Ethiopia’s economy has struggled with no sea access, and an agreement to use a Somaliland port has upset its neighbour. A deal under which Somaliland has agreed to lease a Red Sea naval port to Ethiopia has sparked anger in Somalia. The Somali government called the port deal with Addis Ababa “outrageous” and “unauthorised”. Despite the controversy and concerns about rising tensions, Somalilanders celebrated in the streets on Monday after the announcement of the port deal. Instead, it has severed diplomatic ties with Ethiopia and pressured countries on official phone calls to make statements against the port deal.

Source: Ethiopian News January 06, 2024 10:40 UTC