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Somalia Denies Maritime Agreement Discussions Amid Regional Tensions

By Abdiqani Abdullahi
Last updated: April 12, 2024
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MOGADISHU, SOMALIA – The Federal Government of Somalia has vehemently denied reports by Reuters News Agency regarding discussions of a maritime agreement during the recent meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Kenyan President William Ruto in Nairobi. The Somali government asserts that such matters were not on the agenda and reaffirms its dedication to safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

In a clarifying statement, Korir Sing’Oei, Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Foreign Affairs, labeled the Reuters publication as a complete misapprehension of Kenya’s stance on the issue. Sing’Oei emphasized Kenya’s unwavering commitment to respecting the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia.

The controversy stems from a Reuters article suggesting that Kenya proposed a maritime treaty between Somalia and Ethiopia to alleviate ongoing tensions. The tensions between the two countries begun after Ethiopia’s recent Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Regional Administration of Somaliland, which Somalia’s parliament has declared null and void, denouncing it as an act of aggression.

In response to the MOU, which granted Ethiopia access to the sea in exchange for recognizing Somaliland as a separate country, Somalia took decisive action last week. The Somali government expelled the Ethiopian ambassador and recalled its own ambassador from Ethiopia, marking a significant escalation in the dispute between the two nations.

The developments have raised concerns over the stability of the Horn of Africa, with the potential for increased regional tensions and the impact on diplomatic relations among the countries involved.

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