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Ethiopia and Somalia Seek to Strengthen Ties

Tina
January 6, 2025
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Ethiopia Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa visited Somalia on Thursday. This was the first bilateral meeting since tensions rose last year. The conflict began over Ethiopia’s plan to build a naval base in Somaliland, a self-declared independent region of Somalia. Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, confirmed the visit but did not provide […]

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Somalia Receives Major Arms from Egypt Amid Ethiopia Dispute

Tina
September 24, 2024
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Egypt has delivered a substantial shipment of weapons to Somalia. The shipment includes anti-aircraft guns and artillery. An Egyptian warship made this delivery, likely heightening tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia. This year, Egypt and Somalia strengthened their relations due to shared concerns about Ethiopia. After signing a joint security pact in August, Egypt sent several […]