Ethiopian PM and Somali President sign peace deal in Ankara, mediated by Turkey, to ease border tensions.

In Ankara, Turkey, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed a peace agreement, mediated by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The "Ankara Declaration" aims to resolve border tensions, with Ethiopia gaining reliable access to Somali ports under Somalia's sovereignty. Technical negotiations are set to begin by late February 2025, with agreements expected within four months. The deal, praised by regional bloc IGAD and the African Union, seeks to enhance regional stability and economic cooperation.

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