even more optimistic about Somaliland’s potential. By Senior News Editor Nov 22, 2020 somalia With many around the world focused on the dangerous military confrontation in Ethiopia, Somalia too is facing a triple security crisis that can jeopardize the country’s halting progress. With Ethiopia, Somaliland shares a significant border and has a trade relationship that rivals its other neighbors combined, Djibouti and Somalia. Araweelo News Network . With the growing dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt on the GERD, Somaliland has become an important player for both Ethiopia and Egypt. Send more our way. July 9, 2020. By Daniel Mumbere. “That is a red line for us,” he said, adding that Ethiopia wants friendly relations with Somaliland, despite its non-state status. The spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry, Zhao Lijian, accused Taiwan of undermining Somalia’s territorial integrity by establishing bilateral ties with Somaliland. All Analysis Geopolitics Diplomacy Government International Politics Press Release. By the way, I thought that EI mission or standards were beyond giving a uncritical platform to such localized and petty rhetoric to divide neighboring states, which itatamounts to a potential destabiliation of the whole region. The reaction comes days after an Egyptian delegation met Somaliland President Musa Bihi Abdi in Hargeisa where the two sides discussed Cairo's proposal to set up a military facility in the self-declared Somalia state. By. Staff Editor April 16, 2019 Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed’s immaturity and ill-conceived darling with Isayas Afeworki of Eritrea has aborted not only Ethiopia’s hope but also the horn’s genuine partnership. Ethiopia on Monday warned Egypt against establishing any military base that would pose a security threat to the East African region. Djibouti, Africa’s top-ranking country in debt to China, with 58 percent of its public debt owed to China, is also a close ally to Somaliland (John Hopkins, 2020). AECF to Support US$8.5mn Renewable Energy Solutions in Somalia, Somaliland, Ikram Abdi Omar: The Hijabi Model Breaking Boundaries, Djibouti, Somaliland Border Open After Six Years, Somaliland: First 4 RTGCs Arrive in Berbera. Latest Somaliland News and Information. On request from FGS, Ethiopia relegated its diplomatic relationship with Somaliland by not appointing its diplomatic representative to its Liaison Office in Hargeisa, a sign that Addis Ababa had changed its policy towards Somaliland and Somalia. afrol News, 5 June - This weekend, the President of self-declared Somaliland was received with all honours by the Ethiopian Prime Minister. It was agreed that Ethiopia should resume its normal diplomatic relationship with Somaliland by sending its ambassador to Hargeisa. Thank you Mohamed. Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, April 22/2020 – High level military officials from Ethiopia and Somaliland met and discuss works being implemented to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 in the border city of Tog Wajaale, according to state daily ENA. Analysis. Kenya’s Amina Mohamed eyes WTO Director General. Too bad but I read from the news that dozens are infected with Covid-19 at the Calgary parishioners. Debt sustainability and debt stress to many African countries, most of them least-developed countries, is giving the Chinese a soft power to influence policies. The Somaliland government hopes that Berbera will deal with 50% of Ethiopia’s trade traffic in the years to come. In a press statement, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liban Yusuf Osman, said that Egypt and Somaliland had discussed bilateral trade and investment in areas of livestock and fisheries. 21, No. The Somaliland News. Super article that shades light what Somaliland is all about – The driver of shifting sands for better of the region in a silent manner up until when Taiwan – China entangalment shows up on the Horn of Africa recently which is a whole uncharted territory. Kenya’s Amina Mohamed eyes WTO Director General. Google+ . Both Egypt and Ethiopia have long been interested to have a naval base in Zaila, Somaliland’s historical coast town. In July 2020, a high-level Egyptian delegation arrived in Hargeisa for talks with Somaliland government. Capitalizing on the Nile impasse, reversing Abiy Ahmed’s ‘One Somalia’ policy, and into the orbit of Taiwan and the U.S. For many years gone by, Somaliland had been a silent actor in regional dynamics because of its lack of international recognition and the absence of incentives from regional players and global actors. “Ethiopia, Somaliland boosting bilateral ties for lasting regional peace, development.” August 29, 2020. December 13, 2020. Based on a new political settlement reached at the Borame Conference in 1993 by the key founding stakeholders of peace and order in Somaliland between political elites, business communities, and traditional leaders, Somaliland succeeded in establishing a governing institution that protects the security, promotes stability and safeguards the welfare of its citizens. Somaliland and Taiwan have a shared historical context: both are unrepresented and unrecognized by the international community; have established democratic governance structures; face threats from Somalia and China respectively; are aligned with the Western world; and have geostrategic value for the rest of the world. Eritrean President Isayas Afeworki is expected to arrive in Ethiopia for a third time and unconfirmed reports on social media say that Somalian President is joining Abiy Ahmed and Afeworki for a tripartite meeting. They deserved much more and not back stabbing, especially not from Ethiopia. “Ethiopia has resumed air and land transportation services with Djibouti after undertaking close negotiations with its Djiboutian counterpart,”… Somaliland … In addition, China as one of five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, would block any future recognition of Somaliland in New York. During those years, millions of dollars had been spent, offices were opened in foreign countries and Somaliland had taken its lobby for international recognition at inter-governmental organizations including African Union (AU), United Nations, Arab League, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD). Ethiopia stands to lose close to USD 1 Billion should the country move ahead and halt its new development and partnership with Somaliland over the Port of Berbera. Stay on top of Ethiopia latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps. Ethiopia has also agreed a deal with the self-declared Somali state of Somaliland for a 19% stake in the port of Berbera which includes a plan to build a road from its border to the port. Error Can not Get Tweets, Incorrect account info. However, with Taiwan expanding its diplomatic presence at the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, China in effect dramatically changed its policy stance in supporting what it describes as the ‘One-Somalia’ principle by reaching out unliterally without the involvement of the FGS. For Ethiopia, Zaila would serve as an alternative to its dependence on Djibouti’s port and also prevent Egypt from having a physical presence on its doorstep. Somalilanders have kept their peace and have been strong trade and security partners. HAN@Geeskaafrika.com The direction of the new Ethiopian strategy vs Somaliland is yet to be drawn and declared. The current regional and international diplomacy requires a written and contextualized foreign policy framework on the part of Somaliland that promotes new gains and contains potential risks. Driven by its War on Terror strategy, the U.S. has always viewed Somalia as a potential safe haven for terrorists and deal with Muqdisho accordingly. It is estimated that 32 percent of Ethiopia’s public debt is owed to China, making it the largest creditor. The AU, Somaliland’s prime target for its international diplomacy, is highly influenced by Beijing, and this could have a negative impact on how Somaliland engages with the AU. HARGEISA: (Somalilandsun) - Ethiopian cement manufacturing factories under the umbrella of the state owned National Cement Industry are experiencing a market boom in Somaliland with heavy commercial trailers ferrying loads of the commodity creating a traffic jams on roads of major towns in the country while other queuing outside major Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, the leader of the Wadajir party, now asks all the three countries to prioritize the fight against Al-Shabaab, which has been rendered an email existential threat in Somalia. Some are even more optimistic about Somaliland’s potential. Great…, Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki (left), Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (right) and Somalia’s President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed. The 2016 concession agreement between the government of Somaliland and DP World, a United Arab Emirates-owned port operator, is a good example of how Somaliland has benefited from the fallout of China’s dominance in Djibouti. Sowing tensions in Somalia with the help of Ankara and Doha may benefit Addis Ababa temporarily, but threatens to strike stability in the entire Horn of Africa. Review of African Political Economy, Vol. With the completion of the Berbera Port and the construction of the road between Berbera-Wajaale (financed by United Arab Emirates and United Kingdom), Djibouti’s share of Ethiopian cargo will be reduced to 30 percent, according to the 2016 Port Utilization Agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia, in which Somaliland can handle 30 percent of Ethiopia’s cargo from Berbera. 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