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Ethiopia and Somalia Crack Open the Door To Compromise on Maritime Access

Dec 13, 2024 | 17:30 GMT

The countries’ commitment to negotiate maritime access reduces immediate conflict risks and could enable Ethiopia to secure leasing rights at Somali ports, but tensions will likely resurge if the two sides fail to finalize a deal.

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