Reactions to the Ethiopia-Somaliland Port Deal: Reshaping Horn of Africa
MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland is a step towards regional integration and economic linkage among nations in Africa.
MoU between Ethiopia and Somaliland is a step towards regional integration and economic linkage among nations in Africa.
Ethiopian's message to their neighbouring brothers is simple: “Ethiopia has the leading airline in Africa, let's collaborate by sharing it, and in return, share your seaport. Ethiopia has constructed the largest Dam in Africa too; let's share its benefits and, in exchange, establish a partnership for full and unrestricted access to your seaport. We're all facing similar challenges, so let's work together, grow collectively, and build a brighter future”.
As was proven, Ethiopia’s policy is legal, rational, pragmatic, and in the region’s illegal, illogical, idealistic, and zero-sum like innocent critics and agenda-driven disinformation agents alike claim. It’s understandable though if some readers were confused about this issue before reading the present piece due to the deluge of disinformation pushed by those two categories of actors. Those who’d like to learn more about it should review the following analyses that discuss everything in detail:
While the stories of Ethiopia and Eritrea bear echoes of struggle and division, recent developments have kindled hope for a future of cooperation and unity