BBC: Ethiopia-Somaliland deal makes waves in Horn of Africa
The defence minister of the self-declared republic of Somaliland has become the latest casualty of the row over a controversial agreement that is causing ructions in the Horn of Africa.
Abdiqani Mohamoud Ateye resigned saying that cabinet ministers should have been consulted over a deal that Somaliland struck with Ethiopia that could see it leasing part of its coastline to its landlocked neighbour.
Somalia – which considers Somaliland to be part of its territory – reacted angrily to the 1 January deal, calling it an act of aggression.
Both the US and the African Union have backed the territorial integrity of Somalia and urged all parties to cool tensions.
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WNU Editor: Not everyone is on board in Somaliland on this deal …. Somaliland’s defense minister resigns over deal to give Ethiopia access to the region’s coastline (AP).
Ethiopia-Somaliland Port Deal Makes Waves In Horn Of Africa
Somaliland Deal to Grant Ethiopia Red Sea Access Draws Condemnation — New York Times
Somalia dismisses Ethiopia-Somaliland coastline deal, says it compromises sovereignty — AP
Somalia ‘nullifies’ port agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland — The Guardian
Somalia calls Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement act of aggression — BBC
Ethiopia-Somaliland army chiefs meet amid regional tensions — BBC
Somaliland shakes up the Horn of Africa — GZero
Why is Somalia so angry about Ethiopia’s new Red Sea port deal? — Al Jazeera