By Hamidi Jama
Introduction
The geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa has witnessed a transformative development with Somaliland and Ethiopia’s announcement of a potential Ethiopian naval base in Somaliland. This strategic move is not only aimed at enhancing maritime security...
The text is secret and the deal might yet fall through. But the memorandum of understanding signed by Ethiopia and Somaliland on January 1st has sent shock waves through the Horn of Africa. Somaliland, which declared its independence from Somalia...
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The new Turkish-built terminal of Aden Abdulle International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, 25 January 2015. Source: AMISOM Photo / Ilyas Ahmed / Wiki CC
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“We are working to rectify the mistake and restore the recognition of Somaliland,” Dr. Jama Musse explained.
Somaliland is reclaiming the recognition it received 64 years ago when it was liberated from colonial rule. Although this effort faced strong opposition...