BACK US TODAY AND SUPPORT PEOPLE-POWERED MEDIAWar between Ethiopia and Somalia is unlikely but their row over Somaliland perpetuates the region’s woes. He previously suggested Somalia is prepared for war to stop Ethiopia from recognizing Somaliland and building a naval base in the breakaway region. In an unverified allegation, Mohamud claimed senior officers from Ethiopia’s military were in Somaliland preparing the ground for the territory’s annexation. Converging InterestsOwing to either tactical diplomacy or miscommunication, there has been mixed messaging about the agreement coming from the leaders of Ethiopia and Somaliland. While Ethiopia’s leaders are being rather cagey, Somaliland’s have been more forthcoming about the content and purpose of the deal.
