New road could derail Kenya's Lapsset planSomaliland President Musa Bihi (centre, right) and other dignitaries launch the Berbera Road in the unrecognised state's capital Hargeisa last Week. The two leaders committed to the implementation of the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor, also known as the Lamu Corridor. The proposed road is expected to increase trade volumes between Ethiopia and Somaliland by 30 per cent. However, Somaliland, which is keen to win Kenya’s support in its bid for recognition, says its upgraded Berbera Port would work in collaboration with the port of Mombasa. So far, Ethiopia Airlines provides two flights that fly directly to Somaliland between Addis Ababa and Hargeisa.

Source: Standard Digital March 10, 2019 21:35 UTC