Somalia, Ethiopia begin technical talks in Turkey on maritime access Monday February 17, 2025 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (C) hosts Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (L) and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (R) in Ankara for trilateral discussions aimed at strengthening regional cooperation. (Photo: Turkish Presidency) Mogadishu (HOL) — Mogadishu (HOL) — A day after Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met to restore ties, officials from both nations have begun technical talks in Ankara to implement the Ankara Declaration and discuss Ethiopia’s bid for maritime access through Somali territory. Somali Minister of Information Daud Aweis confirmed his participation in the discussions, stating that the delegation's primary focus is on implementing agreements reached in previous diplomatic engagements. "I have arrived in Ankara to join #Somalia delegation for the kick-off of the first round of technical discussions between Somalia and Ethiopia, aimed at exploring ways to implement the Ankara Declaration," Aweis wrote on X. "Somalia is committed to fostering peace, strengthening cooperation, and building diplomatic relations grounded in mutual understanding and respect," he added. The talks come as Ethiopia continues to push for a maritime trade corridor, a demand that has fueled geopolitical disputes in the Horn of Africa. On January 1, 2024, Ethiopia signed an MoU with Somaliland that proposed granting Addis Ababa access to a 19-kilometer stretch of coastline near Berbera for 50 years. The deal, which included potential Ethiopian recognition of Somaliland's independence, triggered a strong rebuke from Somalia's federal government, which denounced the agreement as an infringement on its sovereignty. Somalia has insisted that any maritime agreement must be negotiated exclusively with the federal government in Mogadishu and must comply with international law. The technical committees, composed of representatives from both governments, are expected to assess the feasibility of a framework where Ethiopia could gain controlled access under Somali oversight. Turkey, which maintains strong diplomatic and military ties with Somalia, has previously acted as a mediator in regional disputes. While Ankara played a key role in brokering the December 2024 Ankara Declaration, it remains unclear whether Turkey is actively facilitating these discussions or simply hosting the Somali delegation. The outcome of these negotiations could reshape regional alliances and power dynamics in the Horn of Africa. A mutually beneficial agreement may enhance economic cooperation and regional stability. At the same time, failure to reach a consensus could escalate tensions and embolden insurgent groups such as al-Shabaab, which have historically exploited political disputes for recruitment and influence

the thing is umay gefin wax xamar ku caydey ma jirin waxaas oo dhan walaga sameynaya do these reer xamar even understand the lyrcs of the song they are so angry about taasabaan is weydinayaa

The song celebrating Somaliland and its close relations with neighbouring countries was in no way an insult to Mogadishu or reer mogadishu they might have percieved it that way ; indeed, it did not concern them at all. Furthermore, she was not even the songwriter she merely performed it.

It is rather hypocritical on the part of the youth from Mogadishu, for they were the very ones who extended the invitation to her in the first place. She would not have gone there had she not been invited by them. Yet, upon her arrival, they responded with threats and she received threats , and they refused her a platform in xamar, and ultimately cancelled her show. and thats how it went

your enemy enemy is your friend it never gets old

Haboon Nuura a girl from Somaliland who wanted to do a show in Mogadishu . Was refused to hold a musical concert in xamar . Before she came. They said it’s oke . When she arrived she got some death threats when a Somaliland mp who works for the bunker parliament spoke out in favour of Haboon Nuura. Hee bodyguard got shot who is also from Somaliland.. she refused some final death threats last night she escaped to Nairobi and will be flying to hargeisa later afternoon. I think this is the last attempt ever for Somalia and Somaliland to have some sort of is dhex gal of bulshada. Something they wanted to formalise in the Somalia and Somaliland talks for years

Yea that is true the Madagascar supporters joined Djibouti thats hiw djbouti won . But the real thing is the African Union doesn’t have real powers to begin with this might change in the future though if credible leadership emerges .i mean they couldn’t stop the the Libyan war they couldn’t find a solution for the USA stopping US AID

The fight will continue no matter for Somaliland no matter the cost the struggle. We shall continue.

Yes this is bad for Williamrutto for he is the one that will be challenging him for the presidency Congrats to Djibouti a great achievement

YEAH the kikiyu dont like him i think its their tribal politics Kenya hasnt had a luo president ever since 1960 Jomo kenyatta Kikuyu daniel arap moi who ruled 24 years he was Kalenjin then Mwai Kibaki Kikuyu then we had Uhurro kenyatta Kikuyu then we had Wiliam ruto kalenjin.. Though Daniel arap moi initially was opposed by some kikiyu but allot of kikiyu supporter him to , this means that this wiliam ruto guy supports odinga to be the chairman so that he wont challenge him in the next elections of kenya

hassan culusow might betray ismaciil cumar geele and support odinga

Marshalls long live djibouti

If you say so

watch this this guy isnt israeli

Madaxweynaha Somaliland oo la kulmay madaxda ugu sareysa Dawlada Imaaradka Carabta.

Somaliland President Abdurahmaan Ciiro with the UAE prime Minister EMIR Sheikh Mohamed Rashid Al Maktoum toum

u guys are blind wat would zionist gain from this the accounts were for the most part palestenians and not bot the racists remarks all came when trump suggested he wanted to send Gazans to Somaliland Puntland and Morcco some somalis consider Palestenis that they cant do wrong and hold them to high esteem very shameful

The only thing the great trump has exposed was how racists these falastini Arabs the amounts of insults they are throwing towards Somalis online is just astonishing. They have time to be racist while they’re home is being burn down by Israelis . Great trump knows how to expose these people . And can u imagine guilible Somalis way duceeyn jiren these. Cunsur

No emotions at all we just use every platform we get to spread our cause that’s all . Yes in the 1960syes we were emotional we gave up our statehood to see a unified Somali nation even if it ment that we would not be in the leadership . But as ina cigaal once said meeshi anu somali buknay wa ka bogsanay so gone are those days . Today we are precise no qiiro Somaliland na wa naga dhab. Actually we should thank the koonfurians for opening our eyes for the Somalilanders in the 1950s 1960 we’re naive gullible. And we thank u for opening up our eyes inanay wax somali ahayn jirin eeh dadku 4,5 yihin iyo reero