Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador amid Somaliland port deal dispute
Somalia expels Ethiopia's ambassador amid port deal dispute, escalating tensions in Horn of Africa.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
Somalia has expelled Ethiopia’s ambassador and closed Ethiopia’s consulates in Somaliland and Puntland amid a port deal dispute. The move follows Ethiopia’s agreement to lease coastline in Somaliland for 50 years, leading to accusations of interference and territorial threats by Somalia. The escalating tensions could potentially lead to a diplomatic rift in the Horn of Africa.