Tensions continue to escalate in the Horn of Africa following a memorandum of understanding that Ethiopia signed with the Republic of Somaliland earlier this month. Under the agreement, Ethiopia will establish a military base and a commercial maritime zone. However, the agreement has angered Somalia and has also caused dissatisfaction among multiple stakeholders. Global leaders, including the United Nations have urged Addis Ababa and Mogadishu to open dialogue to settle their dispute. Let’s now speak to Dr Essa Kayd Mahamoud, Minister of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland who will give us more details on why this deal matters for Somaliland. To understand more on this, on #SAfmBTH Aldrin Sampear is joined by Dr Essa Kayd Mahamoud who is the minister of foreign affairs and international cooperation of the Republic of Somaliland

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