Somalia's successful diplomatic campaign against Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU sparks Abiy's criticism

[Deeq A.]

Mogadishu (HOL) – The signing of a controversial MoU between Ethiopia and the self-declared Republic of Somaliland on January 1, 2024, has prompted Somalia to embark on a vigorous diplomatic campaign to oppose the agreement. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed criticized Somalia this week for avoiding direct talks, stating, "If the Somali government has grievances with us, one flight and a one-hour meeting would suffice. We harbor no ill will towards Somalia. Instead of talking to us directly, the Somali government chose to go around and file complaints against us. I advise against wasting money. Every country we visit costs us money. It is better to build one kilometer of road or a school in Mogadishu that people can benefit from."

Source: Hiiraan Online