Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU Stirs Dispute, Tests African Territorial Unity

[Deeq A.]

In a move that has sent shockwaves across the African continent, Ethiopia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Somaliland, an autonomous region in northern Somalia. This agreement, which focuses on developing maritime facilities and enhancing bilateral relations, has raised significant concerns about the violation of the cardinal principles of the African Union (AU) regarding the respect for the territorial integrity of member states.

Source: Hiiraan Online