Mogadishu says a deal to grant Addis Ababa access to sea in Somaliland is a violation of its sovereignty. An agreement between Ethiopia and a breakaway part of Somalia is raising tension on the Horn of Africa. Somalia regards Somaliland as part of its territory, and has warned Ethiopia against interfering in its affairs. But Ethiopia is landlocked and wants access to the sea – something Somaliland can provide. And is war a possibility?

Source: Ethiopian News January 19, 2024 18:30 UTC