Author: Giulia Paravicini

Somalia plans to expel thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country by the end of the year unless Addis Ababa cancels a port deal with Somaliland. The deal has strained relations between the two countries, with Somalia viewing it as illegal. This move could leave a security vacuum that may be filled by Al-Shabaab, posing a risk of further destabilization in the region. At least 3,000 Ethiopian soldiers are part of an African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia, fighting against Al-Shabaab. The disagreement over the port deal has led to tensions between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa, with Somalia demanding…