Turkey brokers end to Ethiopia and Somaliaโs port feud
Ethiopia’s deal to build a port in Somaliland had infuriated Somalia, prompting fears of wider conflict.
Somalia
Turkey says Ethiopia and Somalia to negotiate Horn of Africa deal
Recep Tayyip Erdoฤan announces talks between the two countries to end dispute over breakaway Somaliland region
Pyrrhic victory for the Greek government: the CJEU rules on Turkey as a โsafe third countryโ
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Hijacked Bulgarian ship may have been used in attack near Somalia
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EU urges respect for Somalia sovereignty after Ethiopia deal
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EU pledges to join US-led Red Sea patrol effort
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More EU countries threaten to close Russian borders amid migrant surge
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Estonia could close Russian border in face of โhybrid attackโ
Hundreds of asylum seekers have crossed into the EU in recent weeks with the support of the Kremlin, officials say.
Facing asylum seeker surge from Russia, Finland mulls curbing access
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Somalia: At least 15 dead and scores injured in suicide attack
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Africa to Putin: End the war!
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