Somali President Awarded for Leadership in State-Building and Counterterrorism
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the Africa Presidential Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership in state-building, securing debt relief, and advancing counterterrorism initiatives, highlighting Somalia's progress under his guidance.
Somali President Awarded for Leadership in State-Building and Counterterrorism
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud won the Africa Presidential Leadership Award for his exceptional leadership in state-building, securing debt relief, and advancing counterterrorism initiatives, highlighting Somalia's progress under his guidance.
Progress
44% Bias Score
Somalia-Ethiopia Relations Improve After Year of Tension
Following a year of tension over Ethiopia's proposed Somaliland military base, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's visit to Ethiopia on Saturday signifies a major step toward improved relations, focusing on restoring diplomatic ties and collaborating on regional security.
Somalia-Ethiopia Relations Improve After Year of Tension
Following a year of tension over Ethiopia's proposed Somaliland military base, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's visit to Ethiopia on Saturday signifies a major step toward improved relations, focusing on restoring diplomatic ties and collaborating on regional security.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Ethiopia-Somalia Maritime Dispute Resolved Through Turkish Mediation
Mediation by Turkish President Erdogan resolved a nearly year-long maritime conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia before mid-December 2024, granting Ethiopia access to international waters via Somalia while respecting Somali territorial integrity, following a problematic agreement with Somaliland th...
Ethiopia-Somalia Maritime Dispute Resolved Through Turkish Mediation
Mediation by Turkish President Erdogan resolved a nearly year-long maritime conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia before mid-December 2024, granting Ethiopia access to international waters via Somalia while respecting Somali territorial integrity, following a problematic agreement with Somaliland th...
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44% Bias Score
Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict Resolved: Port Access Agreement to be Negotiated
Ethiopia and Somalia, with Turkish mediation, ended their conflict over Ethiopia's Red Sea access; negotiations for a port access agreement will begin in February 2025, potentially rendering void a prior agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict Resolved: Port Access Agreement to be Negotiated
Ethiopia and Somalia, with Turkish mediation, ended their conflict over Ethiopia's Red Sea access; negotiations for a port access agreement will begin in February 2025, potentially rendering void a prior agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
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32% Bias Score
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
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44% Bias Score
"Somalia, Ethiopia Agree to Resolve Dispute Over Somaliland, Sea Access"
"Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to a joint declaration resolving their dispute over Somaliland and Ethiopia's sea access, mediated by Turkey, focusing on future cooperation and leaving past differences behind."
"Somalia, Ethiopia Agree to Resolve Dispute Over Somaliland, Sea Access"
"Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to a joint declaration resolving their dispute over Somaliland and Ethiopia's sea access, mediated by Turkey, focusing on future cooperation and leaving past differences behind."
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52% Bias Score
US Recognition of Somaliland: Hope and Fears in the Horn of Africa
Influential US Republicans are pushing for recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared republic in Somalia, prompting hope in Somaliland but fierce opposition from Somalia and concerns about regional stability and the potential for separatist movements.
US Recognition of Somaliland: Hope and Fears in the Horn of Africa
Influential US Republicans are pushing for recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared republic in Somalia, prompting hope in Somaliland but fierce opposition from Somalia and concerns about regional stability and the potential for separatist movements.
Progress
56% Bias Score
Somaliland Rejects Ethiopia Deal, Prioritizing National Interests Over Recognition
Somaliland's new foreign minister rejected a controversial agreement with Ethiopia granting Ethiopia coastal access in exchange for recognition of Somaliland, prioritizing long-term national interests over immediate recognition and prompting Somalia's UN Security Council complaint.
Somaliland Rejects Ethiopia Deal, Prioritizing National Interests Over Recognition
Somaliland's new foreign minister rejected a controversial agreement with Ethiopia granting Ethiopia coastal access in exchange for recognition of Somaliland, prioritizing long-term national interests over immediate recognition and prompting Somalia's UN Security Council complaint.
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48% Bias Score
Macron's Djibouti-Ethiopia Visit Signals Shift in France's African Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Djibouti on December 20th for Christmas with French troops, followed by a trip to Ethiopia on December 21st to discuss regional stability and inaugurate a renovated national palace, reflecting France's evolving African partnerships.
Macron's Djibouti-Ethiopia Visit Signals Shift in France's African Policy
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Djibouti on December 20th for Christmas with French troops, followed by a trip to Ethiopia on December 21st to discuss regional stability and inaugurate a renovated national palace, reflecting France's evolving African partnerships.
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44% Bias Score
Somaliland-Ethiopia Agreement Under Review After Somalia-Ethiopia Deal
Somaliland's former foreign minister confirmed a prior agreement with Ethiopia, now under review by Somaliland's new government, while disputing Somalia's claim that the agreement is invalid. The new government will decide the future of the deal.
Somaliland-Ethiopia Agreement Under Review After Somalia-Ethiopia Deal
Somaliland's former foreign minister confirmed a prior agreement with Ethiopia, now under review by Somaliland's new government, while disputing Somalia's claim that the agreement is invalid. The new government will decide the future of the deal.
Progress
36% Bias Score
Somaliland's New Government Responds to Somalia-Ethiopia Ankara Agreement
Somaliland's new government declared the Somalia-Ethiopia Ankara agreement irrelevant, while prioritizing peace, healthcare, and infrastructure. Somalia clarified the agreement facilitates Ethiopian trade via Somali ports, stating prior Somaliland agreements are null.
Somaliland's New Government Responds to Somalia-Ethiopia Ankara Agreement
Somaliland's new government declared the Somalia-Ethiopia Ankara agreement irrelevant, while prioritizing peace, healthcare, and infrastructure. Somalia clarified the agreement facilitates Ethiopian trade via Somali ports, stating prior Somaliland agreements are null.
Progress
36% Bias Score