Tag: Somaliland
What does the framework agreement signed between Somaliland and Ethiopia contain?
This is an exclusive document obtained by RFI. Entitled “Agenda for monitoring the framework agreement”, it lifts the veil on the points of discussion between Somaliland and Ethiopia. Earlier this…
Faced with the crisis in Sudan and Ethiopia-Somalia tensions, Igad is struggling to regain control
The extraordinary Igad summit organized in Uganda ended on Thursday January 18. The Intergovernmental Authority on Development, which brings together seven East African countries, had a busy schedule. On the…
Eswatini, Taiwan’s last allied state on the African continent
As Taiwan prepares to vote on January 13, 2024 in a presidential election, its official diplomatic relations with Africa are now almost non-existent since it has lost almost all its…
“Djibouti regrets further tension,” according to the spokesperson for its presidential majority
The agreement announced on January 1, 2024 between Ethiopia and Somaliland – a Republic which seceded from Somalia in 1991 but not recognized by the international community – which notably…
Berbara port at the center of the agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland
The agreement signed between Ethiopia and Somaliland “ will pave the way for Ethiopia to secure its access to the sea and diversify its access to seaports » explains a…
Agreement to resume talks between Somalia and Somaliland
Somali authorities and the breakaway region of Somaliland have agreed to resume negotiations to resolve outstanding issues, after years of political tensions and blockages. 1 min The agreement was signed…
Las Anod autonomist forces claim victory against Somaliland forces
Autonomist forces fighting since February for the separation of the city of Las Anod from Somaliland, proclaimed on Monday evening the “ end of aggression against the territories under its…
Somaliland: new rise in tension around the disputed town of Las Anod
In Somaliland, tension is rising again around Las Anod, six months after very deadly fighting in this town at the heart of a disputed region between Somalia and Somaliland –…
UN Security Council calls for Somaliland withdrawal from Las Anod town
In Somaliland, the battle for control of the disputed town of Las Anod is now diplomatic. Since the beginning of the year, Somaliland forces have been clashing with local clan…
conflict escalates in Somaliland
Since the end of February, clashes have pitted the army of this self-proclaimed state against local fighters who are demanding the return of three regions (Sool, Sanaag and Cayn (SSC))…