In return, Somaliland -- which unilaterally declared independence in 1991 -- has said Ethiopia would give it formal recognition. Addis Ababa has not confirmed this. Somalia on Thursday ruled out mediation with Ethiopia unless the deal is cancelled, and vowed to fight by "all legal means" to oppose it. Ethiopia and neighbouring Somalia have a history of stormy relations and territorial feuds, fighting two wars in the late 20th century. Addis Ababa had access to a port in Eritrea until the two countries went to war in 1998-2000.

Source: Ethiopian News January 21, 2024 13:38 UTC