Turkey mediates negotiations between Somalia and Ethiopia over Somaliland's port deal.

Turkey is mediating negotiations between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Ethiopia signed with Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, in January. The talks, facilitated by the Turkish government, aim to improve diplomatic relations between the East African neighbors, which deteriorated following Ethiopia's decision to lease 20 kilometers of coastline from Somaliland in exchange for recognizing its independence. Somalia calls the port deal illegal and has expelled the Ethiopian ambassador. The outcome of the talks, closely monitored by the international community, may reshape the geopolitical landscape of the region.

June 30, 2024
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