Since 1991, the territory has been governed by democratically elected governments that seek international recognition as the government of the Republic of Somaliland. Since Somaliland is unrecognized, international donors have found it difficult to provide all kinds of aid including finances. International recognition has been a long-sought goal for Somaliland, a region in northern Somalia that has enjoyed de facto independence since 1991. Ethiopia authorities took a unilateral decision to accept Somaliland as an independent state without consulting the African Union. Somalia has vowed to defend its territory as it branded the accord between Ethiopia and Somaliland an “aggression” early January.

Source: Ethiopian News January 07, 2024 17:52 UTC