Could Ethiopia and Somalia go to war? | Inside Story

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:59:22 +0000

An agreement between Ethiopia and a breakaway part of Somalia is raising tension on the Horn of Africa. Somalia regards Somaliland as part of its territory - and has warned Ethiopia against interfering in its affairs. But Ethiopia is landlocked and wants access to the sea - something Somaliland can provide.
Regional blocs are trying to mediate, but neither side is willing to back down.
So how will this dispute play out?
And is war a possibility?

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