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    Kenya and Uganda to Mediate Ethiopia-Somalia Rift Over Somaliland Port

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    Kenya and Uganda to Mediate Ethiopia-Somalia Rift Over Somaliland Port
    • December 10, 2024 • 2 months ago
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    Kenya and Uganda have stepped in to mediate rising tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia over Ethiopias plan to build a port in Somaliland, a self-declared independent region. The dispute threatens regional stability as Somalia opposes the project, viewing it as a challenge to its sovereignty. Mediation efforts aim to ease the conflict, with broader implications for peace and security in the Horn of Africa.

    Kenyan President William Ruto and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni have pledged to mediate the escalating dispute between Ethiopia and Somalia, aiming to ease tensions that threaten stability in the Horn of Africa.

    The disagreement stems from Ethiopia’s plans to establish a port in Somaliland, a self-declared independent region of Somalia. While Ethiopia views the project as a strategic necessity for its landlocked economy, Somalia considers it a threat to its sovereignty. Somaliland declared independence in 1991 and has enjoyed relative peace compared to war-torn Somalia. However, its efforts to gain international recognition have been largely unsuccessful.

    Ethiopia’s backing of the Somaliland port project has fueled fears in Somalia that it might lead to formal recognition of Somaliland’s independence, complicating Somalia's territorial claims. In response, Somalia has sought stronger alliances with Egypt and Eritrea—both of which have strained relations with Ethiopia.

    At a recent regional summit, President Ruto underscored the importance of Somalia’s security for the region's stability, emphasizing Kenya and Uganda's commitment to fostering dialogue between the conflicting nations. “The stability of Somalia directly impacts regional security and creates an environment conducive to investment and entrepreneurship,” Ruto stated. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud also engaged with Ruto and Museveni on the sidelines, although Somalia’s government has yet to officially comment on the mediation.

    Somalia’s Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, expressed doubts about regional mediation efforts, citing a history of ineffective resolutions. However, he noted optimism about Turkey’s parallel efforts to broker peace through negotiations in Ankara, despite limited progress so far.

    Ethiopia has remained silent on Kenya and Uganda’s mediation initiatives, with no immediate response from its government. As tensions simmer, experts warn that further escalation could destabilize the already fragile Horn of Africa, where regional alliances and security dynamics are deeply intertwined.

    The success of these mediation efforts could determine whether the region moves towards peace or risks deeper conflict. Kenya and Uganda’s involvement will be critical in navigating this complex dispute, with broader implications for regional cooperation and stability in the weeks to come. The Ethiopia-Somalia rift stems from Ethiopia's plan to build a port in Somaliland, a self-declared independent region. While Ethiopia seeks greater access to trade routes as a landlocked nation, Somalia views the move as undermining its territorial sovereignty. Somaliland, which declared independence in 1991, lacks international recognition but maintains autonomy. The dispute has intensified regional tensions, with Somalia aligning with rivals like Egypt, complicating efforts to maintain stability in the Horn of Africa.

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