Madaxweynaha Jamhuuriyadda Federaalka Soomaaliya, Mudane Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud, ayaa magaalada Addis Ababa ee dalka Itoobiya kulan miro-dhal ah kula yeeshay Madaxweynaha dalka Koonfur Afrika, Mudane Cyril Ramaphosa. Kulankan oo ka dhacay intii uu socday Shir-madaxeedka Midowga Afrika, ayaa ahaa fursad muhiim u ah labada hoggaamiye si ay uga wada hadlaan danaha guud ee ka dhexeeya labada dal iyo mustaqbalka qaaradda Afrika. Xoojinta Xiriirka Dublamaasiyadeed iyo midka Ganacsi Wadahadallada dhexmaray labada madaxweyne ayaa udub-dhexaad u ahaa sidii loo xoojin lahaa xiriirka dublamaasiyadeed iyo kan ganacsi ee labada qaran. Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh ayaa tilmaamay muhiimadda ay leedahay in Soomaaliya iyo Koonfur Afrika ay yeeshaan iskaashi dhinac kasta ah, gaar ahaan xilligan ay Soomaaliya ku jirto soo kabasho xooggan oo dhinacyada amniga iyo dhaqaalaha ah. Labada hoggaamiye ayaa isla meel dhigay in la ballaariyo fursadaha maalgashi iyo in la fududeeyo isu-socodka dadka iyo badeecadaha, taa...
In a move that has heightened regional tensions, Ethiopia recently requested negotiations with Somalia to secure access to a Red Sea port, a plea that was met with a firm decline. The standoff centers around Ethiopia's desire for direct access to the Red Sea, which it lost when Eritrea gained independence in 1993 after a three-decade-long conflict.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed last week sounded a warning about the potential for future conflict if his country continued to lack direct access to a harbor. He urged the need for a resolution to this issue to maintain regional stability.
Somalia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Omar, conveyed his country's unwavering commitment to peace, security, trade, and integration but firmly stated that Somalia is not inclined to grant access to a strategic asset like a port. He emphasized the sacrosanct nature of Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, declaring them non-negotiable.
During a televised lecture on October 13, Prime Minister Abiy asserted Ethiopia's "natural rights" to access the Red Sea directly. He warned that the denial of such access could lead to unfairness and injustice, potentially leading to conflict. Abiy even proposed offering shares in the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in exchange for comparable stakes in neighboring nations' ports.
These remarks were met with concern, especially from Eritrea, which considered them "excessive" and perplexing to observers. Ethiopia's stance on the Red Sea issue has been consistent, but the recent directness of the language used has raised alarms.
Alexis Mohamed, a top adviser to Djibouti's President, Ismail Omar Guelleh, commented on the situation, stating that Djibouti is open to peaceful means of accessing the Red Sea and has always been willing to maintain good relations with neighboring countries, especially Ethiopia. He also noted that Djibouti has been accommodating by granting access to Ethiopia's navy, an action seen as a positive step.
As this complex diplomatic situation unfolds, it underscores the significance of maritime access and the potential for regional tensions when countries have differing interests and viewpoints. The need for peaceful negotiations and diplomatic solutions is evident to ensure stability and cooperation in the Horn of Africa. The region will be closely watched as these developments continue to unfold.
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